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The MPC Boss 351 does NOT have a 351 Cleveland engine, only a 302/351W and a 428. Go figure. It's false advertising if you ask me. This might be your best bet - pricey - but accurate. http://www.scalemodelingbychris.com/smbc_partsp1.htm

I assume you will use a correct 429CJ or SCJ engine and not the Boss 429 "Nascar" motor. As everyone knows the only "production line" cars (via a Ford subcontractor Kar Kraft) that came with a Boss 429 were the 69-70 Boss Mustangs.

Off to a great start. Don't forget the spare tire.

Yes - the IMC/Testors/Union kits were more detailed (engine, opening doors and panels) BUT from an accuracy standpoint they miss the Mark (pun intended) compared to the Fujumi kits. If you modify a Fujumi kit you will have a much more historically accurate model if you care about those things. If you want something close that despite being an almost 50 year old kit that is pretty nice flaws and all, then go that route. http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMC-FORD-GT-MARK-II-W-LEMANS-427-INDY-TYPE-DOHC-OR-OHV-289-ENGINE-INC-1-25TH-/131395486455?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1e97c802f7

Here are some alternative versions to build. Wayne Andrews raced a 71 Mustang in the Grand American Nascar series and won the title in 1972. Al Straub also raced a 71 Mustang.

A few engine options to consider.

It looks like the Black #2 is the Fujumi kit. The pic I posted of nine GT40's clearly shows the size difference between the Fujumi and IMC/Testors kits. Has anyone out there built the IMC or MPC J-car? I have both kits that are in the primer phase.

From the TV show.

Let's not forget the 1/43 kits that had more variations.

Another picture. I deleted some old pics since I ran out of room.

Most of these were built Box stock 20-25 years ago. IMC MKI MPC MKIV Fujumi MKII Aurora MKI IMC MKII Fujumi MKII IMC MKI IMC MKIV MiniExotics Mirage

Here is how I decided to handle the rear seat problem. I am making the seats from the 65 Revell/Monogram convertible fit in the 67 AMT kit. It is not a simple swap and required a lot of modification to get it to fit. While I was at it I've been tinkering with a 67 Coupe and a 67 Lil Shelby coupe.

The left hand drive really turned me off to the Shelby Collectibles GT40's. How can they paint it with all the 66 Lemans markings and then put the steering wheel on the wrong side.

Just the 1/16 Bandai kit from the 1970's but it is a Mk I and would rate a 4 out of 10 and they show up on Ebay once in a while. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandai-1-16-Scale-Ford-GT40-Motorized-Model-Car-Kit-Unbuilt-/261671032375?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3ceccf1637&nma=true&si=1bwKH3jku37CHoM0vh98A5F33Wk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

The original kit was a modified "stock" 73 Mustang to replicate the Transam raced by Warren Tope. As such it had a stark interior with a roll cage and seat and not much else. The big three pulled out of sponsoring the TA series after 1970 so it pretty much died out a few years later and was "replaced" by IMSA. The ponysite website has more info about this car and the history of TA racing in the 60's and 70's. I'd love to see the original car restored and raced again. http://www.ponysite.de/transam_tope.htm This site is incredible http://www.racingsportscars.com/type/photo/Ford/Mustang.html?page=3 http://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/results/Warren-Tope-USA.html I wonder if he has some "in" with AMT as best I can tell Tope raced this car five times and his best finish was 26th in the 1st race at Atlanta in 1973. He finished 1st in three races in 1970-1972 but that was in a 1970 Mustang powered by a Boss 302. http://www.darkhorseracing.net/warren_tope.htm http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/858939/fullsize/tope-lime-rock-pits--copy.jpg You can always get out the hot knife and build a dirt track racer too. http://thirdturn.wikia.com/wiki/File:Stick_Elliott_,Mustang_Late_Model,_1977_Metrolina_Speedway,_Charlotte,N.C..jpg http://www.randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=36828

The resin MKIV kit is out of production. http://www.islandcollectibles.net/images/lmm124053.jpg You can find the Testrs/IMC/Union or MPC versions on Ebay for $50 give or take.

Sadly none that I have even seen and I own a real 2004 torch red 5 speed. There is a 1/32 diecast you can find on Ebay and Autoart made them in 1/18 scale. Crazy there was never a kit though.

I'll throw this thought out there. I have a lot of Diecast models (Franklin Mint, GMP, Danbury) and they do subject matters that no model company has done (e.g. 67-68 Mustang convertible) and they seem to get it right. have lots of details you almost never see in a plastic kit, and figuring in the cost of the metal, painting and assembly the cost does not seem that outrageous given the quality. I know these companies are not in the kit business but what if they did a plastic body and kept all the other parts of the model and offered them in kit form. It would not even bother me if I had to use screws and glue but I could build a model int he color I wanted and perhaps could swap engines, etc. If you have ever tried to "disassemble" a diecast model you essentially destroy it given many parts are super glued. I also realize the diecast models are engineered to be assembled differently than an all plastic model but it would be really neat to see some subject matter than has only be done by the Diecast companies to be done in a traditional all plastic kit.

He's got me beat for sure. Including 1/87 and 1/64 cars I'm over 2,000 Mustangs but I will never have that many nor the space to keep them all.

I agree with painting the center emblems. I'd also may substitute the kit carb with a better resin cast one. http://public.fotki.com/vamach1/mustang-model-cars/67-fastback.html

Yes - it is a GMP diecast.

Here is my progress. I used the trunk area from the AMT 66 Mustang and some sheet plastic. http://public.fotki.com/vamach1/models-in-progress/67mustang.html Password is Mustang Landman - what do you plan to use for the boot? I may end up resin casting the GMP one if I cannot find something suitable.

I'm doing a similar model but just cut the roof off of the fastback. I've scratch built the area where the conv boot (which I have not made yet) will cover. The biggest difference I noticed from looking at a FM diecast is the panels where the rear window cranks are is very different than the fastback. I'm going to modify them as I can not think of a kit that may have something similar except for the 69 Shelby. I'll try to get some pics posted of my progress.

I would think the MPC MKIV GT40 engine/trans would be a natural fit.