I was 20 in 1976. My best friend at the time bought a '70 Coronet R/T in B5 blue with a black interior, standard 440 with A727 automatic and 3.23 Sure Grip rear. It had the Ramcharger hood and the deluxe Mopar wheels (not Magnum). He kept it mostly stock except for adding headers and exhaust. Very strong runner. My daily then was a '67 Cyclone GT. I had a fresh 410 with a mild cam and 3-2V intake which replaced the original 390. C6 automatic and a 3.25 Trak-Lok 9-inch. Both ran pretty much neck-to-neck. We actually drove each other's cars quite often. They were a blast. OK, here comes the "weird" part. We both noticed that the Dodge was less bothered with added weight than the Mercury. Extra passengers, heavy crap in the trunks, sometimes both. The 440 always seemed to accelerate the same despite the 410 having a longer stroke and slowing down from the poundage. We had no answer for this peculiarity then. But years later (90's) I was reading some technical Mopar engineering books that mentioned the designers of the B/RB format deliberately lengthened the connecting rods (rod/stroke ratio) to achieved this "attribute" of a widened torque curve. Well, whaddya know. We were not hallucinating after all. My friend eventually sold his car. I've been unable to find a '70 Coronet R/T like his to park next to my '70 Road Runner, but there's always tomorrow...
Yes I read that also about the rod ratio and other engine theory’s. It’s interesting that the force applied to the crank is in proportion to the length of the rod, diameter of the piston and stroke of crank. But the longer the rod and farther the stroke has a adverse affect on HP numbers and max RPM, so great for torque but not HP. So many compromises in engine design.
A favorite model of mine! The front end is either love it or hate it- I love it! I have two of these kits in my collection, one is still in the shrink wrap. My brother is fortunate to own a real one. His is one of the 2dr post cars, black inside and out, 383 w/column shift automatic, white C-stripe, and N96 Ramcharger hood (factory). It's currently undergoing restoration. At one time he owned an FK5 Burnt Orange '70 Super Bee, 383/auto- also with the burnt orange interior! That one he sold before resto. Thanks for your great videos- I love how you explain the fine details about "correctness" on your musclecar builds!
I was just last night talking to a buddy of mine about this kit, and how Ertl really changed things up when they took over. Mine’s Sub Lime with a white interior and C stripes stolen from the pro-street kit. If memory serves, it took 2 sets of them, because one of the bees is backwards.
I remember the bumble bee stripe had that problem on both this kit and the Monogram 69 kit. The C stripes had the bee's facing forward that I remember.
I built the pro street version in the mid 90's when I was a teenager. Bright yellow, big tunnel ram, huge steamroller Micky Thompsons on the rear. Looks like you can still see the cut out hole telegraph in the close up of the hood.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler I never liked how that would happen. Wish they would make 2 hoods in that case. Could it be fixed with a spot of filler? Either way she's a beaut. Gotta love the Mopar muscle!
Now, I prime and sand flat and it usually disappears. Something I learned on the way. I have also filled the back side to make it stronger but that doesn't really seem to make a difference.
Thank you for showing this unique model! Its really iconic for this car being plum crazy with a white interior. As always, this is a very beautifully built model. I have the original MPC 70 Super Bee that is molded in white , has a pitchfork hood and comes with the optional Street Freaks high- rise suspension that was popular back in the day. Its in pieces with its paint already stripped ready for an easy restoration. The 70 Super Bee was a car that stood out from the rest of the Mopar line up. Very interesting car!
Yes. I like to restore the old annuals as you have seen. I have not aggressively looked for one and since I have the hoods in resin. I haven't tried to find one and one has not landed in my lap either. Many find their way to me but usually after I buy one. Then end up with a few.
I really love the 70 Bee and the Coronet RT i was at Mopar Carlisle some guy had a 70 hemi bee in b5 blue. I would love to see how you paint the magnum Wheels
As usual Raoul you did a great job building and painting your sharp looking '70 Dodge Super Bee! The Plum Crazy Purple paint really sets your Super Bee off!
I know this is a year old video but the new rerelease is labeled as a MPC and it’s the kit bash just like this one but with a big decal sheet and it didn’t come with them white swoopey side decals so I’m doing a FM3 panther pink with the black decals like those. For some reason the hood scoops has a round knob on the top of them towards the front
I know the new one is labeled MPC. It's kind of funny but MPC was born from AMT as some people left and formed MPC in 1968. Some 1967 AMT models (67 Chevy truck and 67 Barracuda come to mind). The 68 updated kits were in MPC boxes. But in 81 ERTL bought AMT then in 85 ERTL buys MPC putting both under one owner. All of these have been sold to different owners since but have remained together and currently Round2 owns them. The kit really hasn't changed since then. My kit did not have the C stripes originally and also had the bumps on the top of the scoops. I sanded them off.
Ralph, Another great build!...A friend of mine had one of these back in the '70s and said he touched the gas, and it went up to 100mph!...These cars were pure power!
