1969 Mustang MAXX-1: a fast back longroof custom Mustang WAGON concept

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi!

It has often been said that the Sportsroof (fastback) 69/70 Mustang had such a perfect roof that many a customizer attempting to "chop it" ended-up with no so convincing results. Armed with this knowledge, I decided to alter the car, but to get the roof chopped lengtwise, instead of vertically. 

I started with a rare Long Nose Mustang Funny Car body (AMT 1969), a gluebomb that I cleaned-up, and grafted the cowl, windshield, and front roof section of an AMT 69 Mach One, joined with the actual rear roof section of the FC body. It provided me with a long wheelbase, and I scribed door lines, hood and trunk lines, to make it a street car. The interior features Revell's Corvette Indy seats, a 58 TBird dash, Enzo ferrari rolling stock and scratchbuilt door panels, console, shifter, brake levers, seat belts, pedals, column with flasher, rear platform, speakers, various accessories in the cargo bay, etc. Custom Cognac candy, Molotow's chrome accents. A fun curbside to experiment with a styling idea! 

Hours of fun with styrene!

CT

[shoopdog]

Now that’s pretty darn unique!

[michelle]

very awesome custom 
great work on the body and interior 

[happy grumpy]

Wow, another beautiful creation by the master.Always a pleasure to see your concept builds, this one is no exception.The body work is flawless. Great job on the 'stang Claude.

Absolutementt exquis!

[Koellefornia Kid]

I love it! Great body work, very nice interior and poppin‘ paint job! Very well done!

[ChrisR]

NICE!

[BK9300]

You’re a master of body work and custom interiors in this scale  - exceptional!

[TooOld]

I can't say that I'd buy one but that's some pretty impressive body work and a cool idea , well done Claude !

[XYHARRY]

Nice, a real show stopper. Great craftsmanship, as always. Well done Claude. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ncbuckeye67]

That's a one of a kind custom masterpiece!

[Sledsel]

Interesting concept! 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Dazzling paint color and finish. Nice work.

[webestang]

Very nice custom. Color is amazing and I like the items in back. 

[karbuildr]

Stunning. Simply stunning. Smooth, clean and a beautiful color. Superb build.

[Claude Thibodeau]

22 hours ago, shoopdog said:

Now that’s pretty darn unique!

Thanks Keith!

Truth be told, that was my objective! 

CT

[slusher]

Absolutely stunning build!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 11/18/2024 at 10:14 PM, michelle said:

very awesome custom 
great work on the body and interior 

Thank you Michelle!

CT

[Speedpro]

I love it when a builder literally stretches their limits. Superb work on the interior. The front end with that grill is so smooth. The paint color and finish........It just goes on. Excellent build.  

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 11/18/2024 at 11:03 PM, happy grumpy said:

Wow, another beautiful creation by the master.Always a pleasure to see your concept builds, this one is no exception.The body work is flawless. Great job on the 'stang Claude.

Absolutementt exquis!

Merci Mario!

For some reason, my head is filled with strange ideas. They gotta' get out...

CT

[TarheelRick]

Seems like everyone has beat me to the accolades for this build, but I will repeat them anyway. That bodywork is flawless, and I really like the color you chose. The concept is futuristic, except Ford has introduced a 4-door Mustang in their EV line. However, yours looks 100% better than the Ford monstrosity.

[Carmak]

I am particularly impressed with the arc of the roofline.  No wonky transitions just a nice gentle arc from the windshield to the rear window. Very nice!

[PappyD340]

Another awesome build there Claude, well done!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 11/19/2024 at 1:24 AM, Koellefornia Kid said:

I love it! Great body work, very nice interior and poppin‘ paint job! Very well done!

Thanks Oliver!

I try to improve my interiors with every build. It's a constant challenge!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 11/19/2024 at 2:18 AM, ChrisR said:

NICE!

Thanks Chris!

CT

[bobthehobbyguy]

Love it. Great concept.