Post by rasputen on Sept 27, 2014 11:01:15 GMT -8
I rebuilt this from a partially assembled model I found on that auction site. One of the front rims was missing, so I made a mold off of the remaining one and cast a replacement out of resin.
I think the hood was unique to this kit - I've never seen it in any other issue. I was lucky to find an original set of decals for it.
The kit rear axle is a joke, so I replaced it with a much nicer looking resin 9 inch unit.
The front wheel wells are all wrong, so I simply removed them. I used a set of shorty headers from one of the newer Thunderbird Pro Stock kits, and an aftermarket resin transmission with external shift linkage. I also shaved the grille surround down to about one half its depth, to make it look more realistic.
I think the hood was unique to this kit - I've never seen it in any other issue. I was lucky to find an original set of decals for it.
The kit rear axle is a joke, so I replaced it with a much nicer looking resin 9 inch unit.
The front wheel wells are all wrong, so I simply removed them. I used a set of shorty headers from one of the newer Thunderbird Pro Stock kits, and an aftermarket resin transmission with external shift linkage. I also shaved the grille surround down to about one half its depth, to make it look more realistic.
