Interesting , fun build with camper top , optional parts included
Pro's first - They updated the molds to a higher standard of detail in all the parts . Comes with 1 engine block with 3 different ways to build it as a stock 327 , a street racer engine , or a full blown drag engine . Optional Camper with updated and crisper detail than the original ( cus I have an original camper top ) , The camper will fit without extra coercion than if you tried to put it on a '66 El Camino body or a " 59 Elcamino body . Little to no extra plastic / molding flash and what little is there can be removed with a flick of a exacto knife . 2 huge drag tires for the back and a extra front suspension for the raising of the front ( if your building the drag version ) . Comes in molded light grey , chrome plated parts and clear window pieces .
Con's - The bottom of the engine block and oil pan is in pieces to accommodate the metal rod going though it for the tires . Janky at best . A few extra parts on the trees that can not be found in the instructions and the instructions are step-by-step , but not very well illustrated . If you build the drag version , you will have to cut out the rear wheel wells to fit the fat tires , but there is a light score mark where to cut on the inside of the rear body panel , but is no guarantee of a smooth cut . The hood has the same score mark , just deeper and shows / ghost's through the top , from the top . To make it disappear , you'd have to fill it in with squadron putty if you build it as a stock build / look .
OVER-ALL - not a bad kit , I would buy another . The decals are old new stock , no change in image or size .
left pic is of the Cali-style 1966 El Camino I tried to fit the '65 camper top onto and didn't fit . The camper top is meant for the '65 El Camino only . The '66-es bed is slightly shorter than the '65 and with the camper top on leaves a noticeable gap .
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned