1972coronet

Here's how the rear axle looks in the finished model, I agree it's a little undersized but you can't see that it's hollow once it's all together. Two suggestions if you can't live with it is you could swap out the rear axle from the Polar Lights 65 Dodge Coronet. It's the same style but a little larger. I think that one's also molded hollow. The Lindberg 64 Plymouth or Dodge's would also work but I believe those kits have the Dana style rear axles. Both kits are pretty common to find if you don't have them already. Steve Steve thanks for showing what it looks like built.i decided to make my own mods to it.filling in the areas i want different...like the real one is.I have most of it done now.still working on the pinion top side...getting there.I will be drilling holes after I cut the snap pins off for the wheels...its fun to me.If you know...is this a representation of the 8 3/4 rear axle that was in these cars with the 426 wedge motor? 1965 was the last year that regardless of engine / transmission , the 8.75" rear was the only game. 1966 models had the Dana 60 ( ending in 1972 ) behind the following : - 440 Magnum (Dodge) Super Commando (Plymouth) when equipped with 4-speed (3.54 gear standard , 4.10 optional) -or- Super Performance Axle Package (automatic ; 4.10 gear) - 440 Six Pack (Dodge) Six Barrel (Plymouth) : standard and only diff with the mid-1969 Lift-Off Fibreglass Hood was 4.10-gear Dana 60 ; 1970-1972 when optioned with 4-speed ; 1970-1971 Super Perf Axle Pkg w/ automatic - 426 Hemi : 8.75" w/3.23 gear with standard automatic ; 3.55 Performance Axle Package (automatic) . Dana 60 with 3.54 gear w/optional 4-speed ; 4.10 gear with Super Track Pak [sic] (4-speed) or Super Perf Axle Pkg (automatic) The 8.75" diff is a solid piece . How it survived behind 4-speed-equipped cars (with the 426-W or Hemi [1964-1965]) is either a testament to its strength or an often-replaced sub-sized rear .

I did too. Have it upstairs right now! Don't know. Will check. But I also have the 440 left over from the Hemi Dart. I will have to check to see if there is anything there and if compatible. RE : 383 / 440 from the 1968-1969 Revell Dart : the driver's side manifold is exclusive to the Dart and Barracuda , and is only correct for those two cars . Perhaps the exhaust manifolds from the 1967-1968-1969 Charger is a better ---albeit still incorrect for 1965--- choice .

From every photo I've seen , that differential housing does look undersized . Not a deal breaker , not by a long shot ; just a disappointment .

The Nash V8's : 287 and 327 cubes . I thought that 1966 was the first year for the 290-343-390 series ?

Nice touch with that vintage KLOS sticker !

First time I saw "S/SE" , I thought that the cars got reclassified ! Yep , huge difference between "SS/E" and "S/SE" ; a precursor to Pro Stock . I'm not too sure about the history / timeline of the blue-coloured headlamps on Sox & Martin's cars . Now , the blue-painted engines ...

The 1968 "BO29" (and their Dodge relative , "LO23") were cosmetically-updated to 1969 front / rear , and campaigned in A/MP (though I have seen a Dick Landy Dart with "S/SE" [ Super / Stock Eliminator ] emblazoned on its door glass) . Sox & Martin also campaigned a 1968 Formula-S 340 in F/Stock . Cosmetic changes were common with the 1970 'Cuda convertible ; 1970 models were classed in SS/D(A) , whereas the 1971 models were classed in SS/E(A) . This was done via Chrysler fudging the shipping weight for 1971 , as they were hot on the tail of the Ray King 1970 SS/EA LS-6 Chevelle convertible .

Wrangle up a Dana 60 rear while you're at it . The 8/34 is absolutely incorrect for any 1966-1972 4-speed / 440 or Hemi combo . Then there's that incorrect 4-blade direct-drive fan ...

The tapered-end fits-into the backside of the wheel(s) , with the "bell" end facing the suspension .

...to add to the interior appointments and special orders discussion in general : - 1978 Ranchero , special ordered with rubber floor mats . Every-thing else was standard fare . (this was a friend's grandfather's vehicle. He said , "Carpet has no place in a work vehicle !" I agree .) - The "XL" trim level ; I have seen it two-three different ways , typically work trucks : (1) vinyl seat w/ carpet (2) cloth seat w/ rubber mats (3) vinyl seat with cloth inset , and either carpet or rubber mat . - 1983 F-250 XL , 351M / creeper 4-speed , extended cab , long bed , vinyl seats w/ carpet , and rubber mats for the rear passenger / storage portion of the cab .

