Oldcarfan27 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 My local HobLob just got this in. $29.99 + 40% off. For a model that hasn't been available for around 50 years. The fact that Round 2 put up money to fix this one and still sells it for the same price as the other kits, says a lot about their long term vision for the company. I feel like I just got an old, sealed annual kit that I just found on a forgotten shelf, in some out of the way hobby store. When I picked it up, I got the same giddy feeling that I had when I was a young kid! I'm definitely buying a few more of these. One, because I have many ideas for this one. And Two, because I want to support the company that's doing so much to make this hobby more enjoyable. I want them to know they did the right thing by resurrecting this old tool. Scratch this one off the Holy Grail list, we now have this one to keep bringing back for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 So far it hasn’t showed up at my Hobby Lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Someone recently mentioned about using the frame and chassis from the AMT 66 442 W30 kit. Looks like those parts fit fine. Maybe the only thing to do is cut down the two screw posts that are at the underside of the trunk on 64 body. Here are pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 9:20 AM, Snake45 said: This is a trick I've had to use several times in the last few months when trying to mate parts-box mongrel wheels with parts-box mongrel tires. On the most recent, it took four or five or maybe six layers of wrap to gitter done, but gitter done I did, and it doesn't show at all on the finished model. Mongrel wheels and tires... apt description. I recently made a way to solve that problem on my builds. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/162224-custom-wheel-hoops-made-on-taig-mini-lathe/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/1/2020 at 2:01 PM, Casey said: Pics of the AMT Olds F-85 Funny Car box. Who knows, perhaps a reissue of this version will follow? Anyone going to turn their reissue 64 Cutlass kit into the Streaker drag car.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryR Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 1:39 PM, GMP440 said: Anyone going to turn their reissue 64 Cutlass kit into the Streaker drag car.? Not a Streaker, but I am building a salts flat version. It's pretty much a slammer, or perhaps a study for a more detailed build in the future. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 20 hours ago, GarryR said: Not a Streaker, but I am building a salts flat version. It's pretty much a slammer, or perhaps a study for a more detailed build in the future. I like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 If Im out this weekend .I may hit my local HL and see if they have one of these. I REALLY dont need any more kits . BUT, In the past couple years this is the only one they've brought out that makes me even think about buying something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/1/2021 at 12:44 PM, GarryR said: Not a Streaker, but I am building a salts flat version. It's pretty much a slammer, or perhaps a study for a more detailed build in the future. That’s a really cool build! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) On another board one of the members utilized these parts on an AMT '65 GTO to great effect. It was was drag themed but I'm really digg'n the salt flats theme here. I bought an extra Olds to restore a Streaker AWB but going to get another to do some other racing versions. Edited July 4, 2021 by Phirewriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar Muscle Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Wow, what a blast from my past. I was 17 when my dad brought home for me a 64 F85 convertible. 330 ci engine w/ 4bbl. Standard trans, '3 in the tree', which we replaced with a Hurst shifter on the floor. Every teen aged guy ought to have a drop top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondamatic Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 6/27/2021 at 7:39 AM, GMP440 said: Anyone going to turn their reissue 64 Cutlass kit into the Streaker drag car.? I'm trying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 6:02 PM, Hondamatic said: I'm trying! Wow, that paint is nice! Is that from the new issue? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondamatic Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Wow, that paint is nice! Is that from the new issue? Silver nail polish topped with tamiya clear red. Built from the current 64 olds convertible over a rat packer nova chassis Edited February 8, 2022 by Hondamatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 That is a striking red. LOVE IT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Looks awesome.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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