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16/10/2011 10:05 am
C2 Corvette (pix)
I just bid and won this on another auction. I feel that '63 Corvette Split-window coupes have been modeled to death but this is the first '63 convertible I've seen in 1/43 scale.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible by MiniChamps
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16/10/2011 10:58 am
Very nice Frank. I think it was a '63 that Brooklin did ages ago.
It was pale gold with a red interior. It later appeared as a Rod43. Perhaps it was a '64 though...I can't remember but I'm sure Dick will know.
16/10/2011 11:09 am
It was a 64
16/10/2011 11:10 am
Brooklin did a nice job on that one.
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16/10/2011 11:38 am
The '64 Vette (Rod 14) is on my wish list.
16/10/2011 11:56 am
Frank, You missed one friday
16/10/2011 12:21 pm
I knew someone would know! Was there much of a difference between the two years?
Apart from 12 months that is!
16/10/2011 12:21 pm
Frank please email me john.minx 'at'btinternet.com
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16/10/2011 12:33 pm
The major difference (that I know of) is that the '63 has...
chrome/silver grills on the hood. the '64 does not. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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16/10/2011 12:41 pm
JR..I'm having problems sending email..
mine is malibufg 'at' comcast.net
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16/10/2011 12:54 pm
"Ya snooze, ya loose". My finances are being directed..
to buy a model that has been eluding me for some time now.
16/10/2011 1:26 pm
Frank, Your right on.
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16/10/2011 1:53 pm
The detail of the vent window frame is very good (pix)...
for a diecast. You might be able to see it in this photo. The window rubber is shown in black (same as the 1:1).