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[MAGNUM4342]

I snagged this one off of ebay a few days ago. I'm thinking there might be something usable here for the '73 project. It's the AMT re-pop with both a 73 and 74 nose clip. I checked it against the MPC S3 nose and except for the MPC unit being a bit taller in the fender sides area it lines up perfectly on the AMT body. I didn't take any pics of the engine or cage since it's the body we want. I can post more pics if needed, like the bare bones interior tub and such.





The open clip is the 73 and the closed off one the 74. After seeing them here, i'm going to try and get some better pics.

Edited by MAGNUM4342, 20 September 2012 - 04:02 PM.

[MAGNUM4342]

Here's some more. So guys, do you think one of these would be a help or a hindrance?

[MAGNUM4342]

_{The red and blue parts are the MPC Chevelle and are just for comparison. I also snagged an early eighties metal Caprice kit, and I know there was some discussion about a resin kit. The diecast kit I have coming needs some mods to make it correct, but if any casters are interested give me a pm.}

Edited by MAGNUM4342, 20 September 2012 - 05:30 PM.

[BigBad]

The white kit you are showing is actually for a 74 chevelle as it has the small 'slit' quarter window that was meant for the Malibu Classic and the Laguna. The 73 didn't have that feature yet it had the large window as is being modeled on the master. Second, the blue and the red cars are 75-76 model Lagunas, the sloping front ends and the louvers in the quarter window is what gives them away. The front end options you're seeing on the white car are really a 73 regular malibu, 300, SS style with the chrome bumper and the other one for a Laguna with the 'endura' bumper cover. A 75 or 76 Laguna would be nice to have as well though!!

[cooltoys1]

I guess once the 73 is introduced, Everyone will be converting to 74 and up with ease. I really cant wait!!

[MAGNUM4342]

Thanks Robert

I'm open to a street Laguna for sure, since I want to build the Cannonball Run car. So if Tom is open to it (after the other two cars are done) I would be open to working with him on it.

Edited by MAGNUM4342, 21 September 2012 - 09:47 PM.

[W-409]

Hey Kevin, thanks for the pics! I've been thinking of buying that kit, but now when we might see a Resin body of '74 Chevelle, I don't need it, actually. Looks like great kit, would be good basis for Stock '74 Chevelle body.

[jones45]

i love seeing people taking interests in these casuse i drive a 75 as my every day driver

[jones45]

any body that needs pics just let me know

[BigBad]

Well I didn't expect anybody getting interested in this bodystyle at any time! It was so put down at the time it came out. Especially after so many years of succesful designs this one seemed bloated by comparison. But for some reason, they have aged much better than I would have thought. I think all 73-76 Lagunas and the 75 Malibu Classic are the best looking of the bunch. Looked even better in black! With 8 inch wide Corvette rally wheels and dual exhausts!

[bandit1]

any updates on this?

[Repstock]

any updates on this?

Yes. I'm taking the Chevelle with me this Sunday (Oct. 7), and giving it to Kevin of Missing Link. I understand Jeff Ballard will be involved as well. Jeff is really good at getting that final polished look on a master. I'm looking forward to building these kits.

I must add that I have no idea how long it will take between the time I hand over the master and the kit becomes available.

[Repstock]

Yes. I'm taking the Chevelle with me this Sunday (Oct. 7), and giving it to Kevin of Missing Link. I understand Jeff Ballard will be involved as well. Jeff is really good at getting that final polished look on a master. I'm looking forward to building these kits.

I must add that I have no idea how long it will take between the time I hand over the master and the kit becomes available.

I do intend on doing the Laguna next. Bench seats or buckets and console? Opinions?

[bandit1]

Yes. I'm taking the Chevelle with me this Sunday (Oct. 7), and giving it to Kevin of Missing Link. I understand Jeff Ballard will be involved as well. Jeff is really good at getting that final polished look on a master. I'm looking forward to building these kits.

I must add that I have no idea how long it will take between the time I hand over the master and the kit becomes available.

Thanks...i just sent him an email earlier just a few minutes ago asking about the buick i want to build so bad!

[Ron Hamilton]

I do intend on doing the Laguna next. Bench seats or buckets and console? Opinions?

Buckets & Console.

[Futurabat]

I do intend on doing the Laguna next. Bench seats or buckets and console? Opinions?

Definitely buckets and console!

[Rob Hall]

Definitely buckets and console!

Agreed.

[MAGNUM4342]

I'm a big fan of mix-n-match (commonly referred to as kitbashing) and the more options there are the better, but if I gotta pick one I concur, let's do buckets and console. The Laguna deserves it.

[jeffb]

Yes. I'm taking the Chevelle with me this Sunday (Oct. 7), and giving it to Kevin of Missing Link. I understand Jeff Ballard will be involved as well. Jeff is really good at getting that final polished look on a master. I'm looking forward to building these kits.

I must add that I have no idea how long it will take between the time I hand over the master and the kit becomes available.

just as fast as i can get my pudgy fingers on it...

[lizardlust]

just as fast as i can get my pudgy fingers on it...

YAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!