1969 Dodge Charger R/T Coca Cola 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review MPC919

Have a #Coke and a smile with MPCs Snap fit 1969 #Dodge #Charger R/T in Coca Cola livery!
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FEATURES:
1/25 scale, SKILL 2, paint and cement required
Exciting Coca-Cola Muscle car with "bottle-body" graphics!
Body molded in red, interior in white, chassis in black
“Coke bottle green” tinted windows
Easy and fun to assemble
“Carbonated graphics” decal sheet
Chrome 5-spoke wheels
Coca-cola kit series illustrated packaging
The 1969 model year brought few modifications. Exterior changes included a new grille with a center divider and new longitudinal taillights, both designed by Harvey J. Winn. A new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) was added. This could be available by itself or together with the R/T, thus making an R/T-SE. The SE added leather inserts to the front seats only, chrome rocker moldings, a wood grain steering wheel, and wood grain inserts on the instrument panel. A sunroof was added to the option list, but was ordered on only 260 Chargers. The bumble bee stripes returned as well, but were changed slightly. Instead of four stripes, it now consisted of a wide stripe framed by two smaller stripes. In the middle of the stripe, an R/T cutout was placed. If the stripe was deleted, a metal R/T emblem was placed where the R/T cutout was. Total production was around 89,199 units.
There were two different 383 engines available for the 1969 model year: 2-barrel and 4-barrel. The 2-barrel was rated at 290 hp. The four barrel engine was rated at 330 hp and was identified on the air cleaner as "383 / FOUR BARREL". The 330-hp engine was unique to the Charger model in 1969. While this engine was available with an un-silenced air cleaner option, it differed internally from the 335-hp 383 "Magnum". Differences between the 330-hp 383 4-barrel and 335-hp 383 magnum were mostly internal. Both versions used the Carter AVS carb and the larger exhaust manifolds from the 440 Magnum engines, but the Magnum had a windage tray in the oil pan, a different camshaft profile, and different valve springs. In 1969 the B-series engines were all painted Chrysler Engine Turquoise with the exception of the 4-barrel 383 four speed and 440 Magnum engines which were painted Chrysler "High-Performance Orange". As usual, the 426 Hemi was painted "Street Hemi Orange". The 383 Magnum motor was used in Road Runners and Super Bees, but did not appear in a Charger body until 1971.
Bo & Luke Duke popularized the 1969 Dodge Charger in The Dukes of Hazzard
The television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985) featured an orange 1969 Dodge Charger that was named The General Lee. "The General" sported the Confederate battle flag painted on the roof and the words "GENERAL LEE" over each door. The windows were always open, as the doors were supposedly welded shut for racing, and the actors would do a window slide to get in and out. The number "01" is painted on both doors. Also, when the horn button was pressed, it played the first 12 notes from the de facto Confederate States anthem "Dixie". The car performed spectacular jumps in almost every episode, and the show's popularity produced consumer interest in the car.

[@od1452]

Beautiful . I partly restored a 71 Coronet...but Married with 2 little kids ..it just got too expensive.. but we all loved that car. Thanks for the fond memories.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!
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[@hishamaziz3282]

I fell in love with this style Charger when I watched the movie Bullit back in the early 70's and that famous chase scene :) This is a nice kit.. and the decals give it a really nice look.. Great job as always!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Hisham!
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[@randyjennie2381]

I really enjoy how you can take a snap together kit,and show that even as a curbside,they make amazing builds.
Awesome jobs

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Randy!
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[@LorenzosGalaxy]

I just got this for Christmas today it’s my first model kit and I’m really excited to build it

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@ianmunslow5675]

One of the coolest looking cars of all time , great build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ian!
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[@PandorumAI-dc4bk]

This video gave off such a Christmas Vibe. I really liked it! Thank you for the amazing video! ⛄🍁

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!
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[@charlesmcclure5994]

Great build Chris, now let's have a Coke and a smile 😁😁👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!
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[@saltields7649]

Watching this video gave me another idea for this kit. Somewhat paint it and use all the General Lee decals on it, then put on all of the Coke decals on it. Thanks for the idea.

[@timburnette5914]

Man that looks great! I’d never know it was press together if you hadn’t said. Another awesome job friend

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tim!

[@radioactivelarry]

Beautiful build as always, just the right amount of detail. Looks great!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Larry!

[@IamGalvatron]

I recently did the General Lee version of this kit and I was surprised how much of an improvement this is over the regular MPC General Kit, which this is basically a simplified version of. Great build Chris. It’s worth putting some details into these snap kits. Brings them to another level.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@robertvasco9248]

General lee I'm making out of mine.

