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I won't ever be sending any money to Perry's again... I hope somebody else comes up with one.

Wow, that thing sits right! Nicely done - love the colors - like both wheel choices, maybe the steelies a little better - looks good

Looks like an idea with strong potential - Moog shows the same replacement lower control arm part number for S10 2-wheel drive 1982-2003. P/N rk62051

I hear you - First rule of plumbing - any plumbing project, even the simplest most basic job, will take at least three trips to the hardware store... I just resign myself to that before starting. and I even worked in a hardware store in high school.

There could be tons of extra parts if Atlantis gives us full trees. The parts trees in all three Revell Double Dragster kits are laid out similar - seven trees and a bag of tires one tree - the roadster body parts, white or gray or ... one tree - the dragster engine, chrome one tree - dragster body and frame - yellow for Mooneyes one tree - roadster frame - black one tree - chassis equipment and suspension for both the roadster and dragster - molded in silver (chrome in the parts pack) one tree - wheels for both the roadster and the dragster - molded in silver (chrome in the parts pack) one tree - for the roadster engine - chrome tires in a bag - enough for both the roadster and the dragster so, with reference to a couple of the trees, only half is used for the dragster- as Mark says the trees may be modified to cut down the extra parts or we may get more parts whatever we get, I'm happy and looking forward to seeing an old friend.

Looks like the unofficial headlamp post - so here goes. So , let's give the 7" round sealed beam some love, too The 7" round sealed beam headlamp in the U.S. was not required by the Nazis or the Soviets, and not even the Feds... In 1940, there were no Federal requirements - each state had their own motor vehicle regulations. Thankfully, the state transportation departments worked together to standardize things or we could have had 48 different standards for manufacturers and motorists to comply with. The U.S Department of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Highway Safety Administration, and, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards all came about in the mid-1960's. The FMVSS apply to motor vehicle manufacturers so states still have their own requirements for vehicles on the road. Standardizing on a 7" sealed beam was an improvement over the previous headlamp technology. The reflector inside a non-sealed assembly could get dirty or rust/corrode, impairing the effectiveness of the lamp. Replacements lenses could be difficult to find for some of the smaller makes - imagine finding a lenses for a fifteen year old 1928 Hudson. The cost and availability of replacements was also a factor in the safety standards - headlamps don't work if you can't find or afford parts. The 7" round and 5-3/4" sealed beams were available everywhere at a very reasonable price - dealers, parts stores, hardware store, probably even some grocery stores.

AB, This is looking really good - I have to think they usually had rubber floor mats in a cop car - easier to hose out the interior and get the car back in service. Cop cars also had the low end trim which would be rubber floor mats. Municipal budgets and all that. Are you going to make the rear axle detachable with a chain attached?

I've been following along and enjoying this thread from the beginning. The Maverick is looking good. Well done Modified Eliminator was my favorite. Although I never saw it run, the Cross Reher Maverick was one of my favorite cars - I remember the article in Car Craft Magazine. As you mentioned, this car plays a part in the formation and history of Reher Morrison Shepherd. These guys figured out how to make a better Camaro drag racing car out of a Maverick.

I think this says it - https://rowleyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/222979/ashbrooks-hobby-online-auction---july-29--wed-/ https://rowleyauctions-b.hibid.com/catalog/231993/ashbrooks-hobby-online-auction---oct--26--monday-/ not from that area, but hate to see it gone - it looks like it was an interesting place

Long long ago, in a classic Chevy club around here... some of us referred to '55's and 57's as parts cars. Of course it worked the other way sometimes as well.

I agree. Well said. Frustrating when the same person has started multiple topics that are all the same question...

Unfortunately, black wheels are becoming more practical as more states switch over to magnesium chloride as a winter deicer. My alloy wheels are covered with dark spots where rock chips in the clear coat allowed the deicer to work its way in and start corrosion on the aluminum. Next car will have black wheels.

make sure it's the latest issue with the retooled plastic hood - There was another reissue with a resin hood and I never had one of those so I don't know about the wheels . The box art looks like it could be original artwork. not sure what year it is

Probably a quick update for Revell to get another kit out in the Hot Rod magazine series. It was the late eighties (early '90's?) and some of the Orange Crate tooling was used up. The wheels were shot - Quick fix, cover them up with some moon discs. Plain moon discs would be too dated so just add louvers for some '1989 style... It was a simple solution - easier then repairing or replacing the tooling for the wheels. To Revell's credit, the tooling was repaired for the beautiful Halibrands in a later reissue of the Orange Crate.

