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   Back To Index   1968 El Camino Street Machine Review #231
Summary & Average Rating
Model 1968 El Camino Street Machine
Manufacturer AMT
Kit Number 8017
Scale 1:25
Released 2000
Versions Street, Custom
Total Parts 100-125
Mold Color Light Gray
 
Overall  3
Product Packaging  3
Mold Cleanliness  4
Model Details  4
Decals  2
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  3
 
               
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 1   Poor   Major flaws from the manufacturer. The model will suffer and nothing can easily be done to correct it.
 2   Fair   Minor flaws that could be corrected with some hard work.
 3   Good   Minor flaws that could be corrected easily.
 4   Excellent   Minor flaws that could be left as-is and will not adversely affect the model's look.
 5   Perfect   There are absolutely no flaws of any kind in this model.
Review #   1  
Overall  3
Packaging  3
Cleanliness  4
Details  4
Decals  2
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  3
Started By Guest
Date Added Monday, March 31, 2003 3:43:00 PM GMT
Pros 

Excellent detail, and really cool custom parts. No flash on my kit whatsoever. Separate suspension and exhaust. Interior is not a tub. Good detail, nice looking chrome bumper! Has a mean low stance... I love this kit.

Cons 

The chrome rubbed off pretty easily on the rims...my finger tips were chromed after putting the rims into the tires! Exhaust tips suck...I would definitly add a few aftermarket parts to really fire this kit up! Not a lot of decals...just side stripes and licence plates.

Comments 

If I could find another kit like this I would definnitly build another with a different color. I would want a fleet of these!

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Review #   2  
Overall  3
Packaging  3
Cleanliness  4
Details  4
Decals  2
Accuracy  3
Fit & Finish  3
Added By bajan dave
Date Added Friday, July 23, 2010 2:36:17 PM GMT
Pros 

Well detailed kit
Interesting subject
Modern kit from AMT

Cons 

Some issues with the paint job owing to the fact it was molded with the vinyl top in place
Decals in my kit (an early one that was street only) limited to license plates

Comments 

Kit went together smoothly without much hassle. The decals were somewhat disappointing in that they comprised of three optional license plates only. It'd be nice to see some US-built kits with instrument panel decals (I only seem to see them on European and Japanese kits). I added hood stripes from the 1970 Chevelle SS454 to enhance the looks of the truck.

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