1965 Dodge A990 A/SA circa 2024

[R. Thorne]

My next project with the new Moebius kit(s) I got this week.  Will be something on the order of Todd Hoven’s car, though not a replica.  I like the color of his car, but, may just go wild with a candy apple red paint job.  Anyway, the journey begins.

[Altered Ego]

This will be an interesting first build of the new Moebius model.  Can't wait to see it finished!

[Tony Coomer]

Beautiful car for sure. Looking forward to this build

[R. Thorne]

In case you are curious, this is the kit.  Debating on these 2 Tamiya paints.  I think ts42 is the closest.

[R. Thorne]

This is Not a “what’s in the box” review, but there are some extra parts in the kit.  1965 Plymouth grill and (I think) bumpers, Wedge valve covers, nice fuel injectors.   Also, 6 mag wheels.

[R. Thorne]

Got the hood scoop on and lightly glued hood on for painting.  Also, installed rear trunk area panel.  Noticed an indentation on the top part of the windshield frame (on both sides).  Guess I’ll put some putty on it.

[Speedpro]

Ron, if you are interested in using the wheels as in the 1st picture, they can be found in Revell's Pro Stock kit #7362 Larry Morgan's Super Clean Olds. Shy of the bead lock on the rear wheels, they are exactly the same wheels.

 

Edited September 10, 2024 by Speedpro

[stavanzer]

I'll be watching this build. It looks good so far.

[R. Thorne]

3 hours ago, Speedpro said:

Ron, if you are interested in using the wheels as in the 1st picture, they can be found in Revell's Pro Stock kit #7362 Larry Morgan's Super Clean Olds. Shy of the bead lock on the rear wheels, they are exactly the same wheels.

 

Thanks, Paul.  I really appreciate that information.  Looks like a pricey, rare, type of kit, but I will keep my eyes open.

[R. Thorne]

2 hours ago, stavanzer said:

I'll be watching this build. It looks good so far.

Well, it is a nice, much anticipated, kit.  Put some Tamiya putty on those spots and am cleaning up the spray booth.

[Brutalform]

Nice subject matter for a build. Nice to see you diving into the new kit. Just got mine a few days ago, but I’ve been real busy making Halloween decorations for the wife. Hopefully I’ll get to the bench in a few weeks?

[Moparman18064]

I will be watching this one. My father was in the process of buying one of these new, he tried everything to get them to make it that they would title it for street, but when it couldn’t happen, he pulled the plug.

[R. Thorne]

Got some ts42 on tonight.  No primer, one light coat and 2 medium coats and done.  Check it tomorrow, may put some ts13 clear on.  A little too metallically for me, but it is was it is.  Took the headers out of the Moebius Strickland awb and will make a mold and cast some for this one.

[R. Thorne]

Put couple medium coats of ts13 Tamiya on.  Looks better.  Next step, cut off stick shift trans and put aftermarket 727 auto on.

[BK9300]

Beautiful paint job!

[R. Thorne]

3 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Beautiful paint job!

Thanks, Brian.  They don’t all turn out this good, for sure, but cleanliness and those excellent Tamiya spray nozzles and quality paints certainly help.  Just cut off the trans.  This jewelry saw definitely makes short work of that job.

[keviiin86]

I was curious which headers came in this kit but I guess you answered my question with that bag  stating "dave strickler headers".  I noticed in another mobius mopar kit they had those oddball super long primary headers, guessing this kit has the same ones.

[dragcarz]

Lookin good Ron!

[R. Thorne]

On 9/13/2024 at 2:27 PM, keviiin86 said:

I was curious which headers came in this kit but I guess you answered my question with that bag  stating "dave strickler headers".  I noticed in another mobius mopar kit they had those oddball super long primary headers, guessing this kit has the same ones.

You are correct in your assumption, Kevin.  However, I have ordered some resin headers that I may use, instead.  Should get them in a couple of days.

[R. Thorne]

On 9/13/2024 at 6:22 PM, dragcarz said:

Lookin good Ron!

Thanks, Roger.  This build is moving slow (too many books and TV).  Got some paint on the engine and intake manifold.  Ordered some 3116 carbs (among other things) from Chief Joseph.  

[R. Thorne]

One thing to consider on this build is to look at the numbers on the parts tree as you are following the directions on the instructions.  Because there are extra parts in this kit (like the foot pedals for an automatic car and the 65 Plymouth grille), you should check the number(s) on each part you cut off.  A dark background like this piece of sandpaper helps.  Put the intake and valve covers on, working on the suspension now.  Also, noticed a battery up front.    It was installed in the trunk, on the original cars, I believe.

[James2]

interesting subject and nice work so far....

[R. Thorne]

On 9/17/2024 at 5:04 PM, James2 said:

interesting subject and nice work so far....

Thanks.  Some Caltracs modifications.  Decided to use the kit springs and less than average rear end.  Sanding multileaf springs over to beefy single leaf like most stockers use.  Also, have to cut Caltracs off the springs that came on them.  Then, shorten them to fit the kit springs.

[R. Thorne]

Got some Icemancollections headers.  Like them better as the primaries are larger and more in scale to current technologies than the Strickland ones.  Trial fit ‘em and they seem ok.

[R. Thorne]

Had to take some time off to reorganize the workbench area.  Got tired of digging through drawers and put up some pegboards.  Finally got a little bit done on the Caltrac bars.  Had to shorten them (tedious going as they are very brittle and delicate) carefully as the kit springs are much shorter in the front.