Bill as far as I can tell it's a straight reissue. It has some nice detail but parts fit is a bit fiddly and the wheelbase is off just a bit. Here's one I just finished a few weeks ago.

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Some of the the side chrome trim had to be reglued a few times because a couple pieces kept detaching. If I'd build another one, I might seriously consider gluing them on the bare plastic body and then rechroming them after the body is painted. Also, it seemed like wheel base was a bit off and the wheels weren't perfectly centered in the wheel openings. Also, the taillight bezels didn't fit in the body properly so I would probably investigate enlarging the body openings. The fit of the body and interior to the body was pretty tight but is doable with some care. I'm thinking about getting another kit and converting it to a post coupe and building a more basic looking model. The AMT '66 Cutlass kit, on the other hand, is very nicely detailed and went together real well. I have another hardtop that I plan to convert to the post coupe as well with steelies and caps hopefully. I also have one of the convertibles to build too.
Bob Kremer

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Question: I really like the AMT 62 Pontiac and 60 Starliner that were tooled in the early 2000s. I've built several of each. Did AMT tool any other kits around that same time with the same level of detail? I'm looking for new inspiration. Thanks *NM*
- The 62 Thunderbird, 66 Olds 442, 67 Impala, are some. *NM*
  - Thanks, I built the T Bird when it first came out and did the Impala last years so it looks like the Olds is it. I had a basic 67 Cutlass and always liked that body style so I think I am inspired. Thanks again. *NM*
    - There is a '67 Cutlass 442 Lindberg kit out there if you want to do a replica. It has the different grille/headlights, taillights and side trim configurations. I do not know how compatible the AMT '66 kits would be with it for the chassis and engine. Anyone done that? See *NM* *PIC*
      - I wouldn't bother swapping the chassis. The '67 442 chassis is almost a clone of the AMT '66 Chevelle kit and real close to the '66 442 too. Not worth the effort and nothing to be gained. *NM*
        
        That should say a copy of the AMT '67 Chevelle chassis. *NM*
        
        AMT '67 Chevelle (stock) is an excellent, overlooked kit IMO, probably the best donor for an annual kit A-Body GM
      - My 67 was a 4 dr and I would build one if there was a kit out there but I'm not interested in doing all the conversion work. I'd be happy with any version of a 66 or 67.. *NM*
    - AMT just recently reissued the 67 442 that was originally the Lindberg kit. Matt and Dawn have them in stock. *NM*
      - Cool, I did not know either of those things. Did they tweak the kit or is it a straight repop? *NM*
        
        I do not know. Perhaps Steve or someone else on the board can answer. *NM*
        Bill as far as I can tell it's a straight reissue. It has some nice detail but parts fit is a bit fiddly and the wheelbase is off just a bit. Here's one I just finished a few weeks ago.
        
        Sharp build! Thanks for the info. I hope your planned next 442s turn out as well this one. Will make a nice group display. *NM*
        Maybe after the '67 hardtop and '67 post a '67 convertible by kit bashing one with the '66 convertible for the '67 442 set? Maybe even add a '67 Hurst Hairy Olds? Sorry, but I had to ask. LOL! *NM*
        
        Ha, sure! I think I do have the HHO kit too. It's been quite an Oldsmobile year for me - I've built five '64 kits, two converts, two ht's and one land speed racer.. *NM*
        
        Hot Rod Mag had a very thorough story on HHO; bet you could get close enough with a decent size JoHan junkyard *NM*
        
        I was reminded of this '68 Cutlass built by Hurst. Good use for that Californian kit perhaps? *NM* *LINK*
- There were a bunch of modern tool "Mueller era" kits, '41 Ford Woody, '55-57 Chevy Pickups, 57 Chevy Belair, 57 Chrysler 300, '58 Belvedere, '60 Chevy Pickup, '62 Bel Air and Impala, "66 Riviera, '70 1/2 Camaro and I'm probably forgetting some others. *NM*