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George , I do think A M T absorbed S M P . The factory was in a very close proximity to the A M T Troy factory. seems likely they did ..........

Ya know, there was a guy there I coulldda bought a Dodge body off of that was original .I'm in touch with him . He may still have it too.

Yep, build it ............... Ed Shaver

Welllllllll, it's kina like dis . S M P , ( Scale Model products ) had a few contracts with General Motors to do Promotional cars . Aluminum Model Toys , ( A M T ) had a great distribution system . By allowing A M T the use of the S M P Logo, A M T sold the kits via their network of wholesale distributors in through 1961. Similar situations occurred between A M T and cross town rival Model Products Corporation . One such example was the 1928 Ford Model A tudor which was the basis for the Ford Model A roadster truck and the Ford wagon , ( Woody ). Johan also stepped in with their Olsmobile Toronado kit in 1970.

Glen, seriously , in the waning days of the original Jo- Han company, I saw lots of differences in the way kits came to what was his retail market . You could ask a distributor for something and maybe if you were lucky, actually get something . Same went with Ex- ell too. You got what was in the where house . To me , it was probably the darkest swan song for a model kit company ever written . Ed Shaver

You're not alone Virgil............. Ed Shaver

I'm surprised Art hasn't authored a Book entitled , "On a Foggy day you can smell the plastic at A M T "...................... Ed Shaver

You mean you actually read those things ? That's dangerous Ed Shaver

James, remember Kalmbach was/ is the same publisher that Kiboshed "Car Modeler magazine in 1991 ............... Ed Shaver

Some real talent here ....................... Ed Shaver

Virgil, THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!!!!! thank you for spreading the truth . Hopefully a couple of members here will see it an take you on the way they do me . Ed Shaver

It's bad enough working on a stock one of these . My former wife has one . I dunno bout driving about Wichita Falls neither . The cops there had a habit of shootin first an askin questions lata too................. Ed Shaver

An they sure as heck don't respect anyone besides themselves neither ! Ed Shaver

Forget the hobby shop. How about Greasy spoon restaurants , old gas stations , old Drive-in movie theaters , fantastic old houses , and Vintage tim parked on da street ? Ed Shaver

Well, A M T Trophy series comes to mind as their 1959 issue of a 1932 ford Roadster is what really was a basis for a lot of competition down the road .Then A M T started , and never finished a small series of Indianapolis;formula I one cars , ( Watson Roadster and the Lotus Powered Ford ). Jo-han countered with their Cadillac and then a Mercedes - Benz . Of Course Revell had Ed Roth's creations , Monogram countered with Daryl Starbirds cars . Even Aurora had a couple of interesting pieces such as their Studebaker Avanti and a James Bond 007 machine . Ed Shaver

Andy, that's what happened to the Revell Hi way pioneer molds as they were improperly stored outside in Venice California back in the day. I'm surprised they were ever resurrected . I even have one of the Original Ford Model T's too. Ed Shaver

Chuck, where , by who ? Ed Shaver

Uh Thank you Mr. Pamp ! I'll think of some mo , oh how bout M P C's 1964 Corvette with the working suspension , the 68 too. Oh , I want another Mako Shark too! Ed Shaver

Very true ......................... Ed Shaver

Hey, dis is MY KINA Modeling !!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

First, Junkman made some real good suggestions !!!!!!! My suggestions would include starting with A M T : 59 Mercury Convertible or H T 58 Ford Galaxy 60 Chevrolet Brookwood wagon 60 El Camino 63 Bonniville 64 Buick 64 Gran Prix 66 Pontiac Bonnivile Chris - Craft 3-in - one boat 61 Ford F-100 65 Chevrolet Apachie PU 59 Chevrolet Apachie Promo 60 Ford F-100 61 Corvair styline 60 Corvair 4 door promo 65 Valiant promo 61 Valiant H T styline 67 Ford 60 Lincon 65 Imperial Revell- Monogram Futuresta 62 Imperial 62 Valiant 4door 62 Dodge Dart 67 Mustang Grande Maybe i'll think of some more later , my brain ain't workin now ................ Ed Shaver

Tom , yer gonna be like ole Rod Serling an neva tell us what happened ............................................... "In the Twilight Zone ". Ed Shaver

I scrolled through both favorites and not so . Here's what I have built out of the bunch : Revell 1929 Ford Model A Ford P U Revell 1959 Ford Sunliner Revell 1941 Willis Americar coupe Revell 1966 Chevelle station wagon . Trailer was scratch built for George 53. All things aside , only Trumiteer and the "OLD " I M C company have ever had issues with me .......... Ed Shaver

Charlie , these were made using 1/8th plastic , a marker and some spare time . They represent some Fram Filter boxes from the early 60's Ed Shaver

Thanks , I finally found something he's been needing for awhile . Now I need to send it out Ed Shaver