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Here's my version that was a replica of the cpompany car I had at the time.

I made my own using some Evergreen plastic strips and headlamps from an MPC Dodge Omni 2 dr. Here's what it looks like in my MSP Tahoe.

One other thing to keep in mind is that the batteries are HEAVY, so where you go off-roading would be important as well. When I was working for Chrysler, we had developed several hybrid and all electric vehicles. The amount of torque from electric motors is unbelievable, so much so that we used torque-limiting software in the control modules. Disable the software, and you'd smoke the tires on even moderate throttle acceleration, which would get you all sorts of stares when driving an electric mini-van.

Here's one I build when it first came out. Nice kit. FYI - Those wheels can used used for Chevrolet police wheels if you leave the center hub chrome, but paint the rest of the wheel semi-gloss black like I did on the MSP Tahoe. A.J.

Of course the good thing about this release is that they'll be using the polished molds that give the plastic its shine. That would be great for novice builders who still don't paint their kit bodies. A.J.

Spoke with one of the guys from Round 2 at a model show awhile back, and he said that they did have the turbine insert, but wasn't sure of its condition. I suggested that they offer it as a standalone kit like their chrome sleeper. He said that sounded like an idea worth considering IF the insert was usable. Let's hope that it is available again. A.J.

WOW!!!

Awesome. A.J.

I happened to buy the last two at my local hobby shop this afternoon. He got 12 in on Thursday that he ordered two months ago, and my purchase was for the last two that he had. He's got another dozen on order from his distributor, but he hasn't received a promise date as to when they'll be shipped. A.J.

While on ebay, look for one of the 8' beds from several of the older MPC Dodge pickup kits as well. The 8' bed can be sectioned down to the 6' length you are looking for. This in exactly what Don Holthaus did to create the master for their resin conversion. A.J.

Modelhaus did. You may want to look for them on ebay. A.J.

One word: AWESOME! A.J.

Love it! A.J.

Awesome. A.J.

I like how this particular kit was priced at $1.59 down from the $2.00 retail price. The "200" after the 8734 was the suggested retail price AMT printed right on all of their kit packaging. The first $2.00 kits were the '60 Pickups and the double kit 1925 Ford Model T kits A.J.

Fantastic build of this classic truck. Well done! A.J.

Sweet build. A.J.

Awesome build. A.J.

Mud flaps consist of 0.020 plastic with some half round tube and 1/16 brass rod that also doubled as the bed pivot. A.J.

Here's one I built using an AAM resin conversion kit. I built it in 1995 using 1993 issued AMT kit 6835 1993 Ford F150 Flareside pickup combined with All American Models resin conversion kit, which included the one ton wheels & tires, dump box and long wheelbase chassis. The front suspension from the F-150 was modified to raise the front end height and the heavier rear axle and suspension are from the parts box. Front bumper and grille were modifed to base level, argent painted components. Color is Krylon industrial orange.

Maybe AMT could put the '32 Roadster, Coupe, Sedan, Touring, and Victoria all together as a set in one box? Lots of part swapping opportunities there.

Looks like someone put new tires and wheels on this old truck. A.J.

I was at the ATHS National show in Lexington KY a few weeks ago. That is where I came across this "shop built" Diamond T. Spoke with the owner who claimed it was built by the original towing company that used it. Quite the job of engineering and construction. A.J.

WOW!! A.J.

Really nice!! A.J.