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@ Danno : The coveted (for their parts only) '75-'78 Monaco / Gran Fury police car models produced by Yodel featured the vented hubcaps , albeit with simple "dimples" on the caps . I'd imagine that one could either paint the holes or carefully drill them out using a pinvice .

To clarify the variables regarding these hubcaps : 1969-1975 Dodge hubcaps (mid-late year change to "generic" hubcaps ; no Dodge-specific markings) were used on all carlines . 1969-1975 Plymouth hubcaps : same as above The vented hubcaps came around in circa 1976 or 1977 , generic to both Dodge and Plymouth , but typically found only on "A38" conversion packages (police package) . Civilian models still had the generic , plain hubcaps. When the Dakota was introduced , the fleet package models (city / county / state and telecommunications) received these vented hubcaps , as did the '80-'88 Diplomat / Fury twins . The vented wheels were introduced in circa 1976 or 1977 , and were only available in 15" sizes (15x8"). I have also seen (and have personally owned a set) a variation on the '69-'75 Dodge hubcaps , which I *believe* were used only on trucks and vans . These were stamped as the passenger car versions , but were sans detail painting , and were finished in a dull silver or aluminum .

Looks very nice ; clean craftsmanship ! Nice yard you've got at your place , too

After less than a week , I received my order for Missing Link Resins excellent 1969-1975 Dodge hubcaps , and I am beyond words when it comes to describing their beauty !! These 25th scale , chrome-plates gems are spot-on with the details ; how did they fit all of those hubcaps' details into these little beauties ?!? I'm posting this at my own beheadst to let you all know that if you're considering buying them , don't hesitate for one minute ; they look better in person than in the photos !! The ones I bought are going on a '69 GTS 383 Dart .

Mike , I too am in love with your choice of colours for this build ! Imagine if Chrysler made colours other than organosol [sp?] blackout available ; white , GA4 Winchester Grey , etc. I think that I'll have to try something like this on my next '71 Duster build ...

YES !! I remember those from when I was a kid !! The dad of one of my friends in elementary school had a '60 Pontiac in Lowrider regalia . It had not only the organ pipe speakers (clear ones ; I initially thought them to be window defoggers until I heard music coming from them ...) , but also a Craig 4 Track player , ambre metallic Brodie Nob , 13" Cragar S/S wrapped with thin , narrow white wall tyres , and a subtle paint scheme . LOVE those 60's / 70's Lowriders ! I was blessed to have grown up right in the middle of Muscle Cars and Lowriders , so I love 'em both (and even the rare combo of the two styles ).

Those cars rusted even out here in the Mediterranean Climate of California ! I worked with someone whom used to work at the Los Angeles South Gate Plant . For one year , this plant built the "H-Special" (Monza , et al.) ; I believe this was in 1975 . My former co-worker related stories to me of how everyone on that line was stoned on Crosstops or Methedrine ; that the drivertrain guy was so high that he was swinging engine-transmission assemblies right through the cars' windshields ! Much of the build quality issues of the "H" and "H-Specials" are directly attributed to white collar types whom thought that "100 Cars Per Hour" was efficient and achievable ! Small wonder that the line workers said "No problem ! And , no problem doing a half-assed job ! "

I wonder if there's any practical way that Round2 , et al. , could include parts to build any 1970-1973 Camaro , or offer "parts packs" which would include the various years' exclusive parts (interior , lighting , etc. ) . The one in the pic here is , iirc , a 1973 Phase III , right ? Now , if *someone* would produce a street version of a '73-'75 Chevelle , so that a replica of the B-M '73 Chevelle SS "427" could be built ...

Here's some esoteric trivia regarding the 1974 Mustang II : - First year for that bodystyle - Last year before delicious catalytic converters - Only year a V8 wasn't available in the Mustang

** I Don't Know WTH Happened to the image of the GMC V6 in My Above Post ?? ** Couple more : 1.) Detroit 12V-71 with twin 6V-71 Huffers (inside a 'Rod) 2.) Pontiac 250 C.I.D. OHC Sprint Six As a side note ; it's too bad that American car manufactuers didn't allot more funding for the development of their six cylinder engines . Imagine an OHC Slant Six ; wider application of the Pontiac 230/250 OHC ; a Diesel Slant Six ; and many more . Engines which could've saved the manufactures and the consumers A LOT of grief starting on 21.OCT.1973

I chose the following , based upon : A.) Visual Appeal B.) Performance C.) Seldom Seen ( excepting the 340 ) In no particular order-of-favour : 1.) GMC 702 C.I.D. "Twin-Six" 2.) GMC 351 "Big Block" V6 3.) Buick Nailhead 4.) MoPar 340 ( I chose the 1972-1973 version strictly for its visual appeal of the orange air cleaner / blue engine ) 5.) Experimental Oldsmobile 455 C.I.D. Hemi More to follow ...

