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Cool idea, I may have to do one that way. My plan is high end “could have been “ wagon. I want to paint the roof, add a rack and maybe open the back window to allow a pair of surf boards.

I SEARCHED, Google searched, I found lots of topless builds, but I think I only found 1 built as a wagon. Are there any others that have built this car as a wagon? I would like to do it up completely stock, but with a wagon roof, as though it could have been factory that way. Any builds or advice for fitting the roof would be great.

Thanks for posting this. You did a great job on this one. I found it through a search, I was going to buy one, not now. You really did make a bad kit look really good.

I travel a lot, like a new state every week. I always check when I get to a Walmart for models. Some have them, some don't. However it does seem like it was some kind of trial run. They got the display full of kits, but they do not seem to be restocking them. Every store I go to now just has what ever is left, no new kits or replacement kits. I hope that they keep this going, but it does not look good. However HL does seem to be doing the 40% off all boxed kits fairly often now, so that's good.

Thanks, what I was looking for was the actual plastic kit parts for comparison.

Thank you all. I have ordered the Evergreen and now I wait. All of the 429 engines I have seen are of the Cobra Jet style with the big valve covers. I am sure Ford never put one of those in a van. So, I think 351 it is.

So, I now have 2 of the new Pinto Poppers kits. Does anyone have a 72-76 kit that they can post a picture of the front end to compare with the 77? I would like to try to back date one, but need to know what I am in for. Anyone have a 76 bumper they want to cast, or send me to cast?

Perfect, thank you. I ordered some.

I have not found a 1/25 kit with a correct 460 yet. I am told none exists. So, unless I find something, or maybe see if there is a resin option, the stock small block will have to do.

Well, what I am wanting is a 460 or even a 390 for my Motor Home project. I’m using the 77 Ford Van and it has a small block. I may not worry about it as the engine is kind of hidden.

I work on Water Jets and I need them for doing different calibrations. Figured they would work for this too.

I am not 100% sure yet what to do the box out of. I have a lot of just flat sheet styrene, but I plan to see if I can fine some textured styrene sheets that would look right. I may be looking at Rail Road siding or something like that. Let me know if you know of anything that would work.

I recently picked up 2 of the Coke Ford Vans. My plan for one of them is a motor home. My plan is a 175 in wheel base and about 24ft total length. I started by cutting the frame. I used 1-2-3 blocks to keep it all square. I extended it 2 inches to reach 175 scale inch. I cut the cab behind the doors at the rear door line. From all the pictures I can find, this seems to be the right spot. I am using wheels/tires from Scenes Unlimited. I have not decided if it will have a full interior or not. Here is the progress.

I have had some great trades lately, Sam I am, DPNM and thatz4u, all great traders, thank you.

Thanks, I did read through that and it was confusing. As I read it, it’s a 351 and a 429 CJ. Any idea where to fine a 460 that would be correct in a Van/motor home?

So I just got the new 007 1971 Mustang kit. I watched HPIGuys video and he said there are 2 engines in the kit. One is a 351 but I don’t know what the other one is. Any chance it’s an FE big block? It might be a 429? Just not sure what it is. I have not opened it yet, as I don’t think it would help me ID it. Can anyone enlighten me?

Thank you.

Thanks, I have another set of the slicks, 8 extra Corvette tires, and 2 full sets that came with the 32. I also have a set of Big T rear cheater slicks. So I have lots of tires. But thanks.

So I have been working on this project for about a year now. It started life as a Lindberg Big Red Rod, but only about 1/3 of it still remains, and most of that has been re-worked. The Big Red frame was Z'd about 12 scale inches, the front suspension mounts were relocated to flip the springs above the mount and lower the front. The front axle was reversed to put the tie rod in front of the axle due to the location it would have had to go through the frame. The front axle was drilled for looks. Reverse acting shocks were added to the front to replace the friction shocks. The rear axle was modified into a quick-change rear end, new drive shaft was built. I altered the rear spring location to allow proper ride height and travel. The Body has been channeled, new dash from a Monogram Big T was used. The Big T also donated the seats and center console. The big T dash allowed me to create a frameless windsheild for clean lines. The steering wheel is from a Jaguar. The big T also donated the pickup box, but it had to be modified to fit. The grill is from the Big T with the Motometer from the Big Red kit. The headlghts are stock Big Red. The firewall was smoothed to remove the 1915 look, and make it resemble the 1923. Lots of other minor mods were done to the body including a ful raised floor for the channelling. As I was after a "show car" look, I painted it in a Bronze/Black combination. This was not my original plan, but when I painted the body, the plan fell into place. The front tires and wheels are from the Big T, the rear wheels are Big Red with Ebay tires. The stock kit wheels had to be modified to fit the larger tires. The hub caps are from the Big Red kit, but were meant to be stands for the show ropes. I filled the holes and made them hub caps. The engine from the kit was tossed in favor of the Monogram 82 Corvette engine with the Big T manifold and Big Red carbs. The exhaust is a combination of Corvette parts and scratch built. All wires, hoses and brake lines have been run to include the headlights and single taillight. This was a really fun kit to do. I know there is more done than I listed. If you like the laarge scale T bucket, this is worth the money as it has so many possibilities. Hope you enjoy.

Very true on the chrome, however it does work really well if you want a more subdued chrome for a weathered vehicle or just to tone down the kit chrome. The toy like kit chrome is just not right on an old dirty work truck or rusty car.

I love how this turned out, very nice. I see you used the stand bases as hub caps, I did the same on mine, it looks like they were made for the job. I hope you decide to build more of these, they really are a fun kit and you did a great job.

I have purchased 3, 2 from the same Amazon listing and one from EBay. All 3 came with no chrome. As long as you know before you buy, $60 is a great price. I am tempted to buy one more, but still have one unbuilt. Lots of things you can do with these.

That is part of the kit. Despite the lack of chrome and 2 part plastic tires, it is a really nice kit. It does have a lot of good details and is every bit as good as the Revell kits of the time, other than the tires.

I agree with Chassicgas. Duplicolor is great for painting bodies, I use Rustoleum for frames, engines, etc. Duplicolor dries fast, lays down well, gives great results. It is my go to for a great finish.

Looking good. I am also working on mine at the moment. I like where yours is going.