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The story (originally printed in an issue of Playboy) was based-upon something that actually happened to Matheson... on 22nd November 1963 ( a familiar , historical date ) . Dennis Weaver's character's mannerisms and reactions were encouraged --- Spielberg liked Weaver's acting in some film ( or , maybe , an episode of The Twilight Zone --- of which Matheson wrote many stories for ) , so he was selected to play that role based on his high-strung , overreacting character . I'm not trying to change your mind by stating these 'facts' ; I just wanted to shed some light on the origins of the article-come-movie (originally released in November 1971 as a T.V. movie) .

This seems to tell a different story regarding the Ventura II's sardined roof :

I should have amended my post to mention the non-stock nature of the Street Machine version --- I recommended it only for its belt & pulleys ; the aftermarket rocker arm covers are nice , too . I bought the engine-only from the 'Street...' version via eBay just for its non-A/C setup and its rocker arm covers . Thank you for the additional information .

Perfect . I'd suggest the AMT 1971 Duster 340 in that instance . It has its shortcomings ( no PVC valve , no Crankcase Breather Cap ) but those can be easily remedied . For the best result : get the Street Machine version for its belt & pulley arrangement , as this iteration provides only for crank-water pump-alternator , whereas the stock version includes the arrangement for air conditioning . The stock version will provide a single 4 barrel carburetor ( Thermo-Quad ) or the Six Barrel ( three 2 barrel Holley 2300 carburetors ) .

Are those outer-amber lenses functional as parking lights or running lights ? I'm familiar with the amber turn signals / hazard lamps being required in many --if not all-- European countries (Australia as well ; not sure about New Zealand) , but I'm surprised by the outer lamps' amber colour . * I wish that the U.S. would require amber turn signals / hazard lamps as well . Red is an improper colour ; red means "stop" ---- are we supposed to stop for someone's lane-change ?

My already-dangerously-low I.Q. just dropped a few more points for having read that article : "Build a 1932 Ford Coupe or the Hot Rod of Your Dreams" says it all ! Thanks for the ad hoc advice !

If you're aiming for a stock engine , you'll need a 'Poly' 318 ( colloq. , "big block 318" ) . I'm not aware of any Poly 318 engines in any kit ; only the LA series . If you don't want for 100% accuracy ---- the AMT 1971 Duster 340 is a great start . Those old MPC small block Chrysler engines are woefully undersized ( basically , every MPC kit from c.1970-c.1980 ) .

OUTSTANDING ! The clear coats should make the metallic !!POP!!

The word esoteric defines its self .

An esoteric reference ; Khazi is "outhouse" in British slang . The line , " sing in the khazi / while you suss out the moon... " is from the Small Faces Lazy Sunday Afternoon (1968) . I was bringing to light @Snake45's comment regarding restrooms and electronic devices .

Just don't go bringing those devices into the " khazi while you suss out the moon" !

I absolutely need to encounter the tactile experience of holding whatever I'm reading (internet forums , et alia , are obvious exceptions) . Easy-access to previously-esoteric information via Wikipedia (for an instance) is one of the (so-called) Electronic Age advantages ; one-amongst-many advantages ( email is great --albeit , impersonal-- for communicating with friends , family , etc. , in an instantaneous manner ) . But , in my (shared) opinion , computers / electronics are NOT a replacement for the written word and accompanying photos or images . I used to look forward to reading Muscle Car Review [ R.I.P ] and Mopar Action (still published... but overrun with 'Resto-Mod' and newer vehicles . No , thanks. ) , but those days are behind us . To quote a line from Who Says? by Richard Hell & The Voidoids : "Once born you're addicted And so you depict it As good, but who kicked it? Users just can't see the horror Tell one if you want to bore her"

"Go get your shine box !"

That was my first thought : It's got to be durable for that application . Not fragile , like a Fabergé egg or a newborn bird . ( I've never embraced the whole Alclad thing , as it seems do freakin' delicate . I've used Krylon / Duplicolor aerosol chrome for big parts for over 10 years . At least one can handle the parts with no problems after the finish has cured completely ! )

Lots of great looking parts on the site ! https://www.rookieresin.com/

I'd forgotten that he was an L.A.P.D. Officer ! Haha ! Everybody had a Haskell in their circle of friends .

The 1974 Dart Sport 360 with the Hang 10 package was the first brand new car I remember seeing . It was on display in the showroom of the local Dodge dealership in the spring of 1974 ; I was 4 years old . I know that it was a 360 model , as its blue engine was topped with a bright orange air cleaner .

The thin ones , 2nd row from the top ; and the "spear" type , lower-left . The bold stripes are for the Spirit of '76. Note that both examples shared the same seat upholstery pattern .

The Hang 10 was offered in 1974 and 1975 ; all engines were available , but only a console-shift automatic (no 3 nor 4 speeds) . The decal sheet offers the exterior decals only ( a welcomed addition ) , but is "lacking" the interior setup ( Keith Marks sells those ) . The Spirit of '76 decals are great , too ! I could swear that Dart Lite decals were included ( yes , I bought this issue of the kit for its decals primarily ) , but ostensibly that's not the case .

Thanks much . I've got to get a copy some day...

Those were "unacceptable" when this kit was new ( 1987 annual ; modified-issue ; new-for-1987 "facelift" ) , and make even less sense today . Now , how about those nearly-impossible-to-paint tail lamp lenses ?

That's one beautiful Bel , Jim ! Looks exactly like the kind I'd see cruising Whittier Boulevard back in the 70's ( I grew up two blocks up from the world famous Whittier Blvd. cruising scene ; and about 5 miles from the epicentre Bob's Big Boy ) . Is this the Revell kit or the AMT kit ?

I've built quite a few of the (superior-to-the MPC-version) Monogram 1985 Corvette kit , and each one was an absolute joy . Perhaps its finer points (vs. , again , the MPC version) are its glass (not morbidly-dark tinted) and its correct tyres ( Good Year VR-50 Gatorback ) . Kudos to Monogram ! I don't believe that we'll see the likes of the 1985-1987 years of this kit , as it was modified into ZR-1 livery for 1988 or 1989 --- a great kit in its own right . Keep up the great work ! I'm living-vicariously through your work !

Not to mention the Small Faces 1968 concept album (also their last studio album) Ogden's Nut Gone Flake whose 2nd side is entitled Happiness Stan . Then there's the Moody Blues albums from 1967 - 1972 ; those albums are all fluid-stories and tales .

Phil May ( 09.11.1944 - 15.05.2020 ) , lead singer of The Pretty Things , left this world yesterday at age 75 . Some of you may recall their most-recognised songs 'Midnight To Six , Man' and '£sd' ( alleged to stand for Pounds , Shillings , Pence ... haha ) . Their 1968 album SF Sorrow is a psychedellic masterpiece as well .