fordf-100 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hi all, I was at the route 127 yard sales this past weekend and picked up about 14 kits! This one seems unusual as I don't recall seeing one before. It's an MPC 1970 Gran Prix called a fast pack. It looks like an Unassembled promo with maybe a different chasssis . It has plastic wheels with ridges and they are mounted to bushings that allow them to spin very freely. I was curious if any knows more about this and if there were any other kits done this way. It looks like they were taking old tooling and going for beginner/toy kits that could be played with! Let me know what you guys think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Roaster Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) A snapper kit made while the body section of the mold was configured to run Dealer Promos. Obviously meant to be played with like an oversized Hot Wheels car. They did the 1970 GTO in this fashion. Not sure if there are any others. Edited August 8, 2018 by Rat Roaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This is unusual. I have never seen this kit before. Now the tough question. Do you leave it as is because of the rarity? Or do you cut the hood open & do a chassis & engine swap? Hmmm, that's a tough one! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I've seen only one in person - the GTO kit when it was new (at a hobby shop in St. Louis, IIRC). Didn't these have thin rubber tires that fit over the plastic wheels? You could replace them with sections cut from a bicycle tire inner tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 9 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: This is unusual. I have never seen this kit before. Now the tough question. Do you leave it as is because of the rarity? Or do you cut the hood open & do a chassis & engine swap? Hmmm, that's a tough one! Steve I thought about that and was thinking the AMT 70 Monte Carlo would be a good chassis engine bay area. Its sometimes tough weather to build a kit or keep it as a collector piece. What usually happens is I start looking for a second kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 This does'nt have any rubber in it, I will check the directions cause I thought it was strange to just have plastic wheels. I guess I might start looking for the GTO!!! The 1970 GTO is one of my all time favorite cars as I had two 1:1's when I was younger and I generally try and get those when ever I see them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 11 hours ago, fordf-100 said: Hi all, I was at the route 127 yard sales this past weekend and picked up about 14 kits! This one seems unusual as I don't recall seeing one before. It's an MPC 1970 Gran Prix called a fast pack. It looks like an Unassembled promo with maybe a different chasssis . It has plastic wheels with ridges and they are mounted to bushings that allow them to spin very freely. I was curious if any knows more about this and if there were any other kits done this way. It looks like they were taking old tooling and going for beginner/toy kits that could be played with! Let me know what you guys think! I wish I had your luck...LOL... This is one I had from my childhood days the storm took from me sadly...I have fond memories of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss2000 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I’ve seen a ‘70 Corvette in this series also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 5 hours ago, ss2000 said: I’ve seen a ‘70 Corvette in this series also. I'll have to look out for that one also! I guess these were done around or shortly after 1970 since they all seem to be 70's. I could not find any year on the instructions or on the box as to when it may have been made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 The Corvette is probably a ('69) Dyno Racer. Same idea, except the cars were pre-assembled and included a "launcher". That series included a 'Vette, a Firebird, and a GTO. The reissued '69 GTO funny car kits have "DYNO" on the rear license plate because the body was used for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I had the GTO Molded in Red I THINK I still have the seats, but.... And Brother and I both had the Vette Dyno sets 3 pc track Diecast chassis Used a rubber band to launch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 That's a huge score! Those GP kits and promos go for big $$, I've been looking for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss2000 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Mark said: The Corvette is probably a ('69) Dyno Racer. Same idea, except the cars were pre-assembled and included a "launcher". That series included a 'Vette, a Firebird, and a GTO. The reissued '69 GTO funny car kits have "DYNO" on the rear license plate because the body was used for both. Yep, you’re correct, I thought fast pack didn’t sound right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Here's a '69 Vette Dyno Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 48 minutes ago, pack rat said: Here's a '69 Vette Dyno Racer It looks like a die cast chassis, I have never seen any of those, are the wheels and tires plastic? That's pretty cool but if they came with a launcher I bet a lot of them didn't last long in one piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, bbowser said: That's a huge score! Those GP kits and promos go for big $$, I've been looking for some time. Yeah it was as I got this a 77 Pontiac Ventura a 77 Dodge Monaco with the mini bike , both sealed and an ertl international semi that was unbuilt for $90 for all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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