RickRollerLT1 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Finished back in March. Built from the Round 2 reissue of an old, ugly, almost forgotten modification of MPC's 66-70 Oldsmobile Toronado tool. Obviously, extensive modifications and exclusions of certain (goofy IMHO) body features to make this acid trip, mishmash custom more in line with Jay Leno's 66 Olds. Obviously, the 1960s MPC bare promo style chassis wasn't going to cut it and there were plans for 4WD to go with the planned twin turbo LS7. A Revell 1990 Ford Thunderbird frame was found to be a far better fit under the Olds body/interior tub and allow for a 4WD setup. Some modifications and extensions up were made to the front of the frame and the kit's engine bay was also discovered to be a snug fit with minimal trimming. A junk Z06 donated it's motor with several mods and a custom twin turbo setup using the Olds Transmission linked to a Corvette diff in the rear. Center of the interior tub was modified to allow for a torque tube going from the Olds trans to the Corvette rear differential. Several parts from the spares bin were used for things like exhaust, driveshafts, suspension, brakes, radiator, etc. Wheels are Pegasus Hobbies 2309 23 LUXOR S. Exterior is Tamiya TS-73 Clear Orange under Rustoluem Metallic Aluminum cleared with Pledge. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Well now, THAT is different and imaginative in all the best ways. It’s just a really cool, well thought out custom. I dig it. Nice clean work and powertrain detail too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Great looking paint work and I like the engine detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Very imaginative, great construction, and a serious improvement over the Barris-on-a-bender styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Thanks for the smile it put on my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Now that's definitely a different approach to this old kit! 👍 Really like what's going on under the hood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Very imaginative and well done conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) Now that is COOL! Great imagination, planning and excellent fab work!👍 Edited September 13, 2022 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Hi Richard! Wow, what a nice and imaginative "adaptation" of an excessive custom concept. Your version is not only more contemporary, but mechanically convincing. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Richard! Wow, what a nice and imaginative "adaptation" of an excessive custom concept. Your version is not only more contemporary, but mechanically convincing. Bravo! CT +1. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Different and creative! Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 yes! i love this! the gas tank...... so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 That is very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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