1990 Mustang LX 5.0 convertible

[Smoke Wagon]

As my AMT Model T is nearing completion, I figured I’d get a head start on my next project. I got the itch to challenge myself a bit and turn a coupe/hardtop kit into a convertible. As my eyes darted sporadically up and down my shelf of kits, I spied my next victim... er... candidate, near the bottom. Given the slight proportion problems with this kits’ roof from the get go, no tears were shed when I picked up my Dremel (and perhaps let out a maniacal laugh as lightning flashed through the window). The high pitched whirl of the Dremel’s cut-off wheel drowned out the Ratt song I had playing in the background. 

A mock up of what I’ve got so far:

I still have quite a ways to go on body and interior work, and will have to source a convertible boot, but I’m digging it so far. 

[Dennis Lacy]

What a great idea! Considering the Fox Body Mustang Convertibles were made from cut-down coupe bodies by ASC it already looks natural. Looking forward to following along. 

[Olskoolrodder]

This is gonna be cool (you had me at Ratt playing and hysterical laughter when the Dremel fired up  )  

[Smoke Wagon]

Yup, that’s the company! I always find it interesting when major automakers outsource special edition/conversion vehicles to third party outfitters. The Motortown Corporation worked with Ford previously to produce the Mustang Cobra II and with Pontiac to produce the Can Am (a warmed over ‘77 LeMans). Buick sent Regals to ASC McLaren to produce the GNX. ASC McLaren did some Mercury Capri convertibles as well: 

[Smoke Wagon]

2 minutes ago, Olskoolrodder said:

you had me at Ratt

Hehe, there was some Dokken mixed in too. 

[Zippi]

Looking good so far Riley.  Got a color in mind?

[Smoke Wagon]

Thanks Bob. Not sure yet on the color, maybe silver. Light, pale metallic blue would be great for this, if I can find some. I’ve been leaning more towards Tamiya sprays lately, been having better luck with those.

[Zen]

Maybe try a boot from the Monogram GT vert kit? Might be too large due to the scale difference?

[Scott8950]

Wow this will be interesting,  I love the 79-93 mustang. 

[mustang1989]

Some call me weird for saying this but I did like some of the 5.0 Capri cars. I'm a die hard Fox Body Mustang fan but still find a place for their sister car.

Will be watching this one.

Edited November 30, 2021 by mustang1989

[Smoke Wagon]

9 hours ago, Zen said:

Maybe try a boot from the Monogram GT vert kit?

Wouldn’t be a bad way to go, it would probably section to size just fine. The real fun(tedious) part will be making a luggage rack if I decide to go the extra mile with this one.

6 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

I did like some of the 5.0 Capri cars.

I like the bubble rear windows in those. Sure, it shares a name with a juice pouch and some weird women’s’ wear, but it’s still a fox. Better than some other bygone Mercs *cough, cough, Bobcat, cough*. It would’ve been interesting to see an updated ‘87-‘93 fox Capri. 

[slusher]

I agree with Joe, I am a Fox ? body fan but I do love Mustangs …

[kelson]

Maybe use the luggage rack from the 91/92 Mustang GT convertible?,i modified one to use on a 92'vette convertible.