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The full description of this model is that it is a replica of the Dave MacDonald / Don Steves 1963 Corvette Stingray Z06 Split-Window Coupe Big Tank Racecar, which is considered the first Z06. The model is my last completion of 2019 MODIFICATIONS BODY - Revell 67 Corvette back dated to 63 using body sections from AMT - Reverse light filled - Rear bumper mounts extended - Rear licence plate recess trim reshaped - Exhaust tips removed from bezel - Grill area opened up and bar grill fabricated - Cowl vents opened up - Below door trim fabricated to represent 63 grooved trim - Model Car Garage photo-etched trim - Fred Cady decals - Tamiya TS-26 Pure White CHASSIS & RUNNING GEAR - Suspension slightly lowered - Some grinding required for wide wheels and tires - Added green zinc oxide “under body front – seat track reinforcement nut plate” - Mounted aluminum tube side exhausts - Wheels and tires from Plastic Performance Products INTERIOR - Radio detail deleted - Passenger side grab handle added - Longitudinal 63 seat pleats from AMT 63 cut in and extended - Door panels modified to vertical pleats and extra trim added - Model Car Garage photo-etched details - Big tank fabricated - Roll bar & seat belts added ENGINE COMPARTMENT - HRM Historic Racing Miniatures/Harold Bradford resin engine wired and piped - Radiator bulkhead modified to except air intake - Surge tank from AMT 63 installed and plumbed - Master cylinder fabricated