Amt Snap Cuda Year?

[br67]

Hi,can anyone confirm what year AMT snap Cuda is? Thx

[Art Anderson]

Hi,can anyone confirm what year AMT snap Cuda is? Thx

1973, done from the tooling for the last year Barracuda promotional model from MPC.

Art

[br67]

Thx Art

[1972coronet]

1974 , actually . However , its just an annual-update (year-wise) ; witness its "1974" license plate .

As a side note ; this kit represents a rare "1:1" version of a 360-powered Barracuda ("BH23L") . The flat hood , combined with the dual exhaust = 1-of-less-than-800 made . Typically , the 340 (1972-1973) and 360 (1974) were ordered with the 'Cuda ("BS23") model ; and 1972 was the first year that the 340 was an option for the Barracuda model.

While this Promo-style kit builds up nicely , there are a couple of things to watch for :

- Chassis was *slightly* warped in its last issue ;

- Be certain to carefully "cross-torque" its self-tapping screws

- Its metal axles are a tight fit in the wheels . Check tolerances ; drill-out holes with a PinVice if need be.

I'm happy that Round2 is going to reissue this "slump breaker" kit !

Edited February 23, 2014 by 1972coronet

[Art Anderson]

1974 , actually . However , its just an annual-update (year-wise) ; witness its "1974" license plate .

As a side note ; this kit represents a rare "1:1" version of a 360-powered Barracuda ("BH23L") . The flat hood , combined with the dual exhaust = 1-of-less-than-800 made . Typically , the 340 (1972-1973) and 360 (1974) were ordered with the 'Cuda ("BS23") model ; and 1972 was the first year that the 340 was an option for the Barracuda model.

While this Promo-style kit builds up nicely , there are a couple of things to watch for :

- Chassis was *slightly* warped in its last issue ;

- Be certain to carefully "cross-torque" its self-tapping screws

- Its metal axles are a tight fit in the wheels . Check tolerances ; drill-out holes with a PinVice if need be.

I'm happy that Round2 is going to reissue this "slump breaker" kit !

I shoulda said 1974--after all, I have one of the kits in plain view in my workroom!

Art

[br67]

Thx John and Art