When i was 12 years old , my older cousin had one , he installed a 396 and 4-11,s in the rear . The transmission did not fit into the car , and they had to cut all the metal around the trans , and the stock shifter was like 6 inches in the air over the trans . When he would power brake, the interior of the car would fill up with smoke . Those were fun days. Mike Espo..

Beautiful 👍 always a joy to watch thankyou for all the time u put into the builds 😉😀👍👍

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

I built a lot of funny car kits as a kid in the 70s. The Vega and Monza or some of my favorites body styles. I don’t remember if I’ve ever built this particular one but you did a great job. I never trust the Cap As the color of paint in the can. I think it was a KZread video that turned me onto sprain out the color on plastic spoons which now I do religiously as I don’t think I would have the patience to soak a body and strip it Of a previously painted color. I currently use Tamiya spray cans or airbrush apple barrel for my military builds. You’re really turning me on to trying rest oleum as a cheaper alternative. The only thing I’ve ever had issues with buying big cans of paint is the usually go bad by the next time I decide to use them. Little Tamiya cans don’t last as long obviously past a build or two

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Stripping Rusto off takes a couple hours in a Super Clean bath, comes off easily. Same as model sprays, a soak in Super Clean and it's gone fast. Tamiya paints though will fight you. Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

Thanks for sharing your time Chris. Your techniques are great for old and new modelers. Keep on building.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice job as always. Really enjoy when you throw in the scenes that show how you do the silver trim and back wash. Thank you for doing these build reviews. I was in hobby lobby and there were some youngsters in there buying models for the 1st time and I helped them the best I could , then gave them your info so they could watch your builds.

@errollpalmer9568

4 жыл бұрын

That was good on you to give those kids advice. Advice that they otherwise may have never gotten. It could possibly lead them becoming life long modelers.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for spreading the word and getting more people into the hobby! Thanks and enjoy your hobby! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

The model companies owe you a debt of gratitude. I would normally have not considered this kit but after your review, I think I will get it.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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The 60s and 70s the golden era for dragsters I love it! Great job!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Another fantastic build by the model master himself!!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for posting another excellent video & model build by you too!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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thanks for posting ... almost as much fun as building it myself ... I believe I remember this from 1976

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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This is a great kit. Simple and easy build. Vicious Vega. NICE.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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@williamaviles2647

4 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy No. Thank you. Learning from your videos for my models.

This car takes me back to the good old days at the local tracks down around Tampa Bay watching these cars run on a quarter mile track excellent job Chris!!

I just bought this kit myself. Can't wait to build it. Great job on the build! Looks awesome!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great build, amazing finish as usual. Loving that green!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Its a more intricate kit than i first thought it would be....pretty cool

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Excellent job! Looks extremely sharp!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Amazing job like always love the decals and color

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Another great video review. Thank you very much for doing these videos, they've helped me decide which kits to get. Take care, Don.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome little Vega. Great review as always Chris. Thanks for sharing

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great build - I like the final color you chose.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Another nice build,, can't wait for the next build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Splendid job! Great looking build.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Beautifully detailed kit!

Thank you for the wonderful video's through out the year Chris, wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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like that shade of green a lot better

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Your builds are stellar, and your choice in soundtrack is superb. Well done and Happy Holidays.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Pretty cool funny car nicely built Chris 😊

Turned out great looks awesome nice job again👍👍👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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I wish i had the patience to build kits like this... Merry Xmas Buddy!

Awesome build Chris, I'm definitely going to get this kit . Love the green!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome job as always. I don't build any more. But i like this one just might get this one. Love Vegas.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Best time to be building. Got to stay inside cuz the Corona Virus. I just order 5 Kits through Hobbylinc.Vega was 1 and they are Coming Wednesday . I am just a 57 year old boy waiting for his toys.......Ah.........I mean art supplies. 😎💪👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

Vary intriguing kit , as always though you do an amazing job

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Excellent build and review Chris! Thank you for this. That is a mean-looking Vega you've got there. -Mark

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for watching and taking part in the channel!

Didn't know that was a Vega Wagon funny car kit when first saw it online on box looked like pro street or bracket still setup if there still available in January might get one as parts & donor for my other builds by way luv paint job on this one . Have a wonderful happy holidays & safe new year can't wait to see more of your kit reviews.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Looks great ..have a merry Christmas

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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I love love love this one! So cool!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice, thanks for Sharing Chris, Merry Christmas n God Bless All.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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I remember the Vega's when they were new. It was such a crappy car & aluminum engine they didn't last too long. They were not to successful until they took the light body, built custom frames and installed a real race engine. Great build Chris, only you can do it the best.,

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Sweeeet!!! Long live the disco era cars!! ✌️✌️✌️

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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I enjoyed watching this review it was excellent I loved the way you painted it up

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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@madratproductionsllc6545

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome sir.

