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20/07/2018 12:55 pm
Anyone familiar with the ACME '65-66 Shelby Mustangs?
I'm interested to know how good these are? I like the Red and Gold '66 GT350H.
I see they have dog leg door hinges, so old tech. is panel fit at least as good as their New Gurney cudas's and Posey Challengers? I don't see a roll cage of any kind in this model? thoughts?
20/07/2018 3:26 pm
They use the Lane/Exact Detail mold.
21/07/2018 2:11 am
Right. They have good & bad points. Rims always look a bit small and doors have dog-leg hinges.
22/07/2018 4:22 am
The first pictures of the red and gold version are of the real car, there is a roll bar but using the existing mold of the old Lane version may prove difficult and I believe will require a new chassis to achieve the ride height shown on the original. If it looks like the real car I want one but not setting aside funds until I see pictures of the model it's self.
22/07/2018 1:57 pm
Pic: Before ACME: I think it is beautiful, Lane
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23/07/2018 6:20 am
thanks all good info. I think i will wait and see ride height and stance are what make or break this model. Sitting high and level would be very disappointing.
23/07/2018 9:18 am
Maybe it's just me, but I always thought the Lane front valance hangs to far down.
24/07/2018 3:49 am
Ha!!! You've noticed that also? I HATE to be negative about a model, but if we've noticed a 'flaw'', how come that 'flaw' wasn't noticed or fixed before production? I gave my black 'error' one to my brother.