The original 1963 Nova Station Wagon Customizing kit contained a lot of parts along with a stock engine that wasn't in the Craftsman series, There is so much in the customizing kit that it only takes about 20% of what's in the box to build the Craftsman series station wagon. The rest is other fun stuff that may still exist in Round 2's tooling library. Maybe that's future reissue material?. The extra parts included a utility (U-Haul) trailer, an extra drag engine to put in the trailer, customizing parts and a few accessories. https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1961-1970/amt-63-chevy-ii-sta/?view=roll#1. The body was modified extensively for the Boss Nova - removing trim, filling door gaps, a hole in the roof for the mid-engine air intake... Rivets around the windows were added to the window insert. https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/straightline-competition/amt-boss-nova-model/?view=roll#1 The drag engine also showed up in the Boss Nova. New tooling for the body is probably the only reasonable way to produce new kits. I'm surprised they did it, but I'm looking forward to any 1963 Nova wagon that Round 2 gives us.

Same here - communicated with Jim Haught by email - same response you got - I considered SAE to be an accomplice. The ads continued so I cancelled my long term subscription and requested a refund. MCM to their credit had dropped those advertisers but SAE would not.

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Snake, thanks for posting. A very interesting list Top 500 music lists will always be a subject of debate. My top album topped put at 413 but it's my favorite because so many things were happening when it was on radio playlists. Always cranked it up! I found the Rolling Stone list helpful. Before things shut down, I was thinking about some of the bands that I missed in the golden days of my youth - Need to make a list and visit Music Millennium, I've heard that they do curbside delivery.

Interesting picture. Notice the purple anodized rims on the front wheels - leftover from Kenny Goodell. Steve McGee only ran the wedge for a couple of races and then removed it. Too much hassle to work on the car for basically no performance gain.

this may help - a good Freightliner discussion here -

me too!

Sorry, I can't recall right off which kits have the Hendrickson suspension... Odd place for it but maybe the Kenworth T600... there are probably others.. The walking beam is a two axle suspension. https://hendrickson-intl.com/Truck/Vocational/RT-RTE A pusher non-drive axle ahead of the tandem could be added. For tri-drive, see Bill72sj's beautiful Freightliner - looks like a four spring with an additional spring suspension for the third axle.

Not the final answer, but here's more information. Wikipedia says the Payhauler curb weight is 36 tons (86 tons loaded). The normal weight capacity for an axle with 4 tires is 20,000 pounds - but it was a little less on most of the trailers that were around at that time. - let's say 18,000 pounds per axle for this heavy duty application. But the axles also have to carry the weight of the trailer. I think what we are not seeing in these pictures is the dolly at the front of the trailer that distributes the load between the dolly and the rear of the tractor. Here's another picture that shows the dolly. Three axles at the rear of the trailer, two axles on the dolly, plus two drive axles on the tractor. Since this truck will have some off highway miles, I'd probably go with a tractor kit that has the Hendrickson walking beam rear suspension rather than a four spring or air ride. hope this helps

pretty cars, but I agree with those that have said demand would not cover the expense of bringing these to production They aren't as close the the 1955-57 Chevrolets as they look - so pretty much all new tools would be required for the kits and no way to combine tooling for one make to another. Wheelbase, engine and chassis are also different 1955-57 Chevrolet wheelbase 115" 1955 Buick wheel base: Special, Century - 122" Super, Roadmaster - 127" 1955 Oldsmobile 88 - 122" Oldsmobile 98 - 126" -- there may be more... 1955 Pontiac 122", there may be other wheelbases I doubt that the 122" wheelbase chassis have many common parts between Buick Pontiac and Oldsmobile. GM didn't work that way then. In the end, I'd rather see something newer or something else that would have a longer life in production for the next generation of model builders.

Steve, Great tip on the boots - I have a couple of MAD distributors that I haven't used - was wondering what that extra material was for. Larger hole means I won't break as many drill bits.