pack rat Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 My latest completion. Nothing remarkable about it, but it's one of those oldies you don't see too often (although Tim Boyd posted a nice custom recently). No doubt the fact that AMT converted this one into the ubiquitous Shelby GT500 in mid-68 contributes to it's rarity. As with almost every AMT '68 annual it's missing a few little details if built stock. I added the chrome rocker moldings and substituted MPC '69 Mach 1 wheels for the incorrect '67-style wheels included in the kit. I intended to use a set of white C-stripes from a Revell '68, but there is just enough difference in the shape of the side coves to mess up the fit on the AMT body. I may fabricate the front fender GT badges that AMT missed in the future. Paint is Testors Royal Blue lacquer....kinda-sorta similar to the '76 Ford dark blue metallic my own '67 Mustang was painted many years ago. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 That's is really sharp. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 A superb classic. One of my favorite mustang body style. Very well done and photographed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very cool and nice build. Great job Mike!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Really nice Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Very nice build of a kit that is really hard to find these days. Nice looking Shelby also. Several years ago I built this fastback using a resin copy of the AMT body and a lot of parts from the 68 GT500 kit. Edited January 10, 2023 by vamach1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Great job, restorations of rare '60s kits never get old. I restored one of these too, around 30 years ago. It remains the best proportioned '68 Fastback body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Great looking pair of Mustangs. Like the color and the clean detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Nicely restored Mike; you sure know how to pick the ones worth your time. Reminds me of one a friend in high school had. Only difference was the 7 and 10 inch cragars mounted on his. Too bad AMT didn't match the headlight size from this on their new tool '67. Edited January 10, 2023 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Beautiful '68 Mike and a really sharp color ! Those GT wheels look perfect on it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Really nice looking. I like the blue. Great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Beautiful looking Mustang!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Lovely Mustang, Mike. Nice, clean work and all round beautiful car. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Wow!,what a great restoration,looks better proportioned than the Revell kit.👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I've got a couple of these in my stash. They are SO much better than the modern Revell version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Nice work!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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