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Now wouldn't it be dandy if this reissue was of the very first issues of this kit with the torsion bar suspension. One can only imagine all the grizzling if they did that. Not the easiest parts to assemble but quite different

apparently the axle has to be set forward about 2mm so as the wheels are centered in the wheel arch. anybody know anything about this?

Got two of these one built MPC production, the unbuilt onr was moulded in New Zealand in the late 60's, with pretty ordinary tires, and terrible box art, will dig it out] and take a pic

All too much for me,absolutly amazing

the easiest way to set up the ride hight for the torsion bar suspension is to first fit the shock absorbers to the chassis cross members and diffs. Then do the linkages, it's all rathar fiddly, but by doing it this way one has a reasonable chance of having all the drive wheels sitting evenely on the road

not so far

another source for exhausts is knitting needles. they come in various sizes and can be bent with heat an \

Can't imagine it being the Torsion Bar version, they were only ever available on the first W Model, plus the cab over and the Challenger cement mixer. The torsion bar suspension was such a nightmare to construct that AMT pretty smartly dumped the idea and replaced it with the Hendrickson suspension.

What color is the plastic on this re-release? Have got the original Aerodyne version in the dark grey plastic. Hopefully this is in white plastic this time.

What rims and tires have you used? I'm guessing 68 Charger, looks exactly right

How about some parts packs, etc Series 60 engine, wheels and tires.

Have been looking for the decal RT rear stripe, any help tracking it down would be helpful. thanks

Did you alter the chassis length?

Just wish they had some break [boosters etc] detail

Glad I was able to help. I reckon the ideal kit for this 379 extended hood would be the Italeri Pete 378 # 3857 Long Hauler kit, it's got the same big sleeper as the Italeri 377 kit. There's a heap of info on Google about this kit.

The Pete hood you're showing is the Clint Freeman 1/24th scale hood. MS-10 You'll notice that it's got the narrow hood strip which is the same as the 1/24th Italeri Pete 378 kit This hood is to convert the Italeri 378 to a 379. Just checked mine, bought it way back in 2002 for $35. The Bill Drennen 379 hood is 1/25th scale, it's to convert the Revell Pete 359 to a 379. It's got the wider hood hood strip the same as the Revell kit.

From memory the only Superbird kit that came with all the factory decals was the Richard Petty version, kit # 85-2360, apparently Monogram got the rights to use the Road runner symbols, all to do with licencing from the movie studio.

Your pic's size looks OK to me, perfect, don't alter anything,

Looks great, Interested to know what you used to strip the pre painted red paint?

Hope the make it a 2-1 with the standard part, otherwise not interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have to alter the ride height?

Superb build, nice paint. Did you have any problems fitting the hood? Have read where it needs to be massaged to got a good fit.

Has this re-release also got the double sleeper box in it?

Now that's "really nice" great work and great photography. Have you got any shots of the engine?

Thanks for the instructions, that's a big help.