AMT 1955 Chevy Cameo Windshield Fit Comparison

[@erics3424]

Hi Raoul, great job on this very informative video. The issue with the original cab's side window was that the window opening slopes upwards as it goes from back to front. It was fixed on the later issues and you can use the Coke kit's cab to fix it.✌😎👌

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I now see what you are talking about. I thought it was more about the vent window that the upward slope of the whole side window opening.

[@lancerevell5979]

I recently got the Coke Issue of this kit, by Round 2. Dryfitting the front and rear windshields shows they should fit well. 👍 Well done, Raoul, for this kit comparison. 😊

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you!

[@MrModelworx]

That solves that then!. I built the original issue a few months ago and I had no real dramas. They've retooled the glass, you can tell by those little ejector nubs on the glass edge that you cut off, that's modern tooling. I'm surprised you didn't see the side window issue on the original issue to all the other cabs, look again, it slopes up towards the vent window on the original cab only. It didn't bother me but it's there.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I see it now. I thought it was more about the actual vent window than the whole upward slope of the bottom side window.

[@dish8690]

Thank so much for detailed comparison. I have at least 15 of the 55-57 stepside/ cameo pickup kits various releases. My most favorite pickup I had owned 5 of them wish i still had 1. We are Modelers over coming fitment issues are part of model building. not that I wound not mind a perfect fit kit available. Kits would be awful boring if they all fit together like a jigsaw puzzel. There are videos of fixes for the window that work welll. Keep up the great content. Also thanks for giving me a reason to buy more kits just grabbed up 3 more of the coke version cameos. Thank You.😁Have a Great 4Th 💥💥🎆🧯

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks. I’m going to get one more coke version myself. Hope you left some behind!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

All I can say is that I built the stepside 55 when it first came out and don't remember any issues??? Very Cool comparison. Awesome you pulled out the dial calipers to get true measurements. Thanks for sharing

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Very cool! Thanks.

[@antithesisjones765]

Man, you went all out on this one. Thank you! Now I have a little hope for my Coke version. I watched and commented on Matt’s video thinking if the gap was so significant I wouldn’t even bother trying to build it. Now I’ll at least examine the fit of the windows and proceed accordingly. I too really like the look of the truck and many of the completed builds I’ve seen were beautiful, especially the Coke livery. Hopefully as you were hypothesizing the primer, paint and clear coats will tighten up any excess gap, problem solved.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks. For me, I have had issues with outside fitting windows after clear. We will see if I have that with this one.

[@ronstewart9792]

Very interesting. I built the original one on the left years ago and don't remember having trouble with the glass. Ron

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

That one is really close and after paint is probably just fine.

[@davidhinkson8856]

It's a good thing you have all four issues of this kit so you can truly see the differences between them, and a great idea to take the relevant measurements as well.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks. I started it as my own amusement but had some surprises so I made the video.

[@funken079]

Thanks for covering all the variants. It was a kit I have not purchased , but had plans to. May need to rethink it now.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

No worries! I had them and found this interesting so I went ahead and made it.

[@funken079]

@@TheMuscleCarModeler I just thought of a good use for the kit if the window doesn't fill the space. You could always chop the top.

[@rickzinck9326]

Thanks for taking the time to do this comparison. Excellent information.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sodakmodelcars]

Great video covering this with multiple kits! My hypothesis were close in that I believed there were multiple window toolings as well as maybe some fill out/short shot issues. The new tooling has more fill points around the window. My bad one was the first release and looking back at photos I think it was very weak on the bottom molding as well adding to the shortness.

[@sodakmodelcars]

I think the "fill out" problem is where there really creates some randomness to who has issues when another didn't of the same tooling.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I believe that is true. How many builders tried fitting the window before paint? How many ran into issues after paint? Lots of variables in this.

[@daviddanglis7135]

I was one of the people who commented on Matt’s video. Your comparison didn't include two kits that have serious window fit issues - the Walmart 2006 issue and Matt's budget series kit molded in yellow. You’re measuring differences in thousands of an inch (well, hundreds apparently) ; in those two kits, we may be talking about a difference of 1/32 or more. But I would agree with you that the fit shouldn’t be an issue in any of the kits you have.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Yes. I don’t have a sample of all the various issues of this kit. Plus we could be getting into production quality control issues as well. I had the oldest original issue as well as the newest. Plus a few in between. Would love to have had everyone. Yes it’s hundreds of an inch. Not thousands as I was saying. When I use that dial caliper, its just for modeling. I have a better more accurate one that I have used on my engines and degreeing the cams. The spread of windshield was 2 smallest at .75 and the largest at .79 that is a difference of .04 which translates to 1/25 of an inch.

