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Enter 4252:

I agree with most of that, and a simple post title such as "Real Parts Reference" or something simple would probably suffice. One other source for determining things the other way around (i.e., you have a kit part in hand, but aren't sure what it is a replica of in the real world) is vintage instruction sheets, especially '60s era AMT sheets, which often stated the real manufacturer of some included parts, as seen on this '40 Willys coupe instruction sheet page-- GMC, Enderle, Moon, and Spalding, all represented:

And I'm just fine with that. I don't think a stock '70.5 Z/38 kit has been available at the retail level since the molded-in-orange, mass market #635 AMT '70.5 Camaro Z/28 kit was issued:

I wouldn't consider that nit-picky, just good information. On that note, I did some more searching and found more pics of Hugger Orange coupes (hardtops), dark green convertibles, and maybe a Pace Car convertible promo?: I believe this is the promotional model box Mark mentioned above:

We can make out enough details to see what is being included-- new light bar, multi-piece push bar, and four 4-slot steel wheels...and CHP decals.

? Excellent box art choice by Round2.

That's interesting, It appears the SS faux hood vents had been removed by the time the convertible kit was produced. Mike, is that instruction sheet tucked under the box top for the Convertible? I've only ever seen them printed with black ink, but maybe they reprinted them to correct the "69'" error?: Maybe insignificant, but the AMT '69 Camaro Convertible kit's instruction sheet has a "drawn" date of 2-26-69, and was given the kit number T-333:

I think I can kill two birds with one stone here: The transparent red tail lights appear very close to correct, but adding the horizontal divider to the body was not ideal for an RS/SS, IMHO. Seven large images of an orange promo here: https://www.ebth.com/items/4697604-amt-1969-camaro-ss-rs-promo-car The remaining AMT 1/25 '69 Camaro promotional model images from the above linked listing: One more from another online listing, showing the promo box:

Using the release date on this flyer, the AMT T-384 Funny Hugger II Camaro Funny Car kit was available in June, 1972: The Funny Hugger II '69 Camaro body now features enlarged and rounded rear wheel openings, as shown on the box top art: Again, not much luck finding clear images of the T-384 Funny Hugger II kit's contents, so if you have some, please add them. Finally, the Funny Hugger II was reissued in 1997 by Model King, and included two very full decal sheets: Below is one group of chrome parts from the Model King reissue, and the original stock cross-ram style intake manifold appears to be present: Below is the body shell from the Model King kit, showing the enlarged rounded rear wheel openings mentioned earlier: Dare I mention the AMT T-333 '69 Camaro Convertible annual kit, too? Probably should, since it shared most of the Y-193 kit's parts. Instruction sheet here for the T-333 kit: http://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/1074/amt-333-69-camaro-convertible

I thought the 1/25 AMT Y-193 '69 Camaro "annual" kit deserved its own, exclusive topic, so here it is. The history of this kit and what it evolved into has been mentioned a few times in various topics on this forum, but to my knowledge, never in one single topic. Hopefully, members can contribute what they know and we'll all benefit from a concise, informative topic. Here's a look at the original Y-913 issue, using pics I found on the 'net... That distinct '69 AMT box art, featuring the custom version designed by Gene Winfield, wearing Foresight Ventures Flag "mag" wheels, dual hood scoops, rear quarter panel scoops, and rear spoiler: 1969 was the year of "Official Blueprint" instruction sheets at AMT, and the '69 Camaro coupe was no exception: Full scans of the instruction sheet can be viewed here: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1961-1970/amt-1969-gene-winfi/?view=roll#4 A somewhat messy look at the included parts is below. Note two hoods are included-- both SS and Sport Coupe (standard) hoods: Was the Y-913 '69 Camaro kit only issued once? The AMT T-344 Funny Hugger kit was released next (can anyone verify a release date?), utilizing the body shell, both hoods, grille, bumpers, and the modified "glass" (and likely more) from the Y-913 kit: Below, one of the box's long side show a drawing of the body shell being lifted above the F/C chassis, but the rear wheel openings remain stock-- is this accurate? Did the T-344 Funny Hugger kit's body retain stock rear wheel openings? I can't find a clear pic to determine either way, but the instruction sheet (courtesy of the Drastic Plastic site) shows enlarged, rounded rear wheel openings: Below, dark blue molded parts, including the body shell: Which other parts were carried over from the Y-913 kit to the T-344? Are the supercharger, matching intake manifold, two-piece injector scoop, and blower belt/pulleys/tensioner carried over? Is this where the big block Chevy engine from the Y-913 kit ended up? From the T-344 instruction sheet: I can't find any clear, large images of the T-344 Funny Hugger kit, so if anybody has some, please add them.

Available soon:

Likely the wheels and caps from the recently reissued '78 Dodge pickup kit, and probably the Goodyear Polyglas tires, too.

You PM Gregg-- only he can do that, but Dave Ambrose may be able to delete your account, too. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/staff/

There's also this topic: I had this built up '68 for a bit, so feel free to debate whether or not it's accurate. The interior is nothing special, and the chassis still has holes for axle stubs and a metal axle rod in the rear, so overall it's not particularly accurate nor appealing to me. MPC's engines were always a bit crude too, having smooth surfaces when they shouldn't, and a generic overall look. Basically, they're a good starting point, with plenty of areas to upgrade.

It might have hung over the back, so to speak. Hard to tell if this is the same trailer or not, but the rear fenders are similar:

Pretty sure someone (Dave Van?) posted these once before, but this topic seems appropriate for re-posting them.

I'm trying to think of a source for 1/16 scale '60s vintage stryene tires...? I recall Round2 using this box art when the kit was first issued, but it looks like this was just unique packaging for one company:

Looks like a set of Goodyear L60-15 Polyglas GT tires are included...: ...and the decal sheet appears to be unchanged from the previous reissue?:

Just found these images of the AMT T-137 Peony Pony kit, which is exactly what Dave stated it is. AMT calls it out as a 1965, but I don't know the differences between '65 and '66 Mustangs to tell which is correct for the Peony Pony issue. Now, who's going to build the model to match the box top illustration? ?☮️

Maybe Round2 was correct in including plain slicks for this particular kit: