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The kit never came with any decals. So, not just the seat insert design, but dash detail and wood trim are also up to you. Not all Lorinsers came with the scatter upholstery but it kind of unique. I was going to craft it when I do mine, but it is not on the schedule any time soon.

Obviously, I blurred them out for privacy.

I used the ribbon in a Gofer seatbelt set that I won at a show raffle. It also included the GM buckles. To add depth the buckles, I added Evergreen Channel Strip.

Well, I’ve finally finished this after some real-life interruptions. As previously noted, this is a model of my first car that I bought from my parents. It was a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe in Silver Mist Blue with Black Interior and Vinyl top. The engine was a 327 CI 300 HP V8 with Powerglide Automatic Transmission. That’s how they got it, not how I would have liked to spec it. The only things I did to it was add aftermarket slip on headrests, Firestone Red Stripe Tires and Cragar SS Fronts and Chrome Reverse Rears (I would have love Cragars all around but was at my budget limit). I included the only photo I have found of the car depicting my Father and my brother’s girl friend (Mom took the photo) on some unremembered trip I did not go on. To replicate the car, I started with the Monogram 1965 Impala SS Coupe. I then had to convert the model from a Big Block Chevy to Small Block and delete the Air Conditioning. I also needed to add the vinyl top. To help in the conversion, I used the Revell 1964 Impala Small Block engine which has a Powerglide and used parts of the Center Console from that kit to convert the 1965 Console from Manual to Automatic. I also used the Model Car Garage Detail Set along with a Last Detail decal set for 65/67 Impalas. Here’s the specifics of what I did. Interior: Adapted center console to automatic using parts from Revell 64 Chevy and scratch built a mount for the clock that was on it. Removed the power window pieces and added manual window cranks. Added seat belt hardware. Scratch built the slip-on headrests. Detailed the interior. Engine: Detailed the engine for a 300 HP version including valve cover labels. Added oil and transmission dipsticks (non-working) Altered the firewall to remove the A/C components. Chassis: Modified engine/transmission mounts for the small block and made necessary driveline changes. Modified the dual exhausts to fit the small block Ram Horn stock headers. Did a basic chassis detailing. Here are some photos of the completion. Still need to do a little more cleanup.

It's the racing version not street.

At yesterday's club meeting, a past participant showed up with a collection he acquired in the late 90's. The way he got them was the original owner had taken them out of the boxes, cut the parts from the trees and put them in Zip-Loc bags. Downside is that you have no idea if all there just hoping it is. Upside, he was giving them away FREE. Just wanted to clear out some space. Anyway, I chose these three. I'll eventually inventory them but may not build them. Just thought these were the most interesting to me.

Pretty much all I have left in those categories are these DTM cars

Thanks for the update. Only the Revuelto and perhaps the Vette would be on my acquisition list.

I opened up my two original issues and neither was exhibiting any "sweating" of the tires.

Nope. I was going to use sized tape or perhaps create a decal. I have woodgrain and instrument decals in the stash that I can cobble together.

Arrived late yesterday afternoon.

Have one as well. Remember, there IS NO decal sheet with it. You will have to cobble together what you might want as in instrument cluster, etc.

The Revell 68 does not come with the custom interior. But the "Rosewood" wheel was a common add on for sportier versions, including the Z/28. So, either version will work. Here is the interior on my 69 Pace Car (which has the custom interior).

It looks like too far forward (as mentioned) but hard to tell from photos. There should not be a cross brace that far back on any fo the chasses I've seen. Here is a WIP build (not exact vehicle) on the forum https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/174663-monogram-1934-duesenberg/

Off the top of my, I can only think of one which should be readily available. While not as refined (in my opinion) as the AM McLaren system, the AMT 70 Impala has a Fuel Injected option on the BBC.

What might you have to offer?

Are you looking for the whole decal sheet? I've got this

You can get it from Scale Finishes or Ebay has some at times. An Amazon seller used to have model sized amounts but the last time I looked, four ounces was the minimum size

Would be great if they did.

I got an email from him after my last order that he was going to take a hiatus. No idea on how long.

The only clarification I would make on the previous replies is that there are some ranges, predominantly curbside that do fit together but have inaccuracies. For example, their Fiat 695 Tribute Ferrari has inaccuracies in the interior. The EM series variants are very good, though some may have finicky build steps. For example, the Ferrari 206/246 Dino EM versions have individual exhaust pipes for the six cylinder transverse engine. You need to be very careful in assembly to avoid possible fitment issues. Several of the Fujimi kits (EM series) were reboxed and marketed by Testors.

Well, I happen to have the following in the stash (unbuilt) so I could do a check out of what may or may not fit. What pieces are you specifically looking for? BTW, the MPC is in my To Sell stash

Is this the one you're seeking? And, no, I am not interested in the 2014 Mustang GT. And I need to check that I didn't sell it at the last swap meet.

No problem. And by printer, I mean printing company. If you do Facebook, Joe has a page where he gives status and offers up available decals.