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Jack, Have you seen the instructions? Any other tips you remember?

Nice Blazer! I like the paint. But, it sits way too high!

Lee, the fact that you got tampo printed tires, shows that there are at least two runs of this kit. Those with, and those without. This could also explain why some kits have flash, and some don't.....

Yes, I could use one. Email sent.

Amen!

Those are some 'Stout' looking trucks. No Nonsense, Brute haulers. Wish Round2 would bring This kit back. I've always wanted one, and even now they go for stupid money.

Amen, Brother! That is what is currently killing F-1, for me. I like Parades..... But, Not on Racetracks.

I use those laminated Cardstock mail, as Book Marks. I am always happy to get them. Thanks for the thoughts on the Bed. I'll probably use something from and old Monogram(Black Widow?), or Lindberg parts kit.

So, I checked my H.L. about an hour ago. Wonder of Wonders! They had no new kits, OTHER than the Supernatural Impala! There were two on the shelf. One Followed me home. Now only one remains. Mine will be a Fire Chief Car. After opening it I have three points. 1. Tires have NO DETAIL on the sidewalls. Completely Blank! Not a great move in my opinion, but a minor Niggle 2. Body, and Hood, as well as everything else has a semi-gloss, "Bead Blasted" flat finish. Not a problem, but the plastic is very noticeably, Not Shiny......... 3. No Flash on the body in my kit. After seeing the pics posted here by others, I made sure to check my copy. I'm good that way. Last thought. Any Ideas on a Donor Kit for a 350/Auto Trans combo, to transplant into the kit? Failing that a Big Block Auto Swap. MPC '76 Caprice Maybe?

I have no answer for you, Rich. Just be thankful that you do.

So, about 75% '32 Coupe then? Could the bed be from the AMT '40 Willys? Or maybe one of the Lindberg Model T Pickup kits?

I've actually got the AMT Coupe kit, so there is that to start with. Looking at the picture, it looks like Chrome, Small Block Headers. So, Maybe the Coupe's Engine? Those Salt Flats discs on the front are in some versions of the AMT '32 Roadster, as well as many old Lindberg Hot Rods.

Richard, that is exactly what I thought, too. Although I pictured the '63/64 car.

I saw this page in another thread. On the bottom of the page is a rear view of Smitty's Deuce Coupe Pickup. It says that instructions are available for build# 2325 for only $1.49. This is from 1963. I was born in 1963. This thing has captured my imagination. Now, I want to try to build it. Caption says that it uses the AMT '32 Coupe as a base. That's all the info I have, so far. Could that be an AMT '34 Ford Pickup Bed? Was the '34 even around in '63? I do not remember the history of the '34 P/up kit. I like the Wide White Slicks in the rear. Can't see much of the engine. Looks like twin carbs, on some kind of highrise manifold. 409 mebbe? Do you think it uses the Coupe Chassis? I'm on the hunt for a copy of the Building Instructions mentioned in the ad. Also looking for ANY more information, Pics, Ect. that might help with building a copy of this.

Steve, I've been told by the girl stocking kits in Bakersfield (Central California) that you have it correct. Despite being 2.5 hours from the docks in San Pedro, we are almost the very tail end of the distribution.Personal observation over the last 3 years, has proven this. We get kits 4-7 WEEKS after the Mid West, and 3-6 WEEKS after the East Coast. And some kits that show up in other stores, just NEVER get here. I've never gotten a good reason for this........

So, What are the chances that the last Two, (Cobra Chopper & Black Max) will see the light of day? The Black Max is the only one of the 6 that moves me.

The same thing happened to me with the ' 60 Chevy Truck. I saw it once. went back to buy it later and it was gone. I've never seen it again.

I wish my H.L. still had the '40 Sedan kits..... They've been out of them since February. Maybe, with re-stocks happening, I can get one now.

Snake, what a great story, and such great efforts to save two genuine survivors. I always appreciate reading your build threads on survivor cars. You share your reasoning and motivations with us. That is, in many ways, the primary reason we build models. To Capture (or attempt to re-capture) a feeling we had for a kit, or a feeling we want from a new kit. Ultimately, Model Building is an Emotion Driven Hobby. How we Feel when we are building, or when we complete a kit, is the payoff for the time, money and effort invested in each build. Your work is ALWAYS, fascinating, and is a Must Read, anytime you post these type of builds. Thank You for sharing these with us.

Ah, Hollywood.

I just wish somebody could scan and save those Kit Pics, to the forum, so they don't get lost.

I dunno.... I really like it.

That Camper Shell, looks about like the ones I remember seeing. I sold some in the late 1990's that were almost that swoopy, so I don't think there anything at all "Odd" or "Funky Looking" about. In fact, I will guess, that Not only is it patterned after a real one, but a Popular Real One.

Eye Bleach! Where's the Eye Bleach?

For Concrete lain in 1986, it is in very good condition. Almost no weathering at all. I'm still at a loss as to how to fix the slippery finish.