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    AMT pre-1958 1/25 kits

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted

    I'd seen pics of the 53 set, many years ago. Not seen the 54. The 55 probably not but wouldn't of taken much notice as theres no Pontiac in it. Never knew about the 57 set, think I may have a new 'holy grail'.

    Unlikely I'm ever gonna find any of the sets this side of the pond, and even less likely I could afford em if I did. Anyone got pics of the 57 set to share ?

    1937 Pontiac

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    Thanks all, Peter I did look at the 41 Plymouth as a possible donor for the hood, but havn't decided yet, may use the Monogram 39 Chevy. Agree there's nowhere enough pre 50 non Fords in styrene, which I'd love to see.

    Doug, thanks for the info, The chassis & suspension is on my list of things to change but I need to get to the car to get the info I need. 

    You may want to recheck the link, the first pic shows Pontiac 8 Deluxe, as far as Im aware the only model in the 37s that didn't come with an 8cyl was the woodie. You'd be hard pressed to stuff the 8 in a car that came with the 6 originally. The 8 was available (in varying displacement) from 1933 - 1954, then came the V8. Though there are some differences externally otherwise its pretty much the same block.

    Your LaSalle, love it ! I'm keeping an eye on it. You've persevered where most would of given up.

    Heres a quick pic of my dads 37 Touring 6 sedan next to the conv back in '83. Which If I can get this conv looking acceptable will be another car I'd like to have a bash at building.

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    1937 Pontiac

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    Thanks guys, its longer in the doors, rear quarters (at least behind the doors, not sure on trunk area), front fenders, cowl & A posts are different shape too.

    Possibly the only thing that might be close but no cigar in length is the rear fenders but havnt measured them yet to find out.

    1937 Pontiac

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted · Edited by 421gto

    Thought I'd have a bash of converting the AMT 37 Chevy into a Pontiac.

    My old man bought this 37 Pontiac 8 conv at the tail end of 2018, but its been off the road since '83 when this pic was taken, paint is peeling, and non running. Condition isn't quite the same as it was back then...............

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    Starting off with 2 kits as I need to lengthen & modify pretty much everywhere.

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    Lengthened the doors (4 an a little bit inches) and interior space, along with the chassis.

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    Until this virus is over I probably won't be able to get to the garage to get any more measurements on the body or chassis.

     

    Made a start with the engine. Cut the block halves up, but didn't notice the blocks are cast slightly different in the kits. Doesn't matter as the file made 'em close enough for me.

    Added the ribs on the head, , still have more bits to do (starter, thermostat housing etc). Scratched up the oil filler, downdraught tube, and changed the dizzy out for an 8 cyl one.

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    Gearbox I dont think is  close to right but will do.

    Intake, exhaust & chrome side cover from a 32 Chrysler, SBC water pump (attacked with a file), timing cover from the original kit but cut down a bit. Sump is just there to hold the engine up for now as not sure what to use yet.

    Intake and exhaust are too high on the block in the pics but its just mocked up.

     

    Hopefully it'll end up looking summat like these :

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    It won't be 100% accurate (I know my skill limitations.....), may not even be pretty or get finished before the 1:1 !  but I'll have fun and you get to laugh as I turn 2 kits into a pile of styrene dust and get in way over my head :)

     

     

     

    Pontiac Conversion

    in Model Building Questions and Answers

    Posted

    Agree on Chevy chassis, running gear etc, but used the Catalina body size not the larger Bonneville size.

    Also you'll need at the least a 65 Chevy dash as the UK RHD didnt use the Pontiac dash. Interior pattern & trim is Pontiac from memory, but not sure on the steering wheel.

    I think I have a UK Lendrum & Hartman dealers brochure for UK range of imported US/Canadian cars. If you want (and if I can find it...) I can scan it for you.

    Ive a bunch of UK registered Parisienne pictures saved from my old website (but not one of yours !), send me a message and I'll sort them out for you.

    Also try reidbrand on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/45904802@N08/

    He's a decent bloke who might be able to help you with any other details.

    If you want to do it in 1/43, Dinky Toys did a 68 Parisienne. Easily obtainable but no interior detail, or opening hood etc.

    RHD dash picture for you :)

     

    uses 65 chev dash.jpg

    where to buy 1:43 parts from ?

    in Diecast Corner

    Posted

    Probably a long shot but does anyone know of anywhere that sells aftermarket white metal parts for 1/43 scale (Brooklin, Motor City USA etc) ? Specifically after fender & door mirrors for 1930s-50s cars but I do need other parts too. I've tried ebay but can't seem to find what I'm looking for, cheers Si

    What will you be building during the coming Winter months?

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted · Edited by 421gto

    all i want to get is some of my unfinished projects ready for paint.

    32 chrysler imperial

    AMT GMC Jimmy

    62 catalina

    62 bonneville HT

    62 bonneville ragtop

    63 bonneville

    64 grand prix

    64 GTO

    65 bonneville

    65 grand prix

    65 GTO

    66 GTO

    67 GTO

    and any other Pontiacs that i forgot about

    in reality i'll probably start a couple new kits and end up with yet more 'projects'

    Mini-Lindys

    in Car Kit News & Reviews

    Posted

    Still see the occasional Mini-Lindy at toy shows over here, but id buy em if they reissued em. Better yet if they could bring out a whole lot of different ones of cars/trucks not seen in small scale (so no more mustangs/vettes/firebirds !)

    I had several as a kid, but only to use as bodies for my HO slot track. One I remember was a '68 Corvette. I might still have it.

    I also had a '68 Dodge Dart in HO. I seem to remember the body being chrome plated. That might not have been a Mini-Lindy, that might have been made by somebody else. Anyway, I remember the nose was too long so I cut it back to look right. I painted it like Dick Landy's Super Stock.

    Could the Dart have been an Aurora cigarbox ?

    Visiting England Hobby Shops

    in Welcome! Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    Hi Nels,

    There used to be a few, but like Sonny says, theyve all gone. You could try my mate Bob Dobinson at carkits in Southend, though he doesnt have a shop & he deals in mostly older vintage kits.

    If you want newer stuff it'll be a modelzone/WHSmith, theres a few around Leicester but Ive no idea what they hold in stock.

    Try this link for them https://www.whsmith.co.uk/pws/StoreFinder.ice?country=GB&findStore=findStore&page=stores&countryRegion=Leicestershire

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