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1962 dodge 880


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Started out mating Johan's '62 Chrysler rear with a '61 Dodge front.  The sedan roof is a Modelhaus item, with the window posts made from sheet plastic. The chassis/suspension was heavily modified Lindberg's '64 Dodge parts.

The interior is also derived from the '64 Dodge, with the exception of the modified '61 Dodge dashboard.  The motor and other underhood bits are from the parts box, all wired and plumbed.

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That is an exceptional model!!! Excellent craftsmanship!!  I really admire all you guys who piece different kits together to build a certain car. That's really wanting to build one!! I only have patience for what's in the box for the most part. Your detail and paint work are excellent.

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Does anybody know what the point of that was? It's a pretty weird feature.

      I bet just for natural illumination reasons.

But you would still need a bulb at night, unless

you are counting on a lot of street lights!?! :D

 

      Shine on and be happy,

         David S.

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Does anybody know what the point of that was? It's a pretty weird feature.

1962 was barely out of the '50's and it was just another one of those '50's jet age gimmicks! :P

They would have been designing those in the 1959-60 time period and so it goes. Neat feature, but as David said you'd still need a light at night which was probably that "Mopar Green". I can remember seeing my Dad's '57 lit up that way.

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