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  1. My all time favourite kit in so far as building options (not to mention the subject matter) is the AMT 1953 F100 (thank you , Round2, for reissuing this gem!). I would like to see more 2-in-1 60s/70s dealership "tuner" subjects (Motion, Dana,Mr Norms,Tasca,Randall,, et al. ) which could also be built stock. Furthermore, I wish that Revell,et al. , would offer two transmissions, two differentials, A/C and non A/C arrangements, etc..
  2. ...replete with the rarely seen Centerline wheels. !
  3. I'm astonished that every 1971 Hemi'Cuda convertible --11 total built-- are all accounted for!! Not sure about the 108 hardtops that were built... There's some guy across the freeway from where I work whom has a couple of early Vega's , both in 70s livery, one rumoured to be powered by a Buick 215 (a relatively common conversion at the time, harkening back to the pre-Jerry Brown / CARB reign of terror ...)
  4. Sonny , the Super bird that you are building is coming along nicely ! Keep the great work up. ! A little advice ; the interior headliner is black in every Superbird , and the same applies to the vinyl roof cover : black. Good call regarding the engine's nomenclature : 440 Six Barrel is 100% correct ! EW1 is a nice colour for the Superbird.
  5. Thanks all for your replies. After digging around I found some pics of a few MOTION Nova's with the Stinger,one of which was in Martyn Schorr’s "Tales of a Muscle Car Builder..." book. I'll have to check Drag City out...
  6. Bravo, TIM !! This kit looks phenomenal in every aspect ! Kudos to DAVE, et al., for mastering such a much needed subject !! In reference to the 727s oil pan : it certainly does look like a Direct Connection (et al.) part. The 1965 Torqueflite was a one year only animal ; first year for column shift, last year year for cable cable actuation. , last last year for 2 oil pumps. Thanks for your review review !
  7. POW!! That is NICE!!! In-scale or not,that colour is righteous !!
  8. @MIKE: I have never seen a Motion-prepped Nova;I can only guess that Joel employed an L88 hood. @ROB: That's exactly the hood I'm referencing! Such a gorgeous piece. Dana's alignment with Don Yenko, Bill Thomas, et al., is enshrouded in mystery; little info available about Dana of South Gate... @FRED : I'm assuming that you have a resin hood ?
  9. So,even their "Yenko" replica has the incorrect SS hood... Arrrg!!http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1312-1969-chevrolet-nova-ss396-l78-dana-light-heavyweight/ This is the Dana I'm going to replicate (sans the vinyl top.)
  10. I am trying to find a Stinger hood for the Revell "COPO" Nova , as I am replicating a Dana Chevrolet version of an L78/L89 396 SS model. Does the Yenko version of this kit include the Stinger ? If so, then I will inquire about purchasing a hood directly from Revell . If Revell does not offer the hood , then who does ? Thanks for your replies and links.
  11. The only COPO Novas that I am aware of were : _ 1968 L78 SS 396 with a specially-calibrated TH400 with a high stall converter. These were COPO as only the 4-speed was available with the 396. Harrell wanted to create a Nova to compete in the auto trans classes, SS/DA; so via Vince Piggens,et al., ordered 50 396 Chevy II with the 375 HP 396 w/ the TH400. _1970 Yenko Deuce, 360hp 350 . Yenko built 50 or so ,with HURST BUILDING 25 of them. TH400 and M21 were available, with the TH models receiving the Hurst Auto/stick as standard. I am looking for a Stinger hood for my Revell 1969 Nova... With a L78/L89 396. Want to build a Dana version!
  12. That particular Nova is alleged to be the only L89-equipped Nova for 1970 . Most aluminum head 396's were installed in Chevelles and the Camaro . 1970 was the last year for the 396 Nova . A former coworker of mine had one ; Shadow Grey with base SS black interior , 4-speed , 3.42 gear with Posi . He bought it in the 80's before the first Muscle Car boom . He parked the original engine and transmission in his garage , and replaced 'em with a 502 , backed by a Doug Nash 5 speed (5th is Direct) ; he left the stock 3.42 gear , but the differential was rebuilt / "C"-clips eliminated .
