Greg Myers Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) This one had the stock coupe top, not sure if it also had the chopped top. Edited August 30, 2016 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) This is the most recent Re issue Yes, it says AMT / ERTL, it is , however the old MPC Switchers kit. Edited August 30, 2016 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This one also this one also...what? don't understand. the golden rod looks like it has the right rad. shell.the shape looks right.is it chopped in the golden rod?....Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This is the most recent Re issue Yes, it says AMT / ERTL, it is , however the old MPC Switchers kit. Yup. Molded in metallic red, chopped top only, and only the goofy rubber band wheels/tires. Still a parts mine, though, with lots of bashing potential. I'm doing mine as a '60s Altered, where the nonstock frame won't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 this one also...what? don't understand. the golden rod looks like it has the right rad. shell.the shape looks right.is it chopped in the golden rod?....Chris This one also is an MPC kit with which to build the AG '32 coupe, not unlike all the rest of the MPC kits shown. Also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 this one also...what? don't understand.the golden rod looks like it has the right rad. shell.the shape looks right.is it chopped in the golden rod?....Chris The MPC kit is a spin off of their old "Switchers" series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yup. Molded in metallic red, chopped top only, and only the goofy rubber band wheels/tires. Still a parts mine, though, with lots of bashing potential. I'm doing mine as a '60s Altered, where the nonstock frame won't matter. thank you Richard for info.I guess I'm going to look into these 32 kits.those rims and tires......I would have no use for..that I know of.your fuel altered sounds pretty cool.so on this Coddington kit is the roof on it..or is it a separate part?......Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 aw..I see thank you...Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 This one also is an MPC kit with which to build the AG '32 coupe, not unlike all the rest of the MPC kits shown. Also. Whats a AG '32 coupe?.....Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 thank you Richard for info.I guess I'm going to look into these 32 kits.those rims and tires......I would have no use for..that I know of.your fuel altered sounds pretty cool.so on this Coddington kit is the roof on it..or is it a separate part?......ChrisTop's a separate part, and I think you can also still build it as a roadster if you want (you could with the earlier issues). It's kind of a cool kit unless you're interested in building a stock '32 Ford of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) Whats a AG '32 coupe?.....Chris John Milners Yellow 1932 Ford hot rod coupe in the film American Graffiti. AG Edited August 30, 2016 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 John Milners Yellow 1932 Ford hot rod coupe in the film American Graffiti. AG aw..thank you Greg.....Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Several people here have mentioned that AMT has offered a model of a '56 Thunderbird, like Suzzane Summers drove in American Graffiti. When did this happen? In 1/25 scale, the only two-seat Thunderbird I know of made by AMT is their perennial '57. They did offer a '55 back in 1955. But a '56? I don't remember that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Okay, you know me. I opened my mouth and then check the facts. A quick web search showed me the '56 Bird you guys were talking about. After seeing the box art, I vaguely remember this kit. What is the history of this kit? Was designed during the Ertl days? And how is it compared to Monogram's '56? In other words, is it a nice kit or not? Also, like '55, AMT did a promo of the '56 in 1956. So far I have found no information that it as offered as a kit like their early '55. Edited November 7, 2016 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) I was reading today online that Ray Evernham bought the '58 Impala last year and had it restored. Looks really nice. See the link for more details. http://blog.caranddriver.com/field-car-no-more-ray-evernham-restored-the-58-chevy-impala-from-american-graffiti/ . Nice to see it owned by someone who really appreciates it and not just as an investment. Edited November 5, 2016 by carrucha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Okay, you me. Open my mouth and then check the facts. A quick web search showed me the '56 Bird you guys were talking about. After seeing the box art, I vaguely remember this kit. What is the history of this kit? Was designed during the Ertl days? And how is it compared to Monogram's '56? In other words, is it a nice kit or not? Also, like '55, AMT did a promo of the '56 in 1956. So far I have found any information that it as offered as a kit like their early '55.The kit was released in 2003 as the American Graffti car. The Directory does not show any release earlier than that. It is a 1/25 scale and the Monogram is 1/24 scale released in 1982. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Curt's 2CV is a '67, which makes it the only main cast car which is not period correct. You could settle for the Welly diecast, which is even available in the correct colour, if you are not too fussy. Because it depicts a 1980s vintage 2CV.If you want to make an accurate replica of the film car, the best start is the Heller 2CV. Again, it depicts a later model, but the only significant differenceis the panel below the trunk lid. Whereas later 2CVs had it squared off, like the Heller model does, earlier models had it slanted, a continuation of the trunk lid. Look: VS. As for the taillights, the ones you need are in the Heller Renault 4CV kit.You would then have to find suitable turn signal lights mounted ahead of the rear side windows and you would basically be done. However, if you prefer to build a period correct 2CV for 1962, you will have to make another little modification.You would have to fill the locating holes for the door handles on the front doors and drill new ones at the front of the doors, because 1962 2CVs had reverse opening front doors: and you would have to fill in the rear side windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasputen Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 The 2CV in the movie also has seats that appear to be wicker on a tubular frame. Would these be correct for 1962?? I've been having difficulty finding decent pictures of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I was reading today online that Ray Evernham bought the '58 Impala last year and had it restored. Looks really nice. See the link for more details. http://blog.caranddriver.com/field-car-no-more-ray-evernham-restored-the-58-chevy-impala-from-american-graffiti/ . Nice to see it owned by someone who really appreciates it and not just as an investment.Well, apparently there is more to the story about the cars past than what the Car and Driver article reads. http://unofficialamericangraffiti.weebly.com/the-1958-chevy-impala.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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