AMT Chevy S10 Xtreme…1999!

[Jordan White]

Looks like Round 2 has smartly updated their S10 Xtreme kit to the 1999 model year with the revised front end!

Edited Saturday at 09:05 PM by Jordan White

[Luc Janssens]

50 minutes ago, Jordan White said:

Looks like Round 2 has smartly updated their S10 Xtreme kit to the 1999 model year with the revised front end!

Somebody correct me, if I'm wrong but these Dave Carlock designed kits (S-10 trucks and Blazers plus the Ford Rangers and Explorers) were very nice kits, so great to see that the folks at Round2 is making these era kits even better.

[gasman]

Put me down a case of the s-10s, hopefully they updated the dash as well, can’t tell from the pics I’ve seen, first project will be to combine it with one of the 95-97 Blazers and create this

 

[Fat Brian]

1 hour ago, Luc Janssens said:

Somebody correct me, if I'm wrong but these Dave Carlock designed kits (S-10 trucks and Blazers plus the Ford Rangers and Explorers) were very nice kits, so great to see that the folks at Round2 is making these era kits even better.

I had one over 20 years ago and it was nice. The body kit is also optional so it can be built with a stock body if you want. I can't remember if it has the stock bumper in this version or not.

[Ragtop Man]

Ha, circle is unbroken... a client of mine from agency days was an engineer on the ZQ8 S-10 project.  Small (literally) world!

[Young iron]

Very nice kit, indeed.

 

A small-enough SBC could barely fit in the engine bay. Just like real ones I guess.

 

Would buy a new copy for sure...

Edited Monday at 12:10 PM by Young iron

[Stef]

Built the Sonoma squillions of years ago; a very nice sister kit. It came with optional custom body cladding and custom nose treatment, which are still present in the most-recent release that came with the bonus snowboard and ski boots.

Very excited for this updated Xtreme version; thank you Round 2!

[Jordan White]

I’m hoping they offer the stripes that GM used for a few years!

[Rbray47]

These are nice kits. I built a couple of the Somonas when they came out. Also loved the Blazer version. 

[Rodent]

On 4/26/2025 at 4:14 PM, gasman said:

Put me down a case of the s-10s, hopefully they updated the dash as well, can’t tell from the pics I’ve seen, first project will be to combine it with one of the 95-97 Blazers and create this

It's more than the dash. The seat upholstery patterns and the door panels are quite different as well. I hope this repop has an accurate 1998-2003 interior as well.

[Rodent]

On 4/26/2025 at 6:01 PM, Ragtop Man said:

Ha, circle is unbroken... a client of mine from agency days was an engineer on the ZQ8 S-10 project.  Small (literally) world!

It is interesting to me how few "exclusive" parts went into the ZQ8 trucks. My utility vehicle that once was a daily driver is a 1994 2.2 5 speed that was originally owned by my neighbor two doors away. I bought it for $1500 in February 2008. I added junkyard ZQ8 sway bars and e-bay 1998 ZQ8 wheels. I didn't swap the steering box or springs. Added aftermarket Bilstein shocks. I can't believe how well it handles, but you have to deal with the pretty much zero acceleration.

I have a Perry's Resin transkit that someday I will build.

[Robberbaron]

Very glad to see the updated S-10.  Always seemed strange that AMT never did the 1998 updates when those trucks were new.  Hopefully the updates include a proper 1998+ style rear bumper too.  Don't see one on the display model.

As noted, would be nice to see the dash/interior updates, but I admit I'd be happy enough with just a correct exterior.

Those Xtremes (both S-10 and Blazer versions) were EVERYWHERE 25 years ago.  I had several friends with them.  I seriously considered getting one also, but just couldn't get past the lack of a V8.

 

Edited Wednesday at 03:03 AM by Robberbaron

[DJMar]

I've been on a kick with 90s trucks lately, so yeah...I'll get at least one of them.

[av405]

Can this kit be built as a regular/base model S-10?

[bobss396]

I looked into building a real one with a 402 Chevy big block. Space under the hood is limited... but for a model I would go for at least a turbo charged engine.

[niteowl7710]

7 hours ago, av405 said:

Can this kit be built as a regular/base model S-10?

No. Back when this kit was made AMT/Ertl was making annuals of the S-10 & Sonoma, this kit came last in the line after the single headlight grille style ended. It doesn't have stock wheels or front/rear bumpers. You might be able to get 98% of the way there by swapping out the bumpers from the Sonoma reissue from a few years back.

Edited yesterday at 11:59 AM by niteowl7710

[av405]

Got it, thank you! I may still grab one.

[Luc Janssens]

Here's what's in the box of the original Dave Carlock designed kit.

Hopefully Steve G. can share some info on the new revised kit. Anyway I'm buying.