keyser Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Mark asked about bucket seat availability in different thread. I looked, didn't look like they were available as normal option, but maybe a copo. Good ref I found, just rotate page at top right. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Impala/1967-Chevrolet-Impala.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spruslayer Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Just found this at my Hobby Loby, just paid nearly $40 for one online, HL price $ 29.99 - %40 = $17.99 + $ 1.26 tax = 19.25 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbray47 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 25 minutes ago, Spruslayer said: Just found this at my Hobby Loby, just paid nearly $40 for one online, HL price $ 29.99 - %40 = $17.99 + $ 1.26 tax = 19.25 ?? Ooh...my wife is gonna hate that. She bought ours from ebay at nearly $40 shipped. Side note: who's going to be the first to do a WIP thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spruslayer Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rbray47 said: Ooh...my wife is gonna hate that. She bought ours from ebay at nearly $40 shipped. Side note: who's going to be the first to do a WIP thread? I should go buy it to try and open the trunk,if its a fail i still have the 1st one ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Hobby Lobby already has it. That's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Spruslayer said: Just found this at my Hobby Loby, just paid nearly $40 for one online, HL price $ 29.99 - %40 = $17.99 + $ 1.26 tax = 19.25 ?? I did the same thing. Paid $41 shipped, could have saved over $20. Why does it take 2 years for Hobby Lobby to get other new kits, and this one's on the shelves the first week it's out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spruslayer Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 In this store it could be a one a gone thing. I found the 60 fleetside with go cart within the first week,i did buy that one,but have not seen it again at this store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 The same thing happened to me with the ' 60 Chevy Truck. I saw it once. went back to buy it later and it was gone. I've never seen it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Seems to take forever to get new kits at HL around here. I can only ASSume that the containers from China go to Round2 in South Bend, then HL's warehouse in OK City, then are distributed to the stores. Pretty much the same thing for Revell. That kit that rumbled through here on I-80 may take 3 months to rumble back here on another truck to the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Steve, I've been told by the girl stocking kits in Bakersfield (Central California) that you have it correct. Despite being 2.5 hours from the docks in San Pedro, we are almost the very tail end of the distribution.Personal observation over the last 3 years, has proven this. We get kits 4-7 WEEKS after the Mid West, and 3-6 WEEKS after the East Coast. And some kits that show up in other stores, just NEVER get here. I've never gotten a good reason for this........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 16 hours ago, alexis said: Steve, I've been told by the girl stocking kits in Bakersfield (Central California) that you have it correct. Despite being 2.5 hours from the docks in San Pedro, we are almost the very tail end of the distribution.Personal observation over the last 3 years, has proven this. We get kits 4-7 WEEKS after the Mid West, and 3-6 WEEKS after the East Coast. And some kits that show up in other stores, just NEVER get here. I've never gotten a good reason for this........ I still can't figure out how they get to Idaho the first week they're out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I have no answer for you, Rich. Just be thankful that you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 17 hours ago, alexis said: And some kits that show up in other stores, just NEVER get here. I've never gotten a good reason for this........ HL does not stock every currently available car kit from any manufacturer. Like any other store, someone there makes decisions regarding which items to carry and which will not be stocked...model kits are no exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 THIS IS NOT RIVET COUNTING! I'm just making some observations for those who may want to know. I'm thrilled to have the kit, and I already have two. I'm not going to pick on proportions, only black-and-white things. Here we go: The grille outside the headlights should have as many bars as the grille. I think the arrangement on the kit is SS only. I don't think a 4 door would have the rear seat speaker. That was a 2 door only thing. The front bumper guards are molded into the front end, so they go all the way to the grille- there is no space between front bumper guard and grille (the rears are separate). The Chevrolet script in the grille is too high, probably to clear the bumper guard. In real life, part of the script would be behind the bumper guard. That's it from a casual glance. I am glad they did the kit. Really looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Just picked mine up at Hobby Lobby. Can't wait. Just need to finish my Blazer project first, then, like Sam, need to do all my research on the subject. Need lots of pics. I'm stoked! