Edsel-Dan

Andy, If I can Manage to get any of these, I will TRADE you 8-Lugs fro Stock Hubcaps!!!!!!!!!!! I will likely have to use AMT tires though. Did Catalina/Ventura offer a Convertible?? I would Love one Wide-Whites for that one!!!!

I wanted to come, But needed some one from Norfolk/Va Beach area going and coming Up DelMarVa!!! (My car don't like to go 15 miles from home!!!!!)

Nice, I want a few of these, but they are no longer in Hobby Lobby!! Did any State DOT/SHA use Red lights?? I guess they Could, but were they classified as Service vehicles, or Emergency Vehicles??

I think the Lime Green Coupe of the Monogram 36 Did include the Convertible parts too I had one and had started it but traded it off since it was hot-rod only It DID have both top options!!

Most likely too brittle. They Should be able to list them as an Adult Classic Collectible item to get past the wire problem

The Safari is a Kit-bash--Look at the 3 different colors of plastic in the body!!!!! I did say it was From a Tan issue of the GTO!!!! Roof from AMT 65 Malibu Wagon--Gray Also look at rear fenders, Notice the white wedge shape there?? That is where I raised the fender top to line up correctly with the window above. I am hoping to some day alter 2 Good GTO interiors into an accurate 4dr interior and only use the cargo area from a Malibu interior tub. I would Love to do this with Polar Lights 64 & Rev 66, but need goor 4-5 view pic's of them to do that!! I have the pic's for the 65. Just need to remember what I did with that Magazine!!!!!

I have the "Elegance" Series of the kit. Here with its Twin Tempest LeMans Safari (From the tan issue) http://s145.photobucket.com/user/EdselDan/library/Models/Projects/65%20GTOs?sort=3&page=1

I remember 2 Sports car racers Think Le Mans/Daytona 24 Hours A Ford Cooper & Ferrari. One time offered as a 2 car kit, then separately I have had Both versions of the pair. The rear "Sports car" Tires are on my Rescue Ambulance issue of Revell's 1/32 Chevy Van!!! I too would like to see many of Revell's AND Amt's & MPC's 1/32 scale kits re-issued But, I am looking for the more Stock kits. 65 BArracuda, GTO, Mustang 2+2 (ex Aurora) SWAT Van & Nova (But that was butchered into a Custom "El Camino" type as well as the Buick & Mercury 55/56 Annuals. All the others were re-issued but not those 2!! AMT's All Stars (The Avanti is Suppose to be out this year) I hope the others will follow. 60 Thunderbird, 61 Falcon Ranchero, 63 Split-Window Vette 40 Ford Sedan. I know there are others I am forgetting. MPS 1/32 kits I would like to see again are the 77/78 Monaco Police That was Issued only ONCE and now Impossible to find!!!! The Dodge Van, Futuristic Van, 32 Ford Panel & 73+ Chevy Stepside pickup These 4 were re-issued in many sets including Star Wars, Dukes Of Hazzard Comic character (Hulk, etc), Emergency vehicle, and Atari games Are some of the Monogram 1/32 snap Car kits Back again?? I know the semi's are getting re-issued, but the cars? 69 Camaro, & Mach-1, 78 Vette, 68 GTO, ZZ Top Ford Coupe, Cobra Roadster?? Last I saw they were in Seasonal series, I got a few Halloween & Winter Clearanced from W-M and YES, Several at 50 CENTS each!!!!!!! I started buying them at 75 Cents Clearance!!!!! I would also like to see The Monogram Glue series re-issued EXP, Nova, and esspecially the 69 Charger!!!!!! These go HIGH too IF found

Will there be an issue with Standard Hubcaps coming? I just Don't like those 8-lugs. I have a set of AMT Bonneville caps I can use if not.

Here is the Photobucket Folder. http://s145.photobucket.com/user/EdselDan/library/Models/Buses/Hino%20S%20Elega?sort=3&page=1 All seats are Separate (45!!) As are all Light & reflector lenses. Chassis has separate suspension and other parts, but, there is no engine. I don't care. I just like Odd kits like BUSES!!!!! The Isuzu BXD's are Promo/Craftsman like kits.

