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I'd be more than happy to send out one of the hoods for casting ?

That 1973-1974 (technically, 1973 -- last year for the cowl vents) 'Runner bonnet looks right at home on that '72. I wonder if it was slated for the 1972 models, but was shelved until the 1973 refreshening? Lots of proposed 1972 B-body updates were dumped hard by Chrysler (unique side markers vs. the 'generic' lamps; 440+6 engine [there were, what, five produced in total?]; cleaner spoilers [not those tacky pedestal things]; many 1971-only colours which apparently sold poorly [GW3, GB7, GY3, etc.] ).

I've seen a handful of build sheets from Chrysler-Los Angeles Assembly in 1967-1969 Darts with "ADD VINYL TP" scrawled in the "COMMENTS & CODES NOT LISTED ABOVE" section. I'd heard from a few folks who're familiar with the Los Angeles Assembly's practises that if a roof stamping didn't pass muster, a vinyl top was added in order to cover the dented or wavy roof (like limousines, 1970 Superbird [modified backlight] and Challenger SE [backlight plug]). Now, if the top is a rare or unusual option (think: 1969 Mod Top [Plymouth] Paisley Top [Dodge], for an instance), then I'm good with them. A dime-a-dozen top which adds nothing to the car's appearance is something I can do without... a painted roof looks better, and won't rot-through via trapped contaminates (dirt, pollen, sand, salt) and moisture. My friend and me parted out an otherwise clean 1974 Swinger whose "roof" was de facto "held-intact" by its lousy vinyl top. Another "rust-free" California car!

Ostensibly, the crew at Round2 (and certainly other automobile kit manufacturers) peruse this forum (and others) for 'gossip' and product ideas, along with their presence at the various model shows/contests and industry conventions. Live long and prosper.

NICE !! 1956 is my fave year of the 'Tri-Fives'; your example -- 1:1 and 1/25-- is splendid. That '57 has a nice, sedate-yet-lively colour combo. Another outstanding replica!

Absolutely. I honestly don't know what Monogram was 'thinking' (and, I don't mean that to sound negative) when they tooled up an outdated-by-1980s-standards hood for the '71 "Satellite" (truly, a Road Runner without naming it as such). Possibly it was something that they were toying with before the kit was retooled to represent a 440+6 GTX? By then --c.1993-- the nostalgia kick was in its infancy; perhaps a Pro Stock-type '71 R.R. or even GTX was considered? That'd be around the same time as the Sox & Martin '67 RO23 "GTX" (name and 'GTX' embellishments applied by S&M to their '67 Belvedere Super Stock) -- maybe the plan was scrapped (S&M didn't campaign a '71 B-body that I'm aware of... only the 1970-come-1971 Barracuda P/S, which is an E-body; maybe a '71 Duster?) I still think that R-M could capitlise on these parts, and offer a replica of Don Grotheer's '71 E/MP 'Runner.

@Casey: I didn't see anywhere on the runners where the prototype tunnel ram (intake only; no carburetors nor air cleaners) would've been vs. the c.1994 GTX parts. I can only imagine that the tunnel ram would've been on the same runner as the prototype hood (and, maybe, a rollbar and/or traction bars and rear suspension risers -- all similar to the 1971 'Street Machine' Hemi 'Cuda parts, ostensibly). IF the tooling still exists for the hood, tunnel ram, etc., and is on a separate runner (tree, et al.), then it makes sense for Monogram-Revell. to add them to a release of the 1971 Satellite-Road Runner-GTX. Throw in a set of headers, period correct custom wheels (NOT Centerlines nor Cragar S/ST's) and tyres, and the rest of the reinstated 'Satellite' tiller, etc., that're in the recent F&F kit.

I'll have to get a copy of your book, Tim. Thanks for the update ? EDIT: Done & Done. Looking forward to getting it!

My first thought exactly. Vehicles rust differently here (coastal regions) , typically from the top-down (I've seen otherwise clean vehicles with completely rotted roofs -- gotta love vinyl tops!).

The Ultra Bright Chrome BMF is super thick; like, twice the thickness of regular BMF. In my experiences, the Ultra adhered quite well, but it does not like fine details (emblems and the such) and it splits/cracks if it's pulled/burnished too snugly to the surface. For the one-eighth scale kits, you may be better off by spray painting the brightwork. I've had great results from the Krylon and Dupli-Color chrome aerosols; your results may vary (and may not be available in Europe, etc.

