The general lee

[Kaleb]

I know this kit is been pulled from the grave again and again, but I want to build it different. I'm not a big dukes fan so it will not be built that way. The information I'm looking for though is year, if I'm not mistaken it is a 1969?

This is 1:16 scale

Engine?

What size block?

What type carb?

What are my choices for added "visible" performance? Mds ignition, pro charger etc ( no stickers)

Appearance

Where can I find updated rim styles

Where can I find "racing seats"

[kurth]

Hello,

I got my kit out and I will try to answer your questions.

The kit does depict a 69 charger. the interior is mostly racing, with no interior bucket, it has stock looking seats, and interior door panels. This is because the kit started life as a Charger NASCAR stock car.

the engine is a 426 hemi, with a 4 barrel carb, and a manual transmission.

As far as wheels go, I do not know what to tell you. The only source I know of are from other 1/16th scale kits. I am not sure what kind of wheel you are looking for. Maybe you can steal rims from 1/18th diecasts.

The recently re-issued Street charger is similar but has a mostly stock interior. It has slotted wheels somewhat similar to Nascar wheels of the era. The street charger has a large supercharger.

If I ever get around to building a 1/16th scale General Lee I will probably use the interior from the street charger. it is probably not accurate but would look better than the stripped interior.

I am not an expert on the charger by any means, but as I recall there was some criticism about the General Lee body, The front wheel openings are too big, and there is not chrome trim. I will let the experts address that issue.

I do not know where you would find a racing seat. The Petty NASCAR charger will be reissued soon, that will have a 70s racing seat. If you are looking for something more modern, I do not know where to direct you.

I hope this answers some of your questions.

[TooOld]

Scale Modeling By Chris has a 1/16 engine detail kit that has all the wires and hoses , plus a MSD Ignition box , a Super Coil , and a Tachometer . Pro-Tech also has lots of detail items for the engine . I've also found some really nice resin wheels on ebay at a decent price .

[Kaleb]

Kurt, thank you for the info. Any idea on what size of 4barrel they were going for? I'll keep waiting for more response on the other. I think I'm going for the pro touring look. So modern racing seats are preferred.

Bob, thanks I will check Both of them out. As far as eBay I have found one style I liked but it's the "bullit" style that is way over done. That's my last straw to go that route.

Has anyone ever used r/c car wheels?