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It probably isn't, Patrick. Remember, the flares, grille, etc. was sold as kits. The one on the box was probably one done up by the vendor for publicity, trade shows and the like same as a SEMA car or truck would be today. There were probably hundreds of those kits sold, maybe a few dozen actually ended up used on a vehicle.

Put some of the front suspension together today so I could see how the frame plays with the fender unit. The wheels and tires I;m using would sit way too wide for the fenders so I cut off the mounting bosses and drilled out the centers so they would fit snugly over the ends of the axle. I also found a pair of brake disks I did the same with, shown on the axle. Here's how it's sitting now on the front axel. Still needs to be a bit lower. I'll shave some off the tip of the spring and cut the trough in the crossmember a bit deeper. That should get it down to at least close to where I want it. Front tires are from the Revell '32 Roadster kit and the backs are the old AMT hollow Goodyears. The rear axle isn't under the car in these pics but it looks like it will have to be moved ahead a bit. I'll know better after I get the front dialed in.

Tognotti's "T" instructions,, https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/show-rods/mpc-tognottis-t/ "Firetruck" instructions,, https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/show-rods/mpc-fire-truck-engi/ "Outcast" instructions,, https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/show-rods/mpc-outcast/ I do usually my research before making a post like this ,Craig. But, you certainly can ask Dave Darby , seeing as you doubt my post.?

That's a pretty sweet little truck there, Chuck. This style seems to be making a resurgence lately too. Almost as popular again as they were back in the '90s.

Just,,wow!. ? beautiful paint and clean detail work. I might suggest though that you should finish off your glass with clearcoat and polishing in exactly the same manner you did the paint on the body. It would eliminate that pebbly look of the tinted glass.

Been planning this one out for a couple months after seeing a pic of the real '29 "Fat Jack" Robinson built for Chuck Hoffman. This won't be an exact replica of the car but more of an "inspired by" kinda build. I'll be using one of the frames from the new Revell "A" hotrod kits, adapting it to the AMT body and fenders. It'll be SBC powered, maybe the one from the Revell kit but I haven't decided yet. I'm thinking a dual quad on a tunnel ram manifold though. I was gonna go with the 6 carb setup from the AMT '23 roadster but I've misplaced those parts. Been looking for 2 days now and can't find them at all so it's on to plan B. But, it will be black with lots of chrome and Buick Skylark wheels from the Silhouette showcar kit. So far I've laid down an acceptable black paintjob on the body and fenders. It's Tamiya spray airbrushed on over Duplicolor charcoal grey primer. I'll polish it out some in a few days after it's had a chance to gas out for a while.

Started on the interior and engine. Interior bucket and dash are original to the kit , front seats are from the MPC '69. They look pretty close, just the number of pleats is off. I don't think most people will notice that though. The engine is also from the MPC kit and is the 428. ,, and I did drill the plug holes in the correct places. ?

I like 'em both but that green one just speaks to me. ?

No, if the new body is larger than the original, [longer] that means there's less room between it and the rad shell so the hood would have to be shortened. I always thought that Flintstone body was 1/25 too but I never had one to find out. I think it's gonna be cool though. The B-400 is my favorite '32 body style.

Per Steve Goldman's response to similar question on the first page. "That segment was recorded in a different location. Those items down below are part of Tom's personal collection, not a tease for something coming. -Steve"

Those sound kinda ,,, vanilla. I prefer this one https://www.canadianhotrods.com/index.php

See any wheel in this pic that looks familiar? Monogram '64 GTO rear wheels. The fronts aren't as deep.

No problem, I've been called a lot worse. ?

Um, "Steve" , actually. ?

I wonder how many times those fins broke off while they were trying to film the musical numbers? ??

No, he stopped a few years ago. Seems to be the only one left is Little Motor Kar Company.

I'd try getting ahold of them Mike. Like I said, I don't know if they ever did any more. It was very popular so there might be a good chance that he is doing more.

We'll be there again, only missed the first show almost 20 years ago. There's usually well over 1000 cars at the show and there's also a model show, of course. I won't have my T/A in the show this year as I just started redoing the interior but I will be at the model show for sure. https://www.atlanticnationals.com/show-details

That's the Motor City Resin Casters kit, Mike. Good luck getting one though. The waiting list for the first batch was long and I don't know if they ever did cast any more. http://www.motorcityresincasters.com/73ElCamino.htm

It's not "factory" Jon. Looks professional though. Probably one of the specialty shops that did that sort of thing back in the late '70s and early '80s like AHC and some others.

I love them both, Tim. ? Is the front axle on the blue one from the Revell '29 Pickup? Yes, wild to see how popular "A" hotrods are here lately, I even have a couple in the works myself, full fendered though.

They always were a nice kit and look spot on when finished.

It does, but, they're the ones like in the Studebaker Avanti, not the "kidney bean" style as shown on the original box art Robert posted above.

Well Happy Birthday Curtis. I see you got one of the '75 transkits , they're some nice resin.

That little Cobra has actually had some subtle changes over the years. I have an original issue Builtup but it still has most, if not all the left over parts in the box. The wire wheels were slightly modified, the steering wheel spokes were changed and the custom top has small changes. possibly more but that's what I can think of right off the top of my head.