ChrisPflug

Issue with the '81 kit stripes is that they're a different style than the '79

I've got a set I bought years ago- think from Missing Link- not sure if they're still available, seems like they still have stuff on ebay

I believe the AMT Pro Stock kit was reissued after the 76/77 updates with the same box art- if you find a Pro Stock kit it may or may not have the '75 grille depending on release

And some sadmouths in sad shape.....

Got a few rebuider projects to keep me busy for now anyways LOL

Ironically the front end treatment on the Palmer/Lindberg/Testors '72 might make a better movie car than the stock annual LOL

Isopropyl 91%- seems to work on a lot of poster/ art paints as well as the finish they put on the prepainted AMT kits a few years back My procedure is a Purple bath as first attempt then alcohol if that doesn't strip it

If you look closely those are actually 70-71 Challengers "dressed up" to look like newer models in the movie- the garage scenes with the VIN swap have closeups with the numbers- the interior shot where Jill is being stolen at the airport shows a 71- up column key release and 71 interior pattern Another "assembled" vehicle was the blue 71 Sebring Plus with Road Runner hood and grille that gets wrecked during the chase while being test driven by the couple

Just found a white plastic '72 for pretty cheap a couple weeks ago..... It cleaned up nicely with an alcohol bath

Need to finish this one-

I guess I'd better get going on my projects if they're going to be reissuing........

The bare rally wheels were a standard item in early 70's MPC Corvette annuals through around 1975- I've also seen them available in resin

New approach- took all the Revell '69 Camaros I had accumulated off the shelf and pretty much started them all at once - Black RS/SS convert, Yellow SS convert, Hugger Orange RS Z/28, Pace Car convert, Blue Yenko SC, Red Baldwin Motion, Silver Z/28, Maroon RS/SS396, Green ZL-1

Mock ups of a couple in progress MPC '72 Road Runners..... Using AMT Charger chassis for each, planning on gold strobe stripe, 440 4 speed and Dana from Revell 69 Charger for dark green- 340 4 speed and magnum road wheels on light green. Looks like I made top trim a bit wide

The Chrysler 350 was a B engine- externally identical to the "normal" 383 (although valve covers on big block engines went from 4-bolt to 6 bolt for '65 and an RB series 383 available in lower line '59-'60 Chryslers) The kit engine is a mess with a strange intake but overall depicts a big block with a cast iron Torqueflite

The original releases from the 90's were molded in red plastic and included parts to build an L88 convertible. The later "2 in 1" releases should be in white plastic and include a small block hood with cutout line on the underside and custom parts including wheels, chrome sidepipes, blower with scoop, and Moroso valve covers which were labeled both "Revell" and "Revell-Monogram" but should be identical. Seems that there was also a more recent "Revell" release Also are "Stars and Stripes" and "Rebel" racing versions based on this kit

The '71 Chargers have a detailed 8-3/4 rear

I like Epiphone Les Pauls

I think the Revell "429" Vette coupe was actually more common than the "427" version

Another neat feature of the early 70s through '75 MPC are a set of "bare" rally wheels- these are also included in the "50th Anniversary" reissue version of the '75- nicer than the ones included in the 90s AMT version

Molded in red with a big block and both hard and soft tops sounds more like a Revell '68 The new tool AMT came with an LT-1 small block and I've only seen it in light blue/gray or tan plastic

The Sport Satellite was the equivalent trim-wise to the GTX and used the same interior and similar exterior trim- biggest difference would be the hood. The Satellite used the same style grille as the Road Runner but had some extra moldings and brightwork. The Satellite would have a bench seat interior with nicer trim than the base Road Runner but not the woodgrain like the Sport Satellite/GTX Externally you'd just need a Road Runner style grille and the non-bulged hood- I believe these items are available from Harts Parts Resin to convert an AMT GTX to a Satellite or just the hood for a Sport Satellite Interior wise the Road Runner parts would tend to be more accurate for a Satellite, the GTX interior correct for a Sport Satellite

I've been meaning to pick one of these up to do a replica of my current '99 Yukon- is anyone currently making a GMC grille or do I need a "custom" pickup snap kit as well?

Thank God