Bill J

They're the ones with the tires Jonathan

Why don't some of these car customizers do a few Civics or Camry's instead of hosing up classic iron? It's because they all copy each other and work on the same canvas.

I agree 2. The original is a super looking car. I think taking classic cars and customizing them is getting old. It's been done before and nothing new really comes from "recreating" them. Leave them alone, there are not many originals left in the world.

Sweet looking corvette

Wow, good information from everyone. I also really appreciate the offer of some Johan cheaters. I did order a set of the cheaters from Speed City Resin Casters, I will see how they work out.. I did know the rules allowed for aftermarket wheels but did not know there was a weight restriction. Makes sense. Seems like I remember seeing a lot of Cragar's back around that timeframe. That would probably make the weight rule because they were a steel rim with a cast aluminum center. I'll probably go with the steelies that came in the kit. Walt, your Lawman model looks great, love the color you used. I have some Ford Emberglo but in the bottle it looks too dark, may paint a spoon and see what it looks like over white. I guess my other option is to check Scalefinishes to see if some factory color would work. Here in Phoenix it is hard to buy spray paints, the law makes stores lock them up and they're hard to look at and even harder to find the person with a key!

I agree, one of the nicest 50 Olds builds I have seen. I'd be proud to have done such a nice model.

Ace, a cheater slick is what the tires allowed for Super Stock class were called. They were made by a number of tire makers, including M&H. The rules of those days only allowed a 7 inch wide tire which had to have at least 2 grooves around the tread area. Basically a slick with 2 grooves and limited to 7 inches wide. I think that so many model companies have dropped a pair of slicks into their kits for so many years, we've lost track of the actual rules. To my knowledge and recollection, the only correct SS slicks were in the Johan kits back in the '60's. There have been some resin copies and there are some that are narrow slicks with a pair of grooves cut in before casting, the Johan version is the most accurate I have seen.

I thank you all for giving me some ideas and options. I do have a set of the old Johan Dodge fender exit headers that are resin copies from MCW I guess that is what I will use. Jon, thank you for that link, loads of great information and pics there. I saw a pic of the 1:! Lawman and clearly shows fender exit headers. That helps me a lot. I do not have a set of Johan cheater slicks and definitely not paying a premium for a kit to get some. I am still looking for a good resin copy or version of SS cheaters,, so any ideas would sure help.

I wanted to make a model or two of some Super Stock Mopars from the early 60's and have some knowledge but also have some questions. The 64 Plymouth "Lawman" kit is one I have going and I have added a more detailed cross ram intake, some Fireball Modelworks AFB carbs and want my engine bay to be accurate. I have no idea what headers I can use to be accurate on the Max Wedge 426. I ordered some factory, cast headers from Hart's Parts, which are copies of some old JoHan parts. What I wonder is how many racers actually ran those headers and if not who makes some accurate wedge tubing headers for a racing Mopar? Also, what is a good match for the burnt orange metallic on the "Lawman"? Nice color but looks hard to match with available hobby paints. I am also looking for some accurate period cheater slicks, which were required in the SS/S and SS/SA classes back then. Anyone have a source? Sorry for all the questions, I have not built a drag car in decades. Any help would be appreciated

Great looking Olds, nicely done. I do believe the nose of the actual car was not painted a light color, it was all taped up with wide masking tape to protect the finish. The cars were really stock back then and often they'd sell the car after racing it, or trade it in on a new one

Age is 69.5 Started with planes in early '50's changed to cars in 1959.

Kevin, I have been collecting watches for a few decades. My plan is to never run out of time So far, it seems to be mostly working!

Depends on what you consider a six pack hood. I once owned a 70 'Cuda with a 440 Six-Pack which had the shaker scoop hood. There are several variations of 'Cuda hoods and the one in the Sox & Martin kit is not a showroom hood, nor is the kit a Six-Pack engine, it is a street Hemi with 2 x 4 bbls. Hart's Parts has a Cuda hood or two.

