Casey

I don't think so. Not sure how close the Revell '41 Chevy Pickup's bed is to what was used from '36-'42, but it might work? One would need/want to add a detailed trunk floor, but I see some flat sheet stock side panels, which would make the overall task less daunting. Some good info here: http://home.znet.com/p1937/Ute.htm

Thanks, forward progress is being made. ? The engine is mostly assembled, and after a preliminary test fit, I found there's plenty of room underhood/cab. I wanted to get the engine and trans assembled as a unit for test fitting purposes, so with that done, I can set the frame width and permanently attach some crossmembers.

Plenty of ideas for Henry J based projects at: http://www.georgeklass.net/gassers.html

It was Dave Zinn who suggested it, I just happened to have both on hand to take pics. I guess I should clarify the above exhaust system is from the Revell '69 Chevy Nova SS Special Edition 2'n1 kit. I'm not sure what's included exhaust-wise in either the Revell '69 Yenko nor C.O.P.O. Nova kits.

...use the parts from the Revell '69 Nova, which is still in stock at Michael's stores: I see no reason Revell would add a completely new exhaust system for the forthcoming '69 Camaro SS 396.

It does look a bit dark, but not horrible. I would suggest flattening the sheen a bit, and repainting the exhaust manifold closer to a cast iron (either new or oxidized/light rust), too. Otherwise, you're off to a good start. Here's a pic I saved a while back, though it looks like the blue bits have been recently repainted. Doesn't take long for any paint on the exhaust manifolds to be burned off:

It should, with Bob Tindle building it and presumably, owning Tindle Motors, too. ?

Wishful thinking by MPC's catalog copywriter in 'late '84, I guess. Don't shoot the messenger. ?

I removed the '60 Starliner's 4-speed manual, and separated the IMC Dodge L-700's truck trans from it's engine block, so now I have something which will work. Still have to add a bulge for the RH starter mount, but this'll do nicely, I think: I also scrounged through my parts box for a deeper sump oil pan and found one, so that was glued in place, too.

Debuting in 1984, MPC's (very) short-lived "Autoscapes" series, featuring one of four unassembled model kits, a vacu-formed base, and a bi-fold card stock background panel, to provide that diorama feel. The Plymouth Barracuda (the former Pro Stock kit, now turned "Pro Street") and Mustang II (same as the 'cuda) were combined with a cliffside base and background, though I'm not sure you'd want to park either so close to such large rocks. The Jeep Commando and CJ-7 kits, however, were much more appropriate for rocky terrain bases as off-road vehicles. An interesting experiment by MPC, but one which never seemed to gain traction with the buying public. All four appeared again in the 1985 MPC catalog, but I think that was the last we saw of them.

And the (preliminary marker drawing) from the 1978 MPC catalog showed: MPC 1981 catalog:

No love for the 1/32 scale MPC Squarebody? ? I bet this would be a popular seller if Round2 reissued it: 1981 MPC catalog: Fall 1982 catalog: And for good measure, the 1/16 Action Snaps Chevy Squarebody kits:

Pics of the Dust Devil box, now long gone: Those graphics are terrible, even for the '70s. ?‍♀️

Thanks, Mark.

MPC '67-'68 Cougar F/C front bumper/grille?: AMT GMC pickuo or Jimmy front bumper/grille? Promo style mounting tabs on backside are broken off/gone:

No pressure. ? Just thought it might be helpful for suggestions from other member here regarding how best to proceed.

I understand the challenge and cost, when you're trying to build a replica of a significantly modified car when no kit exists to accurately replicate what you want. The AMT '68 interior tub will not work with a Pro Street style unibody/frame, and the tub provided in the AMT '68 kit isn't all that great anyway. Technically, there was an original AMT '68 Camaro SS for 68, but it wasn't totally stock, and IMHO is worse than the '80s era AMT kit: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/935/amt-6618-camaro-ss Scratch that idea, then, and add some thin strips to the '68 body. Can you post images of what you have so far? I test fit the Revell '69 unibody inside the AMT '68 body (after scribing and removing the molded in fender wells, etc.) 30+ years ago, and I recall they were a close fit, but needed trimming and repeated fitting to get things to work well together. Starting with the Revell '69 will again provide the BBC (and ensures it will be an easy fit) and a much better detailed engine compartment, unibody, subframe, front suspension, etc.

You're going to spend $100 just collecting the various parts you need to accurately replicate the car. The AMT '67 Z/28 (same basic kit as their new-in-the-'80s era '68) is being reissued in 2022, so if you want the vent window divider molded in place, that's probably where you want to start. The Revell '69 Camaro unibody/subframe fits under the AMT '67/8 with some work, and is light years ahead of what the AMT kit provides, but depending upon how Pro Street the car is, the back half will need to be heavily altered anyway. Using the Revell Yenko (or F&F version) '69 Camaro will net you the BBC, too. The newer Revell '67 has some body issues, but up to you to decide if they are enough to turn you off:

Maybe that's why the surfboard is positioned like so?: I've never had the ECTO-1 kit in hand to look over, so after a quick Goolging, found this, which shows the raised protrusions on the roof: *edit* better image per link below: Maybe Mike W or Steve G can share what was done exactly.

I think that's why Round2 tooled up the roof-mounted wedge-shaped lights, to effectively fill the two holes in each corner of the roof.

What '70s custom van is complete without both? From the "Wizard" version:

Perhaps this was mentioned earlier, but there is a three-piece barricade and a fire hydrant in the original issue Gangbusters MPC '32 Chevrolet Cabriolet/Panel Truck: