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Oh, That is great news, Steve! I really can't wait to see what other little surprises are in there.

Since this kit re-uses the chassis from the '64-67 Corvette kits, after looking at the photos Steve posted on page 2, you can see that a few small parts from various years of the kit have survived on the sprues. I see what might be the Rally Instrument cluster from the '64 Vette and the Jackstand from the '63-4-5 kits. Not chromed any more but it is there. It looks like most of the Fuel Injection intake may be present as well. Without being able to zoom in on the sprues in the new kit, it is very hard to see what else may have survived, Anyway, there will be a few very old parts, that haven't been seen in ages, hiding in this kit. As Dave Darby says, a huge period parts mine. https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1961-1970/amt-63-corvette-sti/file4.html https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1961-1970/amt_64_corvette/1964_corvette_conve-2.html

Great Build. As others have said, the colour is a match to a real car.

I am so glad to see you back, and building again. The build is superb, and your colour choice is perfect! I look forward to seeing many more of your builds.

Awesome Build! You really nailed the weathering (as every other commenter has noted)

Very Sharp Build! I like it. The various wood finishes contrast nicely.

Thanks, Bill. I am not the highly skilled Race Driver type. I drive well, but that is all. So, for me, ABS is a lifesaver.

Another factor that doesn't get mentioned, is that the original AC Cobra was designed in Great Britain for miniature British Drivers. Once it got to the States, Corn-Fed 'Murcan boys had trouble fitting in the Dang Things. I've gotten to sit in both real and replica Cobras and at 6' even, the original is impossibly cramped. The replica is better, but my Size 13 feet would make driving either a chore. both cars are small. With the low doors and seating position, I felt like I was sitting "on" the car, rather than "in" the car.

So, the COPO kit with a new hood, basically? I do like the Colour!

Yep, Revell got a whole lotta use out of those wheels. That whole series of Corvair powered Showrods are simple, and all 5 of them differ in only a few ways. They cover some neat options though. 1. T-Bone Stake. C-Cab Pickup 2. Patent Pending. C-Cab Van 3. Guber Wagen. C-Cab Popcorn Machine 4. Meter Cheater. C-Cab French Taxi 5. Moon Mixer. C-Cab truck with Apollo Capsule on the bed. (Got to be seen to be believed) http://www.showrods.com/showrod_pages/moon_mixer.html The whole batch were an attempt by Revell to compete with the much better Tom Daniels Showrods by Monogram. Not a great attempt IMHO, as the whole batch were spindly, fragile kits, that did not have the sturdy construction and "playability" of the TD kits. They were lame too. The weak box art, and subject matter, just did not resonate as much with us. (at least amongst the kids I knew who built this kind of kit) The Un-gluable 2-piece vinyl tires did not help either. If Atlantis has these, I could see trying to release them again, with Nostalgia Style box-art. and Improved tires. Clever matching of parts trees could make them 2'n'1 kits. I think that would make them a better value proposition to todays Adult, Nostalgia driven buyer.

Bruce, Have you USED Anti-lock brakes? I have. I drove cars with Anti-lock brakes and used them. I had to show customers at the dealer how the Anti-locks worked. And, I've repaired them. This is one of those cases where the 'new-fangled' tech is clearly better. I've owned and driven stock Model T Fords with Rod Actuated Brakes, a 1953 Vintage Military truck with primitive 'Juice" brakes, and now modern cars with Anti-lock. It is one of the few modern systems that is a Hands-Down, No-Questions-Asked improvement. You and I cannot control or pulse the brakes faster or better than the system in Anti-Locks. They provide better straight line stopping power, and are much better at stopping swerves. Trust me, I am as old school as they come in many ways, but if my wife is in the car, I want Anti-lock brakes on it.

Paul, not sure if you had seen this. A little bit about the Autocar Cab.

Good Luck on the Build, Sir. It looks like a great idea.

Steve, I have both chrome trees. You can only get one set of Wheels on the tree.

I'm sure the Japanese had tractors that were used for towing the beaching dollies of the planes at their bases.

Here, a complete list from TD's Website. http://www.tomdaniel.com/85_kits/frm_85kits.html and a link to the Showrod Rally http://showrods.com/home_page_links/home.html

Great save for a forgotten Glue-Bomb. I hope somebody can cross post this over at the Showrod Rally. Tom Daniels still drops in once in a while, and I know that he would be pleased to see this. Fantastic Build, Sir!

I hope it has both the Blower and Tunnel Ram intake set ups. Looks like only one choice of wheels. From previous exams of the kit parts, only the Non-chrome trees will be run as options. The Chrome tree will be whatever it was when it was last run. Really sad. Choice of Wheels is almost standard as the price of Entry into the ranks of an "Official 2'n'1 Kit", these days. 2 hoods scoops and alternate seats? Try Again, Revell! You missed the target this time.

Is that 'Salinas Special" a resin kit? It is awesome!

Bill, you have it 100% correct.

Steve has said many things over many years. I will not call him a liar. I will point to the results of all he has said. No pics of the car, no hints as to where it is, no rumors from anybody other than Steve about current status of car and other owner.

Fmeep. Best Cat Name Everrrr!

Well, Bill, I agree with you, but I think it goes much deeper than what you mention.

What is the Donor Kit for this body? If I wanted just a curbside, does the interior come with it?

The one New Fangled Feature that I really like is the Rear View Camera. I'm fond of Anti-Lock Brakes too. Other than that, I prefer fewer Electronic Wundergadgets in my cars. I have a 2014 Sienna Minivan now. Given my failing eyesite, it will be the last car I own. I do plan to keep it up though, as somebody has to drive me to work in it. It gets decent mileage, and is a good all purpose vehicle. My days of having a 'toy' to drive are now over. I miss them, but then loss is a part of life. Now that a "Kill Switch" will be a legally mandated part of you car after 2024, you might as well stop buying cars.