Thank you! Very cool! Many of the Mopars seemed to hook up well. Some did that but only spinning the tires. My friends 67 Mustang with a 302 and my brothers 73 Javelin 360 both would just spin the tires and go nowhere.
I just built the AMT Ertl kit . I noticed the extra parts like the dash were from a Roadrunner. its from 93 . It goes together really good for a old kit. I used tape to mask grill and chrome came off on the tape that was a bummer.
I don’t remember the other dash but it wouldn’t surprise me. I think I have an unbuilt one of these in my stash. I’m have to dig it out and look. Been years since I looked in one!
One of the stories from way back in the car club scene was the Super Bee's base model was used as a taxi so that had the trickle down effect on the Super Bee when it came to the public's interest. It's said that they didn't want a hopped up taxi. But this is just speculation as there's no real evidence that it is true.
I was 20 in 1976. My best friend at the time bought a '70 Coronet R/T in B5 blue with a black interior, standard 440 with A727 automatic and 3.23 Sure Grip rear. It had the Ramcharger hood and the deluxe Mopar wheels (not Magnum). He kept it mostly stock except for adding headers and exhaust. Very strong runner. My daily then was a '67 Cyclone GT. I had a fresh 410 with a mild cam and 3-2V intake which replaced the original 390. C6 automatic and a 3.25 Trak-Lok 9-inch. Both ran pretty much neck-to-neck. We actually drove each other's cars quite often. They were a blast.
OK, here comes the "weird" part. We both noticed that the Dodge was less bothered with added weight than the Mercury. Extra passengers, heavy crap in the trunks, sometimes both. The 440 always seemed to accelerate the same despite the 410 having a longer stroke and slowing down from the poundage. We had no answer for this peculiarity then. But years later (90's) I was reading some technical Mopar engineering books that mentioned the designers of the B/RB format deliberately lengthened the connecting rods (rod/stroke ratio) to achieved this "attribute" of a widened torque curve. Well, whaddya know. We were not hallucinating after all.
My friend eventually sold his car. I've been unable to find a '70 Coronet R/T like his to park next to my '70 Road Runner, but there's always tomorrow...
Yes I read that also about the rod ratio and other engine theory’s. It’s interesting that the force applied to the crank is in proportion to the length of the rod, diameter of the piston and stroke of crank. But the longer the rod and farther the stroke has a adverse affect on HP numbers and max RPM, so great for torque but not HP. So many compromises in engine design.
Another Beautiful build!!! They really are forgotten. Love the history. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
A favorite model of mine! The front end is either love it or hate it- I love it! I have two of these kits in my collection, one is still in the shrink wrap. My brother is fortunate to own a real one. His is one of the 2dr post cars, black inside and out, 383 w/column shift automatic, white C-stripe, and N96 Ramcharger hood (factory). It's currently undergoing restoration. At one time he owned an FK5 Burnt Orange '70 Super Bee, 383/auto- also with the burnt orange interior! That one he sold before resto. Thanks for your great videos- I love how you explain the fine details about "correctness" on your musclecar builds!
That’s very cool. Thanks for sharing. Both color combos are unusual for that car!
Nice build! Love the back story of the model and car.
Thank you!
Beautiful workmanship! Great job.
Thank you very much!
Very sharp lookin Bee!!.. love that color!!
This color is awesome on this car!
Super Bee looks awesome for an old build. Ron
Thank you!
The BEE is great and like you I think the design is mean looking and cool. Thanks Raoul
Thank you!
It's beautiful Raoul!
Thank you!
Well another great build and another kit I have to go get off eBay. Lol. Thanks for a great video!
Lots of kits to get out there!
I have 5 of these, still in their shrink wrap, laying around in my garage.
That’s were they all went!
Looks fantastic
Thank you!
Beautiful. Nicely done
Thank you so much 😀
Ya the super bee never got to the level that the roadrunner and charger did. I love the 68 and 69s 70 has grown on me to. Looks great! Thanks.
Thanks!
I was just last night talking to a buddy of mine about this kit, and how Ertl really changed things up when they took over. Mine’s Sub Lime with a white interior and C stripes stolen from the pro-street kit. If memory serves, it took 2 sets of them, because one of the bees is backwards.
I remember the bumble bee stripe had that problem on both this kit and the Monogram 69 kit. The C stripes had the bee's facing forward that I remember.
That must be what I’m thinking about, then. One of them had a backward bee.
I always liked the front of those cars
Pretty cool huh!
me too :-)
Love them mopars
Mopar or No Car! Well.. I’ll take anything with a V8 anyways…
I built the pro street version in the mid 90's when I was a teenager. Bright yellow, big tunnel ram, huge steamroller Micky Thompsons on the rear. Looks like you can still see the cut out hole telegraph in the close up of the hood.
