Jordan White

This build will also be posted in the Cannonball Run CBP thread, but I figured I would post it here as well for those who don't venture into that area. I'm starting with the vintage Monogram '85 Fiero GT kit. I have a spare Chevy 350 out of one of the AMT C1500 kits, along with a set of Fujimi 17" Nismo wheels and tires.

Hey Nick, I think I'm gonna hop in on this build with a V8 powered '85 Pontiac Fiero.

Oh my god...you should patent that Harry! Just imagine, a toaster where you would put the bread in the bottom, and then you would place the plate underneath, and when the toaster's done it plops the toast right on your plate!

Well if you plan on running large tires in the rear similar to dragster, while being street legal, I believe that's called "pro-street". Pro-touring I believe refers to the vehicles that have the larger wheels and high performance suspension that allows them to corner better.

I forgot that he was in NZ! How are you planning on building this up?

Probably the Revell/Monogram '90ish F-250/350 kits. I have one 350 and 3 250 kits.

Makes sense then. They do look good on a lifted truck though.

Same with the AMT '84 GMC/Fall Guy truck. The wheels and tires look like they'd be more at home on a 1/20 scale kit.

My suggestions are as follows: 150: Revell/Monogram 80's Bronco 250: AMT Bronco with parts box leaf springs 350: 75-79 Ford or other truck with a solid front axle/leaf springs

Yeah I know that, Harry was just saying how finally the Mustang is getting rid of the "ancient" solid axle, yet the Corvette still uses an "ancient" leaf spring (albeit it being transverse rather than longitudinal) while still being able to handle just as well as cars costing twice as much.

And yet the Corvette still uses a "leaf spring" at the rear end.

The wheels was one of the reasons I bought the AMG kit. I've put it away for now while I'm working on some other builds, but I'm sure I'll be dragging it out sometime soon. As for the windows, scrape off as much glue as you can with a knife and get yourself some Pledge floor finish with Future (for vinyl floors), if you don't already, and brush some on. It will help fill in any gouges and will dry clear.

That's a good kit, it's the Otaki Mercedes SLC kit, I'm building the AMG version. If you need instructions for it, just let me know. Edit: I see that whoever built it before attempted to wire up some LED lights. Looks like they also installed the rear lenses incorrectly. The center section should be red, and the outer corners amber.

Yup, you just have to find a Chevy grille and you're golden (granted it may not be the correct style for the year you want, especially '79/'80).

It's not a bad kit, however I wish Revell would have added a bit more detail to complement the larger scale. Like most of Revell's kits though, it does go together quite well.

Lovin it! Great idea and execution! Seems like there wouldn't be much headroom in that living area though.

I'm guessing he got the 2010ish GT500 kit.

I would hope that if this subject were ever to be re-released, that they would do a new tool of the chassis/drivetrain so that it's not the lame hunk-o-junk chassis with everything molded in.

That's the advantage of having a bunch of kits; if you get frustrated on one build, you can work on another and come back to the first build later.

Definitely the Mark 7.

Would that be if Dodge decides not to pull out of NASCAR afterall?

Scale model supplies 458 Lexington Pkwy. St. Paul, MN 55104-4609 This place has everything, it's a 45 minute drive for me but it's well worth it. Here's the plastic car/truck aisle alone!

Wonder who the person was who suggested the idea of two piece vinyl (rubber?) tires? Since I haven't seen them in many kits, I wonder if that person got demoted?

I guess it wasn't explicitly stated that we couldn't, I think I just remembered your post from the locked emodelcars thread.

So why is it not okay then to say what is for sale at emodelcars?