New guy/ Chevelle conv questions

[bvilleracer]

Hello my name is Clay, 1st time posting

I build 1/25 and 1/16 scale cars, pick up trucks, etc.

Currently I am building an original 1969 Chevelle Conv. I am going for the Yenko Theme with the 427 Big block. I have purchased several aftermarket items for this car, as well as swapped out the old chassis for the Oldsmobile chassis, obtained a big block Chevy engine from another kit,

I do have some questions that I hope you can help me with:

1. For the Factory Stock/ Carb, it lists a Holly 4150, what kit could best supply this carb, or is there an aftermarket source?

2. For the fan belts/ pulleys, alternator, with brackets, and power steering pump, which kit would be the best supplier of these item? I know there is a aftermarket co. that has a real rubber belt, does it look real? Or ??? I have never dealt with this item previously so I am not sure of the skill level it would need.

3. Rear Shocks: Is there an aftermarket company that make shocks that look real? Or what kit would be the best supplier for this?

4. U-Joints: I know that R&D went out of business, is there someone else that produces these, or again another kit that is very well detailed?

I am not a spokesperson for an evaluation company, nor am I trying to put a plug in for or take away from vendors,, just trying to build a better model.

Looking forward to the replies,

TIA,

Clay

[Snake45]

First things first, before you get off in the superdetail weeds. 

Don't forget to remove the chrome strip that runs down the lower body sides. That's a holdover from 1968 and shouldn't be on a '69 SS or COPO 9562 (which is what a 427 Yenko would be). 

Get some better taillights. The kit ones are awful. Several aftermarket suppliers offer copies of the original '69 annual and promo taillights and bezels. I just got some from Modelhaus, but they're now OOB, but I know other makers offer these parts too. 

All your engine problems can be solved by using the L72 427 from the Revell '69 Yenko Camaro kit. The same engine is used in the 9562 Chevelles. And if you're going to mount the factory air cleaner, don't worry about the carb underneath it--it won't show anyway. 

I've never heard of any 9562 Chevelle convertibles being built, but that doesn't mean you can't do one. Phanton/what-if builds are a lot of fun! 

Edited June 4, 2018 by Snake45

[unclescott58]

Don't forget the problem with the vent wing windows. Correct for '68. But not for '69.