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I started this kit at least 10 years ago. No idea why it got put away, I found it diggin thru some boxes for pieces for another build. I actually forgot I even had this one.

But the time has come to kick it to the finish line. In reality the only thing I needed to build was drivetrain and chassis - suspension.

Im keeping it kinda sorta box stock. Only non stock pieces are tires and wheels , Basically because I think it looks better with them 

I think its old Testors hemi orange ????  And was quite surprised the painted body actually survived unscathed all these years in the box.

The white interior has yellowed a touch.  But Im not stripping it to change it. 

Engine is painted Duplicolor hemi orange . As a test I decided to try and paint the Valve covers are painted in the same rattle can of Duplicolor wrinkle paint I used on my 1/1 car,,,,,and surprisingly enough I think they turned out pretty good for such a small scale.

Chassis and suspension is just various shades of Metalizer colors 

 

 

 

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Time to finish this one up it looks great - funny how some models get shelved.  I actually like the white interior with a bit of yellow to it. Looks more real to my eyes

Do you have the glass for the body ?

This is a beautiful car!

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1 hour ago, Old Buckaroo said:

 

Do you have the glass for the body ?

This is a beautiful car!

Yes . I do 

 

Thanks

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2 hours ago, gtx6970 said:

Yes . I do 

 

Thanks

I found a Fred Cady decal sheet to do the BumbleBee stripe. In both white or black. And have decided on white . Like shown

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On 1/13/2025 at 7:37 AM, NOBLNG said:

Looking good. Those are the stock wheels are they not?

Not for this kit.

Kit had the 5 spoke road wheels 

 

Rims are from AMT 1971 Duster

Tires are parts pack items

 

PS, And I just realized. The Superbee kit is a 440 six pack .

SO,,,, me installing the hemi is a goof up. ( I have multiple of the AMT mopar kits all thrown in one big box )  So technically. It's a long way from boxstock 

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