satterwhite78 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) A compact sedan transformed into a Sedan delivery wagon with a splash of 70's California vibe and nod to the Custom Van craze..... A Big Blue Oval decision that probably came 2-3 years to late. GM Chevolet Vega Kammback Panel wagon was dropped in 1975 just as the full size Custom Van were coming into their own. For its 10 year production run starting in 1970, the Pinto was an entry level ( basic), affordable ( Cheap) and a popular icon ( dull transportation) in the subcompact class. I have had some challenging builds in my modelbuilding tenure. One that comes to mind was the Trumpeter 60 Pontiac Bonneville, 23 pieces to make a radiator. Another was the Lindbergh Dodge L-700 Cab over Truck with a flatbed trailer and 40 Ford, so much flash that if I'd were able to recycle the flash I would have two extra kits. But this kit went together as expected for the 1978 issue. Below average detail, the body being the only redeeming effort in detail. It did come with two engine, a 1200cc (2.0L) and a 351W..... It was the ten times I attempted to paint the body that made me shake my head, throw a can of paint into the backyard (yes I went and retrieved it), purple pond bomb and drown multiple times, sand multiple times, say a profane word or two, buy more white spray paint bc the time tested and trusted paint brand I have used went South multiple times, a whole heckuva lot of more profanity and some unforgiving uncooperative weather during the time. Fortunately no model was injured during the building of this kit.....but my patience sure did take a plastic foot to the...as I was saying, this kit went together. I would like to mention that it was my daughter who got me this kit along with the 79 Plymouth Volare Roadrunner ( posted) from a Thrift store while out weekend rummaging . Excited about the Volare, I told her to go ahead and get the Pinto....glad I did. Edited February 28 by satterwhite78 Text 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Guy Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Turned out great, way to stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Very nice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I like it! 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmark28580 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Awesome job Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Nice work....came out great even with challenges. I learned to drive in our family 73 Pinto wagon. A neat car really. Dad took me to a huge parking lot, handed me the keys and said 'Go drive'. $ speed manual....I did just that. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 That's beautiful! I bought the reissue of this kit, and wish I would have grabbed two. Of course it's still sealed Lol, so I'm glad to know there's a V-8 in the box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 My friend in high school was given a 73 Pinto by his dad, but turned it down because it was a 4-speed. My cousin was given a brand new 78 as a graduation present, by her dad who worked at Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Great looking box art style finish. To Ford's credit they advertised and promoted this Pinto option and sold a good number in the area I was living in at the time. Chevrolet on the other hand made little mention of the panel van version in the sales catalog and then couldn't figure out why they didn't sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Glad you stuck with it Chuck. Always good to something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Very nice. Determination wins the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Sweet looking pinto!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Beautiful build. Decal work is excellent. I had forgotten about this kit. I really need to find one, or at least a front clip so I can modify my Coke Pinto kit to match my 1:1 '80 Pinto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDC Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Nice job! And you get a second engine with a display stand as a nice bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Looks sharp! Nice that you went with the white. It sets it off from all the silver ones I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Nice work! I remember when they were new, I wanted my folks to get one. Mom ended up with a Bobcat wagon (the Mercury version) instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Nice job! Actually, pretty nice looking. Unique build and great humor in the story. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Very nice out of box build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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