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They're OK size wise, but 8-stud fixing and have military tread pattern on the tyres. Also, the PCD of the stud pattern is larger than you'd typically see on US trucks - same goes for 10 stud British and Euro wheels vs. US ones, the US wheels have a smaller PCD.

Lesser Mercs were available with an FE, but the Park Lane came with a 430 MEL as standard. The AMT '58 Edsel has an FE, which also looks rather undersized compared with FEs in other kits.

The wheels & tyres appear to be copies of the Italeri Opel Blitz parts.

Going by the positioning of the DODGE lettering on the rear panel, and what looks like a red R/T badge on the right, I'd say it's an R/T.

They go together well, but appearance wise the cowl and windshield are too straight, so the windshield looks rectangular. That's the biggest flaw for me and since I became aware of it, they just don't look right at all. Compare with the old Johan bodies, which were much better. Edit - Tim Boyd posted some good comparison pics here: http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/first-look-at-all-n/new-moebius-65-plym-1/new-moebius-65-plym/dsc-0827.html

This isn't exactly the same thing, but something I've noticed on the UK Ebay site is there are a lot of current Revell/Monogram models at insane prices, all of which are listed by sellers stating their location as "UK" with a contact address in Israel. Hard to believe they sell any at these prices, so one wonders what's behind it and why they choose to list them on the UK site in Pounds. For example, same Willys kit at $80 - 110 from three Ebay IDs with Israeli contact info: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Revell-Monogram-1-25-Scale-1941-Willys-Pickup-Plastic-Model-Kit-/292196213653 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Revell-Monogram-1-25-Scale-1941-Willys-Pickup-Plastic-Model-Kit-/202019187229 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Revell-Monogram-1-25-Scale-1941-Willys-Pickup-Plastic-Model-Kit-/322285299509

Think about it: a 1/8 scale engine is 50% larger than a 1/12 engine. Just get a Monogram 1/12 Corvette, you might have to be patient but it will probably cost less than a 3D printed engine. Be aware that the Monogram valve covers are incorrect and have 8 bolts instead of 7.

That looks closer. Comparing with your reference photo in the first post, it appears that the windshield curves up as it wraps around, following the crown of the roof, so the top rubber lies above the upper door line. It could stand to be raised a little more? You've done an outstanding job here.

Good Lord, a proper hot rod.

The standard Mercury 289 was black with yellow valve covers and air cleaner. The Cyclone engine was black with silver valve covers and air cleaner, or black with chrome for the HiPo engine.

Sad, but Duane was the real talent.

On a truck that size, I'd guess Holmes 600. If you find drawings, please share.

It's nice to see something both period correct and properly engineered for a change. Keep at it, I know all about getting bogged down and never finishing anything.

That started with the 1969 model year. For 1968 only the Hemi was orange; the wedge engines were still turquoise.

Brilliant. Why didn't I think of that? Also, I'll take '60s diamond pleated buckets over ugly side bolster Recaros any day of the week.

I am aware of that. The Crestliner was also only available as a sedan, which is why I referred to the kit as being the wrong year and body style. Anyway, this is the issue that had those decals - auction has ended, so click on the link to the original listing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-Kit-1949-Ford-3n1-Kit-AMT-1-25-Scale-/222441343248

Aha, I didn't twig you were the OP., it was late and I'd only skimmed the thread From what I can find online, the model A block is 19 5/16" x 7 13/16" in plan. The British sidevalve is about 13" x 5 1/2", so about 2/3 the size of the A engine. I haven't been able to find anything on the height of the British Ford engine, but obviously it'll be smaller in that dimension as well. Then, as mentioned, the inlet and exhaust are on the opposite side... seems is would be as easy to start from scratch.

The OP hasn't been on here in nearly two years... Still, for the record, the model A four banger isn't a good subsitute for a stock Anglia/Thames engine. The 1172cc British Ford is only about a third of the displacement of the model A engine - the bore is only 2.5", so it's tiny in comparison.

It does on a '51. The decals are correct for a '50 Crestliner, but still, the kit is the wrong year and body style.

Those decals were defintely in the '80s AMT/ERTL issue of the '49 Ford - red car on a plain white box. No idea which other releases had them.

The one I have from a few years ago is the '65-'67 style like this. Modelhaus did a '64, but, not Tom Coolidge, AFAIK. If this is the one being discussed, the rear door frames need a tweak because the front edge should angle back slightly, not straight up.

The Dodge L series was producded from 1966 - 71. Why include the '40 Ford? I guess because they had the tooling, and combi kits might be perceived as added value by some. The '40 was originally a Palmer kit, IIRC, and is a lesser quality knockoff of the AMT '40.

I really don't get this 40% coupon thing. I mean, if everyone uses them it's meaningless; why don't they just price them at 40% off? It puts me in mind of Nigel Tufnell... "these go to eleven".

China is the Wild West, you may think you can trust them, but they hold all the cards. Even 1:1 car manufacturers have their products ripped off. They're making a "Land Wind" knock off of the Land Rover Evoque right now. Luckily it's not my problem, but I'd be looking to repatriate anything and everything that's gone to China.

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