A Comparison Of The MPC 57 Flip Nose & The AMT 53 Ford Flip Nose
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I did not know about this. The content of this channel should be what you decide and nobody else. I like videos that teach me something new. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!!
I agree with the nut , if ur not going to learn something , there is no reason
Matthew, I have been building since 1962 and I didn't know that some kits share the same parts. This is very informative video and thanks for sharing. Have a great week ahead my friend. Terry
Thanks Terry!!
I would love for a model manufacturer to make a DVD of how a car model is made. From concept including box art,instructions to finished dies, to watching the process of injecting hot styrene, cooling process,pulling the product out of the dies, packaging and distribution. That would be something I would be really interested in.
Anyone else ? Damn I wish Johan was still around. The technology we have today, those dyes could be replicated and modified .On another note, Its really a bummer that American model companies can't make their kits on the same level of quality as Tamiya kits .
Me too!!
They actually did a segment on the show, How it's made at one time. I caught it by accident and I found it very interesting.
Salvinos has done a lot of videos about their business. When they first started the company, (before the fist kit was in production), they wanted to show everyone what it takes to produce a quality kit.
I knew these kits were both the same but I still enjoyed your video. Glad you shared your discovery with everyone it was fun to follow along with you
I stopped building models 40 years ago. I love your videos, you keep doing you. I learn something from you every time.
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i built that '57 back in the 70's, dont remember what happened to it, but i still have the decals.....
Cool!!
Awesome video. I built some of them as a kid but never payed attention. Love these videos
Thanks!!
So cool Matt. Had no idea they were that way and I have been building since the late 50's. Ron
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I’ve been modeling for a pretty long time, and I had no idea!! I love videos like this because I love the history of these kits. Plus who doesn’t love learning new stuff lol.
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You called it, I'm one who quit building in 91. Went on to a 21 year career, then started a new career 10 years ago, and now am able to spend the time getting back into the hobby. These videos have been a huge help and entertaining.
Thanks Chris!!
Interesting how many parts of kits that AMT and MPC share on different kits..
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This is an interesting comparison. It's nice to look at the the history behind kits. I checked Scalemates, the '53 Ford came first. Thanks for sharing.
Cool!! Thanks
Didn't know this....interesting bit of history. Thank you.
Thanks Bill!!
Good stuff Matt. You do what you want to do on your channel. No one should dictate this. Now that you are into researching these kits, take a look at the Revell gasser kits, i.e. 50 Austin,51 HenryJ,Thames panel,etc. Just posing a small challenge for you. Have fun with your research. Have a great Sunday
Thanks Rick!!
It's your channel. Post what you want Mat. I had no clue they shared parts. I just thought they were in the same series so to say. I have the MPC versions to date myself.. Great Video!!! I'll be watching
I learn something new every day.
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Thank you. Matt! Realy interesting when you go in depth vhith comparisons and history of
different modell kits. Best Regards Thomas
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Vary Interesting thanks
That's awesome!!! I did not know that Matt!!!! Thank you for pointing that out I built that 53 ford and I have the 57 flip nose I can't believe there exactly the same that's a neat thing to find out!!!!
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Your exactly right! Don't stop what you're doing... very informative no matter what some of us old guys think we know. Information like this is great for the future modelers..... maby they'll learn who rat fink is??? Thanks bro 👍👍🛵🚚🚛🚘🚗🚙🛻🦧🍌🙏
Lol!! Maybe so!!
I don’t know that either. Thank you for comparing the two amt kits. Thank for doing these two kits also. Have a good one 👍👍👊👊😎
Thanks Neamon!!
Interesting. I had no idea! Ya learn something new every day.
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Ive been in the hobby for 60 years and you showed me something new today
Keep doing what you do and never stop looking
Thanks!!
Great information... I've built both of those and never noticed!
This is great info to use to find parts you are missing in one or the other kits. This is a useful video.
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Ahh, the know it all model guys, been building since I was about 8-9 years old,did not know that, I am 49 now 👍 Thanks for the information!
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I did not know! Thank you.
