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I'm yet to compare what parts from the ill-fated recent , modified reissue of the {{gulp}} AAR 'Cuda (2007) may fit on the new 1970 HemiCuda . "Why ?" , you ask ... Not completely certain of this myself . I guess that I'm hoping to utilise the 2007's tail lights as the basis of making some clear lenses from them ... I think that they're chrome (yes , it's been 6 years since I've even looked at that "Brother of Frankenstein" kit !)

Thanks , Casey . Great idea , especially in light of the contentions surrounding the "New Kit Reviews" section .

Sounds great , Sam ! Now , how about the standard LA / B/RB K-member ( ) to replace the kit's Hemi-specific K-member ? Good call on the 340 and with both transmission options , too ! Very cool !

Well , it does have mirrors ...

Were Euro-spec VW's still utilising Road Draft Tube crankcase ventillation in ca.1970 ? That item kind of looks like a Draft tube ...

I must have been lucky with my sample , as its chrome is perfect (other than some very minor "gripes" about mounting-points) . My sample has none of the issues which an unfortunate number of my fellow modellers are experiencing . Truly , the only "Uh-Oh!" I saw in my sample was that its decal sheet was *concaved*-against one of the box's sidewalls (!) .

I am definitely largely to blame for unintentionally Rail-Roading this thread to 1972 B-Bodies with 440+6 engines . My apologies . Back to 1970 Plymouth E-Bodies ! I wonder if any of the Los Angeles Plant's pilot vehicles have survived . There were a number of unique features which were exclusive to the L.A. facility : - Black Primer on underbelly ; - Most cars were built for the Southwest U.S. ; - Many were built with "N95" ( Cleaner Air Package-come-California Emissions Package) ; - The aforementioned "N95" was typically fuel vapour return lines (i.e. , breather had two outlets ; (1) one to the air cleaner base , (2) one to the Evaporative Emissions Return Line , a Calif-spec part in 1970 . Additionally , the fuel caps were Ca-specific in that they were non-vented . ; - 440+6 equipped models had turn-down exhaust (no "N42" Bright Exhaust Tips) as part of the Noise Reduction Package (N97) . While the latter equipment was alleged to be only for Torqueflite-equipped models (the standard transmission with the E87 440+6 as well as the 426 Hemi) , I have seen , in person , one L.A.-built 1970 440 Six Barrel 'Cuda with the D21 4-Speed (and basic Track Pak 3.54 Dana) , and turndown exhaust . The addition of the N42's is a common *mistake* when these cars are restored . I have also seen Hamtramck-built 440-Four Barrel 1970 'Cudas with factory-equipped "N41" (e.g. , turndown exhaust) , and one 383 Commando equipped Gran Coupe with turndowns . Being an L.A.-area lifetime resident , and having grownup none too far from the esoteric L.A. Plant , I'm going to build my 'Cuda as an L.A.-built , 440+6 / T-Flite model . But only after I build one out-of-box in order to get a feel for its assembly

YES !!! Are you the same fellow who's making a 16th scale Duster as well ?

Thanks for digging one of your originals out , Chris . It would seem as though MPC was being even more generic in their approach here ! I'm pretty sure that their similar-years Chargers (1971-1972 annuals) have the exact same interior , right ?

That R.R. / GTX's high sequence number (105344) is a bit of a surprise , as 5,000+ cars later is definitely out of the Pilot Build period . I wonder what its scheduelled build date is , and if it jibes with the build sheet(s) ; even better would be an original window sticker (the repros don't list the car's *actual* build date) ! I'm sure that this goes without saying ; how many Six Pack / 6 Bbl 1972 R.R.'s / Rallye Chargers have you replicated , using the MPC annuals as the basis ?

Chris , thank you for your detailled reply . I wonder -and I know that you can answer this for me , judging by your collection- if the R.R.'s interior tub was retooled for the rare , mid-1971-release GTX ; that may explain the upgraded door panels in the 1987 reissue (and perhaps the 1972 annual as well). Check one of your original-issue 1971 'Runner annuals for its door panel inscriptions (ha!) to see if the 'panels are similar to the Monogram 1971 "Satellite" (whose door panels are of the R.R. pattern) . It's good to know that the MPC's tub will fit-over the AMT Charger's platform . I just can't bring myself to build my R.R. in its "out-of-box" state ! That bland engine compartment with its squared shear panels and its 1966 & earlier type brake master cylinder ; that lack of cowl is a sore point as well . It's too bad that I haven't the skills to scratch-bash a correct front bench seat for my '71 R.R. ... But , then again , I may just bite the bullet and utilise the whole interior from the Charger (minus the distinctive '71-'72 Charger interior C-pillar sail panels) . I'm not going for a factory-stock build anyhow ; and further , I may even swap the AMT '71 340 / 4 speed into my 'Runner , complete with Six Barrel induction ( ). Thanks again , Chris and Charles

Thanks , Charles . That is definitely one of the ideas I was toying with trying .

That is one very nice 1967 Charger , nutboltu ! When I first read the title of your posting here "Envy Green" , I immediately thought of the 1968 Charger in this photograph ; its name is ,"Green With Envy" , an A/Gas competitior whose origins are from Mr. Norms Grand-Spaulding Dodge (Chicago , Illinois , USA) . Your Charger also reminds me of the 1966 Charger Show Car from 1966 . Very nice work you have accomplished here !

