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same here - that's where I'm at...

These are 1965 Chevelle and Olds F-85 altered wheelbase fronts - there may be others, but I don't think so.

another method - this has worked for me - makes good parallel, smooth cuts tools: flat surface, wide blade fine tooth hobby saw blade, spacer to fit and align the saw parallel to flat surface, double stick tape 1. determine spacer thickness and identify an available material 2. Layout some strips of tape on the flat surface to attach the spacer 3. place saw blade on the spacer and tire on flat surface - it may be easier to cut the tire by drawing the saw toward you instead of pushing it. 4. cut one groove part way thru, turn the tire over to make the second cut. After two grooves are cut, finish separating the parts of the tire. 5. on hollow tires, the center tread section can be trimmed and glued inside the tire to reinforce the glued joint in the tread. hope this helps -

Slixx has several Jungle Jim decals sheets - #1271 Camaro sheet looks close but is missing Briggs Chevrolet. - http://www.slixx.com/s1271.htm?id=491

Mike - it's a great top - the changes make it better

RRR - That looks real good - I saw the prototype in bare metal and wanted to build one in scale. My project was held up by a case of knowing too much and that brain blocked looking at the other available scale options... All of the metal is sections from tooling for existing Brookville bodies - If I remember correctly, the rear of the body is from a roadster pickup cab - which is not available in scale. The roadster quarters that were used on the prototype extend past the wheel openings - could see where it was welded in bare metal. I like your solution, it's looking great. will be watching.

Mid to Late 70's, the parts stores around here sold a lot of Edelbrock four barrel manifolds with a Holley double pumper - some of the high performance Chevrolet factory manifolds weren't bad either. The dual quad manifold was probably discontinued by the late 70's but there would have been some still around. In general, the dual plane manifolds gave better low end power and street performance. The single plane Torker and Tarantula manifolds - like the TM2R Tarantula John posted above were for higher RPM and better for racing.

that's way cool!

'We've been thru this turbo set-up before - Monogram's version of the Accell Turbo-Sonic kit is simplified and missing a few pieces.. Way too early on a quiet Sunday morning before the big game to go thru this again.

yes - something over on Hank's forum - http://hankstruckforum.com/htforum/index.php?topic=37072.0 I was thinking possibly connected to Pierce who makes fire apparatus today - but they are not connected - different Pierce

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The Revell 1967 Chevelle (apparently available now, again) has a dual quad intake manifold. The hood has a scoop to accommodate extra tall carb stacks, but the manifold and carbs should fit under the hood with more reasonable air cleaners. By 1972, the manifold technology for single four barrel manifolds provided more horsepower then the standard height (not a tunnel ram) dual four barrel manifolds - but they still look cool! hope this helps

There was an Audi TT running around the local area with that grey - the custom license plate... "PRIMER" There are more greys to chose from in Tamiya's military colors - may be something there

Joe, I will agree with you on the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs - they are worth looking for.

yep, now days there are videos on the internet for most repair procedures - headlamp replacement for the 2011-2014 Chrysler 200. https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2012_Chrysler_200_LX_2.4L_4_Cyl._Sedan_(4_Door)/lights/headlight Amazingly similar procedure to the headlamp replacement on a GMC Sierra... headlamp replacement for the 2015-2016 Chrysler 200 - https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2015_Chrysler_200_Limited_2.4L_4_Cyl._Sedan_(4_Door)/lights/headlight Chrysler added an access panel on the inner fender...

same here!

Ok, I'll go with that. Thank you for posting the color chart. I learned something. My familiarity with Freightliner starts with the late 70's and the color selection was much more limited by then. Most of those colors were gone.

My go to for polished aluminum is rattle can chrome - either type, auto parts store or craft store - sometimes available in the small cans - not really as bright as chrome so it makes a good polished aluminum -easier than Alclad and a durable finish that can take some handling during assembly. covers well, minimal prep. There is a slight variation between brands. Someday I will try Alclad for a comparison, but for now happy with rattle can chrome.

The AMT Freightliner COE kit is a 61 series raised cab. Like you say, it is easily identified by a single vertical "bar" in the grille. Raised cab refers to a later model 61 series cab which is about 3" higher than the first 61 series cabs which were later called low profile cabs to distinguish the two versions. The 61 series low profile weren't any lower than the original 61 series but they were not raised. So the original 61 series became low profile and the raised cab was the 61 series raised cab. Sometimes the Freightliner world can become confusing. 61 series cabs were built at 90.38" wide from exterior cab skin to exterior cab skin. The low profile cab had a solid plate below the grill and the raised cab had a panel perforated with the grill pattern. The raised cab also had room below the door for the integrated box step instead of the previous loop step design. Just a quick note on the optional severe service panels on the front of the cab in the AMT kit - the noseskin panels were made of steel and riveted over the standard noseskin. The AMT kit measures right on for width. as you've noted, the 71 series is easily identified by 2 vertical bars in the grille. Also known as a Stretch cab, The 71 series is 4" wider than the 61 series at 94.38 (F/L Sales Data Book dimensions) The extra width is in the center of the cab to make the engine tunnel wider for larger radiators in the Super Cooling Power Package required for more horsepower. Although Freightliners were (and still are) custom specced trucks, the Interior colors available from Freightliner were limited to a standard selection of colors, but custom upholstery after the truck was delivered could be anything. Not common, but also not unusual - some dealers had things set up with upholstery shops to do the work before the truck was delivered to a customer. I have to build one of these things someday so the building tips and details are helpful and much appreciated.

never mind... might be useful for somebody else... and it' possible the bushing in the end of the trans is worn.... I still wouldn't totally discredit the internet for information - there are a lot of these vehicles out there so a lot of good information is available. I don't own one, never worked on one - just trying to help. like I said, 2 cents

This vibration seems to be a common problem... There is enough out there that a lot pops up on Google 2002 fourrunner vibration. things that worked, and things that didn't work... might take a look at the driveline slip joint . The driveline has a slip joint rather than a yoke that moves in the transfer case. The slip joint may be worn or need to be lubed.. or too much lube can also bind the slip joint by preventing the slip in the driveline from compressing. just 2 cents

I know Ford used some sleepers made by Able Body - possibly factory installed but I'm not sure which model Able Body sleeper they used, if they were unique for Ford, or on which truck models.

a couple of thoughts - checkout the aftermarket sleeper boxes at AITM - http://aitruckmodels.com/product-category/model-truck-parts/sleep-boxes/ Most sleepers on an LN8000 race would be from the aftermarket - either factory or dealer installed. I don't believe Ford had one and on a custom race car hauler anything goes anyway. The installer would modify the back of cab to fit.

that's pretty cool! - neat to know - you found something that I wasn't aware of. do you have a link for the truck for sale? by the time my Freightliner time started there weren't too many 8V's around - almost zero 8V-71's and only a handful of 8V-92's.

very nicely done - good stance and color - easy to imagine that one on the street or at the summer cruise-ins. love it!