ChrisPflug

+1 on the superiority of the shape of the MPC bodies (as well as having the posts molded in)

The Challenger was available with fixed quarter windows as well- I have pair of the 1:1 windows and mounting parts- very similar setup to the "normal" setup but no crank. Chrysler considered the cars equipped with the fixed windows a seperate, lower priced "coupe" body style rather than the standard "hardtop" and did the same thing with the 71-74 B bodies- in fact the 73-74 Road Runner was built as a "coupe" and had fixed windows as well (unless power windows were ordered- then all 4 rolled down. This is different than the 68-70 B bodies which had a more substantial pillar and swing out windows on the coupe compared to the hardtop 75-79 Novas had swing out rear windows available as an option but were fixed on the majority of the cars built. With a full upper door frame and thick B pillar they weren't really a candidate for the "hardtop look" anyways

Crankshaft looks a bit odd with cut off rods and main caps attached however

Disappointed by the AMT kit? I can remember being a little disappointed with the original MPC issue

The Model King is a '71- nothing like a '72-'76 Mark IV

I use a much less elegant approach for dipsticks- quick, dirty and cheap- a simple piece of wire with the loop bent with some small pliers For an auto trans I use a thicker wire and file the end to make a narrower, thinner loop for a handle- paint the loop to contrast the tube and you have something quick and easy that doesn't look too bad

Well- since generally detailed engines are an American kit feature and 1/24 scale the realm of Monogram there aren't a whole lot- the Monogram 64.5-66 Mustangs are decent IIRC

Not a lot going on with the build- still scrounging up and fitting parts Here's the first fitting of the AMT '71 Charger chassis with Revell '69 Charger Dana rear end and springs

If I remember correctly the Dobbertin twin turbo/megacharger small block Chevy wasn't really very functional- pretty much put together for looks and kind of an afterthought that it even ran at all (kind of like most of the Pro-Fairground- oops I mean Pro Street cars were in real life- probably dating myself by admitting remembering when the 1:1's were around) If it were a 1:1 the engine would be a definite downgrade in performance from factory stock (although multiple factory style pistol grips for the Lenco would be a sweet setup

I haven't started my Revell '64 Impala yet (which I purchased when it first came out)

Looking forward to a stock '68 GTS as well as a Hemi car- hated the vinyl top and "GSS" on the previous issue Any extra parts are always a plus What do the intake and carbs look like?

$31 doesn't seem that bad for the Dodge- only a fraction of what I got stuck paying for this: Entirely my fault- wasn't going to be around and wanted it enough that I placed what I thought was a ridiculously high bid- and ended up "winning" for my maximum I think I know who the seller was on the Polara from the pic- someone I no longer deal with because of slightly shady pictures and deals

I've traded what I believed was a open but complete new kit for two used parts kits- figured was doing a favor to a member and sending out something I wouldn't build to a "better home" Was called away from home to work- was informed that the trade was unsatisfactory due to a missing instruction sheet and a damaged part- responded but didn't hear back for a while then received a message demanding "making it right" Still away and frustrated over the whole deal I looked for and purchased another sealed copy of the same kit on ebay for about thirty bucks and had it shipped directly to my trade "partner"- all for two previously painted, common kits I already had multiples of on the shelf and personally valued as five bucks or so worth of parts No longer trade here but figure I went above and beyond....

I should be all set on '72 'Runners so the market should be returning to "normal"- still looking for another '71 GTX though I did shoot myself in the foot on ebay the other day- didn't think I'd be around for the end on an incomplete MPC '71 GTX and placed a bid for probably three times what it was worth then, of course, ended up "winning" for my max bid

Will be a 72 Road Runner/GTX with a 440 4 barrel, 4 speed, and Air Grabber- right now leaning towards dark green with green interior and gold strobe stripe. Engine/trans/Dana rear from a Revell 69 Charger (with AMT '71 valve covers- drivers side modified to '72 style and Holley 600 carb from a Ford Fairlane)steering column and wheel from the Monogram 71 Satellite, as well as the chassis, engine bay, fresh air system, and exhaust tips from an AMT "Street Machine" issue '71 Charger Hopefully will strike a good balance between updates adding detail without taking away from the "character" of the original annual First- a look through the '72 Road Runner stash..... A likely candidate- lots of paint, not much glue After a bath and a few fresh parts from a fresh 80's reissue '71 'Runner kit

Nope- at least admit you added unnecessary sarcasm as well as not proving any real help.......

As previously mentioned the low performance 265 was painted chartreuse

I usually stick to the much more economical rebuildable projects and reissues of these- but there's just something irresistable about the crisp, bright white plastic of an old MPC annual Can take a break from accumulating 71-72 Plymouth B bodies- have enough kits to build each factory engine/trans combo of the 71 GTX and 71-72 Road Runner as well as an extra '72 Sebring Plus and base Sebring coupe (remember the ad with the blue Road Runner and almost identically equipped Satellite coupe as a mirror image?)- also enough kits to cover every factory color offered on the 71-72 B bodies

Depends on if you're working on aftermarket or a factory smog motor setup Aftermarket Holleys will have the line coming from the side of the metering block between the float bowl and body- Carters at the front from the baseplate casting. Vacuum advance usually uses ported vacuum taken from above the throttle plates so the fitting will be a little higher on the carb than one supplying manifold vacuum (like a PCV line) at the very base of the carb. Later emission controls often have the advance line plumbed through other devices such as temperature operated valves on the intake water passages as such that delay or contol when the vacuum is applied. Mid 70's Fords are the worst for truly bizzare emissions controls that didn't seem to do a whole lot but make the car run terrible, break down a lot, and choke whatever power had originally been available (the 194 horsepower 460 in the '75 or so Mark IV comes to mind- dual vacuum advances that seemed to work in opposite directions)

I vote for dark green rather than lime

It's a great looking model- for most of us that pick out the details the "homework" is part of the fun

On the real car they're hinged at the front and the rear pops out- like a Chevette rather than Chevelle Beautiful, clean build though

Sharp Duster but it seems to be missing the rear side windows

I know tubs are looked down upon and not high tech but that one seems to be fairly workable wiith decent detail

Actually "64 1/2 and 65 V8 engines had their engine blocks, heads, and intakes painted black. The 289s(A,C,and D code) had gold valve covers and a gold air cleaner with a black snout. The 289 HiPo(K code)had a black engine with chrome plated valve covers and air cleaner. The 260s had black engines with blue valve covers and a blue air cleaner with a black snout" I'm not a Ford guy but lean towards factory stock and like to research details.......