Pontiac Astre Resin Kit?

[Smart-Resins]

A good friend and great modeler, bruce Stewart has master A Pontiac Astre Front nose clip and rear spoiler. We would like to know if you would prefer the Astre to be made as a stock version, a drag version, or just the mastered pieces be done as a transkit type deal. We would be talking $25 for a full body kit, or probably $10-$15 for the transkit. Here are the pics of the parts on a drag version. Thanks. Jody

[camaroman]

I vote full body kit!!!

[Smart-Resins]

I vote full body kit!!!

Would you want street or drag? Thanks.Jody

[george 53]

Would it be possible to have both? personally I'd take a street version and a drag version.

[MrObsessive]

I'd like to see a full body kit likewise! Of course I'd want to build a street car! I can't think of any suitable chassis that could be kitbashed with that. I drove an Astre a loooooong time ago (early '80's) and believe it was a '77 that my Uncle owned.

Not a bad car and certainly better than it's cousin the Vega as it didn't suffer the same maladies as the Vega-------ie: self destucting engines due to lack of cylinder liners for its aluminum block.

The Astre IIRC used Pontiacs Iron Duke 4 which would in later years find its way into the Fiero.

Edited March 10, 2008 by MrObsessive

[camaroman]

Would it be possible to have both? personally I'd take a street version and a drag version.

Yeah, what he said!!!

[Ron L]

Not sure if this has been done before, but why not make two wheel well "inserts" so the builder can choose between stock and drag? It would require some putty work in the end, but resin builders should be used to that by now.

[nonova]

My vote

Stock and drag versions. That's my 2 cents

[Billy Kingsley]

I would be interested in a stock version as well...I love oddball cars like that!

[Smart-Resins]

I would be interested in a stock version as well...I love oddball cars like that!

Bill, can you send me a message. Thank you. Jody

[Fuel Coupe]

Im intrested in one of these bodies... How do I contact him....

[george 53]

Shane,his website add. is posted on the first line of his signature. Im just waitin till I get some money to order one too.

[charlie8575]

I'd be interested in a kit of the factory stock version, primarily because I have nothing to use as a basis. I like doing something a little different.

Charlie Larkin

[Phil Patterson]

I'd prefer a stocker as well. My brother had an Astre coupe that I drove for awhile, decent little car for what it was.

[Smart-Resins]

Hello. Just a quick note. We are trying to cast up the front and rear of the body panels now. Also have a 72 body coming in for us to work on as well. Will keep you posted! Thanks. Jody

[lordairgtar]

Is there a pic to verify the accuracy of that front grille opening? I don't quite remember that look. I would certainly like the full body kit/stock.

[lordairgtar]

Here is the first Astre. Canada only.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1048082937037328283PLHUhC

Edited March 30, 2008 by lordairgtar

[Smart-Resins]

This is a later 70's version. The earlier 70's version was much different. Thanks. Jody

[Smart-Resins]

Hello. Just a quick update. We have decided to do a trans kit to start with. It will be the nose piece, tail piece and tail lights. I will upload pics later when I get the chance as I just got back home from a show. Bruce is sending me the master to cast. Not sure of the price yet, but probably around $15. Thanks. Jody