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Very interesting, Malcolm. Do you have a link to these charts? I'd be interested in other years and classes as well. Thanks!

This is what the box top of the kit looks like. Kit number 6115. But remember it is 60 years old.

I started with a built kit that I restored. It was an AMT 65 Ford Galaxie convertible annual kit, issued only in 1965. That model was available after 1965 only as a hardtop, which is mainly identical except the different body, a convertible boot and a clear uptop. Everything else is identical. So you could take a currently available hardtop issue and the only thing missing is the convertible boot.

Thanks to all who responded, I really appreciate it!

I just finished a 65 Galaxie convertible annual kit. It was kind of a glue bomber. But the body was good enough to work with. I glued the trunk lid shut, I didn't like its fit or the lack of it. And I don't care much for movable parts. I cut off the exhaust system after the mufflers and redid the pipes using solder. Slight detailing in the engine bay, plus I added arm rests and a scratchbuilt mirror face, and that's it. The chassis had an undefined fit in the body, a bit of adjustment was necessary. As well as a final readjustment of the stance. As the front and rear axles are quite detailed and a little bit fiddly and I wanted to keep the steerablility of the front wheels, a little bit of effort went into this topic. I tend to do this when the model is nearly finished, to not have to do it twice... The color is Ford Honey Gold. The photos don't really catch it, it is more of a light green metallic.

Jim, I'm using CREO. Simply because I use it at work as well and am used to it. I just checked the Shapeways site. The page is running again, but all our users and shops, the complete marketplace are gone. They don't offer the opportunity to set up a shop currently, I only could upload files to have them printed for myself. Quote from their website: "All marketplace data was lost in the bankruptcy, and the software we were able to acquire is outdated and not scalable. This is a big loss for Shapeways and our community. We are actively seeking alternative solutions and we humbly ask for your patience and support as we do so." So we will see what happens, and when...

Hi Joe, thanks for your interest. I got an announcement by Shapeways just yesterday that they want to restart the business. I'll check the site, the prices and everything else what may be of interest and then decide. If anything seems ok I think I will put up my shop again. Jens

Yes and no. It was not at the beginning of the 1970 model year but was introduced for Barracuda and Gran Coupe in January 1970 (mid 1970 model year) and stayed available for those at least through the 1971 model year. The J54 sport hood was NOT available for 1970 Challengers, unless they were R/Ts or A66 (340 4bbl) cars, on which it was standard. It got available for Challengers in 1971, though. But in any case, a J54 sport hood e-body which is not a Cuda or Challenger R/T is a very rare car.

Dan, interesting topic! If you are aiming for a factory stock car E7 would not be right. It was not an e-body color.

I tried a few minutes ago and the loading speed seems to be normal again.

About a month ago. The homepage still works, and as of today I even can load my own page on their platform. It wasn't possible or awfully slow the last few days. Maybe this is a good sign ?! Their homepage doesn't give any hint that there might be something wrong. Chapter 7 doesn't seem to mean all things will stop and go down the river. Maybe they will recover...

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Hi Joseph, I haven't made up my mind yet what to do. I don't have a printer, so I'd have to use a platform similar to shapeways. I haven't found one yet, but I haven't searched for one either, so far. Maybe I will offer just the files for sale, and the buyer prints them on his/her own. There are several platforms for this. Thanks for your interest!

I'd like to add a bit to John's and Tim's postings here: Chrysler handled things like "California emissions", bright exhaust tips or their absence differently over the years or between different car lines (b-body/e-body for example). For 1971 Dodge Chargers the N42 bright exhaust tips ("machine gun tips") were an option except for cars equipped with the Hemi engine. For the latter they were a "required option" which you had to pay for. They were an option on all Super Bees and R/Ts and on the 440 version of the SE. They were not allowed at all in California. So technically Hemis got the omission of the otherwise standard (for them) chrome tips, for all others they could not be opted for. www.hamtramck-historical.com is a great site for those little details concerning Mopars. On e-bodies it was a little different. Challenger R/T and Cuda had the N42 tips standard, even in CA. But California cars with 440-6 or Hemi engines couldn't get them. But a 440 Challenger for example had them, which was not possible on a 71 Charger R/T 440 in CA.

As far as I know the only differences (for stock) between 71/72 and 73 are the bumper/grille unit and the red taillights. The interior is for the XR-7 version, MPC did not change it either, don't know if the real XR-7 had the same interior for all years. The original MPC front bumper had openings under the grill which are not there on the real car. I hope this would be corrected if Round 2 goes this way. And the 71-73 Cougar kits never had a correct engine, those were carryovers from their first Cougar kit, the 69 model year. Same with the wheel covers, which are 1969 versions also. But I'd for sure appreciate a 71 Cougar.

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Chris, a set of full wheel covers for a 67 Mustang is not out of the world. You mean this set? If I remember corretyl I've seen it as resin parts recently. Can't remember the caster/printer, though. As for the 58 Ford, this is too much effort for me, sorry. I haven't investigated yet, but from my head there would be several parts needed. Headlight pods, hood, hood center emblem, grille, bumpers, taillights. You would still have to convert other details on the body and the interior. Much work is involved.

Chuck, that's a wonderful build! For anyone looking for correct alloy wheels, I have them available in my shapeways-shop. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/basement-resin

New item: 1968/69 AMC Javelin and AMX engine bay. Includes the four "walls" as one piece, plus separate parts for radiator, blower motor, master cylinder, wiper motor. The last two pictures show the parts "as printed", with runners. The shape is correct for 1968/69 Javelin and AMX and is designed for the Johan kits. The parts will work with the 1970 model year (and maybe even 1971 to 74) as well but wouldn't be correct. The shock towers changed for 1970, among other smaller things. If you want to use the kit chassis, the front inner wheel wells need to be removed. Expect a little adjustment work on body and chassis.

For those who haven't taken a look into my shop. I have a few other items for sale, not just wheels. -69 SC/Rambler grille. The kit has a 66 grille as it was based on the 66 annual -Chevrolet tailgate for converting the GMC 1/25 kit -Enduro wheels for the parts pack motorcycles -White 4000/9000 grill. You will have to source a hood to convert a Diamond REO or similar into a White -Chevy truck hubcaps/hubs for use with the 16" wheels in my shop (the same wheels as used for my Dodge truck caps) Slowly expanding...

Yes, they are. Look into my shop, link is in the first posting.

I have stock 71-73 Cougar full wheel covers in my Shapeways shop. Look for basement resin. Delete my post if not allowed...

Here is a model of my 71 Super Bee that I finished early this year. The model shows the options (and condition) as she looked like when new.

I always wondered what happened to this tool. This was the last issue of the 61 Starliner/Sunliner.

Thanks Rich, my pleasure!