MsDano85gt Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 those thunderbolts are very sweet kits, are they representation of a actual ford production? or is it normal for the big engine, the skinnys upfront and slicks out back? "drag" car in otherwords or were there street production models in real 1:1 that had other options like 302 or 351 engines etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Picked these three thunderbolts up for $30, all are 100% complete and the street rod one is still bagged Great kits Jason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) The Ford wagon and van are really sharp Tom and the story about your friend Todd was great to read.. Edited September 22, 2014 by slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Picked these three thunderbolts up for $30, all are 100% complete and the street rod one is still bagged Great kits; I'm building one as a hobby-class modified stocker with a small-block. Wish Revell had made the flat hood sooner; it would have saved a bunch of work cutting out and filling in that bubble! One other thing it's good for: if you cut out the window frames they're a close fit to convert a '63 Galaxie notchback promo to a two-door sedan. Edited September 22, 2014 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) those thunderbolts are very sweet kits, are they representation of a actual ford production? or is it normal for the big engine, the skinnys upfront and slicks out back? "drag" car in otherwords or were there street production models in real 1:1 that had other options like 302 or 351 engines etc Regular street version of the 64 Fairlane were available w a 6, 260 and 289 v8s. The thunderbolt was a drag car. Wikipedia probably has info on it. Edited September 22, 2014 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 You could buy the thunderbolt from the dealer and drive it home. As i understand it was street legal,but a handful to daily drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The Thunderbolts were originally equipped with a single exhaust so they could be driven home. That was obviously the first part to be removed. No factory T-bolt single exhaust systems are known to exist. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va_jones Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 First time posting figured i would show what i got at a.c. moore with 50% off coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Got this Cobra kit that I bought on ebay a few days ago. I bought this one to replace the one I had in my Cobra stash that was partially assembled. This one is in mint Condition and was only 10.00 with a BIN. I will be trying to build and save the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Ray, can you tell us a bit about the Academy Corba kit you just bought. Now, I'm no Cobra expert. But, the car in the box art looks more like a 427 Cobra to me than a 289 like the box claims. And since your "cobraman", I'm hoping you can shed more light on this. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Although I go here by Cobraman I am no expert by any means. The art work would indicate a 427 car perhaps but the kit is supplied with a small block engine. It does have the best model box art of all the Cobra kits IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSix Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Here's the info on the truck.. Google is your friend ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujimi-24TR-01-011912-Mitsubishi-Fuso-FV-High-Cab-Tractor-Transporter-1-24-kit-/361058189728?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5410bec1a0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Picked up a complete, unbuilt MPC 1965 Dodge Monaco kit today. I paid enough for it, but I love these old "unusual" kits! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Picked up Revell's new 1970 'cuda today, as well as Monogram's '71 Plymouth GTX, and paint for both. Overall was a good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I got some money in some racing games Also a little money to finally ship some stuff out, and when I sell my GameCube on Monday, I should be able to have EVERYTHING out, and sit and wait for packages to roll in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Took a trip to Hobby Lobby today. Got the Mustang with the 40 % coupon and the Mopar was discounted to 8.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDano85gt Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 nice cobra i'm waiting for my local h.l's to bring down the clearence kits a lil bit more most are still at 14.99$ not too bad, but your sox and martin price would be better so now i wait lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Picked up a complete, unbuilt MPC 1965 Dodge Monaco kit today. I paid enough for it, but I love these old "unusual" kits! Steve Here's a pic of the Monaco. Steve Edited October 5, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nice! Hope we see a build thread. I got a complete NOS rear bumper and taillight setup for my Monaco last weekend; of course it showed up after I'd put a bunch of effort into patching the damaged one I had - but this looks way better: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Got Purple Power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nice! Hope we see a build thread. I got a complete NOS rear bumper and taillight setup for my Monaco last weekend; of course it showed up after I'd put a bunch of effort into patching the damaged one I had - but this looks way better: Looks like brand new! Mine are a little beat up so it's off to the chromer they go! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Took a trip to Hobby Lobby today. Got the Mustang with the 40 % coupon and the Mopar was discounted to 8.99. Nice kits Ray and good prices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks Carl. I just need to put this building "funk" behind me. In time I will. Has happened to me many times before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Got this Cobra kit that I bought on ebay a few days ago. I bought this one to replace the one I had in my Cobra stash that was partially assembled. This one is in mint Condition and was only 10.00 with a BIN. I will be trying to build and save the other one. Box art is attractive but the car looks a little thin and the rear wing is too high, to my eye. Definitely a 427 body shape. But even real Cobras got modified over the years. usually to fit bigger wheels/tyres - and those changes weren't always consistent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Love the box art and I will frame and hang . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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