[@DonnieGriffin-eo2eo]

Great video and thanks for sharing. Donnie

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldschoolmodeler]

Pretty interesting information. I've heard about the windshield issue on this kit and have stayed away from it. Now after seeing this video i may pick up the new release. Great video 👍😎

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonrothgeb6071]

When I watched Matt's video, I made a wish that someone would do this comparison. You are not supposed to tell anyone your wish, but I went and expressed it in the comments. When you tell someone your wish, it is not supposed to come true, but you made it come true with this video! Thanks for making wishes come true and doing a great service to anyone who wants a better Cameo build. It ain't a Muscle Car, but this is my favorite video of yours so far. The fact that both the Cameos in my collection are Coke releases may play a factor in that.😉

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks! I like these trucks and the issue caught my attention. I didn't set out to do the video at first, but after looking at my kits and with what I have experienced with other AMT kits. I figured why not. I have stayed away from doing kit histories on many AMT kits because so many of them have been modified over the years. Some like the 63 Shelby Cobra go back as far as 63 and has been issued 18 times. Many changes have happened and the best way to do a kit history is to have one of every issue. Some others I know of like the 73 GTX, That one has been issued many times as well. Tooling is actually the 71 Roadrunner but a new body was added. Then many mods and tooling updates. At one point in the 2000's it had the wrong dash and a single exhaust chassis. Round 2 did fix those issues and it now has more accurate parts and better decals. So some kit issues are only in some runs.

[@FullMoonStudio]

I am really enjoying all your kit comparisons. Great channel 😀

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelcooke2559]

Great look at the window issue with these kits. I agree with you the primer, paint, and clear coat will definitely make the hole smaller. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Totally agree! When I have a body painted and cleared. I will test the windows again.

[@michaelcooke2559]

@@TheMuscleCarModeler My guess is it will fit fine.

[@felixculpa6240]

Nice deep dive, i built the coke version and the windshield wasn't bad at all, i drilled and filed out the grill and it looks nice too. The Cameo is such a beautiful truck you'll enjoy the build even if it presents challenges.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I’m going to. It’s different in how to build it with such a multi piece structure.

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nicely done 😅

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks 😅

[@danielpaulsness6951]

@@TheMuscleCarModeler your welcome 😁

[@seanh2390]

great subject!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks!

[@alancyr3100]

Great comparison. If I ever decide to build one of these I know which kit to get. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garyparker2969]

Thanks For Your Comparisons Raul n Have a Blessed Wknd 🤗 Gary.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thank you! You too!

[@geoffhipwell2198]

Great comparison. I didn't see the Cream/Yellow version, (a '55), which I have & heard the most complaints with both, front & back windows.!

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks.

[@rickallen9864]

So what kit would you get to build?

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I think the Coke version. It has the best fitting glass, pad printed tires and some extra tires and wheels.

[@marsgarage8217]

Thanks for the comparison, i have two of those kits, i have a 90s stepside kit and the new Coca Cola cameo kit..looking forward to see your next video on this truck..and it can be build nicely, you just have to pay extra work to it thats all.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks! I’m liking how the 57 is mocking up. Now to start picking some colors and getting ready to do some body work to it.

[@johnfreeman1408]

great video. excellent information thank you

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Our pleasure! Thanks!

[@WayneWootton-d9l]

if you find a way for the wind shield to fit in the 55or 57 please let me know please thank you Wayne from Titusville FL.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

After primer, paint, clear and Bare Metal Foil. That took up some of the gap and it glued in.

[@blueline308]

I think your measurements are "100ths" not "Thousands". 3/4" is 75 of 100, close to the 75-77 you were getting.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

You are correct. Sorry but was thinking thousands when I did this.

[@WayneWootton-d9l]

just sitting thinking what if the 1955 Chevy car wind shield would fit in it just wondering

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I went ahead and built the 57 and the windshield fit well after all painting.

[@glenmiller272]

I'd ditch the original '91 issue cab and try and order a new one from AMT, as the original has that horrible slanted door line, I'm working on the '57 at the moment and for the truck bed I'm using wood coffee sticks and 0.75 x 1.50mm styrene u-channels for the metal runners!!.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I may pick up another Coke 55 at some point. Thank you.

[@stevecourtneyscalekustomz2602]

The yellow Ollie's issue is even worse

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thats one I don’t have. Would have loved to measure it.

[@jimbucci3474]

The '55 Cameo has different tail lights than the "57 Cameo

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Thanks. I see lots of differences in the kits but the cabs themselves are the same.

[@dennygraham9792]

Say thar ace....that would be 700 thousands and 800 "thousands" not 70 or 80 thousands. 1" = 1000 thousands, anything under 1" would read with a decimal point before it. I.E. .700 would be 700 thousands.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

Yes thanks.

[@JohnW1711stock]

3/4"=.750 thousandths. It's .800 not .080. It's a shame this stuff doesn't fit. I stopped building models in 1972. The parts fit then. LOL Chop the top and the problem is solved.

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I had a parts kit that somebody had chopped the top just a bit and I didn't know why. It didn't come out very nice.

[@WayneWootton-d9l]

good luck on wind shield throw the model trucks away

[@TheMuscleCarModeler]

I built the 57 and it came out nice.