chris chabre Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I got this with a pile of parts. Anyone know what kit it is? I'm not gonna do anything with it but before I put it up for trade, I'd like to know what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I have no clue...but I betcha Mark will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Looks like the MPC (1/20 scale) Hard Hat Hauler. There was a 1:1 version that toured the show circuit as a feature car. Both the kit and 1:1 car had THREE superchargers, stacked vertically. (Of course three wouldn't work as well as just one, but the car probably didn't run anyway.) The kit had a big chrome hard hat (similar concept to the Red Baron, with its German helmet). It also had a "forklift" setup at the front. MPC issued another, football themed kit (Gridiron Grabber) which used the same basic car but with a football helmet and shoulder pads over the rear tires. That one had two superchargers on one of those "pyramid" intake manifolds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 19 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: I have no clue...but I betcha Mark will know. He might. He might identify it as the MPC "Hardhat Hauler" It was also reissued back about 20 years ago molded in yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mark said: Looks like the MPC (1/20 scale) Hard Hat Hauler. There was a 1:1 version that toured the show circuit as a feature car. Both the kit and 1:1 car had THREE superchargers, stacked vertically. (Of course three wouldn't work as well as just one, but the car probably didn't run anyway.) The kit had a big chrome hard hat (similar concept to the Red Baron, with its German helmet). It also had a "forklift" setup at the front. MPC issued another, football themed kit (Gridiron Grabber) which used the same basic car but with a football helmet and shoulder pads over the rear tires. That one had two superchargers on one of those "pyramid" intake manifolds. Ya just beat me to it. LOL. Edited May 21 by Can-Con 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 1 minute ago, Can-Con said: He might. He might identify it as the MPC "Hardhat Hauler" It was also reissued back about 20 years ago molded in yellow. I'm gonna say that's what it is! thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 The wheel discs had portraits of politicians...Democrats on the left side, Republicans on the right side. I remember it being promoted as the "Archie Bunker car" for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 1 minute ago, Mark said: The wheel discs had portraits of politicians...Democrats on the left side, Republicans on the right side. I remember it being promoted as the "Archie Bunker car" for a short time. I remember the 1:1, I figured it was MPC? just couldn't find it. based on pricing, I wish I had the rest of it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I'd imagine a sealed or mint original might have some value, the reissue might turn up cheap on occasion. I've had an eye open for one, but I'd want it for cheap as I only want the engine for a 1/20 scale funny car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 16 minutes ago, Mark said: I'd imagine a sealed or mint original might have some value, the reissue might turn up cheap on occasion. I've had an eye open for one, but I'd want it for cheap as I only want the engine for a 1/20 scale funny car. There's a couple on e-bay right now but the asking prices are ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Asking prices on eBay are pretty much ridiculous for everything...the free listings keep rolling over, some items are out there for a year or more. Finding the parts I'd like to have aren't a top priority, I'll trip over a built one at a show or in a collection someone I deal with picks up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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