unclescott58

Edelbrock parts were common back then too. Ardun heads are very cool. But, again like Bill noted, in real life they are very rare. But if you like them, and have a set on hand, why not use them? The models I build are of cars I wished I could own. Sometimes, they don't exactly meet what was commonly done. Normally they meet what could have been done. Ardun heads could have been put on a '53 flathead. So why not? Scott

My only complaint looking at the pictures, does it provide the option to build it with the steering wheel on the left? This is one of the few things that stops me from buying certain kits of Japanees vehicles from Japan. If the car or truck was available in left hand drove in real life, that's the version I'd like to build. I have found some Japanees kit over the years that do offer the option of building the kit right or left hand drive. But, not enough,of them. Scott

Ertl was talking about a new model of a '50 or '51 Studebaker about 15 or 20 years ago. At the same time they were talking about tooling up a a '49 or '50 Olds. We didn't get either from Ertl, but just a few years ago we got the Olds from Revell. And I know a lot of guys out there who still want a model of bullit nose Stude. So it could still happen. Scott

I really doubt we'll be seeing this by 2017. Not with the present Corvette being so new. Plus General Motors has been looking at the idea of a mid engine Corvette since at least the 1960's. Most of their marking research over the years has shown that Corvette buyers prefer their all American sports car with the engine in the front, driven through the rear. These rumors come up from time to time. Until one rolls off the Bowling Green assembly line and into a Chevrolet showroom, I'm not holding my breath. Plus I like the latest Stingray. I don't know how well,it's doing. But, I've seen a few on the road, and not read about it being a failure. Scott

That version of Ford's C-series cabover first appeared in 1957. It was already ten years old by 1967. I don't remember what the exact last year was. I believe it was 1990 or '91. Mack also used Ford's C-series cab on a model they offed for a short time the 1960's. Still one of my all time favorite trucks. Though I do like the '58 through '60 version, with the quad headlamps the best. Scott

My understanding it represents the latest C-series Ford at the time the first C-series kit was tooled up. It's a represents a 1971 or '72 version of the truck. The one you picked up is the same one I have, put out through Stevens International. I liked it because I choose what goes the back. I never liked the stake bed or plain cargo box versions. I built mine a few years back with the main intension of hauling AMT's car transport trailer. The Ford got finished. The trailer is still waiting. I don't remeber any major problems with mine. It went together fairly well. And looks very good. And thanks to everybody else for the advice on the tires for my Corvair. I have the Ohio George Ranchero. But plan on using those tires on that kit. So I'm wondering if there is anybody out there interested in getting rid of a set of theirs? Scott

Oh, never mind on the question of what tire your showing us Steve. I see you did say which one it was after all. Scott

Yea, Corvair still ran on 13s in '69. I too thought about Modelhaus' T-260. But, question them since they are listed being made of hard resin with the wheel back molded in. I notice they also list a soft resin tire used on the AMT '62 and '63 compact promos. Until the pictures above, and I'm a little unclear what tires your showing us above Steve, I've never actually seen either of these sets of tires. So I'm little unsure which set would work better? Scott

I too found AMT's '68 Roadrunner to be a pretty good kit. And I also can not see the model companies tooling up another one, when most seemed pleased with what's out there. There are many car kits that I'd like to see a more modern or better tooling made of. At the same time there are a lot of perfectly good older kits I'd like to see reissued. If they are going to make a new die/tool I'd rather see it be of a car or truck that's never been done before. Or was only done once year ago. Something like the long ago promised '50-'51 bullit nose Studebaker. Scott

Oh, Palmer kits are very buildable. They may not look great when they're done. But, they're very buildable. They just look more like a toy rather than a "true" model. Scott

Any thoughts out there on my posting #13327, requesting help? Scott

I'm a little confused. I would like to get a set narrow whitewall tires for my AMT '69 Corvair. I looked at Modelhaus' on line catalogue and can not figure which tires I need to order to fit that car. Any advice out where guys? Scott

I wonder where the dies are for this one? Another weird, and some say ugly, car I like. I love to see this one come back. Any thoughts on that Round 2? Scott

They will not be seen on my spy car. As over the top as some of the spy features were, that one takes it too far. Scott

Forgot about that. Which is the reason I never built the GTX version after I bought it. After I got the Daisy Duke car with the correct dash and exhaust, I gave away the kits. I don't remember if the GTX kit had the correct wheels or not. I do remember it having the '75 and exhaust from later mid-size Mopars. So I'd stay away from the GTX version just for that reason. Scott

Look closely. The speedometer, fuel gauge, odometers, and warning lights are all reflected on a mirror on the Buick. There is a small thumb wheel next to it, allowing you to adjust the mirror to where you can see it better. How necessary the feature really is I can't say. But Buick offered the idea for two years. 1960 and 1961. Scott

The Daisy Duke version (cardboard box, I don't know about the tin) came with an incomplete set of decals. No Roadrunners! You to go to someone else for correct decals. I got mine from Keith Marks. So if the GTX version is available at a lower price, I'd go that route and buy aftermarket decals. Scott

First gen Corvair. Very cool! Scott

Neither is your '70 Impala. That kit has around a lot long than Revell's '60. Scott

Wow! I really like 3269GT. I've never seen that one before. Scott

Thanks for the offer. But I'm going to hold off on that idea for now. Especially after seeing the Keith Marks decal sheet you show without the '73 Mach 1 stripes. As soon as I saw this, I knew for sure that was the set I bought for my '71. Scott

Ah, stealing my favorite joke. I love it! Scott

I'm guessing Frank that he was asking about the last reissue of Revell's '60 Impala. As the original issue of that kit came with decals simulating the factory upholstery. I do not know if the reissues includes this or not. Scott

It's been about two or three years since I built my '71 Bond Mach 1. I didnt remember that the Keith Marks decal set came with the '73 Mach 1 decals. Now I just need to find a decent '73 grille insert and another kit, and I could built a nice '73. Scott

'60, '61, and '62 Chrysler gum ball machine dashboard is still by far the best instrument cluster ever put into a car. Scott