Diecast Car Observations:

[MosportGreen66]

Hey guys I was looking at this diecast Camaro Z28 today and realized this company has made some drastic mistakes. For starters the steering wheel, and rear panel state that the car is a RS car. When looking at the front of the Camaro, the grill assembly is for a regular - NON RS car. Then when looking at the engine compartment, the Camaro does not have a cowl unit, but has a cowl hood. Am I missing something here? Why would a company make such a junk replica? I have too much time on my hands.

-Dan

http://diecastmuscle.com/store/Makes/Chevrolet/Camaro/1969/33524

[Terry24]

Dan,
That car is yet another repaint by Ertl for a company called Evergreen. yes, it is wrong, but there are alot of other cars that are done wrong too, since Ertl was bought out a few years ago by Racing Champions. Now if Exoto does what they are supposed to, do the 69 Camaro, that will probably be (hopefully too) done 100% correct and then some since those cars go for around $200 or so. if you, or anyone else, is into diecast cars, the best source on the web is www.diecastpub.com (http://www.diecastpub.com) alot of good info about cars out and cars coming. Hope this helps. Terry /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[JChlupsa]

You collectors need to start watching all the small auctions in your area. My lil sis who is now getting into the Diecast cars just sent me this in an E-mail:

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Bought about 16 cars, range was $7.50 to $12.50. Got a 1970 Hemi Cuda, Orange, and got some zl1's and stuff. some of it we won't keep, but we have 7 nephews who will get some cars for Christmas.

Donna

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Seems even the good ole boys out in the country collect and sell them.

[SamLBInj]

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Hey guys I was looking at this diecast Camaro Z28 today and realized this company has made some drastic mistakes. For starters the steering wheel, and rear panel state that the car is a RS car. When looking at the front of the Camaro, the grill assembly is for a regular - NON RS car. Then when looking at the engine compartment, the Camaro does not have a cowl unit, but has a cowl hood. Am I missing something here? Why would a company make such a junk replica? I have too much time on my hands.

-Dan

http://diecastmuscle.com/store/Makes/Chevrolet/Camaro/1969/33524

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Me too...I just got two hauler sets, Black Chevy 3500 towing a trailer with a 69 maroon z/28 cross ram, 1/18 scale. It is made for Weil Mclain heating company by Ertl, Really nice set. Had to buy 2 boilers to get them. The truck has a bunch of heating parts with a couple of boilers on it and the trailer has a wind screen that the Z/28 noses into...promotion is over...maybe this month well get ZL-1 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif...Seems Ive got too much time on my hand also...
Sam /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[jg95z28]

Anyone else catch the side note in the January Hot Rod on custom diecasts? For about $400, you can get a one-off 100% accurate recreation of your own vehicle. If anyone has that issue at hand, post up the website. (Sorry I left it at home.)

[MosportGreen66]

Sammy Z,

What hauler set are you talking about. I would love to check them out. Thanks.

-Dan

[SamLBInj]

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Sammy Z,

What hauler set are you talking about. I would love to check them out. Thanks.

-Dan

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My camera need charging so I couldnt take a pic, but I just found one on ebay and here is the link, this is a very nice and detailed set, check it out...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=3571746985&amp;category=47 188
Sam /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[MosportGreen66]

WOW! That is sweet! So many questions! Sammy I am just curious. How much did you buy it for, is $55 + $12.50 a good price for the e-bay unit? Where did you buy it?

[jg95z28]

Found the link.... http://www.thediecastmall.com/generic.html?pid=111

[SamLBInj]

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WOW! That is sweet! So many questions! Sammy I am just curious. How much did you buy it for, is $55 + $12.50 a good price for the e-bay unit? Where did you buy it?

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I paid $2,400.00 for 2 sets and the plumbing supply gave me two Weil Mclain Ultra Boilers for free...what a deal!
Sam /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif