1976 Montego Project

[gks1964]

With a great deal of help from Tim and his vast knowledge of this Montego's. I'm trying create a 76 NASCAR body. I started with the Revell 1975 Torino. Here we go! This what we have so far.  

[Bill J]

Looks great so far Gerald. I have every confidence that you'll make a great Montego for us mere mortals

Edited October 18, 2020 by Bill J

[gks1964]

21 hours ago, Bill J said:

Looks freat so far Gerald. I have every confidence that tou/ll make a great Montego for us mere mortals

Bill, I think you maybe giving me far to much credit in my abilities than is deserved! Thanks?

[gks1964]

A little progress started roughing in the nose.

Edited October 23, 2020 by gks1964

[gks1964]

More.

[Sledsel]

It is looking great!!!!

 One of the issues this Torino has is the trim on top the door. It is too thick and raises the door and line making the openings to small, especially the 1/4 glass , Revell added the height of the entire piece to the top of the door and 1/4 glass whereas the trim is almost flat on top the door and rolls over the side.

Even it out to open up the window the way it should be.

Major kit flaw that drives me insane!!!

i marked up one of your pics for reference. 

[gks1964]

Thank you!

[gks1964]

Started over on the front.

[slusher]

Very nice!

[gks1964]

Updated! The hood just a mock up, it will have the pointed edge and notched header.

[gks1964]

[gks1964]

Looks like a one a one eyed monster?

[gks1964]

Bout ready to make the trip to Tim's body shop!

[gks1964]

Progressing to the molds being made!

[Bill J]

Don't forget me Gerald, I am in! The 76 Montego looks awesome. A must have for us Wood Brothers fans,

[gks1964]

7 hours ago, Bill J said:

Don't forget me Gerald, I am in! The 76 Montego looks awesome. A must have for us Wood Brothers fans,

Changed the Windshield back to use the Torino glass.

[gks1964]

First one out of the mold!

[gks1964]

[gks1964]

Fits the stretched AMT TBird chassis very well. Disregard the rear wheel height.

[Bob B 73]

Hey Gerald-

Would love to purchase a couple when they are available!

Thanks!

Bob B

[gks1964]

Did a quick mock up of one!

[spkgibsonfirebird]

Looks great, How do I purchase one? 

[bobss396]

I want one. My first real stock car was a '72 Torino with a 429 and later a 460. I ran it at one track, my partner at another. The 1st year he won a championship, I was 10th in points and 1st in a snowflake league.

It was re-bodied with a '74 Montego body in 1983. Same roof line as the kit.

[spkgibsonfirebird]

Any updates on these? I'm interested in a few of these 

[gks1964]

11 hours ago, spkgibsonfirebird said:

Any updates on these? I'm interested in a few of these 

They were cast and all sold out almost two years ago.