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  1. Straightliner59
    I think you may be right. Some clearance will need to be created, but, that is where it should be!
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    I believe that Bruce Larson's Vega is coming. Unfortunately, it will likely be the same as the Grumpy one, except the body.
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    Thank you, sir! It really is a neat little kit. I am having a lot of fun with it!
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    Thank you, Alan! I appreciate you checking it out. Even better that you're enjoying it. I've found that most racers are pretty cordial, when they understand that you're serious in your questions. Very cool that he responded! I'm very happy with the steering wheel. I think the plastic better suits the theme of this model, than an Italian wooden wheel. ? Mainly, I use aluminum, so that I can avoid painting! Seriously, though, mostly, I use it, because I really enjoy working with it. You must go with the aluminum, my friend! You'll be glad you did.
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    I have two chassis from AMT Monzas. Both are the same . I would guess that the AMT Monzas are all the same? Glad this turned out to be helpful!
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    It is definitely almost that time.
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    Thinkin' that maybe I'll call this done. What do you guys think? Thanks for looking!
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    Thanks, Ron.
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    Thanks, Cliff! I appreciate it!
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    I got the AMT Monza built-up, today. I took a look at what it takes to make it fit an MPC '71 Vega. The first five photos are a comparison of the two "chassis", AMT on the right. Now, the Vega's interior tub, atop the AMT chassis. The last group of photos shows the two assemblies, together. The length of the Monza's front suspension/k-member will need to be addressed, but shouldn't cause major concern. I removed the inner fenderwells from the Monza, because they interfered with inserting the chassis. I don't believe it would be too difficult to rework them to fit, however. I removed all the skirting, at the front of the chassis, and I removed about 1/8", from the rear. In this instance, I also cut about 1/8" from the bottom of the Vega's firewall. The Monza's rear axle is too long, but, that's not any sort of issue. There's plenty of room for a set of AMT Polyglas tires, back there! Can you say "V-8 Vega"?! Yes, please! Finally, the car, as it sits with only the basic (and crude, in my case!) modifications noted above. Fixing the front suspension will drop the nose to exactly where it should be, it looks to me! I hope this is helpful. Comments and questions are, of course,welcome!
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    Okay, I'm home, now. Here's the mostly finished wheel. I knew that Delrin was going to pose some difficulties in the adhesive department. I did some research, and didn't find anything helpful, to that end. Superglue seems to be the best option, so that's what I used. In this case, it only needs to provide basic adhesion, since the lion's share of the attachment work is handled by the eight nichrome wire rivets. I still need to do some finish shaping. I bought a jeweler's ring clamp, a few months back. It's been invaluable in finishing this steering wheel. I'd recommend picking up one. It's one of those tools that you may not use, daily, but when you find places to use it, you wonder why you didn't get one much earlier!
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    I got it assembled. The eight rivets and superglue were plenty strong to withstand my scrubbing with sanding sticks. I bought a jewelers ring clamp, recently. It was extremely helpful in this process. I can't seem to get photos from my phone to load here. Will post some, after work. I am very happy with this!
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    I am hoping that the superglue and eight functional rivets will do the trick. I got it assembled before bed, this morning, and started cleaning it up. So far, so good!
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    I got the parts made to assemble this. I just need to get everything solidly put together, then finish the rivets, and do final shaping and cleanup...
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    In case the wood doesn't work... I bumped the "y" axis handwheel, and started one hole in the wrong place, but caught it before drilling through. I should be able to fix it right up, once I get the nichrome rivets in place. I still need to turn the back grip. Once that's done, and it's all assembled, I will do final shaping and cleanup. I think I might save the wood for a later project. I kinda like the way this Delrin looks!
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    Thanks, Bob! I am curious about that, as well! ?
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    I ran across this, while looking for inspiration for when I build mine. I found it, here! Very nice work, Adam!
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    I've got some work done on the steering wheel. I cut the wheel, itself, from aluminum flashing, then drilled the holes around the hub. I am hoping to create a wood-rimmed wheel for this model. To that end, I cut some narrow strips of walnut veneer. I rolled them under a length of aluminum rod, to begin curling them. I then soaked them in water for 24 hours, or so. I then rolled them, again, and taped them around some pieces of 3/4" aluminum rod. I will let them sit for a few days before I unwrap them. I've no idea if this will work, but, I am determined to find out! As can be seen, the spokes need some cleanup. The pinhead is only temporary attachment. As always, questions, critiques and comments are welcome. Thanks for looking!
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    These two came yesterday. The Alfa is pretty cool, for an old Merit kit. I got it, shipped, for just under $15. In the "I'm slow, but I catch on" department, I picked up the AMT '61, because, I recently ran across some photos, and it dawned on me, just how pretty the lines are on this car! I had to have one...
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    I am looking forward to adding this to my stable of Monogram dragsters!
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    Some vintage Monogram stuff.
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    No photos...yet. The AMT Monza chassis drops right into place in an MPC '71 Vega, once the aforementioned poly skirt thingie is removed. Wheelbase is perfect! It even snugs right up to the MPC kit's interior tub. I haven't actually cut mine, but, it's obvious that it will fit, pretty much without effort. I just picked up a glue bomb AMT kit that I'll cut, once it's here. I am pretty excited by this, and disappointed that I never thought to look at one, over all these years!
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    Agreed on all counts! I have never liked the AMT body, but, now that I've "found" that chassis... Like I said, earlier--now I'm going to have to get at least a couple more of those things.
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    Then, you have your candidate! I have a ton of Vegas and Monzas. I am going to need a couple more of the AMT kits.
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    Again, AMT's Monza has the "chassis plate" with no molded-on parts. Front and rear suspensions are separate. After years of not really liking AMT's offering, I have come to the conclusion that it's the way to go, for a Vega.
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