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And, just to complete the Thread, the HPI Guy build of this kit.

Because it was (relatively) Cheap and Easy, for a kit that has not been on store shelves for 20+ years. As for the rest, see my reasoning in the post above Scott's. Why hasn't Revell fixed those miserable Ground Hawg tires? Should be an easy fix. But two companies have known about the problem now for close to 40 years. Nothing has been done. Nothing ever will be done.

Yeah, First Thing I noticed. Tabbysdaddy has it correct about the 3 recent GM pickup kits getting you the hood and bumpers you would need. The Stock exhaust manifolds are in the kit, oddly enough. However, only the stepside pickup kit has a stock Round Aircleaner and Stock Intake Manifold. (they are strangely enough, on the tree with the stepside fenders. So any Fleetside kit will have that weird '57 Corvette Fuel Injection Intake) The Big Problem I see, (if you over look the Top), is the seats. If there were two of the Big Driver Racing Seats, you could just use those, and be ok. They would not be stock, but would be acceptable for an open top "Beach Buggy / Roadster" build. (My plan) However, if you want stock seats and the top, Resin Casting or 3D printing looks to be the only way to get the parts you'd need. (I foresee a jump in the eBay prices for Glue Bomb Monogram Blazer/Jimmy Kits) My suggestion for a "Stock-ish Build". The New Stepside/ Sportside Kit for the stock engine parts, Front Bumper, Hood and Wheels/ Tires. Seats from the spares box. Top? You are on your own, unless (or until) the aftermarket fills the need. We are 80% there for a stock build, but I don't see RoG ever re-tooling the parts to bring it back 100%. The market for a stock Squarebody Blazer/Jimmy may not be large enough to justify the investment in tooling the missing parts. I would great enjoy being wrong about this.

Looking at the Box Top photos, I'd say about 60% of the kit is different. Rear Wheel and Tire, of course. Lots of detail parts. Without knowing anything about the kit I'd guess that the Frame, Front Wheel, And Engine Halves are about the only Carry overs.

Well, WE got the '68 GTO kit. Next up, Hopefully the '81 Camaro.

Yeah, you are sadly correct.

And.... He painted in the Box Art Colours....He is back sliding again. Drat I prefer when he paints them some other colour. If I wanted to see it in the Box Art Colours, I'd just look at the boxtop...

Thanks! You are most Welcome.

Not Quite as weathered as the one on the sunken USS Hornet carrier. (and It is an International Harvester) P.S. The Tires are Flat.

Thanks, John.

Great Job! Colour is perfect.

That paint finish, makes it looks like a Barn Find. Some 1970's Street Rod, dragged out a storage unit or garage, unseen since the 1980's. I love it!

I really like the weathering. Looks like Tunisia.

What is the significance of the Yellow Arrows? What exactly is this photo showing?

Indeed! Where did you find it?

Yes, exactly what he is saying.

Thanks, Tim. I'm glad they were Okay. I'll think about getting one now.

That is just awful. I am sorry to hear this. Get better!

This! Give us one tinted & one clear.

I never bought Truckin', but you most certainly are correct.

Adam Rehorn, (aka Faust) is a member here. You may know him for his interest in so-called "Loser Cars". He is a huge Gundam Fan. https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/mecha-robots/ Here is his most recent finished project. Anyway, I was giving him a shout-out, as I am not sure he has seen this project. Sorry for the confusion.

Adam Rehorn (aka Faust) to the white courtesy phone please! Stellar Job on this Kit.

It is on Pre-Order now. HPI Guy has the kit in his hands now, and will likely do a build sometime soon.

Box Art shows two sets of wheels. Not sure if there is a stock suspension, but certainly Stock and Custom wheels. HPI Guy's name is on one set of Lic Plates too. Model Roundup has some great Box Art and Decal Pics.

And Spotlight Hobbies has this kit available right now. Curious to see what wheels are in it.