AMT 63 Corvette

[Greg Myers]

I like it too. But why is the scoop blocked off ?

Yeah, I know , it's a "high pressure" type thing with the cowl area open. I still think it's just styling BS.

[Greg Myers]

Let's not open that can of worms again. ?

You brought up the fact that these kits were different, from YOUR observations. I just thought as a teacher, you should show your work. Show us the differences YOU found.  Pictures.

[unclescott58]

You brought up the fact that these kits were different, from YOUR observations. I just thought as a teacher, you should show your work. Show us the differences YOU found.  Pictures.

You know the old saying, "Those who can, do. Those who can't teach." One of these days I'll have to figure out how use a photo site. And how to post photo from it.

[Greg Myers]

Yeah, well good luck with that. Seems half the stuff I post, The prescribe method still disappears. 

[unclescott58]

I like it too. But why is the scoop blocked off ?

Yeah, I know , it's a "high pressure" type thing with the cowl area open. I still think it's just styling BS.

My understanding this scoop was fake in every way. No cowl induction like on some later Chevys, including Corvette. It's strictly a styling thing on the '67s. Fake or not, it still looks great.

 

[Snake45]

My understanding this scoop was fake in every way. No cowl induction like on some later Chevys, including Corvette. It's strictly a styling thing on the '67s. Fake or not, it still looks great.

 

It, like the '65-'66 lump, was necessary for BBC engine clearance.

I've seen them with the front opened, and I've also seen the rear open CI style, but I'm not sure how they came from the factory (rear open, or easily openable).

[Snake45]

It, like the '65-'66 lump, was necessary for BBC engine clearance.

I've seen them with the front opened, and I've also seen the rear open CI style, but I'm not sure how they came from the factory (rear open, or easily openable).

I tried to do some research yesterday, and found one source that says the '67 stinger hood was a cowl induction deal. I don't recall this ever being mentioned or made a big deal of "back in the day."

I do know I've seen at least one pic of a stinger hood--might have been on a Baldwin-Motion Camaro--where it had been opened up in the front and you could see clear through it, front to back. Always wondered how effective that arrangement would have been.

[Greg Myers]

. . . and on an L-88    

Edited July 29, 2016 by Greg Myers

[unclescott58]

Other than the L88, that setup was not use with any other engine. And how many L88s were built that year? Was it 8? Or 20? I can't remember without looking it up. And I'm too lazy to do that right now. ?

Edited August 4, 2016 by unclescott58

[Greg Myers]

Good point. Sorry I brought it up. 

[Snake45]

Other than the L88, that setup was not use with any other engine. And how many L88s were built that year? Was it 8? Or 20? I can't remember without looking it up. And I'm too lazy to that right now. ?

But it's clearly cowl induction, and seems designed to be that way. And all the parts to match it should have been available through any Chevy store.

[unclescott58]

Good point. Sorry I brought it up. 

Why are you sorry you brought I up? I found it interesting. I was a little surprised to see the photos you posted. I did not know the L88 in '67 had that ducting set up. I've seen the similar set up on the '68s with the L88. But, I honestly did not know they had a functional air induction set up on the '67s.

Keep posting the stuff you do Greg. You, Snake, and several others, I always enjoy seeing what you have to post. Well.... Maybe not everything. But, close to it. ?

[unclescott58]

By the way, there were 20 L88s built in the 1967 model year. From the research I've done so far, the air induction system was only on the L88 cars from the factory. Though as Snake said, there may have been some sold through the dealerships. Other than the L88s the other 427 stinger hoods were not functional. A few people in '67 tried ordering 327 cars with the stinger hood. Chevrolet always refused the orders. At the same time there are rumors that a few 327 cars were factory built with the 427 stinger hood.

[unclescott58]

Okay this message is mainly for Snake. Don't know why, but decided I needed a copy of Revell's SnapTite '63 Corvette convertible. I've built Revell's SnapTite '63 coupe in the past. I know how you love these kits. And so do I. But, for some reason I have not picked up the convertible version of this kit until now. I do have a prebuilt one that came in the set with a prebuilt coupe.

Had to find a first issue of the convertible kit. Because it looks like the later issues do not come with the stock wheels anymore. I know coupe still does. But, from seeing the box art for the later convertible kits, I'm assuming the stock wheels are gone. Not a big fan of the saddle colored interior on the first release of the convertible. And this maybe the reason for passing it up it the past. But, I'll be building straight out of the box, saddle interior and all. Just adding chrome foil to the hood vents.

Found the '63 on eBay. Where I find about half of the models I buy. And as noted, I also purchased a Monogram 1/24 scale '65 a couple of days back. I still waiting on that one. I've also decided it's time to build my Revell '67 Corvette coupe. I guess I've just got Sting Ray fever right now. Which I don't think is a bad thing to have!

 

Edited August 2, 2016 by unclescott58

[Snake45]

Okay this message is mainly for Snake. Don't know why, but decided I needed a copy of Revell's SnapTite '63 Corvette convertible. I've built Revell's SnapTite '63 coupe in the past. I know how you love these kits. And so do I. But, for some reason I have not picked up the convertible version of this kit until now. I do have a prebuilt one that came in the set with a prebuilt coupe.

