pinto suspension

[flatheadgary]

is there a pinto or mustang model that has a detailed front suspension.  i just got the amt '77 pinto one and it has a steel rod for the suspension.

[Fat Brian]

The MPC Mustang IIs from the mid seventies have a decent chassis that can donate parts to a Pinto.

[Plowboy]

If you're after a better Pinto, get an MPC kit. They're much better detailed top to bottom. You could use the '77 parts you need on the MPC kit.

[flatheadgary]

thanks for the replies. i will tell you what i am building. this is a 1-1 scale build. it's a 1923 c- cab flatbed truck. it will have 1927 front fenders and hand made hood with a t grille. i am putting a pinto motor, rear end and front suspension in it. i am also using shay wire wheels. to build the model, i will be using one of the c-cab model trucks for the body and a hand made frame. that is why i am looking for a more detailed front end.  wish me luck.

[Can-Con]

How close is the Pinto suspension to the Mustang II ?

The Revell Beatnik Bandit II has a detailed Mustang setup, if you can use it?

 

[Plowboy]

You should check out the front suspension from the AMT Phantom Vickie. It has a nice independent suspension with a rear mounted rack like the Pinto and Mustang II. Here's a photo of one that I'm working on currently. 

You can even make it poseable.

[flatheadgary]

ployboy, that is a nice setup, but i will be using a stock setup. the beatnik bandit looks closer. the mustang ii is the same as the pinto or mercury bobcat.  thanks again.