[@TheLandofpain]

Chris... think you could do a muscle car with a vinyl top? I’d like to see how you do that. Keep up the great videos!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Morder 70 with Vinyl

[@hpiguy]

If one comes along I can give it a shot!
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[@ronroberts2453]

I just got to drink a Coke after this build!! Really sweet and you did an excellent job on those large decals. Keep them coming Chris!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Ron!
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[@michaelupton8070]

Great build..i've got two of the "General Lee" snap together model 1969 Dodge Charger cars..your video has just given me an idea on the detailing of the trim on the two cars👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@hpiguy]

Glad I could help!

[@maccustoms2295]

Just personal preference ro paint it how you want or not at all im glad you decided to use that red. It really makes the model stand out and look more like a cocoa cola

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Robert!
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[@kyleSD70MAC]

Man, I love that scheme! That looks as good as an ice-cold bottle of Coke.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!
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[@robertvasco9248]

I like the details you did.

[@jacobirvine704]

Great review, thanks for posting! I love building the snap-tite kits every now and then, gives me a chance to do a simple build between the more complicated ones. I actually just bought this kit the other day, now I'm really getting excited to build it!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jacob, they are awesome for some simple bench time and fun work!
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[@devinrussell2372]

I love the coke droplets/water condensate on the decals;it gives them that "wet look" like you see in the ad pictures that you get in the morning news papers,posters,and billboards.I have heard of professional modelers;who has 30+ years of airbrushing experience,use different shades of paint to replicate that wet/condensate look;by using a dual action Iwata Eclipse HPC+B airbrush and a craftsman pancake shop air compressor.Another brand of decal setting solution;you can try on future Round 2 kit build reviews,is the two part Micro Scale industries;Micro Scale and Micro Sol.I have used the two part Micro Scale industries setting solution, on my GMC Astro 95 COE by AMT;and it performed flawlessly!.Definitely one of the best decal setting solutions I have ever used so far.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jsidaho1957]

Chargers for life and thanks for sharing this awesome build Chris!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks JS!
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[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

awesome job Chris, breath taking decals .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!
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[@saltields7649]

Watching this gave me a kit bash idea. Take the decals from this and put them on the Revell ‘69 Charger kit and either sand off the vinyl roof, keep the vinyl roof or use the Revell ‘68 Charger body, with or without the ‘68 Charger race options, or just use the ‘68 Charger kit. Thank You for the idea.

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Your builds always come out amazing. The car has a real nice driving stance. Just enough detail to make it stand out. I have a Jeff Gordon snap kit here in my house somewhere, I'm going to have to dig it out now.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, and enjoy your kit, any kit!
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[@uberquellen]

What a great looking kit. Great build. I really enjoy your narration on all your builds. You really do a great job at it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rich!
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[@sffsks11]

love the spray both music, so relaxing it pulls you in.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Sean!
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[@RAMBENNA]

fabulous job as always , just got mine

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Cliff!
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[@johngligo4049]

That was another fantastic build Chris! Love the red and the Coca Cola livery!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@JimFlanagan4206]

Very cool build! I always use Tamiya clear orange instead of yellow for my turn signal lights.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jim!

[@MarkMeadows90]

Makes me look forward to Christmas more. Nice build Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mark!

[@bkmodelcars]

Turned out great looks nice👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!
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[@brianrussell2083]

I just built my 69 rt and I love it.

[@aaronking7326]

I did mine up as The General...I ordered decals online, and finished it off with 01s on the doors and rebel flag..Turned out pretty nice,and it didnt break the bank

[@hpiguy]

That's the way to do it if you want a General.
They made this snap kit as the General just before all the licensing for Dukes was pulled, I have it as the General edition. I may have to build it as such one day.

[@aaronking7326]

@@hpiguy Wish I could show you a pic of mine

[@hpiguy]

@@aaronking7326 You can, on the FB page.
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[@rmxrider20032000]

Awesome work as always, but without stock wheels this can't be built "stock". Thanks for all of your great content.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Great looking kit. Thanks for sharing Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always Charlie!
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[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@hpiguy you're welcome buddy

[@1955mouse]

you always seem to come up with some nice works lately, can't wait to see what's in store for next week. keep 'em coming!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mouse!

[@gregorydegross9114]

I like it

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!
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[@MikeCindyWhite]

Super cool build bro! Thanks for the video!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Whitey!
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[@paularmstrong4546]

Another beautiful build Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Paul!
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[@phantom629]

Its like one of the old advertising campaign cars used at sporting events. Fyi coke bottle chargers were 71-74. nice build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike!
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[@MrModelworx]

Nice job mate ! Love those decals

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary, but don't you mean deckulllzzzzz? LOL

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Awesome build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Sam!