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I’m one of the people that were out for 50 years, so this is new to me. I don’t build a lot of cars and trucks, but I still like to watch and learn. I might even see a kit I have to build! Thanks for sharing Matt!
Thanks Peter!!
Very cool. I didn’t know that either. I have the ‘57 gasser, but not the ‘53 truck. A lot of the older AMT semis use the same parts, too. The engines aren’t specific, so one kit will tell you to paint it Cummins tan and another will say Cat yellow, but they’re the exact same engine. Lol
Lol!! Cool
Add me to the list of "did not know this." Like you, I have not built a kit in a long time so how am I to know? You keep the content you want to cover coming! Love when you open a kit too as, I look to see what parts I would need to build it the way I would want it (the pickup would get a blown Boss 429) and then determine if I want to buy the kit based on what parts I have.
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On the Ford flip nose Im building now, I replaced the Chevy with a 427 SOHC and a quick change rear end. Removing the hood leaves so much empty space, you really need a BIG motor to look at.
Keep doing what your doing. Your videos are a lot more interesting then those that just build. I like to see comparisons and the kits you find.lm 83 and still build .l enjoy your channel and like seeing your kits.
Thanks Edward!!
I have been building for about 40 years and I didn't know that. It's very interesting. I appreciate your information and research. I don't understand why people are so critical of others and why they have to express it in a disrespectful manner.
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I never had the 53 ford Flipnose so I wouldn't have known this. But It Explains the Variances of the Spirit of 57 kit. Bruce had one with both Front axles and the Wires wheels instead of the edge slotted craggars. This video explains it
Cool
Very interesting, you are the model car detective 👍
Lol!! Thanks
Cool information I didn’t know that!!! Keep the videos coming!!!
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Hey Matt I had no idea about these two kits share some of the same parts. That is very interesting. Thank you for sharing, your model room is looking good. As far as the negative comments who cares what they say, you taught me something new and I appreciate it. Take care 👍
Thanks Harold!!
I didn't know, thanks for the the video. KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING. I'm always looking for the next video. Keep them coming.
Thanks
Didn't know that about these. Thanks for the information!
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Hey Matt ! I did know about these two kits common roots. In theory anyway. I never built either one though, so this video is pretty interesting to me.
I did try to turn that ‘57 into a stock 150 series sedan many years ago. But Thank God Revell came to the rescue on that kit !
Keep making your videos ! Even though I have been building steadily for 40-some years, I find it interesting to hear other’s take on some of the information.
Thank you !
Thanks Dan!!
I knew that some kits shared parts like tires, wheels and sometimes engines, but I did not know those two kits are really almost the same kit with different bodies. Very cool to know. Thanks for the comparison Matt, great video.
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Great video, keep them coming! I definitely find these comparison videos interesting.
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Good video, yea I knew this but everyone doesn't know everything so keep them coming. Love using these chassis for different gasser/street freak type builds
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Well I didn't know that, but right away gives me ideas on these kits🤔 shame I don't have either one.. So another kits, yeah KITS are now in "to get" list
Very interesting find Matt. I dont own or build enough kits to discover these similarities on my own.
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Well sir, that's a new one on me .... I've built both kits in the past and never put the two together as having the same basic chassis. I think it made for a interesting video, I tend to get into details like that in my videos so I say bring on the interesting comparisons !
Appreciate your work ! 🍻
Thanks!!
I enjoy your videos even if I already knew the subject matter. I didn't know about the flip nose chevy and ford truck. I just got the chevy last weekend and I don't have the truck. It's nice to know some of the parts interchange with other kits so if you're missing something you're not limited to one kit to find it. Thank you for all of your informative videos. Btw, I would take some of those gremlins off your hands. I guess I missed them at Ollie's. Lol
Yep!! Ollie's
Firstly, I applaud Your efforts with the video content, Thank You! What Your doing is "Kit History." Which should be of interest to anyone in this hobby. I for one watch all that I can about "Our" hobby as I find, well, most of them, (and I am speaking of "all" the videos that are put out), of great interest. MPC used that Vette Gasser as the kit the "Malco Vette" gasser w-a-y back, one of the first kits I build along with the Spirit of '57. I believe what they did was "cost effective" in producing kits, for all of Us to enjoy building a variety. You keep sharing videos and like You say, if one doesn't care for the content, don't watch. I think they are missing out on the hobby. Again, Thank You!