Sweet drag car, I love it, Great job. Ron

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great job my friend...love the body color!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Looks really good .. for a Vega.. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great build as always! I've noticed you're adding more info on how you do things, which I'm still trying to find my "groove" on how I build. The Mrs got me that paint booth for my birthday so I can paint inside, where it's warmer than the garage! Enjoyed it! Can't wait for the next one!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Love the funny cars, nice simple kit but can be highly detailed, great build as always Chris 👍👍

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome. I’m normally a circle track guy, but I have to have this one. Reminds me of kits I built as a kid. Also thanks for showing people you can paint chrome and you don’t need to de-chrome it. As always a pleasure seeing your builds. Not a model goes by I don’t do sub assemblies for painting. I also now have a full cup of markers thanks to you. Our pleasure, and have a great Holiday season.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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another nice one chris! thanx!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome build! I'd love to see a tour of all the kits you've built.

@RoadRunnergarage8570

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see him make a video of his collection of built kits .

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

No plans to give a tour of my home, most kits are stored or given away. Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

@ronburley7026

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job as usual. , I need one of those turntables u got to hold the body & parts when u paint them. Hobby lobby ?

@joeparson5531

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronburley7026 I might be too late but the work stand in his videos is made by Tamiya (spl.?). I purchased mine on eBay and the price was pretty reasonable, it comes with a decent selection of spring clips for holding small parts plus a separate body mount that replaces the flat turntable.

Pretty dang cool! Looks track ready! Looks like a fun kit.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Hey Chris just wanted to say love the music playing in the back ground during the paint booth session in this video and great job again

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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You are the hardest working guy in modelbusiness! Another great review.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Another excellent build! Hope they keep coming with these amt funny cars!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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This really turned out great, perfect color choices and killer presentation as always Chris!! I love your reviews, keep them coming brother!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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This kit hasn't been around for many years ! Good job mate, love the deckalz

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

Nice!!! Cant wait to find that one

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words! Modelroundup.com has it in stock and shipping!

Chris I really enjoyed this video the most. I get to see you do some detail to the model kit keep the videos coming.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great build on this! Still holding out for a stock Vega someday. I'd love to build a Yenko Vega Turbo Stinger!

@nlpnt

4 жыл бұрын

Round 2 fairly recently reissued the stock MPC '78 Monza "hatchback" which was a rebranded Vega (the "real" Monza was called the 2+2) - their kit even has the Vega wheels and aluminum engine (the real car had an Iron Duke). I have a spare one I want to kitbash with this for a stock wagon.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned, R2 has teased some pics! Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

@davidpayne4315

4 жыл бұрын

Good job as usual my friend

Well detailed chassis on this kit....

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for revisiting the detail work. Us latecomers to your channel have learned a lot from listening but it’s nice to see it done. Just a thought, looking at the placement of the scoop I would suggest as well as nicely displaying the engine this scoop would be in a driver’s line of sight so a clear plexi scoop would allow for better vision. A thought for anyone making the decision whether to paint or not.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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You know man, what I like about your videos-I know I've said it before, but you make them SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO entertaining with the music & what you say during. Love it when you show how you do certain steps, not in every video but it's very cool. My building process is MUCH better and easier because I tune in. Thank you once again my friend, and a very Happy Holidays to you!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great review video! You have out done yourself once again......

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Awesome build Chris. Merry Christmas

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Hey good buddy! I never thought I'd hear the words "Chevy Vega" and "wheelie bars" in the same sentence. I was a teen when those things were coming off the assembly lines, (I graduated H.S. in 1976) and my high school friends always said it was Chevy's version of a PINTO. Flash forward 100 years and who cares about public opinion of the real vehicle? That's a SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET model and that's the beauty of our hobby. Would love to see you build a YUGO TURBO...0 to 60 in 25 minutes! LOL! P.S. if ANYONE actually makes a kit of a Yugo Turbo I'll drive to Wisconsin and eat my hat in front of you.

@garyparker2969

4 жыл бұрын

Hurry up Chris, Find 1 😂😂😂 !!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Cool kit

Doing those rivits really set it off like it thanks

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Hey HPI Guy. Wanted to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep up the great model videos. Look for all new ones in the new year. Take Care.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice looking kit and another great build Chris merry Christmas to you and your family

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Super nice build

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice build Chris!! My first car in the service was a 1975 Chevy Vega that I bought off my supervisor when he went to Turkey..