I came this close |<--- to buying one of the AAR versions. What'd stopped me --silly as it sounds-- was the incorrect rear axle: Dana 60. Then I'd reconsidered: I can dig out a the correct eight-and-three-quarter axle from my parts boxes. Then I saw how poorly executed the trademark 'AAR' strobes were, and again relented. I wish that the Sox & Martin Pro Stock was up for re-release -- even if it's sans the S&M livery.

Where did thirty-seven years go? Rhetorical question, Tim ?. Congratulations on completing your project! Thanks for the multiple photos and for the accompanying text.

I've used Molotow for touch-ups and blending on plated parts, and have recognised much success with that process. I've blended scuffs --mild abrasions-- on plated parts with a Molotow, and even I can't tell where the plating starts and the Molotow ends. Judging by the quality of the rest of your work, I'm sure that whichever repair process you employ will be satisfactory. Keep up the great work!

I plan on keeping my 2004 'P71' Crown Victoria until its wheels fall-off. Since it's a police-spec model, it lacks all of the techie garbage (power windows and driver's seat is about all) -- manual (analogue') climate controls ; actual key which inserts into the ignition and doors; no cruise control (I do like cruise control for longer trips). Even the odometre and trip-metre are analogue (digital odo came along for 2005 or 2006). Nice, basic -- albeit, contemporary -- transportation. No 'Heß' ( "31-G" ) rubbish to contend with.

That also means that the Hanson : Greatest Hit iPod MP3 album I'd just bought won't be able to interface with my 2002 Prius' Mr. Wizard screen. I can't get enough of those rascals singing Mmm BOP! in seventeen different mixes (studio outtakes, and alternate mixes).

Camaro-based Buick sounds awesome. Too bad that G.M. is "run" by college kids with soft hands whose collective vision is for wrong-wheel-drive, techie-filled "global" vehicles which'll expire before the 5 year lease is up.

I've found old Thomas Bros Guides (1969 L.A. & O.C. , 1973 L.A. & O.C.) which is something I collect (oldest I have is 1957 L.A. & O.C.) . Two of the best scores were (1.) Renauld Spectaculars sunglasses from c.1965. Grey-green lenses with silver frames. I gave $5.00 for them... lost 'em at a party months later. (2.) Brand new suede Hushpuppies slip-ons, in my shoe size. Those were $50.00 shoes back then -- I gave $2.00 for them.

I'm unpleasantly surprised that Moebius would mount that rear bumper attachment-points-up on the runners!

YES! Make that rascal an LHD, U.S.-spec version, too. Don't hassle with that garbage IFS 4WD generation, either! Solid axle is what we need! Oh, and how's about a sixties Stout while we're at it.

We need a '68 Chevy II, please! May as well offer both the 4-speed and the TH-400 (the latter to represent the COPO L-78/TH-400), and christen it with period race items. Then, do a 1970... Yenko Deuce and last year of the SS-396.

Those hoods resemble P/S hoods of the era, and maybe even some of the Direct-Connection offerings. I wonder if the interior tub was irreversibly modified to the GTX / Satellite Sebring version? MPC didn't get it right with their 1971 Road Runner annual (barely even passing as Sebring-GTX pattern).

I'll have to perform a comparison with the unbuilt 1995 issue of the GTX I have in me stash. Sounds like a plausible explanation.

I'd LOVE for Monogram to release the 1971 Satellite-Road-Runner-GTX with these parts (tunnel ram and accompanying bonnets) !! Yes, I bought it ? Large Lot Misc. Parts - Vintage Monogram 1971 Plymouth Satellite 1/24 Model 2213 | eBay

I jumped on it -- couldn't resist the price! All of those duplicate parts (1971 "Satellite" interior tub -- THREE of them!) and those awesome bonnets; that one-off tunnel ram! Thanks for the link!

I wonder why Monogram et al. didn't go forward with that??? I wonder if they had Don Grotheer's 1971 Road Runner E/MP in mind? How cool would that have been!! Ostensibly, the tooling still exists -- Ed Sexton et al.: Do it to it! I'm sure that Grotheer would approve of having his car's livery on one of your kits!