Bill Anderson Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hi, Well, the Revell 1990 5.0 Mustang "Drag Car" was coming along beautifully, and I got to the point of applying the suspension/steering components. While I thought I had all the parts cleaned up and painted, I realized I had not taken part # 30, the front sway bar off the sprue. As you could guess, the thing snapped in two, even though I used nippers to remove it. While often these things can be repaired, I could not do it with this. This front sway bar is part # 30, and identical with Revell's kit 4195 ('90 Mustang Drag Racer) and kit 4252 ('90 Mustang 2 in 1- police version). So I got on Revell's site and submitted a plea for a replacement. The site indicated they were "swamped" and it would be a week before I got a reply. Well, its been longer than that and my hope is failing. I realize this part will likely never be noticed as missing, but its driving me nuts. Anyone have any idea on where/how to secure one? Thank you, Bill Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 If you're building it as a drag car, just leave it off, forget about it and drive on. I did a quick net search and discovered it's not uncommon for racers to remove the things. Evidently it takes 25 pounds off the front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 ^This. Or place a Wanted ad here eon the forum if you must have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Anderson Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Thanks all, I'm building this as a "stock" version, just like the one I bought new in late '89. So a sway bar is a "must have". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Then scratch build from some small diameter stryrene rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, 64SS350 said: Then scratch build from some small diameter stryrene rod. I agree, I would get some small rod and make one. You can take the old one, whatever if left of it and trace the shape on paper, then use the rod and a candle to heat it and bend it to match the shape of the original. Even if you screw up 5-6 of them it will take less time and money than locating one. Small rod is dirt cheap and it should only take a few minutes to make it. Edited October 30, 2019 by Oldmopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Anderson Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinGardens Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Since the 5.0L cars came with 1.25" diameter front sway bars installed, a good 'ol large paper clip'll pretty much do you right (since they're pretty close to .050" diameter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Oldmopars said: I agree, I would get some small rod and make one. You can take the old one, whatever if left of it and trace the shape on paper, then use the rod and a candle to heat it and bend it to match the shape of the original. Even if you screw up 5-6 of them it will take less time and money than locating one. Small rod is dirt cheap and it should only take a few minutes to make it. If you order some from the guy on eBay you don't have to heat it, works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 11 hours ago, 64SS350 said: If you order some from the guy on eBay you don't have to heat it, works great! Which guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 This guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Now, that's^^^^^a deal!!!.....?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Be sure to check out his other deals Here's some of what I and others have used it for Edited October 31, 2019 by 64SS350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Nice headers ..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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