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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very cool looking kit

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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I love race cars keep the videos coming guy

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Looking forward to customising this one!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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WOW, Chris, after enjoying / learning from hundreds of your builds, I see a pattern - it AIN'T the kits, it's YOU. While the kits you have chosen to build for us have all been top drawer productions, it is clearly the way you think about the builds and are able to see "different views" than those suggested by the box art. Of course your talents and experience do help. But you got something cool, man - and I for one THANK YOU FOR SHARING...

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice build! I enjoyed seeing your paint selections. I wish I could build one out of the box, but I just cant and therefore it takes forever. I was trying to figure out how to tuck those tires and lower it while watching!! Thanks for a good video.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Looks awesome brother

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681

4 жыл бұрын

@@hpiguy your welcome brother

Great video, subscribed.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I wish I still had my 77 estate wagon SB V8☹️. Nice build like always

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Your work is awesome like always . SO KOOOOOOOLLLLLLL. Mike Espo...

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice job on your Vega Funny Car Chris.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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nice little vega

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great build, paint it candy red and the stance it has it fits my vega wagon i had to own to a tee. Including the rear whheels sticking out, cause stock width 9 inch and 10 inch slicks!! Street drove it and raced it for 10 12 yrs miss it badly, especially the 2 ft in the air off the starting line. Gonna buy one and use the body to make another more accurate replica of my old hot rod

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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Great 👍 video Chris!

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4 жыл бұрын

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kool , thanx....errr merrr gerd....me likey....On the I want that list . for sure Robert

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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That’s cool Chris, I can dig it brother man! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 to you and yours! And Happy New Year too! Peace ✌🏻! Doug

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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@hensleyshobbies-doug7761

4 жыл бұрын

hpiguys Workshop - YW buddy

I really like the bright aluminum on the interiorctin work, the chrome on the chassis looks awesome. I bought this kit a while ago and haven't started it yet, your build- and the paint!! Give me some ideas- I always have issues with which color to use on the funnycar frame rails, now resolved...thanks !!

I have been trying the Rustoleum paint but having a hard time get it to dry. Am I doing something wrong. I use touch tone primer.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

No idea, but I don't use that primer, maybe that has an effect. Most of the 2X brands dry really fast if it's not humid or super cold or laid on too thick.

Sweet

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Do you think it would be possible to shorten the wheelbase in the rear? I would love to make a replica of my cousins Vega dragster. The wheels just don’t stick out past the fenders.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, you can narrow the width on that axle.

I am curious. My son wants to build a staging lane bracket race scene. Is there any way you could give us an idea of what drag kits that body will fit on? THe Vega wagon bracket car is a personal fav, and I would like to build one for his scene

Very nice,I would like to see how many models you have,you are good..

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

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What a good build and a paint job. Why can't we get these kits in the UK. Do round2 do a mail order site. From across the pond wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.👍⛄☃️

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Modelroundup.com will ship anywhere on the planet. Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

Cool kit review. can't wait to get a coupleof them. you mentioned future floorwax. all I can find is the stuff blended with pledge. where do you find just the future floorwax? or, is it even still available by itself?

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Future Floor Polish. It changes it's name all the time. Now it's called Pledge Floor Shine, at Walmart. It's not wax though, make sure you don't get a wax coating.

I love that green! Do you sand between color coats? How soon do you paint the color coat over the primer? Thanks.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Check out my video on painting with cheap spray cans. That should help. Short story, no, I spray and pray. No fancy work or sanding, etc. Thanks!

Good evening Chris, great build as usual......I did have a question regarding your latest video builds. In the past when you would be ready to prime & paint the model, music would immediately play. Recently I've noticed that we hear the spray can for a few moments & then music kicks in. I'm just curious if there has been a reason or condition via KZread that your common pattern has changed? It doesn't bother me in any way at all, it's just something recently I've noticed.....wondered if you noticed it too. Have a very Merry Christmas Chris....God bless.

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Just a choice to change things up a bit, that's all. Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

Looks Awesome got 1 on my list to buy , What paint did you use to chrome chassis ? Merry Christmas

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, as always, paint colors sprayed on are always covered and labeled during the painting section of the video. Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words!

Any thoughts on using a bit of electrical tape as a pad for the drivers head on the roll cage? Great build!!

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

That would work fine, experiment and enjoy!

great job, I like this green. one question do you ever have a problem with the Rustoleum paint taking a long time to dry

@hpiguy

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes if it's sprayed on too thick or too humid. If you use other brands of primer it can also take weeks to harden, sometimes they do not mix well.

Will any furniture polish work? Like Mr sheen?

@hpiguy

2 жыл бұрын

I only speak for the products I use. You'll have to test that on your own and see what happens.

I have a 70.5 Chevy Camaro that the front windshield is broke in half what can I do to fix it, please help me out. Thanks

@hpiguy

3 жыл бұрын

Do it as a barn find, or email Round2models to see if they can send a replacement.