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Just to clarify: YES, they used a '74 Roadrunner which appeared in 5 of the first 9 episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard, then beginning with episode 11 they switched to a '71 Satellite Sebring in a Roadrunner paint scheme, hoping nobody would notice.  Some prefer the '74; personally I prefer the '71, finding it much sleeker and meaner looking with the wraparound bumper/grill assembly. 

Base kit is the Revell/Monogram '71 Plymouth GTX.  Modifications include:

     -Replacement hood

     -Smaller-block engine (from 71 Duster)

     -Completely rebuilt & boosted rear suspension

     -Replacement tires

     -Wheel hubs from '77 Ford van

Additionally, all GTX logos were removed (not easy on the grill); headlights made from sanded/polished acrylic gemstones; engine bay heavily wired and detailed; scratchbuilt steering wheel, CB radio and antenna; paint is Plymouth Yellow Blaze.

 

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There's a certain 'something' about pre-oil crisis American cars, and you have caught that 'something' really well in a great model.

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On 7/2/2021 at 3:10 AM, galaxyg said:

Very nice. Ah for the days when you could easily reach down both sides of an engine.

 Ain't it the truth! Only two weeks ago I cut my hands up pretty nicely just trying to change the tiny headlight bulbs on my current drive....

 

Thank you folks for the kind words!

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Ah headlights!
A friend of mine had a mark 1 Focus and to change the passenger side headlight it was recommended to remove the entire wing! What a design bummer!

My 2012 Focus was much easier. Two cross-head bolds on the top, the whole assembly pops out and the headlight is easily accessible, no wounds, just a bit of dust on your hands...

 

Cheers, Alan.

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That's an awesome looking Plymouth!

I love the extra details on the motor!

The slightly dirty/dusty look is very authentic too.

At first, I thought your post title was saying, "Doh!" 😁

Then the penny dropped.  😬

Anyway, that's a brilliant model.  :clap2::clap2:

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