bogger44 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 This is a project I've been wanting to build for a long time, and finally got around to it. Recently finished this weekend, I may still add a side mirror down the road if I come across one I like. First thing I did was ditch the promo-style chassis in favor of the chassis & drivetrain from the AMT '60 Starliner. I fit pretty well, with just some minor trimming and adjustments needed. I used some parts box leaf springs and front spindles to raise it up some for that cool street machine stance from back in the day. Competition Resins Teardrop, AMT parts pack mags & tires. There's numerous other parts box pieces sprinkled around as well, exhaust, shocks, traction bars, tach, shifter & console. For the interior I did cut out the floor from the Marauder tub and used the Starliner's floor. Those long chrome strips along the fendertops really gave me grief and I'm not real happy with them but I can accept them as they are. Paints are Duplicolor Polar White and for the interior it's Rustoleum Regal Red. Thanks for taking a gander and any comments/questions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerBob Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Great looking model. You captured the '60s street machine vibe perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Awseome! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Nicely done! The stance of the car and the tear drop hood are perfect. Great job on the paint, also. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Great looking Merc. I like your putting the '60 Ford chassis under this. Any FoMoCo product that is the least bit Drag oriented has to have the Tear Drop Hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Oh yeah! I'm digging this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Really nice looking old school muscle car. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Love it ! The ride height is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 This is a beautiful build of my favorite year Mercury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Looks extremely mean...in a good way! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Very cool and great build Tony. Love big muscle👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 This does so much just right! Beautiful, realistic appearance. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Beautifully done! It could easily pass for 1:1. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Sweet build. Love the stance & interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Outstanding build Tony, very detailed and clean my buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Very clean work, awesome look !!👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Very clean build of a somewhat simplified kit. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Really nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Excellent buld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I had to go get a rag to wipe the drool off my face, THAT IS AWESOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F. Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Nice! Very clean. I'm gonna have to look for this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 @bogger44 Boy is that a '60's racer. Brings back a lot of great memories Reminds of my weekends at Irwindale Raceway, and Riverside Raceway, and a few others in SoCal. Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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