Dave Darby

Now that is super cool.

Hi Steve, That's a nice looking build. I like the wheels and color. However, this doesn't really qualify as a review. You don't mention what issue (release) it is, nor do you mention what it has a for parts, or any other basic description. As for the 1964 style instructions, they were adequate then, so I am not sure how they wouldn't be adequate today. What would you like you see changed about them? I think "On the Shelf" might be a better spot for it.

The only thing Larry got wrong was the issue AMT redid the Ala Kart into a street rod. That was not in 1969, but in 1973, for the Street Rods issue. That version was issued only once. The 1969 release still built an Ala Kart. The new tool Ala Kart also suffers from a way too squarish nose, hood and cowl.

Union in Japan ended up with some of those tools, including the 48 Fords and VW, if I recall correctly. From there, who knows.

Me either. And it's killin' me! Been seeing some great previews on Facebook. Some amazing builds to be seen. Tim Boyd, Terry Jessee and Jim Keeler are there.

It is. It's really good for lowering '25 Ts as well. Like this survivor that came to me with a stock front axle.

That's one of the reasons I used the AMT fenders. That and I like the AMT radiator shell better. When MPC did the small block chevy powered version in 1978, they moved the radiator forward a bit and put mounting ears on the lower sides of the radiator shell. While I'm not planning on running a hood, I think I remember test fitting an AMT hood (which I think is shorter) and it fit fine. That said, I'll give it a test fit tomorrow and get back with you.

Here's a couple of Woody Wagon clones from Monogram. One's painted, the other one is polished plastic.

Looking good Steve, I've got on sitting on AMT chassis and fenders I need to wrap up someday.

I don't know about "they" (mixing and matching part inserts from different tools isn't that simple), but we certainly can.

Not everybody reads this forum, or is privy to this information.

I owned a full size 57 with a Y block, and I grew up them, but that fish nor fowl version doesn't bother me any more than the Lincoln engine in the 25 T. I'm just hoping the unibody 61-63 F100s are in the future plans.

For context, John G works for Round2, who manages the AMT brand: JohnG says: July 31, 2014 at 7:40 pm This is only a portion of the molds, but goes way beyond the latest catalog. Some tools were never sampled in this program. I can say without a doubt that the early 60’s Ford trucks are long gone, unfortunately.

Pretty sure the 60 tool is gone as well.

I owned a real 57. Neither the fenders nor the valance are the same. The 57s and 58s have a slightly flared out round opening to accommodate the round parking lamps. The 59-60 fenders have the parking lights inboard of the fenders.

This won't be a reissue. This will be a clone tool similar to way they did the Nova wagon. But with the 57-58 having slightly different front fenders than the 59-60s (owing to parking light shape) I'm not really foreseeing too much in the way of different year variants either. But I could be wrong, and I hope I am.

Looking great! What paint did you use on it?

Now that's one groovy TOC page!

Dave, that's 217.

Yea, like the removable top and the spare tire. I may have a top that will work. Top, yes. But this kit never had a spare. BTW, a little easter egg for Little Deuce fans, this release and the Basic Builder issue (only) have the front mag wheel center caps for the Little Deuce on the chrome tree.

I'm a little late in the day here, but the 6 carb intake and finned valve covers from the Monogram 30 Ford Woody fit on this engine like they were made for it, and give it a nice trad look. I love the axles and brake backing plates in the Deuce kit. Very accurate for an period hot rod. Best ever in fact, IMO.

Very, very true.

Has that been verified? Could be the AMT/Ertl kit with retro box art. Or, perhaps a cloned new body, possibly using the remains of the annual kit that didn't get turned into a "Funny car".

Yep.

Nothing against gluing fiddly panels shut.