[@eamonnhaddon5105]

Many years ago push fix models where a devil to put together. Today push fix look easy to put together. A good build again👍

[@maddogmerv]

Great job! Love your channel. I'm very disappointed that this kit has the molded in chassis. The decals are a definite winner.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@cygnusx10]

I love Chargers. I think my first expose to them was in "Bullitt" where the bad guys drove a black one. Always wanted to drive one since then as I thought they just looked mean. Fantastic build and finish as always, bit lacking on story time though ;) Thanks for sharing this.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!
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[@bigeddie1231]

very cool looking build wish the decals where a little more green but looks great

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking time to comment, much appreciated!

[@tygrkhat4087]

Beautiful work, as always.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!
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[@jeffreysmith3697]

Great job!! Looks awesome

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeffrey!
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[@twotone85]

Another great build

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!
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[@jamiesale9460]

skillful camera work, editing and graphics sure make it a pleasure to watch. You're making models as quickly as I can watch. Do you sleep?

[@hpiguy]

Haha, thanks, and yup, I try to!

[@hillbilly7292]

Really nice job

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!
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[@carguy53]

I wish everyone did the windows tinted that color. It's more like real automotive glass.

[@hpiguy]

It does look good, just like tempered and laminated safety glass.

[@chassegallerie2910]

Pretty cool kit. I love the decals, tho, I'm not normally fond of Coke "fan products" but the decals and the way they are placed on this is pretty good looking. What surprised me tho, is that this car is curbside. I thought that Round 2 had made this one with an engine. Now, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, just that I really thought there was an engine in there. As you have shown, it's a real neat kit and all.

[@hpiguy]

This was their newest General Lee snap fit kit, so no engine on this one.

[@chassegallerie2910]

@@hpiguy Yeah, I know, it was that General snap, but I could've swear that they had made it with a snap engine and all.

[@mariomeza3408]

Wow, refreshing!! 🏆🥇🏆👏👏

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mario!
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[@eamonnhaddon5105]

Forgot to mention round 2 November reviews the Coca Cola Christmas rig ( hope it's the right saying because in England there are called attics or 40 footers.)which they use for the Christmas adverts in the UK,hope you get to review it as it look a good model?👍

[@ToddHLHG]

Great job Chris!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Todd!
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[@andrewm3934]

Looking great

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!
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[@novadiecastman5251]

Chris , another wonderful build would evan know it was a snap kit, that kit is an open canvas. I'd like to see a old rated out charger all rusty like.. but anyway, awesome job keep up the great work 👍👍. Oh chris are you going to go to Chicago to MCACN in November??

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff, no shows aren't my thing usually and that's a long drive for me.
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[@novadiecastman5251]

@@hpiguy thanks chris , have a great week 👍

[@ModelCarMinion]

Thanks Chris, I didn't realize that was a snap kit, nice for a quick build and I like that body style. One question: I bought a gel pen and tried it on some styrene and a tire but even after a couple of days it hadn't dried and rubbed off. How do you get them to dry?

[@hpiguy]

An acrylic pen should dry pretty quick. Oil pens may take forever.

[@ronstewart9792]

Looks great. Ron

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ron!
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[@NitrousDiecast]

It looks great

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!
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[@rtking1969]

I love my Charger

[@hpiguy]

My Dad loved his White Hat Special red one too!

[@maryfiltz800]

Another Coke vehicle - and I love them. Thanks

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@shannonmorrow2399]

And the hits jist keep on coming.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Shannon!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Another great build, do you keep all your models, display them?

[@hpiguy]

Most end up in storage boxes or given away.
Thanks!

[@ZetaVec]

Did you glue those rims? I just got mine and found the rims don’t have tabs like the original general lee rims

[@aaronvandoorn8397]

I'm building mine now

[@charliebowman785]

Exquisit! are those CRAGAR wheels? Great build Chris.

[@dc_modelworks]

I think they're AR Torq Thrusts. The "Country Charger" and "City Slicker" kits had those wheels too.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charlie!
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[@chrisC052]

What a great kit, and how about those decals! Chris a question, how or what should I use to strip paint and decals from a model without damaging the plastic and removing the glue?

[@hpiguy]

Super Clean will remove everything but the plastic and glue.

[@chrisC052]

@@hpiguy thanks Chris. I went to Walmart and got super clean( in a purple one gallon jug) how long does it take to remove the paint and decals? Thank you again.

