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This is specifically the parts tree I am referring to. Why not include both Hemi- and Wedge- Heads on this tree? Wouldn't that not 0e less expensive than changing tools for each kit?

This thread SHOULD be in Tim Boyd's "Mobius Models' new 1965 Dodge Coronet Two Door Sedan A990 and "Street Sleeper" - first look inside these boxes..." thread.II don't know how I added it to THIS thread...

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Actually, it looks like they ran one set of parts for the A990 with the Hemi heads, then changed out the tooling to run another set of parts for the Sedan. That is the basis of my question, why did they not just design and fabricate one mold with both sets of heads instead of changing the tooling for each model.

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First off, I applaud Moebius for bringing these kits to market and I am going to thoroughly delight in building multiples of each kit. One of the aspects of our hobby that I REALLY enjoy is researching the cars I intend to build model replicas of. The Moebius '65 Dodge A990 kit comes with a manual transmission molded onto the engine. In my research of the '65 Dodge Coronet A990, I cannot find one 1:1 car with a 4-speed manual transmission. They are all showing the Hemi-Torqueflite with a reverse pattern manual valve body, park delete and a column shift. In my research, I have learned that 101 Dodge A990s and 102 Plymouth A990s were built. Of the Plymouths, 90 were equipped with the Hemi-Torqueflite and 12 were built with the New Process A833 4-speed manual trans. Try as I may, I cannot find production info for the Dodge A990s anywhere online. Were all 101 Dodges automatic trans cars? Were some of the A833 cars that may have been built sacrificed to build the AWB cars? To build an accurate replica, should I remove the manual transmission and glue on an aftermarket 727 Torqueflite? (the supplied steering column DOES include a column shifter) Also, what colors were the Dodges available in? I know all of the interiors were the same metallic tan color with matching carpet. Also, this is not meant as criticism but to satisfy my curiosity, the chrome trees on both the A990 and Coronet Sedan kits have valve covers for both the Hemi and Wedge Head engines. The Coronet Sedan kit has both single 4 barrel and cross ram dual quad intake manifolds. (I believe the cross ram will fit BOTH the Hemi and Wedge head engines) On the engine parts trees, the A990 kit has Hemi heads, and in the same location in the castings, the Coronet Sedan kit has corresponding Wedge heads. If all the other engine parts are included, why not just cast both sets of heads also? BTW, in my imagination, I see the Little Old Lady From Pasadena rowin' a 4-speed, not boppin' a column shifter!

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