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  1. 1 hour ago, Stef said:

    One thing I've wondered about the MPC front suspension: is there not supposed to be some sort of shaft between the pumpkin side and the non-pumpkin side?

    Yes, the shaft connects from the front differential to the wheel opposite of the side with the diff., but it’s mostly concealed within the suspension arms on the real thing. 

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  2. It would need to include more than one engine IMO.

    For example, maybe Round2 could do a parts pack for the new Chevy C3500 dually kit that would include a 454 engine, a 6.5L turbo diesel engine, canopy top, gooseneck hitch, cab visor, stirrup steps, etc.

    The Craftsman ‘65 GTO parts kit could include a Tri-Power 389, custom 455 big block, mag wheels, drag radials, interior roll bar, skinny front tires, and a drag chute. 

     

  3. My ‘80 F-150 has the 351M with original valve covers, I’d say it looks like MPC didn’t know what the production engine would look like when the tooling was cut. The twin-I-beam looks fair to me, and I can tell that the transmission is supposed to be a C6. The transfer case on this year Ford should be a New Process unit.

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  4. On 4/28/2023 at 9:47 AM, stavanzer said:

    But, it has engine options that the AMT kit does not

    I haven’t bought this kit before, is the engine supposed to represent a 302 or a 351M? 

    Another thing I notice that would help this kit in the looks department is to use the western swing mirrors that come in the Moebius Ford kits, those are better proportioned IMO. 

  5. On 3/27/2023 at 6:04 AM, Rob Hall said:

    I doubt if many prospective new car shoppers that would be looking at the new Hornet would be aware of the AMC Hornet, let alone the Hudson Hornet..long time ago..

    Of course not, something tells me that most perspective shoppers for this thing will be better equipped to tell you how to make a boba tea drink than care to know the history behind the nameplate.

    It might as well say Maytag on the grille, because it’s just a modern-day rolling appliance. There will be a large contingent of Hornet drivers that won’t even bother checking fluids.

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