I see that BXD-30 and will Raise you THREE More. Sadly, this one was Choppped before I got it. It Did come withthe front clip from an "Orange Blossom Special" though!!! I also have this Hino S'Elega Demo This one is also sold as an Isuzu Gala!! I have not yet found the total number of releases of these 2 Bus kits. And there are Others too!!!!!!!. All in 1/32 scale. Too bad Rev/Rev-Germany has not done this with there 2 Bus kits Offer smaller runs in different Liveries I lke those Diorama kits too Wish I had a Friend over there still!! Tried SEVERAL times to post this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know that a Pic of the 72 Matador was shown, But Which Adam-12/LAPD Cruiser would you Choose first?? There were 5 Different Cruisers for ADAM-12 Alone during the 8 year run. Pilot+67 Belvedere (This one would be easiest as they have the GTX/Coronet tooling!!) First season= 68 Bevlvedere New Tooling Second + Third season= 69 Belvedere New Tooling Forth + Fifth season= 71 Satellite (Again a Possibilty based off Monogram 1/24 Satellite/GTX) Sixth-eighth Seasons= 72/73 Matador New Tooling Don't forget the Other Cruisers seen Mac, or Lt usually drove a Wagon!! Also seen were 70/71 Mercury Sedan version of Cyclone 70 Dodge Coronet 70 Satellite Wagon 74/5/6? Matador Of all, Which would be Most popular?? Also What year Cadillac Ambulance?? The picture is of Jo-Han's kit. But, What about a later one (Based off 84 DeVille Lo-Rider), or earlier one?? Round2 could decide to offer a Standard Ambulance off of Either of their 2 Ghostbuster's 59 Cadillac Ambulances!! They could also decide to do either 68 or 69 Belvedere 4dr Sedan based off their 68/9 Road Runner/GTX tooling

I know that a Pic of the 72 Matador was shown, But Which Adam-12/LAPD Cruiser would you Choose first?? There were 5 Different Cruisers for ADAM-12 Alone during the 8 year run. Pilot+67 Belvedere (This one would be easiest as they have the GTX/Coronet tooling!!) First season= 68 Bevlvedere New Tooling Second + Third season= 69 Belvedere New Tooling Forth + Fifth season= 71 Satellite (Again a Possibilty based off Monogram 1/24 Satellite/GTX) Sixth-eighth Seasons= 72/73 Matador New Tooling Don't forget the Other Cruisers seen Mac, or Lt usually drove a Wagon!! Also seen were 70/71 Mercury Sedan version of Cyclone 70 Dodge Coronet 70 Satellite Wagon 74/5/6? Matador Of all, Which would be Most popular?? Also What year Cadillac Ambulance?? The picture is of Jo-Han's kit. But, What about a later one (Based off 84 DeVille Lo-Rider), or earlier one?? Round2 could decide to offer a Standard Ambulance off of Either of their 2 Ghostbuster's 59 Cadillac Ambulances!! They could also decide to do either 68 or 69 Belvedere 4dr Sedan based off their 68/9 Road Runner/GTX tooling

I know that a Pic of the 72 Matador was shown, But Which Adam-12/LAPD Cruiser would you Choose first?? There were 5 Different Cruisers for ADAM-12 Alone during the 8 year run. Pilot+67 Belvedere (This one would be easiest as they have the GTX/Coronet tooling!!) First season= 68 Bevlvedere New Tooling Second + Third season= 69 Belvedere New Tooling Forth + Fifth season= 71 Satellite (Again a Possibilty based off Monogram 1/24 Satellite/GTX) Sixth-eighth Seasons= 72/73 Matador New Tooling Don't forget the Other Cruisers seen Mac, or Lt usually drove a Wagon!! Also seen were 70/71 Mercury Sedan version of Cyclone 70 Dodge Coronet 70 Satellite Wagon 74/5/6? Matador Of all, Which would be Most popular?? Also What year Cadillac Ambulance?? The picture is of Jo-Han's kit. But, What about a later one (Based off 84 DeVille Lo-Rider), or earlier one?? Round2 could decide to offer a Standard Ambulance off of Either of their 2 Ghostbuster's 59 Cadillac Ambulances!! They could also decide to do either 68 or 69 Belvedere 4dr Sedan based off their 68/9 Road Runner/GTX tooling

I know that a Pic of the 72 Matador was shown, But Which Adam-12/LAPD Cruiser would you Choose first?? There were 5 Different Cruisers for ADAM-12 Alone during the 8 year run. Pilot+67 Belvedere (This one would be easiest as they have the GTX/Coronet tooling!!) First season= 68 Bevlvedere New Tooling Second + Third season= 69 Belvedere New Tooling Forth + Fifth season= 71 Satellite (Again a Possibilty based off Monogram 1/24 Satellite/GTX) Sixth-eighth Seasons= 72/73 Matador New Tooling Don't forget the Other Cruisers seen Mac, or Lt usually drove a Wagon!! Also seen were 70/71 Mercury Sedan version of Cyclone 70 Dodge Coronet 70 Satellite Wagon 74/5/6? Matador Of all, Which would be Most popular?? Also What year Cadillac Ambulance?? The picture is of Jo-Han's kit. But, What about a later one (Based off 84 DeVille Lo-Rider), or earlier one?? Round2 could decide to offer a Standard Ambulance off of Either of their 2 Ghostbuster's 59 Cadillac Ambulances!! They could also decide to do either 68 or 69 Belvedere 4dr Sedan based off their 68/9 Road Runner/GTX tooling

