Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 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. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Hot diggety! and other Southern expressions. Great lookingcar. I like that grille style too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 What a stunner.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Thank you, very kind of y'all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Very nice. Ah for the days when you could easily reach down both sides of an engine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueNosers352nd Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Well how be a Possum on a Gumbush! Nicely done! Would of never know their were two different cars used......but then again I an not a mopar guy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 What a lovely little monster looking really good Congratulations Marco F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Very nice. Your patience with the stripes is admirable and it's really paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 There's a certain 'something' about pre-oil crisis American cars, and you have caught that 'something' really well in a great model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew D Jolly Rogers guy Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) 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. Edited October 15, 2021 by kapam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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