[@ls6-ss413]

Wish I was 9 years old again

[@hpiguy]

Ha, we all do, but we can have fun with models none the less!
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[@MainahTony]

i made this one last week! so happy when i got it. went with a darker red but loved it LOVE the decals thats why i wanted it. funny thing ? i hate coca cola!! does pepsi do anything cool?

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tony!
Round2 did have some Pepsi logos a while back but I haven't seen any recently.
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[@MainahTony]

@@hpiguy following you on FB now :)

[@harleyfisher7298]

I really like your videos!!!. I'm just getting back in to model building I'd like to know where you find all these model cars, trucks, rigs. Thank you so much love the video.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Harley!
The channel is sent models by all the major model companies. We have great sponsors!
In the videos you'll see and hear me mention where to get them, who I got them from, and linked in the description as well.
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[@Ericbuyslunch]

Whats the wheelbase on this model? I might want to try to use it for an rc car

[@robertvasco9950]

I have the stance in the back jacked up like the 70s.

[@Nottherealone426]

How do u do that?

[@kenttillman2447]

I like the charger my favorite car

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
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[@bobbygvideomasher]

I have a question I want to use this same model as the General Lee and I already have the decals and Hemi Orange. Do you have any suggestions on how to make this a successful transition?

[@hpiguy]

It just needs decals, this is the General Lee snap Tite, has all the parts like I show.

[@bobbygvideomasher]

Cool just making sure thanks 😊

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Great build. Had you heard the Testors range is being closed by the end of the year?

[@scalemodelfrenzy]

Only for overseas... will still be available in the states.

[@hpiguy]

Correct, only overseas.
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[@robertvasco9248]

I have a Jada one in red I'll add the decals to that model.

[@samuelvasquez8170]

When I google rust oleum 2x black primer, the only thing that comes up is rust oleum flat black. Can you show the can on a future video? Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Hi Sam, I've linked to this for you a few times before as well.
www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Rust-Oleum-American-Accents-2X-Ultra-Cover-Primer-Spray-12-oz/973827135?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2127&adid=22222222227147452599&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=359214469365&wl4=pla-421682705889&wl5=1028269&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=973827135&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPrljqOn3Fcm_2dxQv7nLf-aasAj65Mqdio8sxxI4fjhIvszlAM6rE0aAgn2EALw_wcB

[@heidihobear]

Rust oleum should sponsor you

[@hpiguy]

That would be fun!

[@gkp5569]

must admit, i was a bit scared when you said you weren't going to paint the red !!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!
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[@billymanilli]

Once again, beautiful build! Thanks again for sharing with us!
...on a side note, wish they would offer that glass tint on more models 😎

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Billy, I agree!
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[@1955mouse]

that also would look awesome in a root beer color on the body, or a different shade of black, to look like a bottle of coke

[@hpiguy]

Yeah!

[@Merylstreep1949]

Surprised this kit didn't come with pad printed tires...

[@robertvasco9248]

It's a diecast version in 1:24

[@lebaillidessavoies3889]

cool ....

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!
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[@robertvasco9950]

Have two

[@robertvasco9248]

I built mine in a couple of hours.

[@davidpayne4315]

Hey Bo let's go to the Boar's Nest and get a Coke YEE - HAW

[@hpiguy]

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[@robertvasco9248]

Built mine no decals yet.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Try to mass produce this for Coca Cola .... make a Fortune .... Build a Real One ... Very Cool ....My Girlfriends Mother has an original car like this back in 68-69 , she was a Nurse .... had it until 83 .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Trevor!

[@deadcommander5276]

Can you do a Jeff Gordon NASCAR model kit?

[@JosKelly]

Too many great Chargers to build: Bullitt, Death Proof, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, Venture Brothers, Blade…

[@hpiguy]

Agreed!
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[@robertvasco9248]

I didn't add the antenna cb radio or push bar.

[@rtking1969]

Someone built a real Coca~Cola Charger you can find it on TH-cam

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

What......!!

[@MartyLJ57]

What are folks going to do now that Testers is going out of business

[@hpiguy]

They are still selling to the US and Canada.

[@charlesfielding3536]

Chris: did you ever see the actual Coca Cola '69 Charger? th-cam.com/video/gSisbL6sBw4/w-d-xo.html

[@ranosian1135]

You dont half like coke cola lol

[@hpiguy]

LOL

[@joeshmoe9978]

Unfortunately it's no longer politically correct to build the "Dukes of Hazard" General Lee, due to some people being offended by the historical Confederate flag. 😞

[@hpiguy]

I'll still build one eventually, love the show and the car!

[@joeshmoe9978]

@@hpiguy ...me too.

[@davidpayne4315]

The Bubba's Favorites decals work great