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Here is a pic of a current project 63 box top Mel Burns S/S car chassis. It shows the rear where it needed to be cut to fit the slightly shorter 63 body. I’ve never encountered a problem with the width though.

I’ve used the Starliner chassis and floor under a quite of few 62, 63, and 64 Galaxies. Even though they are not a perfect fit, there is only minimal trimming, and modifications to make it fit. Usually removing a bit of the ends of the rear frame rails, and some trimming of the floor pan in the rear also, using a razor saw. I literally have a dozen or so, of unused Starliner bodies, and glass and chrome, left over from all the kits I robbed the suspensions from. Here are a few pics of some of my builds using the Starliner chassis. They all have the Starliner under them. I’ll get some under carriage pics up in a bit.

Beautiful work going on here. Don’t see many of these trucks anymore.

My bench never gets too untidy. I usually give it a good dusting off, and put all the stuff back after every build.

Beautiful work so far.

I had this sealed kit a while back, but it was the blue and white Gulf box art, but I sold it, so I never even got to see what was inside.So I can’t compare this one to the older one. I started this one yesterday, and I do like the rubber tires, as compared to the vinyl tires that’s usually included in the truck kits I’ve seen. The rings fit flush to the rims better using these, more flexible tires, than the previous tires, as they were a bit stiffer. I don’t like the fact that the call out numbers on the instructions are non existent on the sprues. Can be a bit difficult for a builder who doesn’t normally do trucks. It is a royal pain. The instructions are pretty vague in some areas also. There is no cable for the boom included in the kit. I have the frame completed, and almost ready for paint. It’s a tiny bit crooked, but it’s as straight as it’s going to get. Hopefully it will be fine during assembly. I also removed material on each side of the deck, rear tail light area, and the front wall of the box, to allow the rear tires to look more correct, instead of having them way under the box. If you don’t mind having no numbers on the sprues, a ton of flash, and the rear tires tucked way under the body, then this kit isn’t too bad. I suppose it’s the same old model just re issued in a new box.

After viewing Hpiguys (Chris)video, I knew this was going to be my next model purchase. I for one have never built a cab that is molded in all separate parts either. My main concern was to have a trailer in 1:24 scale to compliment the tractor... so this bad boy, along with the tractor are scheduled to arrive today. Keep the videos coming. I really enjoy the reviews.

Very nice build. Looks like it was just built. I was never a big fan of those style wheels, but they look perfect on this build. I still wish that Boyd paints were still available. Nice color choice.

60 all the way. I have more 60 Starliner bodies lying around more than any other parts. I always use the chassis and other things for any 61,62,63,or 64 big Ford.

Looks fantastic. That thing was a real glue bomb. You did a real nice job saving it. Id definitely get the decals!

How did you get the paint nice and shiny? I have this same car, and the paint looks rather dull. Yours is looking real nice, and I’m waiting to see it all assembled.

This I like!

Wow, Roger, this car looks absolutely beautiful. The detail is top notch. I like the fender mounted solenoid, and tachometer you added. . Perfect color choice of that era.

Very cool pair of Mopars there. I really like the Hemi racer. Not knocking the blue one, but I really like those “as delivered” vehicles. Mopar really had their stuff together when it came to racing. You did a very nice job on both of these builds.

I often wondered why that kit came with a four spike Centerline style wheel. They still look pretty good, except for the one less spoke. Are you looking for a correct wheel in this style? One of the Revell 69 Nova SS kits has decent looking Centerline Convo Pros that you would just need to modify the rears to be a pro street rim.

If anyone would like to supply me with five or so, can you please PM me?

Looking great so far Misha! This is a very interesting subject for me, as I have several of these types of builds going on right now. I’ve completed a 63 Fury, but still have a 62 Fury, and a resin 62 Savoy, a 62 Dart, and a 63 resin Dodge. I’ve acquired a few sets of fender well headers for my cars. There is a lot less work making the Lindberg chassis fit the 62 Fury, as compared to the other cars I mentioned. Missing Link has a really nice casting of the Max Wedge cross intake, that could replace the odd looking supplied intake from the Lindberg kit. Using this with some Fireball carbs, you can’t beat this set up. I can’t wait to see more updates of your build.

Does anyone know if someone is casting Mopar alternators? I have a few builds where I need at least five, correct looking alternators.

Coming together nice. The interior and its details looks fantastic. Looking forward to more.

I build because I’m old, and I’m lame. Pretty much anything dealing with cars always was a big interest to me. I used to build with my father when I was young, and the old memories are always good.

I order a lot of his products. In a few more days I’d send him another email. Maybe he overlooked it some how. He usually responds in a few days at the latest.

Thanks... I used Testors Model Master lacquer “Sublime”. Cleared with Testors gloss coat, and polished it with MicroMesh. The more I use the MM lacquer system paints, the more I like them.

Looks great. That kit supplied grill is the worst I ever tried to darken. Definitely going to get the PE parts for when I build mine.

Yea, I didn’t know anything about those particular kits they had, so instead of buying something I wouldn’t build, I just passed. I’ll be checking back to see if any Revell kits make it to the shelves. Last time they had models, I bought a couple of 55 Chevy pro sportsman kits, some 64 Dodge max wedge kits, and a few other really nice kits. Fingers crossed.

Not too bad for $40. Had the international tractor as well, but I only bought these two. None of the car kits interested me.