carbuilder1950 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) I like the roof line on a '69 Torino, and the body of the '70 Torino Cyclone Spoiler, and that grill is so incredible to me. So I decided to build a car around that bumper/grill. I had a grill/bumper from Modelhaus for some time, just waiting for all the right pieces. I eventually got the rare body pieces I needed from a 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. I cut the roof off both cars and married the '69 roof to the '70 body and used a little body filler and WALLA - A phantom Torino with some decals from a NASCAR Torino. I wanted the rear window and the "SHADES" from a mustang, so I took a donor Mustang body and cut out the rear window opening and molded it in to the torino, so I could use the 'Stang rear window slats. Used a Mustang rear deck spoiler too. And the "Billboards" on the tires came from an online vendor. Aren't model cars fun. I'll figure it out. Edited June 8, 2021 by carbuilder1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 This forum has it's own pic uploader, and it's easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Maindrian Pace said: This forum has it's own pic uploader, and it's easy to use. Thank you Mike. I'm a "Newbie" here so I got some help and it worked 👍. Edited June 7, 2021 by carbuilder1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 nice work i still trying to find a factory stock grille/front bumper for a 70/71 cyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 That is quite impressive. It looks like something FoMoCo SHOULD have done. P.S. I agree with you on the "Gunsight" grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Nice awesome build Ford should have used the 69 roof on the 70 and 71 Merc's I do like that look.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 8 hours ago, michelle said: nice work i still trying to find a factory stock grille/front bumper for a 70/71 cyclone Hi @michelle Yeah, these grills have been as extinct as hens teeth for a long time. That's why I bought mine from Modelhaus years ago and just stashed it. I have never seen one on Ebay. All the best on your modeling Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Bills72sj said: That is quite impressive. It looks like something FoMoCo SHOULD have done. P.S. I agree with you on the "Gunsight" grille. @Bills72sj Thanks Bill. Yeah that "Gunsight grill" really grabbed me the first time I saw it. I've built cars before because of just one body part that really drew me in. Must be a mental thing or something . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Super nice and clean build! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Very cool idea.......would have made a cool race car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 That is one beautiful conversion. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Super nice and clean build! Looks great! @Koellefornia Kid Thank you. It was fun building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 @rickcaps55 Thank you so much Richard 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Amazing build, it looks so right. It looks like an Australian muscle car, especially in that colour. Very, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Very nice work! I always did like that front end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 nice conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 That is very impressive, a phantom that likely nobody else ever thought of, completely natural in proportion. And a super clean build on top of that, 10/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thanks everyone for the nice comments for a "Newbie" here. Much appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 The true definition of plastic surgery. Great concept and execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 1:00 PM, doorsovdoon said: Amazing build, it looks so right. It looks like an Australian muscle car, especially in that colour. Very, very nice. Yes ! It truly does have that look to it --- definitely a compliment of the highest order . That has got to be the most unique and interesting , outstanding execution , FoMoCo I've seen , @carbuilder1950! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 10:00 PM, doorsovdoon said: Amazing build, it looks so right. It looks like an Australian muscle car, especially in that colour. Very, very nice. My thoughts, exactly - it looks like fresh from the factory - wonderful model with nicely blended-in bodyparts from different vehicles ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Nice to se your stuff again Dave , you're such a talented builder . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Hi David! Great surgery, doctor... Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Nice body work. I've always liked that Cyclone Styling. Your concept turned out great ! I agree Model Cars are fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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