Jordan White Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 As mentioned in the other Round 2 thread, Stevens International is showing the MPC 1986 Shelby Charger kit as coming out soon. I’m excited since I’ve never been able to find this in person or for a decent price! I am going to guess they won’t, but it would be cool if they included the parts to make a GLHS version! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownbri Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Hopefully they'll include the blue and silver stripes on the decal sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 A buddy in the Navy had a black and silver one. I am pretty sure it was an 87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbray47 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I'll have to pick one of these up when they're out. I bought a sealed original at a swap meet a few years ago. It's so horribly warped that I never finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT6PK Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I had an '85 back in the day. I remember that it was easy to work on, which was good.... because it always needed to be worked on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted Wednesday at 09:51 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:51 AM I was in Junior Achievement in high school, and our company was sponsored by the local Chrysler plant. When we went on trips, we rode in the latest Chrysler/Dodge vehicles ( including a black & silver Dodge Rampage Turbo "Shelby Edition". It was a 5 speed manual, and would absolutely roast the front tires if you dumped the clutch (I was told.... a friend had seen it.....rumor is.... um yeah....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted Wednesday at 10:16 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:16 AM On 9/19/2023 at 12:29 AM, chitownbri said: Hopefully they'll include the blue and silver stripes on the decal sheet. Yes, will have Metallic Silver and Blue stripes on the decal sheet. -Steve 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted Wednesday at 11:46 AM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 11:46 AM (edited) 1 hour ago, SteveG said: Yes, will have Metallic Silver and Blue stripes on the decal sheet. -Steve I'm sure this is just a straight reissue right now, is there any chance of releasing a GLHS version in the future? Looks like it would mostly just need new wheels/tires, intake assembly/intercooler, and decals. Edited Wednesday at 12:01 PM by Jordan White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted Wednesday at 06:04 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:04 PM 6 hours ago, Jordan White said: I'm sure this is just a straight reissue right now, is there any chance of releasing a GLHS version in the future? Looks like it would mostly just need new wheels/tires, intake assembly/intercooler, and decals. Well…there is a bit of a problem with that. The engine in this kit isn’t accurate to a Shelby Charger to start with. It’s really the old VW based engine that the Omni 024 came with. The turbo was originally a custom option for that kit. When the 024 became the Shelby, MPC made the updates to the body and wheels, but never updated the tooling for an accurate engine. A much more accurate engine, representing the Chrysler 2.2 Turbo can be had in the MPC Daytona (last seen several years ago). I’m still glad to see the Shelby come back though, and I would like to see body, wheel and graphics updates to make it a Shelby GLHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted Wednesday at 06:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:28 PM Interesting...so the 2.2 in the later kits isn't a 2.2. I think I might get one and do something weird like stuff a Hellcat V8 in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted Wednesday at 06:45 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 06:45 PM 40 minutes ago, CapSat 6 said: Well…there is a bit of a problem with that. The engine in this kit isn’t accurate to a Shelby Charger to start with. It’s really the old VW based engine that the Omni 024 came with. The turbo was originally a custom option for that kit. When the 024 became the Shelby, MPC made the updates to the body and wheels, but never updated the tooling for an accurate engine. A much more accurate engine, representing the Chrysler 2.2 Turbo can be had in the MPC Daytona (last seen several years ago). I’m still glad to see the Shelby come back though, and I would like to see body, wheel and graphics updates to make it a Shelby GLHS. Oh yeah I see what you mean, it's a shame really! Rob has the right idea then in doing a swap with something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted Wednesday at 07:18 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:18 PM 44 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: Interesting...so the 2.2 in the later kits isn't a 2.2. I think I might get one and do something weird like stuff a Hellcat V8 in it. Direct Connection used to sell a V8 conversion kit for their Omni and Daytona cars (it really could be used on most of their FWD cars). It was designed to use a Mopar Small block, but as the new Hemi is somewhat related to the LA V8, this would be a pretty plausible combo! I looked at something like this years ago…the problem with the Shelby kits is that the central tunnel (I wouldn’t call it a Transmission tunnel- the exhaust system usually goes there) follows the 1:1 design, so it’s pretty shallow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikos Posted Wednesday at 07:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:28 PM This is a nice kit. I’m glad to see it coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted Wednesday at 10:52 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:52 PM 11 hours ago, Jordan White said: I'm sure this is just a straight reissue right now, is there any chance of releasing a GLHS version in the future? Looks like it would mostly just need new wheels/tires, intake assembly/intercooler, and decals. It's more likely that you'll find some Aftermarket and or 3D printed parts being made for it now that it's finally being reissued. I don't see any tooling dollars being spent on it anytime soon but never say never. -Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 2 hours ago, SteveG said: It's more likely that you'll find some Aftermarket and or 3D printed parts being made for it now that it's finally being reissued. Paging Charles Estes, Charles Estes to the 3D courtesy phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago I’ve never had the MPC Shelby Charger, but built the Monogram back in the day. Snagged an MPC ‘81 Omni 024 and ‘83 Charger 2.2 kit recently, will be fun to compare the kits and the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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