Thanks fellas, the hot water did it.I soaked it for a few minutes then rubberbanded
and clamped it for a few more and it is back to a reasonable shape.
Phil,I do have that kit,thanks for the heads up.
David,it is like a perfect curl! I like the idea too.
Charlie,I have a 59 Impala kit that I gave the body away,so I will use the undercarriage and motor and try to make a more complete model out of this.(its a friction promo now)