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I never understood as to why Chevrolet loaded-up the Z-16 with a grip of options -- then stuck the whole shebang with a 'one-wheel-peel'. I'm surprised that Yenko et al. didn't order a batch of 300 Coupes with either the 375hp or --as in this instance-- the 425hp 396. Heck , even Chevrolet should've slid a few of the base coupes into the batch ! After all , these cars were destined for the 'quarter mile wars'.

I saw this beauty earlier today (see link). I can't get over it ! 1965 Malibu 300 Deluxe Coupe with a COPO 425hp 396 (Corvette engine) ! https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=169745&fbclid=IwAR1gLJx96Btrm8KAR8Dcc-FZBpJ8PT9VNL8OHd0S5oGpi3Fja_h-KGAJq

Much of the film's dialogue follows the book's dialogue almost verbatim in many instances. Here's where the "Three-eighty-three hemi" faux pas originates from (see image) .

Looks quite lovely , Tim. That 'DLO' material colour : was that the original acetate included or is that from office folders ? Too bad about the crummy wheels in the recent iteration of the kit (and virtually every Revell kit from c.1973 - c.1982) . Those chromed steelies look much better that're on yours. Likely changed during the c.1973 updates. Chris ( HPI Guy ) did a nice job on his copy. I was surprised that he didn't balke about the bonnet nor the chassis & suspension . Additionally ; the parts look clean (if not a little long in the tooth from ad infinitum issues) and free-from flash and warping.

Most of us are familiar with the (excellent) Neo Noir Crime film The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) , but how many have you have read the 1970 novel it's based upon? I purchased a copy (c.2010 edition) from eBay ; should be here within a week. I would love to build a 1/25 scale replica of Jackie Brown's 1971 Road Runner ( "383 Hemi" , indeed ) . The most difficult part would be creating the standard bench seat interior of the 1:1 ; everything else would be a cinch ( V1X top , standard bonnet , etc. ).

At least three exhaust options would be great : 1.) Standard 2.) Chambered 3.) Side Pipes I'd like to see Revell make a Mark IV ( 396 , ad seq. ) with a TH-400. Additionally ; if they're going to include the A.I.R. Pump , they should also include the plumbing for it. That *and* a non-A.I.R. Pump belt & pulley setup as an option.

There's nothing that Dr. Evil's beloved monopoly-in-the-making sells that I can't find elsewhere. I avoid that "jungle place" at all costs.

Jay most certainly is an everyday man. I met him at the annual Spring Fling Chrysler show at Woodley Park (Van Nuys) in 1997 , purely unintentionally. I literally bumped-into him as we were perusing the same car (haha). He said something to the effect of , "Fancy meeting you like this !" We both shared a laugh as he introduced himself. Very nice , and one of the most sincere, authentic guys I've ever met, Celebrity notwithstanding ( I also met Dennis Hopper back in 1999 at an art show. He, too, was very personable).

Last time I built one (2003 or 2004) the Jimmy belt gave me some grief (to put it mildly).

That's the one I have in my stash. Not sure why MPC alluded to the 2WD version on the Dirt Devil et al. after the purple version was "upgraded" ?

That one was a huge letdown to me back in 1979. Why's that? False advertising! Look at that 2WD version in the upper-left! I could swear that there was another version --different name , different colour-- which exhibited a 'STOCK VERSION' 2WD with steelies and hubcaps! Of course I can't find an image of it.

I was hoping for a Miller Beer TIE Fighter.

Absolutely. It's one of my favourite builds of yours ! The way you made real wood insets for the body was / is just awesome !

In an early 1988 issue of Scale Auto Enthusiast featured a build up of the then-newly reissued 1929 Pickup/Woody by Tim Boyd. I'm pleased that those P.O.S. Rallye G.T. "snow" tyres hath been replaced by a nicer set.

Another one of your creations which looks like one could hop into and drive away in. Like others have stated : I can't wait to see the finished product ; I also thoroughly enjoy following your amazing craftsmanship.

The door handles which Chief Joseph (Fireball) manufactures would be a huge improvement . I'll likely buy a set for the MPC 1978 Chevy Pickup [ 2WD annual ] I have awaiting me .

1968 Chevy II / Nova SS had the 295hp 350 standard. The rating was bumped -advertised- to 300hp for 1969 , IIRC.

I certainly do. When I noticed JS23U and I knew it had to be a 1970 R/T ( the "U" = 440 Magnum , which was only available for 1970 in the Challenger and its Plymouth relative 'Cuda ) . What's its plant code ? "B" = Hamtramck [ Detroit ] ; "E" = Los Angeles [ City Of Commerce ] .

Same here -- some 42 years ago. I love your build of this kit ! ( unrelated ; do you happen to own a 1970 Challenger R/T ? )

It'll be nice to have a non-Cowl bonnet for a 'regular' SS -- now the 396 / 454 from the AMT kits could be used to represent a 325hp or 350hp 396 with A/C ( though I wish that Round2 would tool a separate trans pan for that TH-400... ) .

He's attending a Teddy Bear Hugging Contest in Hollywood , Fla.

Would be nice if Revell were to ditch those hideous 1990s custom "blade" wheels and Charles In Charge graphics , and replace them with period correct pieces ( *cough* Spyder wheels *cough* ) .

Outstanding coupe , Mike ! That Nailhead is perfect ( one of my fave engines ) . The 'carpet' looks especially convincing here -- it really pops with that white interior .

Minor cosmetic changes in addition to a name change ? Certainly that's happened a time of seven over the decades .

At the risk of steering this thread toward a cul-de-sac for a moment : April 1979 was also when gas octane ratings were changed / updated -- certainly that appeared to be a raw deal . Not that that affected newer ( 1972 & newer ) vehicles , but those A.K.I. ratings were advertised as lower than previous decades ( e.g. , 105 octane was 'now' 100 octane vis-à-vis R+M/2 method ) . Add another gas shortage ( Diesel was essentially unaffected ) on top of those "miserable" new ratings , and the recipe for doom and gloom was set . My parents' 1976 Monarch Ghia Coupe with its 351-W wasn't exactly a miser with gas . At least my dad's 1969 Dart ( stock 273 ) could operate on whatever grade was available .