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That's it precisely ; on both counts . It's not the auto markers' fault regarding emissions standards ( in this instance , the L82 was a capable performer , smog junk not-withstanding ) . I just happen to prefer the 1968-1973 Corvettes over the 1974-1982 models -- metal bumpers having nothing to do with that . Now , the F-bodies' rubber facies are another story : Yuck .

I recently bought the same promo - colour and all - for the exact reasons ( cheaper than the kit ; proper wheel spacing ; just a detail painting to spruce it up ) . I've resigned myself to performing only exterior upgrades ( panel line wash , etc. ) . You're now in a similar situation as that Barrel 'Cuda in your photo : You're going to see it every day , wanting badly to rescue it ! Haha .

Funny how the term 'Mag Wheels' et al. became a colloquial term for any aftermarket wheel . The only true "Mag" wheel is composed of Magnesium ; others are aluminium and or aluminium centre with steel hoops ( Cragar S/S for example ) or stamped steel . Keeping after polished magnesium or aluminium was a constant task , as oxidation set-in quickly , as would brake dust . These days (well , within the last ~ 40 years ) these aluminium wheels have a clear coating . Not sure if Mg. is still used for common aftermarket , styllised wheels .

Still tasteful , especially when compared to the Corvette Summer Corvette , let alone many of the other gaudy customising "touches" of the era . Anecdotally ; when I was quite young , and the Whittier Boulevard cruising scene was hoppin' , I'd see cars pulled-aside by the local cops . They would check for ride-height ( both Lowriders and Street Freaks ) , unmuffled / modified exhaust ( California having strict noise pollution laws long before emissions laws . There were some side pipes with a sliding mechanism to 'muffle' for the street , and 'loud' or 'open' for racing -- not exactly 'legal' , but neither were the Glasspacks that the Lowriders had ) , and hood scoop visual clearances ( I can still visualise that 1966 Chevelle which resembled the Monogram model -- tilt front end and a bog ole Pro Stock-type scoop ) .

At least it's one of the Malaise models (1974 - 1982) .

He's been donning a hair piece for decades , actually ! How did Kirk get to go on that 'rocket' ? Apparently , Bezos agreed toupée for his trip .

Thanks much for updating me on its availability . I'm so accustomed to purchasing from Kevin's eBay 'store' , that I didn't think to go to his site .

You're correct ; my information is erroneous . I , for whatever reason , mixed 'dual rear wheels' with 'stake bed option' . Thanks for the correct info , and for the exhibition of the box art .

That option was in the Lindberg-era-issues of this kit . Not sure why Round2 opted to not include it with the AMT-labelled version .

I laughed entirely too hard at that one ! One of the BEST vignettes EVER !

Around the time of the front clip restylling , no ? It's quite possible that the two local dealerships had them back then ( Board Ford in Whittier , and Burch Ford in La Habra --both sadly gone now ) . Both were performance-oriented dealerships , so it wouldn't surprise me to discover that they had at least one in-stock at one time or another .

From what I've read ( on this forum , primarily ) , that 1972 Challenger was a direct-bite of the MPC 1972 annual , with some , ah , "artistic licence" with the wheels and that crummy looking Shaker bonnet .

Astounding work , Chuck ! Great job with the conversion to the newer 5.0 Coyote ( some day I'll convert my 1:1 2004 CVPI to that engine ) . I don't believe that I've ever seen - much less heard of - a Nite edition F-150... and I worked in the parts department of a Ford dealership from 1996-2001 .

Nice save ! It seems like it was built in the early-mid 80's , judging by the stance , Bare Metal Foil , paint , and painted lettering on the tyres .

Discontinued already ? It's not on their eBay store listing...

They've ne'er been reissued ; haven't seen them since the c.1979 annual Bear Trap kit ( which , by the way , you built a lovely copy of ) . IMO , it wouldn't have to be backdated to the round headlamp era - but should have the accessories and figures included .

Sweet looking D-150 ! That blue really pops ! Whose paint & colour is that ? Seems to resemble the solid blue used on the Toyota FJ of recent years .

Thanks much for sharing those . Those are super nice cars ; the colours are perfectly represented here . That Lancer reminds me of the 1960-1962 Valiant promo ( maybe a Craftsman Jr. kit ? I'm not sure... ) that I have .

I have a sentimental attachment to not only the colours themselves , but the labelling as well . It seems as though -like everything else from the days of yore- those paints lasted forever , flashed quickly , and laid down smoothly . I'm pretty certain that good old California had a specific 'mix' ( for lack of the proper term ) by c.1991 or so , as later paints from Testors took forever to flash ! The packaging - the cans - quality also took a dive . I used to have Testors aerosols dating to the 70's in the 90's , and they were still good in every way .

While I don't have a definitive answer , I'm sure that @Chief Joseph( Joseph Osbourne ) would be able to help . He's always been helpful to me when deciding upon which of his wheels and-or tyres will work for a specific application .

Every 'classic era' MoPar I've owned -- all of them California-destined models -- had the textured 'undercoating' in the wheel wells and partly on the frame rails . These were different years of cars , from four different plants ( Hamtramck , Los Angeles, Lynch Road , and St. Louis ) . All of them had the 'blackout' on the outward-facing radiator core support ; all in varying degrees of application ( partial / 75% coverage ; complete coverage with some overlap on to the top edge of the core support ; and hardly any on a dark green 1969 Dart GTS from the Los Angeles Assembly ) .

There were 'stylistic' blackout applications as well . In 99% of cases , the blackout was sprayed on the radiator core support ( to hide body colour from behind the grille , esp. on brighter colours ) , the front and rear wheel wells ( look at how , for instance , G.M's pickups look with the stark rear wheel wells ! ) , and on the cowl ( E bodies , 1971 & later B bodies , etc. ) . On a side note : Los Angeles Assembly used a locally-sourced black primer , which was unique to L.A.-built cars .

Sounds like a solid plan ! Those 1970's - early 1980's Revell kits were truly generic in every aspect except for the bodies : same generic V8 ; same generic chassis & suspension ; same tyres & wheels ( okay , some variation of the latter ; some had Centerline-type wheels , whereas others had the 'Vector' type wheels ) . The Fox Body upgrades to the Pinto-based Mustang II should be a happy marriage . I like your colour choices !

I believe that it does , based upon my observation of leaf springs on the front . It'd be great to see the D50 make a return ! Last time I built one was 37 years ago , having missed / dismissed the RC2 [ barf ] issue .