1972 Mustang Promo Rebuild

[Tom99]

I got this 1972 Mustang dealer promo in the mail yesterday.

It is going to need some work.

[Oldmopars]

Any chance you can use parts from the 007 Mustang to rebuild this one?

[Tom99]

The only thing that seems to be missing, is the drivers side windshield pillar.

[vamach1]

Seems like the back half is missing.  Even if you were able to piece this together, it would have to be painted.  I never bought a promo because they are basically the same as the original AMT except for the hood does not open and  there is only the bottom third of the engine.  The interior and wheels might be salvageable but that body looks beyond repair.  Perhaps you can use a new AMT body and go from there.

[Oldmopars]

That’s what I was thinking, save as much of the original as possible, but use the repop AMT body to rebuild it. That way you keep some of the original vintage kit. 

[vamach1]

1 hour ago, Oldmopars said:

That’s what I was thinking, save as much of the original as possible, but use the repop AMT body to rebuild it. That way you keep some of the original vintage kit. 

The 007 kit is based on the MPC molds.  These kits would be best or one of the later reissued AMT kits that are not based on the MPC kit and were rebranded by Round2 under the AMT name.

Edited November 16, 2021 by vamach1

[vamach1]

This would be the correct body except for the Mach1 lettering..  I have no affiliation with this seller other than having bought parts from him before.  As for the promo, I hope you did not pay a lot and you knew the condition it was in.

Edited November 16, 2021 by vamach1

[vamach1]

This one sold for $160 on Ebay even with the bent windshield pillar.  ?  The things that make the first AMT kit and the promo unique is the MACH1 lettering is molded into the body.  Also, it has the “chrome” strip along the lower side of the body.  On the real car if it did not come with the “hockey stick” side decals the Ford factory added the chrome trim above the painted bottom area (silver or black) depending on the base color of the car.

[paul alflen]

TO fix find a 1972 Amt Mustang body. Graft promo body front clip on  to keep sealed hood . Use engine block off from promo on kit chassis .Use kit glass if needed . Reuse promo wheels .Use new kit chrome or re-chrome Promo bumpers . Paint all body panels with Grabber blue paint including under side. TAPE OFF AND PAINT LOWER SIDE SILVER AND I THINK THE SEPERATE EXHAUST WAS SILVER ALSO?( But not 100% sure). A LOT OF WORK BUT A GOOD FAKE 160$ PROMO FOR YOU OWN SHELF when done! Very challenging but can be done!

[vamach1]

Here is the underside of a promo from Ebay.  The exhaust is from the 67/69 era and thus the 71-73 kits and promos also have the incorrect exhaust setup.  It should have twin oval mufflers and not the resonators with the single muffler behind the axle.  Likewise MPC made the same “error” and did not bother to update the mufflers.

Edited November 16, 2021 by vamach1

[doorsovdoon]

You got your work cut out there! I'll be following, I love seeing old promo rescues.

[Oldcarfan27]

On 11/16/2021 at 4:40 AM, Tom99 said:

Looks like it got stepped on.

Amazingly, through all of this destruction, the glass wasn't even cracked!

[Zippi]

That one looks a little on the rough side.  I'll be watching this one.

[Dominik]

oh my godness...is there no insurance from the postal office? that is, why i send all my models with it. 

keep it up the hard work to rescue it!

[Keef]

?

 

I’d be having a nice chat with my delivery person about the condition of said package, that is totally unacceptable 

[Tom99]

It's showing some progress;

 

[Tom99]

Some more progress;

[paul alflen]

Tom99, Nice work, it is just like putting together a puzzle with 500 pieces.( they all got to fit somewhere!) Keep up the good work I am following along on this one!

[Oldmopars]

Wow, I am impressed that you got this back together. Looks great. 

[mchook]

DANG! That looks like a car again, impressive work!?

[Tom99]

Finished!

[Mattilacken]

Great work on that pile of parts! I would have given up!