Thanks Mike and Bobby. I went to the post about the manifolds and I had posted in the thread that I received some, now all I have to do is find them around here! A sure sign that I am getting old I did find my manifolds. Kevin from Missing Link had mailed them right out to me and I set them on my desk. I remembered seeing the excellent manifolds but had forgotten that I had already ordered and received them. Definitely a sign of old age.....

I recently saw some cross ram manifolds for the Max Wedge and the hemi 426 engines. They were very accurate versions with the freeze plug detail and accurate proportions. For the life of me I cannot find where I saw those! Can anyone help me find the source once again? TIA!

I'd like the see the Bill Stroppe Baja version, the Poppy Red, White and blue off roader. https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stroppe+ford+bronco&view=detailv2&&id=539764CB6887451705130472E1DC820D2280A83E&selectedIndex=0&ccid=4Mpb5yaR&simid=608041562131663926&thid=OIP.Me0ca5be7269199c175b35548232d43b7H0&ajaxhist=0

Thanks for the instructions Randy. Looks like a very nice kit. Really a shame that they did not include rear fender flares. As a former owner of a '70 Bronco the fender flares are a necessity if you do any off-roading, other wise the rear quarters would be ripped up by the tires. Let's hope someone fills the void with some aftermarket parts. It is nice they included a roll bar and a swing away tire rack.

Historic Racing Miniatures makes an intake manifold and Webers to fit the Monogram Mustang 289. Very nice pieces and super accurate. Not too pricey either. They also sell the whole Cobra 289 with Webers, also reasonable.

Awesome!!!

I like the look of the red one in the OP, I hope that is what they actually sell. The one thing that would turn me off though is independent front suspension. If they do the independent suspension, they are just making another station wagon with a little extra clearance. I had a really nice 1970 Bronco that I had completely painted, custom seat covers and wheels. Great little vehicle. Would have been better with a 4 speed transmission instead of a 3 speed but that aside, it was a great off roader. The problem with independent suspension is articulation. Independent cannot climb over obstacles like a solid axle. Independent does ride better on the road but if you're wanting cushy ride buy one of the many so called "SUV's" on the market, everyone makes one or two, few are any good on real off roading. The Range Rover is decent but has air suspension that raises the ride height for off roading. Besides not having 6 figures for a vehicle, I could never take one in serious back country, too pretty. So hey Ford, it you want me to buy a Bronco, live axles please My current is a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

I received my manifolds today, they look even better in person! Thank you BobbyG for mastering them and thanks to Kevin @‌ Missing Link for doing an excellent job casting them. As usual super service from Kevin If you think you'll ever need some correct/accurate ram manifolds for a Max Wedge or a 426 Hemi, definitely buy some of these. The super detailed carbs From Fireball Modelworks added to the max Wedge will be perfect! Joseph is working on the correct Holley's for the 426 Hemi and should have them ready shortly. Some more really great stuff from our talented members here! Great work guys and thank you. P.S. Kevin, isn't toleddosylanaia where Count Chocula came from?

They both look great, thank you for making them and for the heads up

Very cool Ford! Excellent paint job makes it perfect

Plymouth is looking really nice, can't wait to see it all together. Really looking great so far

Nice looking SOHC, is that a Ross Gibson resin? I missed out on them, my fault! On the actual 1:1 SOHC Mustangs from back then, the springs towers were removed entirely. The springs also. There was a half of a leaf spring that went from the lower A-arms to the front crossmember of the sub frame. It was a flakey looking affair but held up fairly well. That opened the engine bay for anything Ford had at the time. On the later street Boss 429, they reduced the spring towers and moved them outward to get the Boss 429 into the street car. I drove one at Tasca Ford in Rhode Island and really could tell how front heavy the car was. A salesman told me to drive the Boss 302, which I did and it was a pleasure to drive and handled quite well for that time period. Anyway, keep up the work on the Mustang, looks like a great project and subject.