Rob Hall Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 You are correct.The 65 full size Buicks had an unusual dash design w low mounted gauges. The '66s had a conventional strip speedometer at normal height. The '66 Riviera had a similar design I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The 65 full size Buicks had an unusual dash design w low mounted gauges. The '66s had a conventional strip speedometer at normal height. The '66 Riviera had a similar design I believe. Your right about the regular '66 Buick dashboard. But, the '66 Riv had a barrel speedometer, simular, but not same, as the Olds Toronado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 You are correct.In the future, I am planning to do a '66 Wildcat Gran Sport Convertible from the AMT '66 Hardtop, and I plan to re-create the '66 bucket seat Interior, including the dash. I am thinking Dark Teal with a Turquoise Interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Received these in todays mail. Nice GMC stepside truck,old Monogram Luv,MPC Datsun,AMT Falcon for parts to help save my 66 and an old AMT 62 Tempest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Got this Vette kit in the mail. Ordered it only because I need the wheels for a Nova replica I am building. Not sure what to do with the kit. Street gasser ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Just got these today: These have to be the absolute nicest aftermarket item I've ever ordered. I haven't even opened the package yet and they look perfect. No visible flash, no distortions, resin looks smooth and clean and the tires have a nice soft feel to them, even better than kit tires. I'll post some picks up in the review section later on, but Joesph at Fireball Modelworks is an artist. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Got tires and some extra stock bits from the IMC VW - thanks Vince and Brad - and started to Frankenstein the VW rims with the Hubley Renault hubs for the Dauphine project; just in time as I just finished the mods to the curbside chassis.Wonder how much more work I'll have to do before Ebbro brings out a full-detail Dauphine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Picked up another one. This is my 2nd 1961 Impala convertible built up. my other one I'm not sure will strip clean . Near mint shape,nothing ever painted , no goofy add on custom stuff,,, even included the uptop ( not sure I'll use it though ) An absolute pristine original box and the original parts were included. Edited May 20, 2016 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 yesterday I grabbed another new issue MPC 60 Corvette, and the AMT double kit 1925 Ford Model T, and the newer 33 Willys panel van street gasser....all quite nice kits........the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Picked up another one. This is my 2nd 1961 Impala convertible built up. my other one I'm not sure will strip clean . Near mint shape,nothing ever painted , no goofy add on custom stuff,,, even included the uptop ( not sure I'll use it though ) An absolute pristine original box and the original parts were included. Very cool Bill.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Got this in the mail today Double Bike Pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Mail cam today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Picked up another one. This is my 2nd 1961 Impala convertible built up. my other one I'm not sure will strip clean . Near mint shape,nothing ever painted , no goofy add on custom stuff,,, even included the uptop ( not sure I'll use it though ) An absolute pristine original box and the original parts were included. Nice Bill! Hang on to that up top! You know me. I'll bet I could find a use for it if you're willing to part with it! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Picked up another one.This is my 2nd 1961 Impala convertible built up. my other one I'm not sure will strip clean .Near mint shape,nothing ever painted , no goofy add on custom stuff,,, even included the uptop ( not sure I'll use it though )Thanks for posting that photo - I have a vacuformed uptop I picked up on eBay recently that was supposed to be for a '59 Chevy; doesn't quite fit my '59 Bonneville but it looks like a match for yours. Now to see if it will fit my '62 Impala... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks for posting that photo - I have a vacuformed uptop I picked up on eBay recently that was supposed to be for a '59 Chevy; doesn't quite fit my '59 Bonneville but it looks like a match for yours. Now to see if it will fit my '62 Impala... If you need better pictures of the up top or measurements,,,, just ask. Nice Bill! Hang on to that up top! You know me. I'll bet I could find a use for it if you're willing to part with it! Steve Steve, I haven't fully decided just yet. But if it goes away,,,you'll be the first to know . The 61 Impala is my favorite early Chev. and I keep thinking I may build a few different ones, a hardtop as Dyno Dons drag car. a sedan as Dave Stickler drag a car. And 2 verts - one top up and one top down. I actually have the body for the Dyno Don car in primer now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Got this in the mail today Double Bike Pack Awesome Carl....I have to get a couple of those myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Got this in the mail today Double Bike Pack Bummer.. None on eBay yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 If you need better pictures of the up top or measurements,,,, just ask. Steve,I haven't fully decided just yet. But if it goes away,,,you'll be the first to know .The 61 Impala is my favorite early Chev. and I keep thinking I may build a few different ones, a hardtop as Dyno Dons drag car. a sedan as Dave Stickler drag a car. And 2 verts - one top up and one top down. I actually have the body for the Dyno Don car in primer nowFair enough Bill.I really don't have a use for it at this point anyway.But I'll bet it would fit some of the other GM annuals from '61/ '62.Most of the GM cars that I have to build from those years are hardtops @ the moment anyway. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Got 4 bottles of Liquid Decal Film and a 50-pack of Inkjet White Decal paper in the mail today. Definitely will be going through my new color cartridge here real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJackson Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I went to the MidAtlantic NNL in Maryland yesterday and was surprised to see this one for sale. I had been looking for it so I was glad to grab it up for $40. My initial glance at the contents is that it's a really nice kit, complete with a very detailed chassis with the unique 2CV suspension set up. I learned all about that from Wheeler Dealers when they restored a sedan. One of those kits that you just want to dig into and start building! I really wanted to go to the MidAtlantic NNL, but I had to leave that morning on a business trip. I also enjoy watching Wheeler Dealers. They work on some truly unique cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmfowler Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Picked this one up yesterday from my LHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 ....just opened the AMT DER BEETLE BUS,,,,,,,pretty neat I must say,,,and also bought the new MPC 75 Corvette roadster. that's it for today, but the shops are open all weekend...lol....the Ace....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Wheeler DealersI really wanted to go to the MidAtlantic NNL, but I had to leave that morning on a business trip. I also enjoy watching Wheeler Dealers. They work on some truly unique cars. Wheeler Dealers sure does find some interesting cars. I just saw the episode with the Noble M12 GTO, a car I'd never heard of. Only 100 built, powered by a heavily modified Ford Mondeo engine with twin Garrett turbochargers.WD is just about my favorite car show, along with the original Top Gear. Mike and Edd are likable guys, and Edd's an amazing mechanic. He can explain complicated stuff so even a dummy like me understands it. A really refreshing change from all those car shows featuring egomaniacs, car-butchers and "will they finish?!?" fake drama. Noble M12 GTO:http://media.caranddriver.com/images/05q1/267354/noble-m12-gto-3r-photo-9138-s-429x262.jpg Edited May 21, 2016 by Mike999 Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Picked this one up yesterday from my LHS. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I stopped in my LHS this morning looking for something else. ( thus didn't have it ) But I did walk out with one of these under my arms. The 65-66 Gran Prixs are one of my favorite ponchos from the era . So I had just had to have one. On my way home with i,,,, I stopped by one of the local auto parts stores looking for some duplicolor paint for another build. And ended up having him custom mix the paint for the Grand Prix instead. So this one will go to the front of the line. he worked with me to get the finest metallic he had. Its called Iris Mist poly. a very light purple metallic. Once done it will look exactly like this one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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