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Repost of the Recipe Card for a HCDJ '57 T-Bird

I think the rest of the bits are in the most current release of the '57 Thunderbird right now - Steve pried open a few gates in the tool, I don't have that release to check. (Extra points if you know who autographed the box...)

Given that most of the FX kits are out there now at very reasonable prices, it should not be hard to knock out a fair dinkum replica of the HCDJ T-Bird. So, when you see Comet, Mustang, Falcon, etc, I'm referring to the FX verison of the kit.

Without further ado... Here Come De Judge Replica List

Engine: Block/trans: Comet, Falcon/Mustang; '33 Willys has C-6

Heads/valve covers: '33 Willys

Manifold/Injectors: Falcon/Mustang - other AMT kits have these as well

Cam Cover: Falcon/Mustang

Magneto: Comet/Falcon/Mustang

Headers: Comet (Mustang/Falcon are close, but 2-pc)

Not in kits: Breathers (circular in HCDJ, ’66 Galaxie may be close; Megaphones for headers, two-pulley fan belt

Front Springs: Comet

Front Axle: Nova / Tempest; Mustang/Falcon close if cross spring removed not a dead match but fine for a shelf model

Rear Radius Rods: "55 Nomad, Mustang.

Wheelie Bars: Comet

Front Shocks: Mustang, Falcon (close, need slight mods)

Rear Wheels: Stock rear 'open' wheel with outer trim ring. '69 XL may have on the chrome tree?

Tires: 2-pc piecrust first release; wider Bluestreak solid 1 -pc later versions

Decals: 1969 “Judge” Funny Car (repro) or Special Appearance Decals on ebay (try search)

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