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Ah… Gotcha. Well, the important thing is to get it in a box and on the shelf for purchase, so if it has to be a curbside, so be it. And if that also allows it to be made so you can build a 71 and a 72, even better. Hell, I’d almost be willing to send them my 1987 ‘71 reissue with the Modelhaus ‘72 resin parts and say “Clone this!”

Sounds like you’re saying that kit was a hodge-podge of different kits made into one? That’s what made it expensive?

I have to say, I kind of hope they *don’t* reissue this as a craftsman, curbside, or whatever kit. Give me an engine please. And they really shouldn't have re-issue it promo style because most of the internal guts are on the shelf thanks to the ‘74 Road Runner re-issue. Not every part needs to be retooled. Many can be borrowed. Right? But if that’s what we get – promo style – then thats what we get I suppose. No right to complain… if they actually do reissue one kit that hasn't seen the light of day in over 50 years, and the other in 36 years.

Gotta say, I just watched the 68 GTO video from hpiguy, I think the engine plate in lieu of the engine is a nice idea. You can still paint in detail part of the block and part of the tranny. If I were building it, I‘d glue the hood on permanently because that’s the one thing that always comes flying off. It’s almost like a snap together kit. Which begs the question, why didn’t they make it a snap together kit? The Coca-Cola charger kit was snap together and what a fun quick build that was. I was able to let my 10 year old do it. Which was great because I’m trying to get him into building model cars as well.

I remember I built a 68 GTO as a kid…Or maybe it was a 69… I remember it had an engine. it had Judge stickers. Can’t remember who made it though….

I just have to ask, why wouldn't they include the engine in the '68 GTO? Is it just to cut down on costs?

I remember my father taking my moms ‘72 Road Runner to the dump, driving THROUGH the dump to throw out some hazmats, then driving back home with a trail of dirt and sludge falling off the under carriage. The next day he took it to a gas station to have the engine bay steam cleaned. Yup, they were just cars.

You’re looking at close to a million dollars worth cars right there

I’m bookmarking this thread now. It’s one for the ages. I hope you guys can keep posting these old “mopars on the job” pictures all day long.

So easy to forget that when these cars were just “cars that people drove”, many times they were used for utilitarian purposes.

Alright alright alright…. Sheesh. But if they re-issue the 71 GTX (the MPC version) I want the boat as part of the model. Is Steve G listening?

Well, those 440s had a lot of torque and we’re pretty good haulin’ stuff. If I tried to haul a trailer like that with my Dodge Avenger, the entire rear end would come flying off! Come to think of it, I remember seeing a picture of a ‘71 GTX hauling a boat. Tell ya what, that would be a pretty good model to make: 1/25 scale Plymouth GTX with, instead of a trailer, a Sea Ray.

If they re-issue it, No matter what year they make (and I desperately hope it’s the 1972. Plus that seems like the model that everyone prefers) I hope they make it with the standard hood with the raised “Cs” not the air grabber. Or at least give us the option to use either one. The best would be if they included parts to make either year, but that would be a lot of leftover spare parts. BTW I remember hearing that a real actual super bird like the scale model was in the works for model year ‘71, but NASCAR killed it.

You know, if I owned a Super Bee like that, I’m not sure I would hook a trailer up to the back. If it’s a Dodge Polara station wagon, then sure. But not a Super Bee.

Is it worth it to snatch up an old kit after the new one drops? Or do the old kits become worthless/pointless at that point?

Wow, I didn’t realize there was so little love for the Monogram Satellite. I just remember there being a lot more detail in the interior, on the undercarriage and under the hood vs the MPC kit. I also felt that in the front end where the under panel meets the fender had slightly better proportions. The knocks I would give it were I didn’t like that the Tail lights were molded into the chrome bumper, and the grill insert should’ve been a separate plastic piece like it was in the MPC. Also, I did find that the MPC kit was more fun to build. Plus MPC had the 72 which trumps all. I’m pretty confident though that if/when Round2 does reissue it they’ll make a lot of improvements over the original release. (I also feel pretty confident now that they *will* reissue it at some point. It just may take a little time because all the tooling is going to have to be made from scratch – which is much easier to do now with all the 3-D printing that they’re doing.)

Anyway… uh… sure am glad they brought back that Coronet ?

Yeah, I know… I hate it when people hi-jack a thread about one car and make it into anoth….Oh wait… umm…?

https://inv.riverside.rocks/watch?v=71pHnFZlsGs 383 hemi indeed…

I think re-issuing it is an easier ask. However, they may have to make new tooling anyway because the original tooling was lost. If they do, then I hope they'll fix the flaws of the original annual. They did a beautiful job with the Coronet and GTO with brand new tooling. Maybe they will do the same with 71/72 RR if they go forward with re-issuing it.

Does Moebius make a '71/72 B body? I have never seen one. With regard to the Revell GTX: If they had reissued the Monogram Satellite, then I'd be all over that one. Yes, the Monogram version had far more detail and much better proportions than the MPC version, but Revell/Monogram car only came as a '71. They never made the '72 like MPC did; the MPC annual is all we got! Also, the Revell GTX (even Dons FF version) has those kick plates molded into the body, which Road Runners rarely came with. I've never seen one in the wild with kick plates anyway. It just... ain't right. I will say, the MPC version also has it's share of problems; the front end looks off on both models. Hopefully, If Round2 reissues it, they can fix some of those issues and add some detail to make it a little closer to the Monogram Satellite.

HA HA! Take this! Referring the picture below, my parents had the black door panel on the left (notice the wider pattern than on the blue), with the beige bench seats on the right, only in black. I will say, I have seen those blue bench seats on Road Runners before, and I believe you are right, those were standard.

I think what made the '72 the best looking of all of was the rear bumper and tail lights. I spent many a childhood day marveling/staring at that big rear bumper parked in my parents' garage. I remember the designer of those fuselage cars (forget his name) said their biggest mistake with the '71 was not integrating the rear bumper properly with the grill. They fixed it in '72 and added the front insert to distinguish it from the Satellite. Plus, that '72 rear bumper always had this "take your chances" look to it on the road. Sort of saying, "You want to race me? Go ahead and try it..."

Hey hey hey! One car at a time here! LOL ??

The fender moldings and the chrome kickplate make those models next level good. So nice.