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**special-K** · 07-09-2011, 09:34 AM

Well,since the key word in collection is collect,I have managed to collect a few new things for my GM Truck collection since I last showed pictures. On the model kit department I managed to find the holy grail my collection was missing,the Open Road Pickup Camper by MPC. In the Jada Cheyenne department I managed to find the yellow & white one that came in a set. Still searching for the elusive black w/flames version from another set.I've shown some of the other odd finds in posts of their own,but here it all is together to enjoy and to inspire:

**special-K** · 07-09-2011, 09:39 AM

Some rare,some common:

**special-K** · 07-09-2011, 09:43 AM

And,the last of the models:

1badgmc · 07-10-2011, 09:23 AM

Nice collection.

manimal · 07-15-2011, 10:52 AM

That is a very nice collection.

**special-K** · 07-16-2011, 06:36 AM

Thanks! I missed one on Ebay (I don't buy much there) about 5 years ago,I can't remember why. It's a European packaged version of one I already have and is awesome! I think it's a '69. I guess maybe every year had different art over there. I don't know,but I want this one bad.

cable666guy · 07-17-2011, 02:21 PM

Really nice!

Mayo · 07-17-2011, 10:56 PM

very nice collection

sanford66 · 07-20-2011, 02:27 PM

Very nice collection! You have some rare model kits there. I can remember when model kits used to be cool, now you can hardly find them in a store anymore. All kids these days want is there damn cell phones, i-pods, and video games! Very sad indeed. Joseph

Southcity · 07-20-2011, 02:31 PM

Nice collection, thanks for sharing. I love that Blazer Baha racer & the NHRA Officials truck!

**special-K** · 07-28-2011, 12:11 PM

The box art on some of these models is really cool. I would like to buy some earlier model kits but just can't spend on them right now. They can sure get pricey!

fryer1979 · 08-08-2011, 05:47 AM

That is an awesome collection (and I am proud to say that I have just a few of them). I especially love the truck, trailer, and boat kit......I gotta keep my eye open for that one.

**special-K** · 08-09-2011, 03:55 PM

That was a great kit. I bought that when it came out. I had the Hot Trucks set with three Chevys but sold it. I really like the original 62-66 Chevy AMT kits. The '62 and maybe '63 kits used generic box art for both Chevy and Ford. Those I can take or leave,since it's a Ford in the picture. I built those kits when they were new

73gmc454 · 11-14-2011, 02:56 PM

Very nice shash of kits !

90\87Formula · 11-15-2011, 02:16 AM

Very cool collection Tim. I'm missing quite a few of the models. Very jealous of the wreckers.

VA72C10 · 11-15-2011, 02:47 AM

very cool collection!!!

**special-K** · 11-15-2011, 08:26 AM

I wish I could have upgraded and added from what Bill Athey is selling,but had to bow out due to monetary concerns. The ones I don't have yet are kinda funky looking trucks on the box. I have yet to buy the Cooter's one,too.

**special-K** · 01-03-2012, 10:04 AM

I did end up getting one new model kit:

brad_man_72 · 02-04-2012, 01:47 AM

I'm still digging that fleetside hemi hydro combo. I have been too busy working on my new house to get any more work done to my hemi hydro to make it look more like my boat but I am still way excited about it.
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Car'n'Guitars · 02-06-2012, 07:54 PM

This probably sounds stupid, but have you actually built any of those models? They all look very cool and would look cool built.

**special-K** · 02-07-2012, 09:59 AM

I have built some of the more common ones that are newer releases. But,as silly as it may seem,it would be very foolish to build one of the original unbuilt 40 or more year old kits or even break the plastic seal on an unopened box. They are just far too valuable as collectors items to build. The newer issues are the exact same moldings with new box design

Revoh · 02-07-2012, 03:47 PM

Pretty cool!

ColoradoK5 · 02-13-2012, 04:03 PM

I like your collection didnt realize there were so many Blazers ones out there

**special-K** · 02-14-2012, 11:21 AM

Thanks. Yeah,AMT did both Blazers and Jimmys,but only one or the order each year. By the '80s they came out with the Thunderbolt kit that was a Blazer monster truck. There's been a couple reissues of that,too. I built one back when they first came out and painted it like the real Blazer I had (which had measly 13/37-15 Super Swampers). Those monster Blazer kits still have the original stock axles,wheels,and maybe tires (can't remember),so I think a normal looking Blazer could be built from that kit. There's still one Blazer reissue I'd like to get. For years I thought it was a truck with the top cut off and wasn't as interested cuz it was a reissue. Some of the original kits did have a top-off version of an off road racing '72 Sierra Grande pickup.

ColoradoK5 · 02-15-2012, 12:00 PM

Here is the only Blazer model kit I have, and a couple of my blazers i have found.

