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43rdMuscle
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My 1:43 and my 1:1 Super Sport (pic) ...

I'll be changing the color of the interior to black. BTW, that's my friend in the photo.

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who built it frank?



   
43rdMuscle
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1/43 Road Champs with modifications by some guy ...

... the 1:1 was restored by someone in Virginia.

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I love this year of Chevelle and its a 327 too! 4-speed? Very nice car!



   
43rdMuscle
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327ci-4 speed-12 bolt posi 3.73 gears (numbers matching)



   
FrankR
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This may be heresy on this Forum, but I prefer the 1:1 to the 1:43. Great!



   
John Kuvakas
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Ha! The 1:1 is far too large to put on your shelf!!


John Kuvakas
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(@jack-dodds)
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Awesome....good for you! An attractive little beast with attitude. Love it!



   
43rdMuscle
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Thanx Jack



   
43rdMuscle
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Thanx Frank



   
43rdMuscle
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Yes, and the 1/43 model looks too small in my garage. lol



   
(@whodeytink)
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Gorgeous 1:1, Frank.



   
John Kuvakas
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But think of all the space you'll have! Room for more 1/43's!!


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Mark Lampariello
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+1. Two great cars and a wonderful 1/43 build!



   
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