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I don't have a '64 Lemans convertible, but the GTO does have that chrome console piece; it is supposed to be mounted on top of the molded-in console.

Here's the engine/transmission before installation in the above kit with the correct 4-speed and air cleaner. I'm not sure if there is a decal for the air cleaner on production kits. There is also a 4-speed shift lever for the interior, and a little clutch pedal to be installed beside the molded-in brake pedal.

A few swipes of a sanding stick at the back edge of the seat helps too; this took about 15 seconds.

Chiilin' in the hobby room

My Chevy van/AFX slot car from years ago; it was a perfect fit.

The BMF was a pain; I was working with two real bad, wrinkly sheets. The front and rear bumpers are Modelhaus; they came with the kit when I bought it.

It's legit; Round2 has a display kit. I suspect they will publish a teaser pic soon.

This one is over a Testors silver base

Just finished restoring this builtup I picked up at a show awhile back. I was glad to find this one; it completed my collection of Johan 1960 annuals. Paint is Tamiya TS-74 clear red, body, interior, everything; the different shades being determined by the base color. The base color on the body is TS-42 light gunmetal. I didn't have stock hubcaps for it, but I substituted a set of '61 Olds caps from my stash. They're close enough for now.

The buckets are AMT '64 GTO (probably Tempest convertible too; don't have one of those to check).

The MPC Model A Woody/pickup kits; the one pictured is probably the easiest to find.

Some ebay sellers will love it....a screwbottom!!

#4 is found in the Here Comes the Judge '57 T-Bird; possibly other kits as well.

Stock and custom buckets were re-created. You can see the parts in Tim's pics on a section of sprue which is noticeably different than the original bits.

I was referring to the curved line on the hood, very similar to the line on the door of this old green Pinto. Call it crazing or call it something else....it's caused by too-hot paint.

Definitely crazing. I have a few old scrap parts in my stash that look just like that; leftovers from my early experiments with Duplicolor. As mentioned above; sealing with BIN or using a paint that isn't so hot should solve your issue.

Re the decals; my original '64 convertible contains the same sheet as your original, Tim. The Bonny-Ville decal sheet in the new kit appears to be based on the sheet in the '64 Bonneville convertible annual.

The center of the front bumper was altered (slightly) for the funny car, and the headlights were smoothed over to simulate covers. Rather than alter/restore the existing part they tooled up a new piece.

Yes, the clear parts are all new. The windshield on the test shot isn't polished hence the cloudy appearance.

It's the other way around; the grey parts are the new ones.

The Eagle wheels re-appeared on the Corvette and VW Zingers. Were either of them ever molded in green?

Here's a restored Cuda. I'm not crazy about a rat-motored Mopar so I substituted an RB wedge out of an old MPC Road Runner. A 340/360 might be more authentic for a short tracker but it was all I had on hand.

'57 Chev bladed cap

Interesting....we all agree that the Jordan isn't quite right, yet we all see something different that needs improvement. I have no issue with the overall proportioning, including the long front fenders, and I like the taillights as they are; they remind me of the early Riviera lights which had a delicate coach-built look (the 1:1 only...the AMT kit pieces were awful, but that's another topic). Likewise I wasn't bothered by the indentation on the rear quarters. What still bugs me are the side window openings...some odd angles there and they're a tad shallow-looking. I considered re-contouring them and removing some plastic from the bottom sills to lighten up the greenhouse but I didn't want to carve up this one too much. I was also tempted to replace the grille/headlight assembly completely with a fine horizontal grille and nose reminiscent of the 66-67 Toronado. I'm not fond of that huge, flat hood either as highlighted in my front 3/4 pic. Good luck with that Pierce...I.ve looked at mine and see so many odd angles, shapes and contours that I wouldn't know where to start.

I'm curious...what would you correct on the Jordan fenders? My issue with most of the Revivals are in their proportioning; they all look a little too long, high and narrow when compared to the beautiful Exner (or Exner-inspired) box art. The skinny 30's-era looking wheels don't help either. Having had the opportunity to add the whole series to my stash, I passed on the Duesenberg and the Packard because I couldn't get past their funky appearance. I restored the Jordan awhile back; I just did a wheel swap, mounted as low as possible without extensive mods, added a little bling to the front end with BMF and flat black paint then called it done.