Very cool!! Thanks Russell!!
I'm currently working on a 40, Willie's flip nose
Cool!!
I didn't know that and it's and it's cool to know that
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I find these comparisons interesting too. Keep them coming.
Interestingly, neither a real 53 Ford F100 chassis, nor a real 57 Chevy chassis, really looks anything like the chassis in the kits. None of them are narrowed in at the front half, like the chassis in the kits are. Both have parallell frame rails all the way.
Never knew that!
Interesting video Matt. I had no idea these models shared so many parts. Interesting how the chrome sprue is formed with a common mold and partial molds for each model with its unique pieces. I knew you had the flip nose Corvette so that's why I thought you got the 57 Chevy to have kind of a matched set.
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Thank you it was very educational. I new to the Hobby so it was new to me. Unfortunately you have one or two that just like trolling people don't let that get you down.
No, I did not know them 2 kits were so similar.
Very good information buddy!! Just keep doing what you are doing!
Thanks Mark!!
Thanks didn't know that at all
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Didn’t know that! Great video Matt
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I love this stuff, thanks for sharing!!!
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I believe although the frames are the same. I think there are 2 sets of holes for the rear springs, because of the different wheel bases. Basically they are both gassers, with aftermarket type frames.
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Very interesting video, I had the 57' flipnose as a kid and the entire model was red except for the chrome tree. I guess that makes since if you don't want your chevy red, white is a neutral color .
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Thanks for sharing Matt I never expected those two kits to share so many components. (Tool making is expensive so it make sense.)
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I found that interesting since one was a chevy and one was a ford
awesome news keep up the great work
Thanks Craig!!
I did know about the similarity, but not until earlier this year. I got the ‘57 Chevy for Christmas when I was 10, but didn’t build the ‘53 Ford until this year. The Chevy was junked but I still had the engine. Upon seeing the commonality, I grabbed the old engine to see if it fit. lol
Lol!! Cool
I DIDN'T KNOW THAT !!! KUTAW BUDDY & Do WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, IT'S YOUR CHANNEL , Have a Blessed Week Brother.
Thanks Gary!!
You're Welcome
You should do one on how much all the 1990s and upwards Amt Mopar kits have in common, such as the standard Road Runner and Super Bee kits being re used for all those Pro Street kits
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I actually found this fascinating Mathew!
Cool!! LC told me about it!
@@modelcarvideos5829 at least we know which kit to rob replacement parts from lol
Yep!! The chevy!!
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Don’t let them get to you You do what you feel you want to do if they don’t want to watch they can skip a video or two until they are approving of “your content “ enough to watch again I know you are a nice guy and want to make videos that people want to watch but you will never make everyone happy at the same time So you do what you enjoy doing and it will make the content better because you are enjoying yourself
And may I say you are making very interesting and fun to watch videos so Thank you very much for sharing with us it is definitely appreciated
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I have had a couple of the F100's but no 57's so I did'nt know.
A couple of other known ones is the AMT AWB cars they share the same frame as do some of the early flip top funny car kits.
Also the Revell Lil John Buttera 26 T Tudor's chassis was used under a bunch of Revell kits like the rest of the 26 T kits & the 34 roadster & coupe kits.
Cool!! Thanks
The ‘53 Ford pickup flipnose was an MPC kit originally
Yep!!
Checkout the monogram 55 Bel-Air & 56 Delray they share the same frame and drivetrain
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Ive been building for fifty + years. I build all genres but not many cars. No, I did not know these kit shared parts. I find these videos interesting. Keep it up.
Thanks Luke!!