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Repstock said: The grille outside the headlights should have as many bars as the grille. The grille outside the headlights represents the cornering light option. Available on both SS and non-SS cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, 64Comet404 said: The grille outside the headlights represents the cornering light option. Available on both SS and non-SS cars. Yup. The light and non-light grille tips were different. The kit got this right for the subject car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) So, I checked my H.L. about an hour ago. Wonder of Wonders! They had no new kits, OTHER than the Supernatural Impala! There were two on the shelf. One Followed me home. Now only one remains. Mine will be a Fire Chief Car. After opening it I have three points. 1. Tires have NO DETAIL on the sidewalls. Completely Blank! Not a great move in my opinion, but a minor Niggle 2. Body, and Hood, as well as everything else has a semi-gloss, "Bead Blasted" flat finish. Not a problem, but the plastic is very noticeably, Not Shiny......... 3. No Flash on the body in my kit. After seeing the pics posted here by others, I made sure to check my copy. I'm good that way. Last thought. Any Ideas on a Donor Kit for a 350/Auto Trans combo, to transplant into the kit? Failing that a Big Block Auto Swap. MPC '76 Caprice Maybe? Edited June 20, 2020 by alexis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, alexis said: Last thought. Any Ideas on a Donor Kit for a 350/Auto Trans combo, to transplant into the kit? AMT '72 Nova, but you'll have to fill the axle hole in the block, not a big deal. If you don't have one, I'm sure I can rustle up a spare from the several parts kits I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, alexis said: I have no answer for you, Rich. Just be thankful that you do. I'd have been happy about it if I hadn't already spent over $40 on liner for one. Stopped in for some paint today, and they were all gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Yes, I could use one. Email sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 16 hours ago, alexis said: So, I checked my H.L. about an hour ago. Wonder of Wonders! They had no new kits, OTHER than the Supernatural Impala! There were two on the shelf. One Followed me home. Now only one remains. Mine will be a Fire Chief Car. After opening it I have three points. 1. Tires have NO DETAIL on the sidewalls. Completely Blank! Not a great move in my opinion, but a minor Niggle 2. Body, and Hood, as well as everything else has a semi-gloss, "Bead Blasted" flat finish. Not a problem, but the plastic is very noticeably, Not Shiny......... 3. No Flash on the body in my kit. After seeing the pics posted here by others, I made sure to check my copy. I'm good that way. Last thought. Any Ideas on a Donor Kit for a 350/Auto Trans combo, to transplant into the kit? Failing that a Big Block Auto Swap. MPC '76 Caprice Maybe? I have tampo printed white letters in mine. I will probably remove them and add narrow white walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbray47 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 18 hours ago, alexis said: So, I checked my H.L. about an hour ago. Wonder of Wonders! They had no new kits, OTHER than the Supernatural Impala! There were two on the shelf. One Followed me home. Now only one remains. Mine will be a Fire Chief Car. After opening it I have three points. 1. Tires have NO DETAIL on the sidewalls. Completely Blank! Not a great move in my opinion, but a minor Niggle 2. Body, and Hood, as well as everything else has a semi-gloss, "Bead Blasted" flat finish. Not a problem, but the plastic is very noticeably, Not Shiny......... 3. No Flash on the body in my kit. After seeing the pics posted here by others, I made sure to check my copy. I'm good that way. Last thought. Any Ideas on a Donor Kit for a 350/Auto Trans combo, to transplant into the kit? Failing that a Big Block Auto Swap. MPC '76 Caprice Maybe? Revell 64 Impala has a power glide, if I'm remembering correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Revell '64 Impala engine probably has more correct accessories like exhaust manifolds and air cleaner. The later Nova engine is a 350 with later external parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Lee, the fact that you got tampo printed tires, shows that there are at least two runs of this kit. Those with, and those without. This could also explain why some kits have flash, and some don't..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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