thecrossguy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything or even worked on anything. The Cadillac I was working on is on hold. I’m working on a 67 gto and having some fit issues with the front bumper/grill. Has anyone built this kit and if so what did you do to correct it? I’ve sanded and very carefully cut at the bumper and fender where the bumper rest. Its better but what a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 WOW! I didn’t know it was that bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Fudd Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) It looks like the grille opening in the body needs to be moved higher. You may want to check the fit of the hood, first, in case the whole header panel needs to be cut away and moved higher. Edited September 16, 2020 by Elmer Fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrossguy Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 The hood fits properly so raising the header panel wouldn’t work. I found an amt kit on eBay so hopefully that’s a better mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Maybe you could remove some of the material on the header panel where it drops down in the center. From the picture this looks like it would allow the bumper, grill, and headlight part to move into place with the fenders and wouldn't effect the fit of the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrossguy Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Well after a lot of careful sanding on the header panel and the grill, its better. Not perfect but it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I built this same GTO a few months ago. I sanded a lot of the meat off of that little header panel ‘peninsula’ in the center and from the top of the grill assembly to get it to fit. Another thing to watch for down the road is the front and rear track width. On the ‘factory setting’ they’re both too narrow, especially the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrossguy Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Amt kit came and it is a way better fit. Oak I will get started on this one. As for the mpc kit. Not sure. Maybe I will do the blown engine version of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrossguy Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Got the body and hood painted today. Testors Extreme Lacquer Root Beer. Will do a couple coats of clear next weekend. Also got some engine work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrossguy Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 We have shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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