Like these comparison / histry videos! I stopped building in the late '60's and just re-started ~ 3 yrs ago......so there's about a 45 yr gap for me! I built the 57 chevy about 2 years ago.....I thought it was a pretty good kit. Now that I know the 53 Ford has is Chevy-powered, I'll have to get the kit!!! lol
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Had model building buddy when I kinda first got into doing model cars back in 1984 who had both the then MPC '57 chevy & '53 ford flip nose kits,I remember thinking that too at the time too how similar those 2 kits were apart from obvious body,bumpers,intake(Bug catcher),I think from memory the wheels might have been the same,not sure now?.later on in around the mid 90's I remember another buddy buying the early 90's release of the AMT '53 Ford flip nose,come to think of it now most of that kit was almost identical parts wise as the 80's MPC ford,chassis rail,seats,engine with more modern looking intake though,remember my other buddy clipping off part of front leaf springs with nail clippers,to drop the nose of the '57 chevy to give it the more lowered look as we never really adopted the 'Gasser' look here in Australia,still use nail clippers with my model building btw,have done so for as long as I can remember?,lol
That's cool!!
Wow i had no idea. Im mind blown 😳🤯 If you didn't know the 1967 chevy impala you built, is the same kit as the 1967 chevy impala 4 door kit. The body, door panels, hood, wheels and decals are the only difference between the two.
Cool!!
I greatly appreciate the advice Matt cause I got both also. All I want to do is RAISE the front end of that Ford. It would look sooo much better imo and a different style of wheels!?!?...idk🤷 keep them coming pal🤘🤘👍
Thanks Troy!!
I didn't know, I'm 57, been building kits for along time.
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In some of my building, I have found that a lot of chassis will interchange with other makes and models. Example. Most GM A bodied will use the same chassis. 58-64 Chevy Impalas have basically the same chassis and suspension. I have even taken bodies from Revell and put them on AMT chassis. There are usually only slight modifications. The big ones are the pro street kits. The AMT 67 Chevelle SS is a popular kit to bash. I put a Revell 66 ElCamino body on the 67 Chevelle pro street chassis. Cutting and modifying are sometimes necessary, but not always. I suppose it’s only natural that would be the case. Saves on having 1000 different molds. Also found that the late 60-early 70 Mopars are like that too on occasion. Pro street GTX chassis will accept a Charger Cuda, or Challenger body. It is indeed interesting to find things like this. Don’t let “know it alls” deter you from making videos you want. People who want to watch Willard haters are always gonna hate. Press on. You’re doing a fine job...
Cool and thanks!!
Well, I built models in the 80's as a kid (a few in the 90's but not lots), really got back into it in the 00's and slacked off after a house fire in '11, but am back into it now...and I did not know that 😳 I have often wondered if manufacturers ever did that though, so now I'll start wondering how often, lol! 🤣 Cool and interesting video, my friend. There's always haters and you can't make a video that will make everyone happy, Don worry about the them, build and video how and what makes you happy 😊👍 Have a great week, my friend 😊✌
Hi Small, how ya doin ,, I sympathize with you,, my house burned down in2003 and I lost everything I owned including about 300 model cars and kits, took me awhile to get back in to building again but now after about 18 years I'm almost back to where I was closing in to those numbers again,, never quit building my friend
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@@modelcarswithglen. same here, probably 50 to 60 built models burned up (3 survived for the most part, but were blackened and sooty, 2 of those 3 were black 49 Mercs though 🤣) and 250-275 kits mostly lost. For the next couple years when we'd be over there for holidays (my grandparents on dad's side lives next door to our burnt house) my dad and I had fun going in there with flashlights to pick through the kits, found a few that were mostly build-able and LOTS of stuff for mine and his parts boxes, felt like a treasure hunt 🤣
@@SmallADVentures1973 oh man I bet that was great finding stuff after all that time,, mine burned all the way down nothing to recover,, I'm glad you could find at least something, lucky dude
I also understand that mat from model car videos had his house burned up,, I think 🤔 he mentioned that in one of his videos,,,so that's three of a kind, maybe more out there, if you're reading this let us know your story
That's interesting, I've built for a long time but I never knew they did that much in the way of reusing stuff. I knew they did a lot of interchanging like from one Chrysler to another or one Ford to another but Chevy car to Ford truck that's pretty crazy...
