tim boyd Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) On 3/25/2022 at 2:14 AM, Dennis Lacy said: Dennis...thanks for showing this image. I have followed this particular body accuracy issue for years, and my own thoughts were that, while the body wasn't completely accurate, the issue was being way overplayed among the model car cognoscenti (err...that would be, participants in this model car forum). These photos prove I was entirely and utterly wrong on this. And I should have known better as I too owned a real one....in this case, a 1979 Ghia notchback 5.0L 4 speed manual overdrive. I ordered it in the summer of 1978 when I started working at a Ford District Sales Office, and I was promptly told I was never to park my existing car (a killer looking 1974 E58 Road Runner with BFG Radial T/A's and mags) anywhere near the front row of their office parking lot. I ended up selling the Ghia when I was transferred to San Francisco three years later, and between the ridiculous rent expense there and a company car, I couldn't justify the expense of a second car... Have owned many V8 stick Mustangs since then, (mostly the last two generations, but also a Fox 1986 GT 5.0L/five speed convert), but still have fond memories of the '79 notchback. I'll see if i can scan and post a picture here. Again, thanks Dennis, and kudos to you two gentlemen, Mike and Greg, for your roles in mastering and casting the corrected body....TIM Edited March 29 by tim boyd 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 @tim boyd You get a pass because your notchback experience was much longer ago than mine. But, yes, when comparing the kit and corrected bodies it’s undeniably obvious. And not just with the height of the roof but also the wheel openings, trunk lid edge and rear bumper width as my pictures show. I tried to convince myself it would be okay but in the end I just couldn’t. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 59 minutes ago, Dennis Lacy said: @tim boyd You get a pass because your notchback experience was much longer ago than mine. But, yes, when comparing the kit and corrected bodies it’s undeniably obvious. And not just with the height of the roof but also the wheel openings, trunk lid edge and rear bumper width as my pictures show. I tried to convince myself it would be okay but in the end I just couldn’t. Dennis, after all the work you've put into yours so far, I don't think anyone reading this thread would disagree with your decision. Really good that you were able to get a resin copy so quickly....greatness awaits! TB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Here is a fresh copy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 beautiful , Greg , now how do I order ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Looks Great Greg! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) On 3/28/2022 at 12:53 AM, Bugatti Fan said: However, to my eyes, what were Ford doing with this model? It must be the most un Mustang looking Mustang I have seen. No pony badges either? Before I get castigated, I am sure that the car performed well and owners were satisfied with its handling. Ford did the right thing later on with the Mustang a making it more appealing by retro styling it using key elements from the original 1960's car. That's a good question, and the answer may surprise you. It was supposed to look like a European Ford. Here is the story directly from Jack Telnack, the head of Ford design at the time, and chief stylist of the Fox Mustang. Edited April 1 by Maindrian Pace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 51 minutes ago, Davewilly said: Looks Great Greg! Thank you, Dave. Good to know you are still alive and kicking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Glad you got the corrected body Dennis. I just received mine last week and it's all that AND a whole bag of party mix. Shoutout to Mike for the help and to you, Dennis, for bringing the updated body and caster to light. Looking forward to more......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 3/30/2022 at 6:47 PM, Greg Wann said: Here is a fresh copy. Beautiful work. Late to the party - How does one get a copy of this corrected Mustang body? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 3/29/2022 at 9:09 AM, tim boyd said: And I should have known better as I too owned a real one....in this case, a 1979 Ghia notchback 5.0L 4 speed manual overdrive. What color was yours Mr Boyd? I too had a 1979 Ghia Notchback with a 5.0 and automatic transmission. It was my 2nd car I’ve ever owned. I traded my first car(1974 Mustang II) and $150 for it and drove it for 3 years. Sold it to my local Mustang guru and it has sat in the exact same spot for the past 32 years. I went by one day and asked if he’d sell it back to me and it could be mine again for $400, I’m seriously tempted lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 5 hours ago, Keef said: What color was yours Mr Boyd? I too had a 1979 Ghia Notchback with a 5.0 and automatic transmission. It was my 2nd car I’ve ever owned. I traded my first car(1974 Mustang II) and $150 for it and drove it for 3 years. Sold it to my local Mustang guru and it has sat in the exact same spot for the past 32 years. I went by one day and asked if he’d sell it back to me and it could be mine again for $400, I’m seriously tempted lol Keith....mine was Medium Red Glow metallic with a black vinyl roof and the medium red velour...what was yours? TB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 46 minutes ago, tim boyd said: Keith....mine was Medium Red Glow metallic with a black vinyl roof and the medium red velour...what was yours? TB Mine was just like this one with these wheels and interior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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