  13. 1970 L89-equipped L78 375 hp / 396 in a 1970 Nova . Note its natural-finish aluminum heads : http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewPic=y&source=carGal&carID=4785&pgID=1&pID=775126
  14. We still need a 1967 Dart GT / GT+S (the latter being a GT with a 383) . Gary Dyer was the guy whom converted the first Dart to big block power in late 1966 ; Dyer was Norm's lead wrench . It's too bad that Dodge didn't follow Dyer's formulæ for the factory deal : 330 hp 383 / Torqueflite / 3.55 gear 8 3/4 rear , all out of a 1966 Coronet donor . The only non-stock part was the exhaust ; underchassis headers were constructed at Iggy's Muffler . As far as a 1968 Dart is concerned ; how about a GT / GTS with two engine and two transmission options : 340 and 383 / 440 ("generic" big block) , with 4 speed and Torqueflite as separate assemblies . Of course , period-correct "day 2" parts as options would have to be included ; fenderwell-exit headers (for both engines) , custom wheels ( Motor Wheels Spyders get my vote !) , and other livery from the era .
  15. Yuri - Let me be the 38th person to say "WOW!!" . Easily thee finest XS29J7's I've ever seen ! And your photography is the best ! Keep them coming , my friend !
  16. I wasn't aware of the 375 hp version being so enshrouded in mystery . I thought that it was in the brochures , but was kind of "hidden" within the mention of the 325 and 350 hp versions . Same goes for the Super Sport option on the 1969-only Custom 300 coupe : allegedly no mention of such a combination in the brochures (according to the owner of the gorgeous red car featured in the M.C.R. article) . It truly is a disservice that no one makes a decent '68-'72 Chevelle / Malibu kit . The possibilities are endless ! Heck , I'm still waiting for someone to add some Dana Chevrolet options and decals to a Camaro , Nova , et al. , kit ...
  17. But , I thought that the college kid marketing geniuses had it figured out for us ! :lol: I , too , miss the days of starting with 4 wheels and a tiller , and then building a personallised vehicle around that premise (within reason , of course) . What really gets me is how work trucks are these days ; in my opinion , carpeting has no place in a work vehicle . But , I digress ... I'll bet that that wagon was a bunch of fun back in its day !
  18. It's very possible that the 375 hp 396 was "available" (probably a 'check-this-box-and-see-if-the-order-is-filled' deal , much like the Hemi-powered 1967 non-GTX , non-RO23 Belvedere ). I'm going by the info provided by the article in Muscle Car Review ( I *believe* that it's their June 2015 issue ... ) which features a Cranberry Metallic 300 Deluxe pillard coupe which was bought new at Berger Chevrolet . *EDIT* It's in the April 2015 issue of Muscle Car Review . Here's what the cover looked like :
  19. How about this beauty : More photos and description :https://www.facebook.com/raleighclassicauction
  20. I actually prefer the faster-paced version (e.g. , The Leaves ) , especially with the crispy 'Garage' sound . Hendrix / Experience version is good , but a little too toned-down for my tastes .
  21. "I Want Candy" was 'covered' by Bow Wow Wow in the early 80's ; however , it was originally performed by The Strangeloves in 1965 : https://youtu.be/GXsdbvVi3WQ "Hey Joe" ... every-one is familiar with the Jimi Hendrix version ; however , here's an earlier version by The Leaves , c.1966 : https://youtu.be/PCZNFPaz1iw
  22. How about the one-year-only , 1969 SS-optioned 300 Deluxe coupe ? Top engine was the 325 hp 396 ; had the "wind wings" ; door glass was framed ; and interior was very basic ( read : plain door panels , rubber floor mats , bench seat , etc. )
  23. No C-bodies from the last generation (1974-1978) were made in kit form that I'm aware of . However , given the condition of Ricky's New Yorker , you could probably base your build off of any-thing ! Dirty Burger and the Mustard Tiger
  24. MPC produced a series of 3-4 different 1/16 scale snap-together '73-'78 C-10 pickups ( representing the Custom Deluxe model , IIRC ) in the early 80's .
  25. -- 1971- 1972 El Camino / Sprint -- 1970-1973 Camaro -- 1970-1972 Duster -- 1971-1972 Demon -- 1970-1971 Ranchero -- 1955-1957 Nomad -- 1971-1975 Vega
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