Reeves Racing Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) This is a model of my Uncle Neil's car (actually its Aunt Cathy's but he married into it.)She has had the car since it was new. Newly re-released MPC kit Used Revell 65 Mustang inner fender panels, spring towers, springs and lower control arms to improve the very sad MPC chassis plate. Used fan shroud from Revell 83 or 4 Thunderbird prostock and battery and washer bottle from a cut out engine compartment from a Ford pickup. I got the export braces from the parts box but I don't know what kit they are from.Masking tape vinyl topPlast-Struct and Evergreen stock to make extra trim and side glass channels.Added quarter windowsBMFFlocked carpetRear safety bumpers from AMT Mercedes 300SLRubber rear bumper pad Evergreen stockMix of Testers "One Coat Lacquer" Inca Gold and Pure Gold and Krylon Flat BlackWheels from AMT 63 ImpalaTires from parts boxHood locks from Revell 70 Mach 1Decals from Keith Marks sealed with Rustoleum flat clearEngine mix of heads, valve covers, intake and air cleaner from Revell 70 Mach 1 and kit engine and transmissionTransmission modified to look like a C6 automaticExhaust from Revell 70 Mach 1Plug wires, fuel line, PVC hose and vacuum advance line addedLicense plate from picture of real car resized and printed out, laminated with Scotch "Magic" tape and glue on with CA. Edited November 27, 2016 by Reeves Racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great looking replica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Very nice Mitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Well done, looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Your mustang is gorgeous ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That's a beauty. Well done replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Love it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great looking replica!DITTO....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 You nailed it! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looks like a perfect reproduction in scale. What is the two letter county code on the rear license plate in the left hand corner ? If in LV. (Levenworth) and no I'm not incarcerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Madness Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Love it! nice build right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Now that's a silk purse from a sow's ear! The engine bay kitbashing really brings it to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks for posting a great build and listing all the changes and additions to make a very nice replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Fantastic looking Mustang and great additions to a weak kit to really make it something special. Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 looks great nice job, love these cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 great replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Excellent Replica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 That is one shap Mustang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 NIce work... Nailed the tribute replication... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks guys, my daughter is going back to Kansas next month for a visit and she is going to take it to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepxj Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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