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My 72 Annual Chevy Cheyenne had 2 through the chassis to the Radiator wall, but the Jeep Commando did not have any!! My guess, it that there was NO promo of the Commando, so it did not have them, it had a More detailed chassis, etc. The Pickup was still offed as a Promo through the 72 Model Year so,I believe that is why the screws were left in use. I believe the AMT Countdown series were the first re-issues I bought with Pins used instead of Screws. Jo-Han had Pins when I first started getting them. (USA Oldies) Except for the Police Pursuit 68 Fury, 66 Cadillac Ambulance/Hearse kit and Chrysler Turbine Full detail glue kit They Never had Screws. They Original Annual 68 Furys Might have, but the 4dr Sedan Never did. I have a few Original issues, so I can check that. Same for thr Ambulance/Hearse. The Biggest changes those saw was the replacement of the 1/16 inch Wire rod axles with 1/8 inch plastic ones, and the Clear red (& Blue on Police Fury) went from Painted/Tinted clear parts, to Molded In color. I found the red to strip much easier than the blue I believe that the "Drive" Screws were Custom made for AMT, MPC & Jo-Han and that who ever did so is no longer arround. That is why Standard Sheet-metal type screws are used now (71 Thunderbird, 70 Ford Police, 70 Pontiac Bonneville Convert, etc) I believe #4 is the size Wood or Sheet-Metal to get at the local Hardware store. That is what I have used anyway.

his was posted before somewhere. (maybe even here) Weekend racers.

Actually at the time this trailer was originally tooled, the max length for a Semi trailer was 40 feet not 48 Those did not start for almost another 20 years I think 45's Might have been about 15 years after this kit was tooled, but, still a Long way off back then

I can't beat 2 on here, but do have several that are LONG time Stalled!! Bought New Prestiege 63 Galaxie Sportsroof Started and stalled at deciding paint color. She Is in Primer though!! Her twin same kit but Cut to a Convertible wwith a Very customized original kit body windshield frame Also stalled at Paint color a 63 Impala, and 65 Grand Prix & Bonneville from the same series All bought shortly after issue When was that?? Early-mid 80's?? I do have 2 Nomad's an AMT 55 and a Rev 57 I built years ago in Resto, but I don't count the original build date on those 55 was 79-80 (I was living on Neville Island at the time I bough her, and 57 was 72-75 time frame. They were completed then. I just decided to redo them. (BMF etc)

As for tire replacement, just remember, Monogram tooled up new BF Goodrich Silvertown's (Now Brandless) for the 59 Cadillacs, but used their old and SMALLER No-name white wall insert tires on the Chevy's! Another set that Might work are the Silvertown's from AMT's 57 Chrysler 300 (They are Still labeled too!! Though the kit has yet to be re-issued. The Silvertown's from AMT's other 50's & 60's kits are Smaller (57 Chevy, 58 Edsel Pacer, 62 T-Bird, 60 Starliner, & Custom issue 62 Pontiac 421SD) The Firestone Deluxe Champion from the Modern Tool 66 Riv might work too, But that one is designed as a Twin Pin-Stripe rather that Wide-white side wall. You Could sand the face smooth though and end up with a Wide-White.

I wonder if Ed "Drag City Castings" Fluck still has the masters for it??!! I would Love to find one!! It would also let me restore the 60 El Camino I have Those are the correct stock tail lights I need!!! I have all 4 versions of this kit, I built the Original Street Fighter Way Back When!! The the Quicksilver, and Bad Actor I had to get a replacement body for that one (stil have the damaged one) Serious dip/warp in the upper body on the left side.. Like a tree lay over onto it The decals in my Original Street Fighter are more Navy/Dark blue than Purple. I built it then without paint, then some years later di a rebuild/resto on her and painted the body with Testor's Competition Orange. I need to dig them out, as I think I need to again restore the Street Fighter and Quicksilver. I haven't even opened the Shrink wrap on the S-F2 issue yet!! And Yes, I do want a couple of the re-tooled Original S-F kit too Complete with the Red windows & Headlight covers!! I replaced the Stiff-mounted kit rear suspension in the 3 I built with rear axles, springs & drive shafts fro AMT Chevy van kits!! And Yes, I had to make risers to get everything lined up in the wheel well openings!

I would actually like that too Especially if they returned the original engine and exhaust system.

I think there should be a top for that Phonograph I have at least one. Mine has the top That was in the AMT 63 Impala. I have a Prestiege re-issue of that kit. Been stalled for YEARS!!!

The 60 mPlymouth wagon was Never in that Series I have both issues of it First was USA Oldies WITH Engine, Second was Police Emergency Wagon Same kit with added Police decals the whip (tall/long) antenna, LAPD version 2 pc Siren & NYPD ver 4 beam rotator from the 68 Fury and new Spotlight Mirrors. IF I get a dry, clear day I can take pic's, And IF I can get connection I can upload them to Photobucket and link-post here I traded one of the Police issues, and managed to get another a few years later. I started to restore the USA Oldies I built New Way back then Of the Snap kit series, I have that Rambler, 2 of the Studebaker Lark convert the 74/75 Olds Cutlass & the 79 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. I am missing the Eldorado, Torino & Javelin/AMX to complete the series