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The 440 never came with a 2-bbl carb. Standard 440's had 350 horsepower and HP's had 375 horsepower. The 6 pack had 3 2-bbl carbs and 390 HP. 383's had 2-bbl carbs as a base engine. In most applications, the 440 was Hemi Orange. But some were also Chrysler Blue. These engines usually ended up in C-Body and Y-Body cars, but some also ended up in Chargers and other cars with HP engines.

Tom, just a question as my weary mind can't remember. As a gas station pre-convenience store, did they sell smokes by the carton, or did they have an old style cig machine? I remember growing up in St. Clair Shores, and all the local Union 76 station had was a machine. My mom usually got her smokes from the grocery store. Not saying you're wrong, I just don't know.

I've had a 2001 Ford Ranger extended cab for 9 years, and darn if I can't find pictures. I picked up this 2010 Dodge Caliber Express in June as a Chrysler lease turn-in. Had to fly up to Detroit for it. These are my two play toys... 1964 Studebaker Daytona And a 1964 Studebaker Commander

No alien wording on my screen...

Tom, I found some additional Clark photos... Hope this helps...

I stand corrected. The trim code (273) doesn't show up in the book I'm using (Catalog of American Car ID Numbers 1960-1969). The Cameo Ivory matches the paint code. It looks like the interior is leather. On a seperate note, I do love those 60's Bonneville with the 'extended' tail lamps.

I grew up in the late 60's and early 70's and my favorites are still Looney Tunes. I liked Space Ghost C2C and now I'm usually watching South Part and Futurama. It's a shame that all you see on Saturday mornings are infomercials.

OK, I just saw this so I had to do my own digging. What I found was that the only big Poncho that came with black interiors was the Grand Prix. You could not get a Catalina, Star Cheif or Bonneville interior in black. The Grand Prix trim code was 289 and it was only available in vinyl. Catalina Interior Colors (Trim Codes) Blue C & V (221,226) Blue V (231,241,236) Aqua C & V (222,227) Aqua V (232,242,237) Green C & V (223,228) Green V (233,243) Fawn C & V (224,229) Fawn V (234,244,239) Maroon C & V (230) Maroon V (235,245,240) Gray V (299) The Grand Prix also shows a Red and a Saddle. The Bonneville shows a Silver. The Bonneville was the only Poncho with a leather interior (available in Aqua, Fawn, Silver and Maroon). All Pontiacs, including the Tempest were available in Starlight Black (AA). Wheel colors were Carib Aqua, Canyon Bronze, Ensign Blue, Ivy Green and Burgundy. The cars could also be ordered with Two Tone paint. I'm assuming this just gave you a contrasting color on the roof. Hope this helps.

Man, I wish I would have asked for a tour of the place when I had a chance. I've stopped by the original Jo-Han in the early 80's getting model lists and an actual promo or two. I might have to see if I can find the old address in Detroit and see what the building looks like now when I go home for X-mas.

Personally, a fresh, new tooling of anything is better than anything Johan made other than the Chrysler Turbine car. Would I like a '65 or '66 Satellite (Belvedere) or Coronet would be awesome. But I also think some different cars (like the Hudson or the C300 coming out are cool too. IF you are really looking to tool something, any big Plymouth or Dodge from 1955-1963 would be very welcome. Something that would allow for different variations without a complete retool (I.E., 1957 Fury that can be the basis for a '58 and '59). A 1963 Dodge Polara which can use the B-Body platform on numerous other B-Bodies (I would love to see a '62 Fury). Oh, I've joked about this a couple times, but...a Studebaker would be cool. Maybe another '59 or '60 Lark? Or dare I hold my breath and anyone make a '64-'66 Lark type (maybe a Daytona???). A detailed '56-'58 Golden Hawk? That G/H could be the basis of a '58 Packard Hawk(?).

I'd agree that the SS United States would be a good place to start. All four or six liners built around that time look very similar. I hope someone steps up to restore the SS United States before it suffers the same result. For all the ###### our government spends on stupid ######, restoring the great American ocean liner would be something I'd be proud to pay for with my taxes.

That looks like a very interesting topic. I'm having fun with the website.

I certainly hope none of my compliments have come across as something negative. As a beginer, I look on in awe at those who can make such realistic models, especially of something from my youth. I understand Tom's way of doing things, as I've changed things that I thought I was done with. This is true with my business, my hot rod and even the way I deal with (of all things) my baseball card collections. This, in my eyes is truely a magnificent build. It's usually the first thread I look for.

The heating & cooling system is worthy of a build page all by themselves...

I'm hoping the good resin casters take too it and maybe give us a New Yorker or Windsor. Maybe a 4-dr or a wagon. There is always so much potential with a well done kit. Maybe even a DeSoto?

1 in White 1 in Black 1 in Red 1 in NASCAR trim 1 in a (phantom) convertible. Maybe another 6 or 7 for that Hemi engine alone...

Nothing there but brilliance...

Wayne, L = 300 cubits, W = 50 cubits, H = 30 cubits... Post up some pictures when it's done...

I always liked a variation based on common cars. Better done as a resin than a kit. 4-door sedans and hardtops, as well as the occasional station wagon. The world wasn't just 2-door hardtops and convertibles.

Now we just need a Hornet 4-dr...

Hmmm, I'd look forward to the 1970. Mom had one...

I haven't really seen mention of this, but most Clark stations were offset from the fuel pump islands, never square to the pumps. And the long billboard was usually on the side of the property the station was on. Does this make sense?

Tom, this is a great build and brings back a lot of memories. Growing up in the northern Detroit suburbs, we had quite a few of these stations. I got my license in 1980 and barely remember the 'stripped down' look before everyone went to a convenience store. I think I still have my can funnel in the garage somewhere as well.

I'm sure a few got Ram Air. The LeMans could be ordered with anything up to a 455.

GM was still offering tu-tone paint in '67. This was a car I looked at a couple years ago. I thought the owner pulled the top and painted a rusty roof to match his stripes. Not the case. First, the car is a V8 F-85, not a Cutlass, regardless of what you see on the fenders. Second, the stripes were something I believe the owner added. I don't know enough on the cowl tags to know if the lower codes are stripes or not. But the body code is for a V8 F-85 with Ocean Mist paint (K) on the lower section and Provincial White © on the top. The 936-A trim code is for the turquoise standard trim vinyl interior. No side mouldings, but this isn't a Cutlass and it doesn't have the 4-4-2 package (still an option and could be had on this body style). It's also a '67 vs. a '66. But the paint codes don't lie...and the roof is white.