I again assert that this could be done ! Revell = based-off of their excellent Z-16 AMT = backdate the 1965 Chevelle wagon

That's right : Dodge Fever II ! It's been absolutely decades since I've seen that issue (had the SAE issue when it was new ; a 20 year anniversary or some-thing of the infamous MPC / Chrysler / et al. contest . I do remember that Keeler , to paraphrase the article , "Visited a dental supplies store to get the [plaster ?] to fill-in the hollowed-out engine , and add a crank and rods ..." , and that the car Keeler started with was a 'Freudian Slip' in that he misread the rules , and instead started building from either a '68 Super Bee or a '69 Super Bee ( both ostensibly MPC annual kits ) , and had to start over on the project ( !! ) . Thanks for the memories , Tim ! Although I was born in 1970 ( I Feel Alright ) , I have a life-long love affair with the era which preceded my current existence

Thanks for this excellent topic , Tim ! I remember the Scale Auto Enthusiast issue from c.1987 which exhibited the original build of Keeler's Dodge Fever , and its stablemate Super Bee-based build (it was red ; I can't recall its nomenclature) . The article focused on a twin tribute build , IIRC (though my memory's getting hazy) . I didn't realise that you were a part of this contest , too ! And 4th Place isn't bad at all ! The question is begged : what became of the 3rd Place contestant ?

I'm surprised that no one's mentioned the Chevelle 300 Deluxe 2-door wagon, which could easily be modified from the AMT '65 wagon ... 1963 Tempest Wagon Super Duty ! 1971-1974 Coronet or Satellite wagon 1978-1990 Caprice wagon

I'm embarrassed to admit that I'd forgotten about the '70 Deuce at the time that I replied to your candidate . I guess that my thinking was , The 350 is an RPO offering ... but not the LT-1 !

1958-1959 Fords were so gorgeous ! In my opinion , they looked better than anyone else's offering those years ... The Ranchero is an especially nice canvas for customising .

If only they did a 1968 , 375hp 396 / TH-400 ; the only COPO Nova !

I've employed Revell's customer service / parts replacement services twice in the last 8 years : 1.) Needed new 'glass' for a 1969 Dart GTS that I bought from eBay . I emphasised that I wasn't asking for free parts ; I told them (via email) to bill me / charge me for replacements , yet I was never charged . They sent me "replacement" parts for an out-of-production , 2nd-party-purchase kit , gratis ! 2.) I bought the 1955 F-100 kit from the LHS , factory-sealled . The grill was missing from its runner on the chrome tree , just no trace of it ever being there . I followed Revell's protocol to the letter , and within a week a free replacement was at my door ! I've not had to employ Round2's customer service . I have emailed them on a number of occasions and have received prompt responces , regarding product proposals / inquiries . I can understand the trepidation regarding "blind faith" replacements . Conversely , I also understand the consumers' stance .

Yes !

This one irritated me to no end when it was new : Why ? Look at the upper-left of the box art : a stock two-wheel-drive with steelies and hubcaps is shown ... ... but none of that is available in the kit's contents !!!!!!!!!!! That was my first encounter with disappointment in advertising

Thanks much ! That's what I was looking for : photos of its contents . I wonder how well it goes together ? Tamiya kits are great !

Thanks , one and all , for your input , critiques , and opinions . There's just some-thing about those nifty little Japanese roadsters from the early-mid 60's that really strikes me . I wanted to build some-thing outside of my normal North American cars / pickups / vans subjects , and this kit looks like it'd fill that 'void' perfectly ! Looking forward to more replies . opinions , buildups , etc. ...

I heard that ! _________________________________________________________ Super work on that AWB 'Net , Ed ! Even has the 'RO51' gold interior .

Cosmetically-updated 1968 Hurst-Hemi S/S ! I wonder if this is the same car that Landy updated to a "1969" and ran in S/SE and A/MP ? Whose 1970 body is that ?

Looks like a neat-o replica : http://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/tamiya-24340.htm