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20/03/2025 12:49 pm
I’m not much of a ‘street’ car collector of my 344 models only 17 are without racing livery. That may be because unlike many collectors, the family ride’ has never been something I got emotionally attached to.
I also never been much of a Detroit muscle car guy or except for the Corvette or much of a Chevy guy.
Which is why it surprises even me that my 345th model is a 1966 Chevelle SS-396.
The reason is my friend Richie bought and restored one. I kid him that no Chevelle ever left the showroom with perfect body panel fit and perfect paint so he can’t really call it a restoration.
Richie was also a ‘hot rod’ guy so he could not stand to put the original skinny wheels and tires on his car and always preferred a ‘nose down’ rake.
My model is a close representation to his real car – and I really like it
20/03/2025 12:57 pm
I’m not much of a ‘street’ car collector of my 344 models only 17 are without racing livery.
Frank, that is a CRAZY ratio! 😬 😬
- It's cool that you have this 1/18 '66 Authentics representing your friend's car, but I have a question:
Why do those "chrome" Cragar mags look silver? 🤔 🤔
20/03/2025 1:18 pm
Very nice! I bought my wife a 66 Chevelle but it was no SS-396. Love the color, nose-down rake & healthy 'meats' front and rear!
20/03/2025 1:59 pm
That looks great ! The color is a knockout, too. I have a 1/18 black 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle from Ertl Authentics and it is a favorite.
20/03/2025 5:29 pm
I am not a collector of 1/18, but that looks like one fine model.
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20/03/2025 6:22 pm
That looks like one fine model.
It's an excellent model John, easily the best 1/18 1966 Chevelle available.
20/03/2025 10:34 pm
I’m not much of a ‘street’ car collector of my 344 models only 17 are without racing livery. That may be because unlike many collectors, the family ride’ has never been something I got emotionally attached to.
I also never been much of a Detroit muscle car guy or except for the Corvette or much of a Chevy guy.
Which is why it surprises even me that my 345th model is a 1966 Chevelle SS-396.
The reason is my friend Richie bought and restored one. I kid him that no Chevelle ever left the showroom with perfect body panel fit and perfect paint so he can’t really call it a restoration.
Richie was also a ‘hot rod’ guy so he could not stand to put the original skinny wheels and tires on his car and always preferred a ‘nose down’ rake.
My model is a close representation to his real car – and I really like it
What a great way to honor your friendship !!
Steve
21/03/2025 6:25 am
@marty-johnson My favorite car creation of yours....and still I can't believe no one has tried to mass produce this one. It seems like such a logical choice to compliment all the other currently available 1/18 vintage drags, gassers & funny cars. And, like many of them, this too, could be replicated mostly in (cheaper ) plastic.
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21/03/2025 8:16 am
Terrific model. The only change I would make is painting the battery caps yellow on that Delco tar top.
21/03/2025 12:46 pm
The only change I would make is painting the battery caps yellow on that Delco tar top.
Actually Bob, my poor photography skills (I'm NO Rich! ) failed to show that those Delco battery caps are lettered - however - I believe it's not accurate.
As you noted, those caps should be "yellow w/black lettering," not "black w/yellow lettering." The nicely tooled radiator cap & "crinkled stamped metal" are a few other details also missed.
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21/03/2025 2:20 pm
@chris - In today's diecast economic environment, doing the Chevvom will never happen. ACME has clearly demonstrated how vital it is to have a model car platform that can be duplicated in different liveries and colors. The ACME A/FX 1965 Mustangs and the Chevy, Ford, Mopar Transporters, and 1941 Willys gassers are examples.
The Chevoom was a "one-off." There is no way to historically accurately duplicate the car in other liveries. With that reality, the interest level is too weak and kills the viability of such a project.
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21/03/2025 3:09 pm
@marty-johnson ...... yeah (sigh ) deep down inside, I know you're right. 😔 😔 😔
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