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Don't know how accurate you want to be, but GM cars back then we're truck arm cars and the Salvino JR Olds is a leaf spring chassis. To correct that, the AMT nascar's are pretty cheap and you can use the rear suspension under the Olds chassis. Another option would be to use the AMT 70's Monte Carlo chassis as a lot of the teams including Bobby Allison started with that.

To fix the Goodyear lettering, get a new #11 exacto blade and cut a few areas between the lettering. Soak a cotton swab with setting solution and dab it on generously. For some reason the hollow AMT tires are bad for doing this and it has worked for me.

You may try going to a local automotive paint store and have them mix acrylic enamel (not hot) and put it in a aerosol can. I have bought the large cans for about $25

I usually soak any resin parts in Westley's Blech White tire cleaner for a day, than soft tooth brush and cold water scrub. Never have any paint issues.

Patto's Place has some including the VRM ones mentioned above. His stuff is nice, but by the time it comes from Australia, they cost a little.

Been following along and like what you did color wise. It's rare if I make any suggestions, but I think it would look nice to put some transparent gold on the chrome wheels. Goes along with the decals.

Excellent job. Another reason for the white bottom was so they could see if anything was leaking. The Sox & Martin team really stepped up the professionalism in drag racing and you captured it in your build. I started this car about 10 years ago using the MCW conversion for the Lindberg Dodge. Now you motivated me to get it out.

McMaster Carr is a great source and fast shipping. RB Motion would be another source, but I think someone had some issues with him here on the forum. I never have. Always got my items in a timely manner and nice product.

Being a fan of the '62, we have a lot of good choices to build. Between AMT and Revell, we can do the Impala hardtop and convertible, Bel-Air street or strip versions and MCW does a Biscayne conversion kit. We'll be following along on this one, like the color you chose.

I believe the 68 is the Revell kit, but looks like an AMT chassis under it.

Also, I believe the Revell snap kits of the stock version 63 have them. If you are building a shelf model, I would just build the entire snap kit. The body just looks a lot more accurate.

Like I stated previously, I am somewhat of a Corvette purist. But I respect other people's craftsmanship and vision, and you created something to be proud of.

I am generally a Corvette purist, but I like what you created.

If you want to go the extra mile ($$$), Model Car Garage has a photo etched set for that kit.

Someone recently did a WIP on here for a street car he was converting from the AMT kit. Try looking through that section and that might be a help. If I find it, I will let you know. Years ago, MCW corrected and cast that body, but it has been discontinued. You may still be able to find one.

A benefit to 2 part (catalyzed) fillers is they don't shrink over time like a single stage

You might try looking at PPP 1970's 5 slot wheels. If their opening is too small, it's easier to make them bigger instead of smaller

Guess it's like the real thing, whole body is wrapped. You did an excellent job

In late 1967 or early 68 (I was 6) someone bought me the MPC '68 Barracuda. Tried to make it look like the box art with the wild pinstriping. I recently accquired another kit of the same, sealed inside (significantly more $). But it will be built at some point.

Try Keith Marks for decals.

Not a Ford expert, but wondering if the chassis from the '70 Torino would work? Hart's Parts makes a '68 grill.

Not to hard to strip it and start over. If it's still soft, purple stuff should take it off easily.

Per Steven's suggestion, I have seen several nice out of box builds of the Revell kit. I got one at a show recently, opened but sealed inside for $10. Haven't built it, but looking forward to it as it appears to be a well thought out kit, I'm sure more detailed than the AMT version.

I rarely buy older vintage kits, but the MPC 68 Barracuda was the first kit I ever built, so I ended up paying $125 for a sealed inside kit recently.

They also make great two part epoxy adhesives if the need arises.