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Chris, the Lemon Crate wheels weren't shared with the '55 panel. They were similar but not the same. The panel wheels were 8 bolt while the crate wheels were 5 and the spoke shape it different. I think the crate wheels might be unique to that kit.

I'd just use the Monogram engine whole. The AMT 430 is a bit undersized. The only external difference between the '430 and 455 is the valve covers. The 455 ridges run the length of the ban while the 430 ridges run across it. I've owned a couple Rivieras as well as a couple other full size Buicks with big blocks over the years and actually have a set of chrome 455 Stage-1 valve covers hanging out in the garage right now.

I wonder what happened to the mold though. did it happen when they corrected the side windows? I built 2 of these kits with the original cab and I don't remember the glass fitting anywhere near as bad as shown in Greg's pics. This one was built almost 20 years ago and as you can see, it does have some gaps but not as bad as what you see in the current kits.

Something a lot of people forget or just don't know is these trucks had quite a large lip around the top of the windshield. I don't think the glass itself is too small, I think you just need to add the lip to the inside of the top 1/2 of the opening so the glass will sit inside the opening properly.

It's there on the real ones too. I've owned a couple over the years.

Anyone remember "Titus" ? His Chip Foose built '56 Chevy wagon, which was seen on the show several times was recently sold, here's a link to the listing,, https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1520050/1956-chevrolet-antique-for-sale-in-lithia-springs-georgia-30122

Yes, nice to see the hobby taken more seriously instead of as just a setup for a punchline like the episode they did on 2 and 1/2 Men.

OK, I can guarantee right now, ANYTHING that will take paint off of a plated model part WILL take the plating with it.

I've always loved that aqua one Tim. That's what inspired me to build the one I'm working on now.

Thanks Mark. I do have the "Cinder Bug" fire truck version of that kit from '69 and even though the kit is missing some parts, including that axle, it does show it on the instruction sheet.

I'm using this axel on my '29 Woodie build. I've had it bumping around parts boxes for decades but no idea what kit it came from, not one I've actually built myself, I'm pretty sure. It's molded in black. Looks kinda like something MPC would have made but then again, it might be Revell ?? Anyone have any ideas what kit it could have come from?

Lindberg corrected it shortly after [or possibly during] the first run, long before Round 2 acquired them. I contacted Lindberg back then and they sent me a replacement hood.

I was under the impression that this is all newly cut tooling, not a reissue from their back catalog, is that right?

Promotional material from a decade ago that didn't happen. The deal fell through, I guess.

Yea, lindberg corrected it shortly after they released the kit. I had one of the early kits too and they sent me a corrected hood. Nice kit aside from the front being off a bit.

Can't go wrong with black & red. I see that's an early one with the incorrect hood.

Thanks Dennis. I can't recommended higher the separation of the cowl from the wood bodywork. Much easier then masking them both off.

Yup, Tamiya pearl yellow spray decanted and lightened with a little pearl white and some green added for more of a lemon yellow shade then it is in the can.

Just the good old method of the back of an X-acto blade. Only took a few minutes.

Some pics of the Woodie with the body panels installed. I sprayed several coats of brown and tan , alternating colors between coats and carefully wet sanded after it was completely dry to reveal the molded in grain detail. I also assembled the simple flathead engine. It does have a 2-peice distributor but it's not mentioned in the instructions at all. It'll get more detail work and plug wires before installation.

Cool. I actually have a 1/1 set of those chrome Stage-1 valve covers hanging up in my garage even though I don't have a Buick anymore. Just waiting for another boat tail Riv to come my way. ?

Ok, a little update. Got all the body parts to line up properly. Also found another dropped front axel and modded the rear spring assembly to drop it down to a reasonable ride height. Wheels are some old "D" spoke TTs from the AMT '55 Nomad that I've had kicking around for years. a couple already had the rims cut off so I cut the others off too and added rims cut from a set of smoothies from the AMT '29 Ford roadster. The rears were cut the full width of the rim and the fronts are cut a bit thinner for a nice "big 'n littles" look.

Love it.

Here's one I used in a pro street Nova back when these cars were new and that engine was very rare and exotic. ? 1991, can you tell? ?

Never thought about using the GM fuel injection setup on a rod . Might have to do that when I build my '32 Chevy panel. ?