heyjohnxx Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 How about a 427 cammer or a Boss 429? At least it would be a Ford. Following this like all your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Or the Ford engine from the Foose ‘56 pickup. Nice work opening the decklid by the way. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 12 hours ago, dino246gt said: I'm lovin' it! I have one, Fujimi, molded in yellow that I've toyed with opening up, but I'd put a Blue Oval power plant in it! Gotta get that resin transaxle, looks cool! A few years ago a friend brought this one up from Florida, but I don't think I'd go that extreme with my model! Its STILL beautiful, even though its red!!!!...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 11 hours ago, vamach1 said: Following along to see how you handle the engine compartment. Is that one of those 1/28 scale kits?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 6 hours ago, heyjohnxx said: How about a 427 cammer or a Boss 429? At least it would be a Ford. Following this like all your builds. Those are great options too, John!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 4 hours ago, doggie427 said: Or the Ford engine from the Foose ‘56 pickup. Nice work opening the decklid by the way. ? Thanks, Wayne!, that's actually a really good idea too!!…...this isn't gonna be easy....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 love these machines ever since we had one living next door to us when I was in my early tweens. It was also black and I loved it when he used to drive it on the weekends. I didn't know there was a kit of this out there. Does anyone other than Testors make one? Can't wait to see this one come along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 6:33 PM, Dann Tier said: Thanks, bud!!, I haven't quite decided on an engine yet, lol, but i'm leaning heavily towards a 426 Hemi. The fictional/experimental/mystical DOHC Hemi from the AMT 70 Superbee would be the most logical engine for this I think. If you are going to build a car/engine combo that's never existed, you may as well use an engine that never existed. It's also a cool looking engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Jantrix said: The fictional/experimental/mystical DOHC Hemi from the AMT 70 Superbee would be the most logical engine for this I think. If you are going to build a car/engine combo that's never existed, you may as well use an engine that never existed. It's also a cool looking engine. Ah, but sir...several 426-based Hemi-powered Panteras have been built. The first one, IIRC, was done in Sweden, and has been through several iterations. https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-1204-526ci-hemi-pantera-hempantera-version-2-8/ http://www.hemipanter.se/ http://moparblog.com/hemi-pantera/ Another one... Edited April 22, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Looking great. I would suggest a 351 from any of the Revell/Monogram Nascar Thunderbird/Taurus kits. I would add a stack type injection though. Another great choice would be the engine from the Revell Super Stallion Edited April 22, 2019 by Sledsel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Madhatter said: love these machines ever since we had one living next door to us when I was in my early tweens. It was also black and I loved it when he used to drive it on the weekends. I didn't know there was a kit of this out there. Does anyone other than Testors make one? Can't wait to see this one come along I have a neighbor that's restoring one......they are VERY underrated!!!! Fujimi makes a plastic kit, AND a rare multi-media kit. If you can find a Tokyo Muari kit, its a VERY nice one too, with opening doors, and lights that work!!, BUT beware or the nice tyres in that kit!!!!...they melt plastic QUICKLY!!!! -even through the plating!!!! -Photo 1; Fujimis rare Multi-media kit -Photo 2 & 4; Current Fujimi kits.....windows are VERY distorted, BUT it is VERY easy to make your own, more realistic ones. I will be building the Fujimi GTS within a month or two, and I 'm gonna try to fix the kit windscreen..i think I have a great way to save it!! -Photo 3; This is the Tokyo Muari kit.....VERY NICE!!! Edited April 22, 2019 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Jantrix said: The fictional/experimental/mystical DOHC Hemi from the AMT 70 Superbee would be the most logical engine for this I think. If you are going to build a car/engine combo that's never existed, you may as well use an engine that never existed. It's also a cool looking engine. Yes it is!!!....dammit!...another choice!!!...…..how about a V12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Sledsel said: Looking great. I would suggest a 351 from any of the Revell/Monogram Nascar Thunderbird/Taurus kits. I would add a stack type injection though. Another great choice would be the engine from the Revell Super Stallion That's pretty sick too!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Dann Tier said: ...how about a V12? A V8's a tight squeeze in the real car. Your right elbow is constantly bumping the engine cover if you drive with the seat all the way back. A V-12? The 600 BMW V-12, possible. Due to its close bore spacing and smallish bores, it's about the same length as the Ford 351C. Other V-12 engines? Right off hand, I'd say probably not without lengthening the wheelbase, or heavy engineering involving a gearbox arrangement like the Countach uses. There was a prototype DeTomaso V-12 engine built, but it's probably too long for a stock Pantera. Edited April 22, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 How about an audi v10 from the r8? it should fit since it was designed to fit in the space of a v8 and its already set up for mid engined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 15 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Is that one of those 1/28 scale kits?!! It's a 1/24 Nichimo motorized kit with a basic race interior. As best I can tell it is supposed to be a GR5 car similar to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I have a few Pantera kits but haven't seen the NIchimo kit before, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, afx said: I have a few Pantera kits but haven't seen the NIchimo kit before, I like it. I thought that style was only in 1/28.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Something else that's confused me is that out of all the reference photos I've seen/ collected, NONE of the Panteras have a chin-spoiler like the one on this kit!......I like it, but I just thought it was odd. I've decided to SB one more like this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) if my memory serves me correctly (and it doesn't always ?) i think the ones made in the 70s were powered by a 351 Cleveland..imo the Cleveland engine with maybe a modern efi and twin turbos would be very nice. Edited April 22, 2019 by Scott8950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 or possibly update the car with a twin turbo coyote engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Dann Tier said: Something else that's confused me is that out of all the reference photos I've seen/ collected, NONE of the Panteras have a chin-spoiler like the one on this kit!......I like it, but I just thought it was odd. I've decided to SB one more like this.... I assume you have seen the ARII kit. It has a similar front end. Edited April 23, 2019 by vamach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, afx said: I have a few Pantera kits but haven't seen the NIchimo kit before, I like it. We might be able to work something out. It's probably one I will never build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 37 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: if my memory serves me correctly (and it doesn't always ?) i think the ones made in the 70s were powered by a 351 Cleveland..imo the Cleveland engine with maybe a modern efi and twin turbos would be very nice. For whatever motor I finally pick, I've already decided that it will be twin turbo.....maybe even super charged as well, like the Koenig Testarossa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, Scott8950 said: or possibly update the car with a twin turbo coyote engine. With ya on the turbos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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