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I have only ever seen one of these conversions done and it looks good! considering the most potent engine available in 1986 was the 2.9L V6 it isn't such a wonder that this configuration wasn't available from the factory!

I think that the price of the originals after a reissue has a lot to do with the condition of the tooling. If parts are missing or in bad condition, the original will be far more valuable. A classic example of this is the AMT 1969 Chevelle: the tail lights were altered in later issues so the originals still command higher prices.

I would like some pictures of the engine; very difficult to find pictures online as most trucks you see have V8s! I'm still on the lookout for pictures of an 84-87 with a V6...

The later-tool AMT 1960 Chevrolet C10 is a good source for a 6 cylinder engine that can be tweaked for many different applications. The Trumpeter Novas as well, but they're getting pretty pricey for just a donor. The MPC Bronco has a pretty good SBF in it, as well as the AMT Econoline "Vantom/Phantom". AMT 62 Thunderbird as a good tri-carb Y-block; the Revell 56 F-100 has a decent Y-block as well.

Love that car. So does The Count! I want to see how the transmission(s?) is hooked up...

I doubt that they put much effort into the branding of the plow; XYZ was probably just meant to be a jibberish brand, not knowing there was actually a company building plows in Sweden under that name!

The 7.3L diesel engine was never kitted.

Ugh, looks like they grafted the front of a Vega on a 64-67 El Camino. Would've looked much better if they'd just stuck with the general proportions of a wagon.

I the E-Rod squarebody.

The last build I completed was for my club's New Year's Challenge 2012. I hope to make myself finish another one for New Year's Challenge 2014! I currently have 437 kits in the stash. I think it would be more telling to see how many kits have been added since the last build completed...

Heading down for a family vacation that week, thought I'd see if there is anything going on model-related.

Aha, excellent. Thanks, Jonathan!

Not too bad but still simplistic. I have a 2WD LUV with the California step side in my stash as an old built-up waiting for restoration.

Hi all, I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction of information and pictures of the light bar depicted in the MPC Dukes of Hazzard Dodge Monaco (Roscoe's car) kit? I am looking to use the light bar on another build and just wanted to make sure it would be appropriate.

Just as long as they reissue the Monogram LUV and not the Revell LUV; what an waste of plastic that one is.

The AMT kit has been issued in several guises, including the short box above, as well as: Regular cab long box: Regular cab flareside: Lightning: As well as a snap kit and several promos of the RCLB. These kits are all 2WD trucks with the 5.8L engine and an automatic transmission. If you want to build a 4x4, you will need to pick up one of the MPC/AMT Broncos, latest issue here: If you want to build a 4x4 version with a manual transmission, you will need to pick up a Lindberg '97 F-150 for the appropriate transmission and transfercase, any one of these three: The last two kits also have a really good set of BFG All-Terrain tires. The AMT's 5.8L can be modified into a 5.0L with some sanding of the displacement from the intake and if you want to built a 4.9L six-cylinder you will need this resin kit from Ken Kitchen: http://public.fotki.com/KenK/kitchen_table_resin_kits/ford-bix-6-300-ci-w/ Hope this helps!

Maybe that's what I'm thinking of.

He's a smart-aleck, that one. I've seen him covered in paint head-to-toe to prove it!

I seem to remember one of the Omni/Charger kits having the flares, too...

They're not very close. And the bellhousing is completely different: the Ranger kit has a Cologne V6 bellhousing. For the correct M5OD-R2 for an F-150 you want the Lindberg 97 F-150 kit. Will need to fabricate a tailshaft or rob one from somewhere if doing a 2WD kit.

I knew that one, I guess I was thinking more of the Chevy stepside. Still no stock Blazer high roller. They did both an F-150 and a Bronco...

Nice catalogue! Makes one wonder why they never made either a GM pickup High Roller or a Blazer High Roller. I guess the Pulldozer is enough of a fuzzy middle ground... Although, it shows that all the Blazer issues had the tiny door handle. Where any ever produced with the correct sized handle?

My dad once worked for a company out of Indiana for a short while. At the time he was picking up in IN and bringing back to NB.

Finally remembered to check my Bronco kits: the hoods do indeed have the FORD lettering.

Steve Milberry has mastered this and last I heard it was at a caster getting copied. It looks great!