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I have one of these double dragster kits in the for sale pile. After seeing this I just put it back in the stash . I need to build this one . And I already have the paint

Ive seen them in my LHS near by . But no interest to buy one of them

Only speaking for A 1956 Chrysler 300 used a 331 Hemi A 1956 Desoto Adventure used a 341 Hemi If they're similar in outward appearance I cant say one way or the other. I'm not very well versed on the Mopar cars this old, so any other differences I would have to dig into further, ( a good friend of mine has a a 1955 300 and he knows these cars really well ) But my gut feeling is there are enough differences it would be basically be an all new tool. And Im ok with that ( I actually would prefer either a 57-59 model years myself ) Or if they really want to float my boat how about a 55 or 56 Imperial.

No, that was a pre-production thing that never materialized in the 1/1 . All 1970 Coronet grilles are the same , a light non textured argent silver with black accents in the vertical grills

Ive got a few other of there hoods. Thanks, but I'll pass.

I wouldn't mind having an original metal axle version. Ive got all 4 of the 68-69 Coronet variations here now. So I might as well look for a clean builder 70 annual . Ive got several of the repops from years ago. So I have no interest in another one of them ,,no matter how neat the box is I screwed up at a swap meet a few weeks back ,, a guy had an original issue builtup for $15 and I left it there. Oddly enough I regretted it as soon as I got on the freeway ( almost turned around and went back ,,,if the wife wasnt with me I would have )

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got them off Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DECALS-Lee-Smiths-1968-Plymouth-Hemi-Roadrunner-S-S-/302284078089?hash=item466188fc09:g:1l0AAOxyUylTPlod

Mail call. - Decals to do these 3 cars. The Duster is going to be really close to the front of the line

Yes, the cars are exactly the same , save for the GTX specific trim obviously

I know the johan GTX grill fits the amt body with minimul effort. So I assume same goes for the johan 69 roadrunner grill . Can't answer about the harts resin grill.

I might have some magazines from back then if your interested.

Looking at it ..i thought the 1st picture was the actual car. Well done. Now if only we could get the wraith car itself

May he finally rest in peace and comfort without pain. Theres going to be a major hole around here without him Although we never met....i miss him.

To get this tread back on topic. AMT for the 68 is a decent start and can be made to look pretty reasonable without a boatload of work . The Johan 69 isn't terrible to find.,,,and if your patient can be had in the $35-$45 range for a really nice builder ( maybe less if you get lucky) Expect to pay in the $50 - $75 range for an unbuilt kit depending on the color its molded in . ( white demands a few more bucks than the molded in color versions ). But just as an fyi, ALL the 69 re-issues have the 1970 Interior in them if that matters to you. Johan made the 70 and it has never been re-issued. Expect to pay in the $100 to $125 range for a decent complete builder and upwards of $250-350 ( maybe more ) for unbuilt. I got REALLY luck on mine , found it on ebay in some weird listing for under $50 about 5 or 6 years ago

Ive got a couple of them . Not including the one in my builder kit. I am really thinking of trying my hand at resin casting. And I think this grill might be something I would like to try and get my feet wet with,, so to speak .

Ron, If you have the Johan bird, You have everything you need EXCEPT, stock roadrunner hood, under hood air box , stock grille and front bumper. I'll ck but I might have a spare front bumper and MAYBE a grille . If I do, just say the word and they are yours . I'll need a couple days to get to modeling area and dig that one out to ck for spare parts What ever I don't have as spare ,,,,, I'll gladly loan you mine if you want to copy it in resin . IF you have that capability in house

Harts Parts Grille. Sorry, it doesnt look anything like a Johan GTX grill

Great way to rip any potential client base and tooting your own horn in the same post. Great, you can now consider it tooted and go away . Shame, I was considering buying a resin 59 Imperial,,,,, and I for one avoid resin if at all possible. Thanks for saving me my money.

agreed with all the above. The johan 70 roadrunner will put a serious dent in the piggy bank. So will a 69 GTX if you decide on them as well.

I'm hopefull it's due to back dating it to 71-72 specs. Just my opinion but I think it would sell better.

It's actually a I believe Detroit city vehicle color. In 69 is when it was labeled Omaha orange thru Mopar A at least best in can remender that Friend of mine used to own a really low mileage example. Several years ago

my 2 cents. Me personally I like free. And to some degree for the forum to survive it must stay free, at least in some form BUT, I would have no problem with an annual subscription for paying subscriber / forum member benefits as mentioned earlier. That amount would have to be offset by the benefits gained on my end . Just for the sake of argument and to put a number on it . Lets say an annual paper subscription is $20 per year and a members only area here is $10 per year. I would GLADLY pay the $10. When it comes to paper magazines of any kind. I just browse thru it at the book store , if there's something I like and want to read at my leisure I'll buy the mag . If not it stays on the rack and I forget about it . Next month IF Im even at said bookstore / magazine rack. I'll peruse thru them again, the process repeats IF / WHEN when I get the chance . Its not a place I make a point to go to on any kind of regular basis

I vote push the altered wheelbase 65 Plymouth to the front of the line But I thought there is or was supposed to be a Drag version of the Comet in the planning for this kit ? I'd like to see one of these myself

Im pretty sure all the AMT repop issues have always had the C Stripe decals The original issue is the only one that had the pitchfork hood.