Had to find a first issue of the convertible kit. Because it looks like the later issues do not come with the stock wheels anymore. I know coupe still does. But, from seeing the box art for the later convertible kits, I'm assuming the stock wheels are gone. Not a big fan of the saddle colored interior on the first release of the convertible. And this maybe the reason for passing it up it the past. But, I'll be building straight out of the box, saddle interior and all. Just adding chrome foil to the hood vents.

Found the '63 on eBay. Where I find about half of the models I buy. And as noted, I also purchased a Monogram 1/24 scale '65 a couple of days back. I still waiting on that one. I've also decided it's time to build my Revell '67 Corvette coupe. I guess I've just got Sting Ray fever right now. Which I don't think is a bad thing to have!

 

I think I showed my built roadster on page 1, didn't I? I didn't paint anything but details on mine, even left the tan interior alone, polished the metallic blue plastic, and I think it looks at least as good as my red-painted AMT.

I'm working on another one now, the purple one with the big wheels, bought on a whim with a coupon at AC Moore a few weeks ago. Decided with the color and wheels to do it as a modern "resto-mod" semi-custom. I carefully sanded all the emblems off the body and the purple plastic polished up magnificently. The interior on this one is white. Thinking of giving the side panels and seats a squirt of Testor White Lightning white pearl, with the dash and floors in black. Gonna try to adapt the custom grille from an AMT '63 if I can fit it in there--I have several of those around here somewhere. I'd have finished it two weeks ago but have been dreading/putting off foiling the hood vents. Actually did them once but wasn't satisfied with my job so stripped the foil off for another try.

Also working on another of the Coupes. Started off to build it for the child of a co-worker but she took another job and I lost touch with her. This one is molded in a very pretty metallic red, not like the solid red one I already did. Just since it's a nonfactory color, I'm thinking of putting modern "big wheels" on it, too--probably the oversized Halibrands from the Revell snapper '57 Chevy. They should make quite a pair when I get done with them.

[unclescott58]

Here's what one of the Revell '63 snappers looks like--so OOB I didn't even paint it, just polished the lovely metallic blue plastic. I thought I had a pic of the coupe on pbucket too, but I guess not.

 

Ah! Okay. That looks exactly like the one I ordered this afternoon off of eBay. I should pay more attention. After I ordered mine, I spent a little bit of time surfing the web to see a picture of that exact kit built. I found nothing. Here it is all the time, posted by you, Snake. As soon as I seen the above photo again, I felt like a fool. A good photo is right here. And I've looked at it serveral times over the last week or so! Wow!

[unclescott58]

Oh! Your build looks great by the way.

[Snake45]

Oh! Your build looks great by the way.

Oh, BTW, the wheels on these kits are simple metal-axle affairs, so if you don't like them, you can replace them easily with any metal-axle wheels in your stash. Might need to make a little brass or aluminum tubing bushing or "adapter," but it'll work. Vette on!

[Snake45]

Scott, here's a site that shows all SIX (!) variations of the Revell '63 snappers, showing colors and wheels. I don't believe I've ever seen the red roadster, or the yellow/orange coupe, hmmmmm...might have to keep an eye out for that one....

http://www.corvettepromo.com/snap_kits/snapkits.asp?nav=snapkits

[Bob Ellis]

T.M.Resin on eBay had the 65/66 big block hood

[Lizard Racing]

I have the Revell '66 Penske and the '67 coupes.  Both have the roof vents gone and an egg crate grille.

I've been building the AMT annuals since '63 and find the Revell versions superior in quality and detail.  The last AMT I got had lots of flash and mismatches.

[Jon Haigwood]

What would it take to build a 64 with the 426 stinger hood with a 327 engine ?

[Snake45]

What would it take to build a 64 with the 426 stinger hood with a 327 engine ?

It's do-able, several different ways. Much easier with a roadster than a coupe, due to the '64-'65 roof vents. Also depends on how anal you want to get about the rocker panels, gas filler cap, and interior details. But yes, something very much like what you want to do is very possible.

And it's 427, not 426. 426 is a Mopar number!

[Robberbaron]

I don't believe I've ever seen the red roadster, or the yellow/orange coupe, hmmmmm...might have to keep an eye out for that one....

http://www.corvettepromo.com/snap_kits/snapkits.asp?nav=snapkits

The Hot Wheels yellow/orange coupe with the Torque Thrusts was the very first model I built with my stepson.  Think he was about 10 years old at the time, so that would make it about 7 years ago.  Haven't seen it on shelves anywhere for at least the last couple years.

He liked it well enough that we later ended up getting the '57 Bel Air and '69 Camaro for him too.  All go together easily, and I personally was pretty impressed with the proportions as well.  (Same goes for the '77 Montes, which I've purchased about 6 times for myself) Seems like all those Revell snappers from that era are nice little kits.

[Snake45]

The Hot Wheels yellow/orange coupe with the Torque Thrusts was the very first model I built with my stepson.  Think he was about 10 years old at the time, so that would make it about 7 years ago.  Haven't seen it on shelves anywhere for at least the last couple years.

He liked it well enough that we later ended up getting the '57 Bel Air and '69 Camaro for him too.  All go together easily, and I personally was pretty impressed with the proportions as well.  (Same goes for the '77 Montes, which I've purchased about 6 times for myself) Seems like all those Revell snappers from that era are nice little kits.

I have the '57 Chev, the '69 Camaro, and the '70 Chevelle on the workbench even as we speak. I think the shapes of all three are very, very good. I wish Revell would do even more kits in this line.