Casey -- What's the difference between the "red" one and the "orange" one (and its companion , the B-M 454 Phase III) ??

Round2 should release that DOHC Hemi as a "Parts Pack" deal , and cast-up a 727 as an option to go behind it ...

Another spectacular build ! The golden era of Pro Stock (before the name became bastardised) , with Body-In-White cars . I'm sure that Dandy Dick would approve of your craftsmanship

I , too , was considering purchasing one or two of these hoods , as I want to use 'em on the AMT 1971 Duster 340 . Jeff , I too wish for you a speedy recovery . Also , please accept my most sincere condolences in regard to the loss of your father . Chuck "Rat Nasty" is a very good person to deal with in regard to buying from him . I bought two MPC 1973 Duster annuals from him last year , and the process was very easy-going ; everything was as-promised .

Super Nice ! I'm always pleased when I see a vintage 1/4 Miler whose sponsors were dealerships which were close to my hometown ( Cone Chevrolet [Fullerton] , Don Steves Chevrolet [La Habra], Ricker Motors AMC [Whittier] , Bill Kraft AMC [Norwalk] , etc. ) , and your gorgeous build exemplifies this

Loving it so far ! Perfect colour choice ; gold looks sweet on early 70's MoPar B & E bodies (certain A bodies ,too) . I don't know which set of wheels I like at this point in your progress ... Maybe once its interior and stripe combo will decide me (and you as well ...) .

Funny you should mention this , as their bolt pattern was the first thing I noticed about them ! I worked with someone whose daily driver was a 1970 Swinger 340 . He bought the car new in late '69 , and used it as his daily driver from day one . He added the Cragar S/S wheels in 1972 ; said they were difficult to find even back then ! That stupid , frustrating 5x4 bolt pattern plagued "A" bodies from their intro in 1960 , through at least 1972 (Slant Six , drum brake cars had that stupid pattern through 1975 !) , with the 1968 Hurst-Hemi twins being the only exception. Such an odd artifact that R-M would supply these exclusive-to-Chrysler-A-Bodies-bolt-pattern wheels in a Ford kit !

I've seen resin copies of the California Flash '72 Duster hood on eBay ; sorry I don't have a link to the seller .

I missed this last time 'round (circa 2003) , but am going to get one this time ; gonna massage the outta it ! I like the decals for their inclusion of the phone number to Roth's business ; the old "LUdlow" prefix in Maywood / Huntington Park .

Attention Round2 : Pretty please update / upgrade and reissue the MPC 1971 Road Runner ! Make it a 2-in-1 by adding the 1972 front and rear bumpers / grille / lamps / Rallye wheels , plus some vintage aftermarket wheels , tyres and decals ; also , include instructions on how to change the side marker lamps from the '71 model to the '72 "universal" markers . Anyone else think this would be cool ??

I've said it before and I'll say it again : I'd love to see Round2 repackage their excellent 70 1/2 Camaro as a 2-in-1 kit , containing parts for both the Baldwin-Motion 454 Phase III and the LT-1 Z28 version ! THAT would be a dynamic duo ! Imagine the mix-and-match possibilities !

Nice collection of Couriers here ! I'd LOVE to see Round2 release a sweet multi-options 'reissue' of the forelorn AMT Courier ; fleetside and stepside beds ; stock 4 cylinder (with hop-up parts) , V6 and V8 options ; stock tyres / wheels , and custom , period-correct wheels / tyres ; just building options galore !

Super Nice Super Stock ! Cone Chevrolet 's building is still on Commonwealth ; however , its entity changed ownership ~10 years ago . (714) LAmbert-11332 Wasn't '62 the year of the 427-W "Mystery Motor" , or was that '63 (O/SS or T/SS class) ?

I , like many others , am irritated that Revell-Monogram scrapped their plans to produce a 1980-something Cutlass . The building versions are potentially endless ; Lowriders , 4-4-2's , 1/4 milers , stock , street sleeper , etc. Keep up the beautiful work ! Please continue to keep us updated with your progress !