GaryR

So, how do we let Revell know that we want them?

I saw my own 2010 Mustang GT! Slightly warmed over by Galpin Auto Sports, with Foose wheels! I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!!

I didn't read the whole thread, so this might have been suggested. We could use a 1963 Dodge and Plymouth. The chassis is the same as the 65, and the racing versions are nearly endless! Plus they could tool up some Casler tires! Har har!

Another way to go was run the pump off the crank with a small Gilmer Belt drive. John Mazamanians's Willy's used this system, along with the electric water (bilge ) pump. This pics are of of Rich Fox's 32 Plymouth 200 mph engine for Ford roadster. Yes I did say 200 mph 1932 Plymouth (L) Flathead four cylinder!

Here's a shot from my friend race car builder/ hot rodder extraordinare, Marty Strode! NOTE the pump mounted under the magneto.

I was told by a supposedly knowledgeable person that all the tooling still exists, but it would require and extra "pull" of the molds to do, making it unprofitable. Don't know what THAT means. I know they have been re issued, I saw them in the 80's! Seems like they might sell from the response here.

"Gary, I've never seen the fuel pump as part of the magneto before. Do you happen to have a picture?" If you have the original SWC Willys you have one! Examine it closely and you will see the pump. It is part 24, a chrome part.It's a two piece deal with the "magnito" ( magneto) on the top. I don't know the brand of the real pump offhand, I will look for pics and post if I find some.

The fuel pump on the SWC Willys is part of the magneto, driven off the distributer/magneto drive on the rear of the engine. That was so they could use a water pump. It was actually more typical to use an electric water pump on gas class cars, a bilge pump to be exact. This would free up the front cam drive type pump. You can find good pumps in the AMT parts pack, the Garlits Wynns Jammer or the Piranha to name a few.

Here's a link to a HAMB thread on front mounted blowers. This shot is an Olds, with three Strombergs. Obviously way older than the Cosmic Charger, but basic plumbing is basic plumbing. Check out the thread. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/front-mount-blowers.132462/

Thanks Tim. Do you know if the tooling survives? The T body was used several times as was the 327 Corvette motor. Obviously the slicks and some wheels survive, along with the 283, Ford 427, Chrysler and the Caddy mill. Can somebody ask at Revell?

I grew up in milwaukie Oregon, anybody here remember Milawaukie Hobby Shop on Main Street? Or the bike/ hobby shop on Woodstock in nearby Portland? The model section at Toyland in Lloyd Center? Anybody familiar with any of this?

To each their own.Seems silly to get bent out of shape over it. It seems a lot of people like the details.

Zippo on the Cosmic Charger! I've never seen a crank driven 426 late model hemi, most crank driven blowers were used on early 392's, Chevy's, Olds etc in the 1950's to very early 60's. Belt driven, manifold mounted blowers work way better than the crank mounted. For one think, the crank mounts cannot be overdriven, that's basically the point of a supercharger. Top mounted blowers can be under driven. crank speed or overdriven by changing pulleys. I don't think a manifold was ever produced for the 426. Time to improvise.

Cool stuff! I love the whole Show n Go idea from the 60's, seems you are capturing the look very well. NICE BUILD!!

Hi Name is Gary, I'm 62 years old, originally from Portland, now live in Van Nuys Ca. First car models I built were the Monogram 1/32 cars, the T, the dragster, Cunningham roadster, the Pyro Jersey Bounce! First 1/25 were the AMT 64 Cutlass and Impala with the working lights. I don't get much chance to build really for several reasons. I like drag racing and drag cars.

Wow! Nice T!!! Altereds can be difficult builds, you really have an accurate 60's style car going. NICE WORK!!

My votes are: The JoHan 31 Cadillacs The Revell SWC, Tony Nancy, M/T and Roth kits. VERY accurate and they give us many accurate copies of stuff like Cad-LaSalle transmissions, steering gear and vintage speed parts. They tried very hard to make these miniatures of the real thing. Too bad they are so under rated!

I guess it depends on if you look at models as replicas or toys! I've NEVER heard an amour or aircraft builder wonder about such a thing. Isn't the idea to build replicas of automobile subjects as accurate and realistic as possible?

I don't remember too many issues, if I could build them when I was 11 years old they can't be too fussy. They are accurate! Better than most of the reissues we have gotten of "show rods" and cars that are almost unbuildable. Too many are more toys rather than real models. OBVIOUSLY they were to make use of the parts packs, that would be the point! AND the point of re issuing them. I for one, would welcome them. As an aside, the early 60's Revell drag car and Roth kits are VERY accurate and full of accurate, authentic parts! I don't get the "too hard to build" complaint.

Many good suggestion here. I still like a Packard, but how about: 65-66 Barracuda 65 Mustang fastback 40-41 Chevy Coupe 37 Buick 55 Ford 58 Ford 32 Chevy Coupe 57 Buick 57 pontiac for starters.

These would be great! The Bantam body, the parts packs Roadster and the Dragster speed parts, plus the chassis kits! What tooling survives? The market seems more friendly to parts packs as well. There were several different tire packs and engine, chassis and body packs never reissued, but most were used in the Double kits? Anybody know if this would be feasible. I've been told the tooling still exists!

Nope. I don't . The Cosmic charger is a pretty obscure car! I can try to research it, but it's unlikely. I DO however have a bunch of detail shots of the front blower setup on the Mooneyes Chevy. basically the same deal. Let me prowl around.

Here's a one minute video of the Jewel T.

I do, but this thread on the HAMB pretty much covers the car, little said about the rear suspension though. I'd suspect that since the car was built in 1967 it had Logghe type coil overs. I believe Ron Ellis also had a coil over AA/A. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/davis-ingram-jewel-t-aa-altered-lotsa-pics.284497/

OK. Hope this helps.