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The 66 through 69 Amt Chevelle and Gto can use the same chassis and suspension too
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The ertl 701/2 Camaro and Baldwin motion Camaro are the same except a few parts
There's a Datsun pick up flip nose from the mid 70s that has mostly the same parts as those two ,, love the comparison video's,,, keep em coming buddy
Yeah it was called Lil Hustler. Bought it when it first came out.
Cool!! I'll check it out!!
I have built all of the Datsun flip nose kits, and both of these 53 Ford and 57 Chevy. The Datsun is a totally different kit with no parts in common.
@@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696 Hi dude,, with All due respect I still have all three of those kits and there are definitely some same parts including the frame,, lot's of respect friend
@@modelcarswithglen. Don't want to cause an argument with this comment, just want to straighten out misinformation. If you are thinking of the MPC Datsun Lil' Hustler flip nose gasser, then The Raging Dolphins Maniac is right, that kit doesn't use the same frame/chassis as the kits in this video.
Well, count me in as another modeler who did not know this. Who would have ever guessed they would use basically the same kit for a CHEVY CAR and a FORD TRUCK!! It looks like the frame is not actually correct for either. I've owned numerous 55-57 Chevies and 2 53-56 Ford trucks so I pretty much know what the stock frame looks like. But really good to know about this.
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Nive and alot kits id say are very same apart from add ons and upgrades too.. ur rite
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Love comparisons I knew this! compare Revell showrods Patent Pending, Moon Mixer,Meter Cheater,T-Bone Stake Truck and Der Guber wagon. Most hobbyists won't know these. All use same basic parts!
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I knew it but I still enjoy watching it. But a little history on that chassis, motor wheels and tires MPC first had a Datsun or Toyota pickup body on it they called it Lil Hustler then they came out with 57 chevy then MPC put the 53 Ford pickup body on that chassis but, the first 53 pickup was black on the box with flame on it and and they did use the same front axle that they used on 57. They didn't use drop axel until they rereleased it again I think in 79 or 80 and it was called Flip Out, not only did the front end flip up the bed did too. They rereleased that truck so many and they did changed it up a little each time, but any how I do enjoy the comparison videos there ain't to many people that do it, and some of us old modelers could use a little refreshing on some these model again. Keep the good work.
I've got to get the Lil hustler now!! Thanks
The Datsuns have nothing in common with these 2 kits. I have built all of them.
I don't own either one of those kits yet and that is surprising and weird!
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Nice
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My 57 has the wire wheels
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Man O Man never beilt A model car and vever will again.
I think there's even a version of the 53 that used the same wheels and tires of the 57..
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Im working on an early version of the 53 Ford now. I don't normally complain about fit issues because I expect them and fix them as I go. I don't know who mastered the truck, but they must have been stone drunk when they mastered it. It's a train wreck of problems.Nothing keys or positively locks into place. I started it as a co--vid remedy quick, out of box build, and I literally had to reengineer the entire things to make things fit.
So You ACTUALLY LEARNED SOMETHING ??? THAT'S PRETTY COOL 😎😎. GOD BLESS MODELING 👍👍👍.
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@@garyparker2969 I have built both kits and the 57 Chevy doesn't have the issues the Ford has. I did learn a lot though. That's why I don't complain about problems. I almost always learn something by figuring out how to overcome a problem. That said, even with all the reengineering I had to do, I am happy with the way it's turning out...
There is either a another flip nose corvette I think it is a 60 corvette flip nose by Mpc
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Those 2 '57 'Vettes share the same MPC slicks as the '57 Chevy. There are other kits that don't share parts but characteristics by MPC. btw way to tell buddy to stuff it.
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How do they have the same engine in both the Ford and Chevy? I would have thought they’d be different!
Both have chevy big blocks.
All those Gremlins… 🤣
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That was rude ! I am 58 and was a manager of one of thee most welknown Hobbyshops in the Tri-state area of Pa.,Nj, and Delaware when I was 25 . I stocked shelves,I ordered kits from vendors, and built car model kits as well, I didn't know what Matt's talking about? Don't watch if you know everything, its that simple .
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I didn't know. If something gets posted that I have no interest in, I'll move along. Lol.
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Interesting observation. A Ford and Chevy sharing the same parts. I didnt know, but then again Ive never been interested in those flip nose kits.
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