Thanks! Yes, the hood has the depression still visible for the hole.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler I never liked how that would happen. Wish they would make 2 hoods in that case. Could it be fixed with a spot of filler? Either way she's a beaut. Gotta love the Mopar muscle!
Now, I prime and sand flat and it usually disappears. Something I learned on the way. I have also filled the back side to make it stronger but that doesn't really seem to make a difference.
Good looking MoPar. Not many 1:1 and model kits around, especially the original MPC kit. Happy Easter!
Thanks, Happy Easter!
I just wanted to let you know that I just recieved my 2021 Shelby GT500 trans kit from
fugu garage. I am just happy that finally recieved it.🙂
Awesome! Glad it arrived!
Thank you for showing this unique model! Its really iconic for this car being plum crazy with a white interior. As always, this is a very beautifully built model. I have the original MPC 70 Super Bee that is molded in white , has a pitchfork hood and comes with the optional Street Freaks high- rise suspension that was popular back in the day. Its in pieces with its paint already stripped ready for an easy restoration. The 70 Super Bee was a car that stood out from the rest of the Mopar line up. Very interesting car!
Very cool. The original 70 annual is one that has eluded me. I have a 68 and 69 Coronets.
Very cool. The original 70 annual is one that has eluded me. I have a 68 and 69 Coronets.
@@TheMuscleCarModeler Great! I also have the 68 and 69 Coronets too! Us Muscle car modelers are alike
Yes. I like to restore the old annuals as you have seen. I have not aggressively looked for one and since I have the hoods in resin. I haven't tried to find one and one has not landed in my lap either. Many find their way to me but usually after I buy one. Then end up with a few.
I always loved the look of those, beautiful build, my friend! 😁✌
Thank you!
I love the original 60s n 70s kits but in the 90s Amt hit a home run with these chassis which I basically use on every Mopar kit because its so good 👍
I know what you mean. I have built a few and swapped that chassis in a few of them.
I love how unique that car looks. You have done an excellent job building that kit. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I really love the 70 Bee and the Coronet RT i was at Mopar Carlisle some guy had a 70 hemi bee in b5 blue. I would love to see how you paint the magnum Wheels
Thank you! A 70 in B5 is a great combo!
Great build. What brand paint and color is that ?
Thanks. I don’t remember but think it was Testor’s Model Master Plum Crazy.
As usual Raoul you did a great job building and painting your sharp looking '70 Dodge Super Bee! The Plum Crazy Purple paint really sets your Super Bee off!
Thanks again!
I know this is a year old video but the new rerelease is labeled as a MPC and it’s the kit bash just like this one but with a big decal sheet and it didn’t come with them white swoopey side decals so I’m doing a FM3 panther pink with the black decals like those. For some reason the hood scoops has a round knob on the top of them towards the front
I know the new one is labeled MPC. It's kind of funny but MPC was born from AMT as some people left and formed MPC in 1968. Some 1967 AMT models (67 Chevy truck and 67 Barracuda come to mind). The 68 updated kits were in MPC boxes. But in 81 ERTL bought AMT then in 85 ERTL buys MPC putting both under one owner. All of these have been sold to different owners since but have remained together and currently Round2 owns them. The kit really hasn't changed since then. My kit did not have the C stripes originally and also had the bumps on the top of the scoops. I sanded them off.
Ralph, Another great build!...A friend of mine had one of these back in the '70s and said he touched the gas, and it went up to 100mph!...These cars were pure power!
Thank you! Very cool! Many of the Mopars seemed to hook up well. Some did that but only spinning the tires. My friends 67 Mustang with a 302 and my brothers 73 Javelin 360 both would just spin the tires and go nowhere.
Where can you buy 60s and '70s muscle cars like the one you got.
Lots of looking and swap meets. Online is pretty much Facebook groups or EBay.
always great seeing and hearing about one of your builds. thanks for taking the time to make and post these great videos.
Thank you!
I just built the AMT Ertl kit . I noticed the extra parts like the dash were from a Roadrunner. its from 93 . It goes together really good for a old kit. I used tape to mask grill and chrome came off on the tape that was a bummer.
I don’t remember the other dash but it wouldn’t surprise me. I think I have an unbuilt one of these in my stash. I’m have to dig it out and look. Been years since I looked in one!
I built a Go Mango Hemi car with a C stripe. my brother displays it in his office along with quite a few other models Ive built. it gets comments.
Sounds cool!
One of the stories from way back in the car club scene was the Super Bee's base model was used as a taxi so that had the trickle down effect on the Super Bee when it came to the public's interest. It's said that they didn't want a hopped up taxi. But this is just speculation as there's no real evidence that it is true.
Thanks! Both the Roadrunner and Super Bee were based on the base/Taxi version with the hotter motor.
Is this kit actually steerable??
Yes. And independently too! No Tie rods!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler Cool 😎!
Is a Pontiac or Dodge.
This is a Dodge!
@@TheMuscleCarModeler Thanks.