![]() Decals were also provided for the air cleaner and right side valve cover. The engine goes together quite nicely, with separate pieces for the carburetor, starter, fuel pump, and even the fan clutch, among others. The sun visors are molded into the windshield, and a chrome dome light is also provided. Decals are provided for the gauges, radio, and heater controls. The interior is built up on a platform, with separate door panels. All the insignias are provided as decals. The windshield wipers and door handles are separate chrome pieces, as are the two-piece rear-view mirror, the lower body trim pieces, and the hood edge trim. Detail engraving is crisp, and mold parting lines and flash are minimal. The body is molded as a single piece except for the hood, and feels quite substantial and sturdy. In addition, the name "Michelin" is engraved on the sidewalls: I highly doubt that any El Camino ever came with Michelins. ![]() The stock wheel covers look quite nice, but the tires look a bit wide for a mid-60's vehicle. This kit is molded in the standard white plastic, with chrome, clear, and clear red parts as needed, plus two sets of tires: the aforementioned custom set, and a stock set. This time, as part of the "California Wheels" series, it comes with a set of modern, large-diameter custom wheels and tires, disc brakes (visible through the wheels), and some nice flame decals. Revell's 1966 El Camino kit has been released several times before. Along the way it gained a lot of fans, and has also become a popular subject for model kits. ![]() 1/25 "California Wheels" 1966 Chevy El Camino 2 'n 1Ĭhevy's El Camino had a long run, with production beginning in 1959 and ending in the mid-1980's. ![]()
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