1980 Pinto hatchback

[Hondamatic]

I used the AMT 77 Pinto hatchback with the MPC 1980 wagon front end, chassis and dashboard 

[ChrisR]

Cool!

[ncbuckeye67]

Very cool!

[Zen]

Awesome, love it. 

[espo]

Like the body conversion and the paint design and color looks spot on. You didn't mention the engine, but I remember when a lot of guys were putting V-8's in Pintos and Vegas, they were very hot in their day. Like the wheel-tire combination and the stans. 

[Hondamatic]

4 minutes ago, espo said:

Like the body conversion and the paint design and color looks spot on. You didn't mention the engine, but I remember when a lot of guys were putting V-8's in Pintos and Vegas, they were very hot in their day. Like the wheel-tire combination and the stans. 

Forgot to mention this was the optional V8 from the same MPC kit. It doesn't come with mufflers and air cleaner, so I had to add them too 

Edited October 16, 2024 by Hondamatic

[catpack68]

Very nice work! I love the stance,color and stripe?

[TarheelRick]

Got to find me one of those MPC wagons so I can build a model of my '80 Runabout. One of my parts cars has some of the Starsky & Hutch paint scheme.

 

Since this picture was made I have added the chrome grille and headlight buckets. It is now at the upholstery shop getting the headliner and front seats redone.

Edited October 16, 2024 by TarheelRick

[shoopdog]

Very nice job on the Pinto build!

[Chinacar]

Nice graphic and bodywork. If Starsky and Hutch had to turn in their Torino during the gas crunch this was the perfect staff car!

[Hondamatic]

Just now, Chinacar said:

Nice graphic and bodywork. If Starsky and Hutch had to turn in their Torino during the gas crunch this was the perfect staff car!

Yeah I was thinking of putting in a CB and the red flasher but I was rushing for a model show this past weekend

[DJMar]

If the original Starsky & Hutch car was nicknamed the "Striped Tomato", is this version the "Striped Cherry Tomato"?

This is an awesome little '70s-style street burner. It's great to see the V8 up front and those fat meats in the rear. ?

[XYHARRY]

Considering power to weight ratios, this Pinto would likely run rings around the Torino. Your 'what if' build is super cool and looks great, really well done Hien.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[Koellefornia Kid]

Really like the front and the striped tomato paint scheme! looks great!

[slusher]

Great build, neat idea!

[RACINE ISHRAQUR RAZA]

Awesome build and I like that idea! Maybe one day I'll try it too.

[ybsluos]

Wow this is cool Hien!

[Mike Slapattack]

Very cool swap! I was thinking about doing the same thing.

[Bainford]

Love it!! Very cool Pinto.