Big Al (Allison) Thunderbird kit

[papajohn97]

Has anyone built this kit and posted any photos of the finished build?

 

I’m thinking of locating one for the Allison V-12 engine (the old AMT parts pack version?) and am wondering if there are any other usable drag parts that can be salvaged from this Model King re-issue. I’ve read that the Thunderbird chassis portion of the kit is a real turkey..  thanks, John

[Fat Brian]

The two front tires are the good Wide Ovals from the Baldwin Motion Camaro kit. The rest of it is typical of it's time, the body is good if you've got a stock chassis and interior. 

[Bainford]

If shopping for an Allison, keep an eye out on ebay for these AMT Competition Part Pack kits.

[papajohn97]

Thanks Brian & Bainford.

Dang! Had no idea about the AMT competition  parts pack, looks like a much better option than the T-Bird funny car for an Allison. Price is about the same on evilBay - seems like everything is $50 with shipping these days. Wonder if prices will be this high when model swap meets start up again?....