After more than twenty years , I finally got me a coveted , 1987-issue MPC 1971 Road Runner . I have see a couple of examples -fine , wonderful examples- of bashing the AMT 1971 Charger R/T with the 1973-1974 MPC Road Runner , and am now wondering how many of you have utilised the aforementioned Charger with the 1971 R.R. Obviously , the Charger has a different interior ; door panels and upholstery pattern are vastly different from the same year R.R. , albeit , with the same Rallye Instrument clustre (steering wheel , too). What I'm attempting to ascertain here : What would be the best approach to interface the R.R.'s interior door panels with the Charger's chassis ? How about the R.R.'s seats -actually , just the rear seat- to the Charger's platform ? Please provide photos / technique(s) , if possible . Thanks !

From my recollection , there were four built , and perhaps 2-3 which are documented . Last I'd checked , an FE5 Rallye Charger 440 Six Pack (WH23V2) was undergoing a solid resto . Edit : Link to photos of said Charger ; I can't claim credit for these photos . : https://www.facebook.com/john.shoe1/media_set?set=a.1973589380057.112949.1252715267&type=3

I don't even see a decal ( ) , what am I missing ? I do recognise a beautiful charcoal-colour paint job with a miles-deep finish ; I can only assume that the 'decal' is the tail-end of a silver-ish scallop , forward of the door , below the cowl ... I'm with the others ; looks "good enough" to me .

Not that this inquiry affects the topic one iota ; weren't the early versions of the "B-O-P" rear equipped with 5.57 gearing ?

Not to rail road this thread ; here's a link to the ill-fated Burgundy Top of the 1971 Imperial : http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1971/Paisley/

Chrysler had a sales code for "not recommended" colour combinations : "V09" (typically , any "9" suffix = Special Order ; conversely , any "8" suffix = Delete ; e.g. , "V88" = Delete GTS / Swinger tail stripe) . Combinations of , say , EV2 with a Saddle Tan interior and a V1W top would solicit a "V09" on the fender tag . "V4_ " , was another rare option available on the Barracuda (BH) and 'Cuda (BS) models . I've seen : V4M ( Magenta ) V4W (White) V4G ( Green ) The colour quickly faded out from these stripes , turning them to their white base colour (!) . Additionally , remaining "Mod Top" vinyl top material was "reconstituted" for the 1971 Imperial . The material was redyed in Burgandy ; and in climates such as the southwest , the burgandy very quickly bleached-out , thereby revealling the floral origins ! Few survive to this day ... Another consideration regarding the colour-availablity of the Shaker just may be related to the plants' outside suppliers . Remember , the E-bodies were built in two plants in 1970 : Los Angeles (hartops only , and no Hemi models) as well as Hamtramck (both bodystyles , all engines). Perhaps the L.A.-built cars with Shakers were sourced from a supplier whom accommodated EB5-painted Shakers ? I'll get into the California-specific exhaust when someone mentions a 440 Six Barrel conversion of this kit ...

... and 1969-1970 "B5" is a different shade than 1971-ca.1974 "B5" . 1969-1970 = EB5 1971-1974 = GB5 The first letter indicates the year of the respective colours' model year release ( e.g. , "E" = 1969 , and "G"= 1971 , et seq. ) . The first letter was changed only if the colour was reformulated (and it would appear that "_B5" was reformulated a number of times throughout its life !) Conversely , some colours were never reformulated ; let's take Hemi Orange / Tor-Red for an instance : its paint code was always "EV2" , and it was available from 1969-1972 .

What's the name of that one guy on the show with a mustache and tattoos ? I keep forgetting ... Such a unique look and style

I had no idea that the name "Jukebox" had its roots in demographic slang ! That's a nifty nugget of info ; I'm planning to perturb my coworkers with that anecdote tomorrow . As a side note ; isn't one of Nissan's assembly facilities in Tenn. ?

Slick salespeople with their kiosk cologne and genuine roach skin shoes , appealling to a techno-driven , age 40 & younger market , whose primary interest is , "Can I voice-text my future-ex girlfriend with this 'Witcha-didya' , while jammin' out to Robyn Thicke's latest jam "Twerkin' for the Troops" , while sippin' on my mixed cafe drink and scoffing at the guy next to me whose Marlboro Red smoke is being filtred-through the cabin air filtre ?" . That is why so many were "sold" (most-likely , an "incredible lease offer" ) . How else could these magnified-beach-bathroom-gnat things seem *appealling* ?

There must be a "think tank" of 10 year old boys who've designed the Cube and Juke ( what the deuce is a "Juke" anyhow ? A contraction of "Junk" and "Puke" ??) . A retro-esque 510 would be great ! They'd probably sell a million of 'em within the first year ! So long as the engine is mounted in the correct layout (e.g. , front engine / rear drive) ... I despise CVT transmissions ! The theory behind their operation is fine ; I just prefer to feel the transmission go through its gears (think: firm shifts , respective to the vehicles' intended purpose). And , I certainly hope that , as you've surmised , Nissan decides to launch a Scion-type line . I rather enjoy the "K.I.S.S. Prinicpal" , especially in regard to vehicles ! You can keep your stupid touch screens and cameras !