Sport Suburban Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 This is one of my major kitbash projects. This is a MPC 73 Charger annual that I got as a rebuilder project. It was a nice unpainted build that was a great rebuild cadidate. Here is what I started with. It had the wrong hood. I was going to fill in the air grabber but used a resin 73 hood from Time Machine resin. Good thing too since I just bought a 72 Charger rebuilder that is missing the hood!! I decided to kitbash the chassis, engine compartment and all drivetrain from the newer AMT 71 Charger RT. I have done this a few times now and they come out great. Decals are from Keith Marks and I had the bumpers rechromed by Chrome Tech USA. I used Testors French Blue and automotive clear coat on this one also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Wow,I think I see myself in that paint even though its on the computer screen.What did you use to polish and clear the paint?Grade A build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Beautiful Charger Raoul, killer paint, and perfect stance. I hope my '72 comes out half as nice as this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Sweet, Raoul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra98 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 WOW!! That is SOOOO Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Cates Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Wow! That is awesome! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 NICE !!! Easily the nicest '73 Charger I've ever seen !! WOW !!! The paintjob alone looks better than any paintjob laid down by Lynch Road on the best day ! And , of course , the correctly coloured engine and air cleaner are the tops ! Super Blue (same exact colour as Petty Blue) is such a gorgeous colour , and French Bleu is *very* close to its tone . Keep those beauties comin' , Raoul ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
340-6 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well, what can I say? It's certainly a VERY nice Charger. There should be more builds like this. Did you do any kind of modifications to the engine? Any hope on getting a closer look at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Satellite Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I love this. You did a wonderful job on that Charger. The one part that is always missing from those '71 Charger chassis swaps is the wiper fluid tank. doesnt come with the kit and always makes the passenger side of the engine look empty. But I think this is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Spectacular restoration and paint. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Svendsen Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 You hit the nail right on the head with that one Raoul!! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Beautiful build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 nice transformation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well, what can I say? It's certainly a VERY nice Charger. There should be more builds like this.Did you do any kind of modifications to the engine?Any hope on getting a closer look at it?Next time your in AZ. Look me up!! As for the engine it is built right out of the AMT box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 I love this. You did a wonderful job on that Charger. The one part that is always missing from those '71 Charger chassis swaps is the wiper fluid tank. doesnt come with the kit and always makes the passenger side of the engine look empty. But I think this is great.I agree. I need 6 washer bottles for my builds so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Beautiful build, excellent turn around......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
340-6 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Next time your in AZ. Look me up!! As for the engine it is built right out of the AMT box. I was really just hoping for a better pic, I cant afford any travelling right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, beautiful save! The paint hits the Super Blue just about right on! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick351 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Wow!! Clean and very nice Good color choice. Nice work. Edited January 2, 2013 by Maverick351 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Very very nice. You did that resto justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Absolutely amazing finish. Very nice, clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Very, very impressive Charger, mate! Well done! Love that shine! Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm a fan of this built, it's really gorgeous, everythings looks perfect !! I'm not sure the 1/1 were so nicely painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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