07-09-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Updated Pics Well,since the key word in collection is collect,I have managed to collect a few new things for my GM Truck collection since I last showed pictures. On the model kit department I managed to find the holy grail my collection was missing,the Open Road Pickup Camper by MPC. In the Jada Cheyenne department I managed to find the yellow & white one that came in a set. Still searching for the elusive black w/flames version from another set.I've shown some of the other odd finds in posts of their own,but here it all is together to enjoy and to inspire: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2011, 09:39 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics Some rare,some common: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2011, 09:43 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics And,the last of the models: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-10-2011, 09:23 AM	#4
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: Updated Pics Nice collection. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-15-2011, 10:52 AM	#5
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Updated Pics That is a very nice collection. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

07-16-2011, 06:36 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics Thanks! I missed one on Ebay (I don't buy much there) about 5 years ago,I can't remember why. It's a European packaged version of one I already have and is awesome! I think it's a '69. I guess maybe every year had different art over there. I don't know,but I want this one bad. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-17-2011, 02:21 PM	#7
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: Updated Pics Really nice!

07-17-2011, 10:56 PM	#8
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Updated Pics very nice collection __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

07-20-2011, 02:27 PM	#9
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Updated Pics Very nice collection! You have some rare model kits there. I can remember when model kits used to be cool, now you can hardly find them in a store anymore. All kids these days want is there damn cell phones, i-pods, and video games! Very sad indeed. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

07-20-2011, 02:31 PM	#10
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: Updated Pics Nice collection, thanks for sharing. I love that Blazer Baha racer & the NHRA Officials truck! __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

07-28-2011, 12:11 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics The box art on some of these models is really cool. I would like to buy some earlier model kits but just can't spend on them right now. They can sure get pricey! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-08-2011, 05:47 AM	#12
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Updated Pics That is an awesome collection (and I am proud to say that I have just a few of them). I especially love the truck, trailer, and boat kit......I gotta keep my eye open for that one.

08-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics That was a great kit. I bought that when it came out. I had the Hot Trucks set with three Chevys but sold it. I really like the original 62-66 Chevy AMT kits. The '62 and maybe '63 kits used generic box art for both Chevy and Ford. Those I can take or leave,since it's a Ford in the picture. I built those kits when they were new __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-14-2011, 02:56 PM	#14
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: Updated Pics Very nice shash of kits ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

11-15-2011, 02:16 AM	#15
90\87Formula Registered User $90\87Formula's Avatar$ Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 1,756	Re: Updated Pics Very cool collection Tim. I'm missing quite a few of the models. Very jealous of the wreckers. __________________ Robert Member 1532
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11-15-2011, 02:47 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Updated Pics very cool collection!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2011, 08:26 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics I wish I could have upgraded and added from what Bill Athey is selling,but had to bow out due to monetary concerns. The ones I don't have yet are kinda funky looking trucks on the box. I have yet to buy the Cooter's one,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-03-2012 at 10:05 AM.

01-03-2012, 10:04 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics I did end up getting one new model kit: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-04-2012, 01:47 AM	#19
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Updated Pics I'm still digging that fleetside hemi hydro combo. I have been too busy working on my new house to get any more work done to my hemi hydro to make it look more like my boat but I am still way excited about it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-06-2012, 07:54 PM	#20
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: Updated Pics This probably sounds stupid, but have you actually built any of those models? They all look very cool and would look cool built. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

02-07-2012, 09:59 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics I have built some of the more common ones that are newer releases. But,as silly as it may seem,it would be very foolish to build one of the original unbuilt 40 or more year old kits or even break the plastic seal on an unopened box. They are just far too valuable as collectors items to build. The newer issues are the exact same moldings with new box design Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-07-2012, 03:47 PM	#22
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Updated Pics Pretty cool! __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

02-13-2012, 04:03 PM	#23
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Updated Pics I like your collection didnt realize there were so many Blazers ones out there

02-14-2012, 11:21 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Updated Pics Thanks. Yeah,AMT did both Blazers and Jimmys,but only one or the order each year. By the '80s they came out with the Thunderbolt kit that was a Blazer monster truck. There's been a couple reissues of that,too. I built one back when they first came out and painted it like the real Blazer I had (which had measly 13/37-15 Super Swampers). Those monster Blazer kits still have the original stock axles,wheels,and maybe tires (can't remember),so I think a normal looking Blazer could be built from that kit. There's still one Blazer reissue I'd like to get. For years I thought it was a truck with the top cut off and wasn't as interested cuz it was a reissue. Some of the original kits did have a top-off version of an off road racing '72 Sierra Grande pickup. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-15-2012, 12:00 PM	#25
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Updated Pics Here is the only Blazer model kit I have, and a couple of my blazers i have found. Attached Images

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