1972 Challenger parts needed!

[usmc_vette1984]

I bought the 1973 Challenger model kit and I must say I’m…disappointed. It doesn’t seem like it’s anywhere near accurate in its detailing, but I digress. 
 

I'm looking to build a 1972 Challenger, almost 1:1 to the real one I’m building. That being said, does anyone make a flat hood for the Challenger in 1:24? I’m thinking the 1970 Challenger kit will work as a donor for the chassis and interior, but my real one has a flat standard hood. 

[Shark]

Harts Parts has a lot of Mopar pieces in resin. Very good to deal with.

[usmc_vette1984]

Awesome! They have the parts I can use. 
 

same question, different car: 1972 Cuda. Again, think I can get away with using a ‘71 donor, but need the grill, tail, and bumpers. 

[stavanzer]

Which Challenger kit did you buy?

It's not the Lindberg Kit, is it?

[usmc_vette1984]

It’s not the Lindberg; it starts with an A…it’s upstairs at the moment, but here’s the listing. 

[Tim W. SoCal]

4 hours ago, Shark said:

Harts Parts has a lot of Mopar pieces in resin. Very good to deal with.

I'll second that!

[Shark]

Just looked at Harts Parts site and he has several Challenger flat hoods for AMT and Revell.

[stavanzer]

Arii.

1970's Japanese Motorized kit. The Body shell may be accurate, but nothing else is. 

Nothing from Hart's Parts will fit. I'd start out with a different kit.

Folks here can give you advice about where to start for a 1972.

Good Luck.

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/2/0/4/176204-96-instructions.pdf

 

[Fat Brian]

Since you're using the 1/24 scale Arii kit the Monogram T/A kit is probably your best bet for donor parts. That kit has a flat hood for the custom version but it has a hole cut in it for the tunnel ram intake. You might be able to use the T/A hood to cut a patch panel from. Here's a pic I found of the flat hood.

 

[usmc_vette1984]

Cool! Thanks for the help with the Challenger.

 

Does anyone know if I can find the parts for a '72 Cuda? Would love to build a 1:1 of my Cuda too...

[Bainford]

MPC had a '74 Cuda available in both glue and snap versions. The snap versions are available at ebay and other places for not too stupid money. Combining one with the detailed chassis from the Revell '70 Cuda will make a nice model. The MPC '74 was also available as a pro/street kit in the 80s with the appropriately hacked-up chassis, but again, the Revell chassis could come to the rescue.

Additionally, I seem to recall a recent discussion on the forum suggesting that the MPC '74 Cuda may be considered for re-issue in the not too distant future. I can't recall for sure. Does anyone have further insight into this?

[Carmak]

On 7/25/2025 at 2:27 PM, usmc_vette1984 said:

I bought the 1973 Challenger model kit and I must say I’m…disappointed. It doesn’t seem like it’s anywhere near accurate in its detailing, but I digress. 
 

I'm looking to build a 1972 Challenger, almost 1:1 to the real one I’m building. That being said, does anyone make a flat hood for the Challenger in 1:24? I’m thinking the 1970 Challenger kit will work as a donor for the chassis and interior, but my real one has a flat standard hood. 

My advice is to watch E-bay and buy a nice built original MPC 72 Challenger ($60-$80) and rebuild it. It will require patience to find one, but the results will actually look like a Challenger.

As for the Cuda the MPC 74 Easy Build kit is essentially an unassembled promo. If you are comfortable with removing the massive bumper guards from the 74 bumpers you can convert it to a 72. Watch out for the 74 Cuda Pro Street kits, they were issued in the 80's/90's and have a pro street chassis with large wheel tubs (probably not what you are looking for).

[usmc_vette1984]

No, its not a pro street Cuda, unfortunately. I mean, it's a solid "day 2" style, but original, nonetheless. 

I'll keep an eye out in the meantime. 

[Chris V]

The ARII Challenger is essentially a seventies’ toy. There’s no point in trying to detail it further. Despite being advertised as 1:24 scale just about nothing from the ex. Monogram 1:24 1970 Challenger T/A kit will fit without extensive modification. 
 

Your best bet is to find a decent MPC 1972 Dodge Challenger rebuilder, and detail it with parts sourced from AMT’s 1970 R/T and Revell’s 1970 ‘Cuda.

[usmc_vette1984]

That's what I feared. I went ahead and ordered the parts from Hart's and another kit to modify to a '72. 

[1972coronet]

The '72 Challenger by Lindberg is - from what I'd heard / read - a close-copy of the MPC kit (with that funky 'Shaker' and its hood ).

That may be your best bet - disregard its hideous box art appearance ( haha ).

EDIT 

Here's a listing for one ( not my listing ) : Lindberg '72 Dodge Challenger Street Machine 1:25 Model Kit 72152 Unassembled | eBay

Edited Thursday at 12:26 AM by 1972coronet
AMENDMENT

[iBorg]

The Lindberg body is pretty nice. It is real close to the MPC based upon my comparisons of it to Landy PS Challenger. Chassis is slightly above a promo. Interior is a bit better, but still not good. The Monogram Challenger if molded in anything close to 1/25 or 1/24 would be a good kit but at 1/22 seems oversized next to everything. 

Possibly the best commonly available Challenger is the AMT although its designed as a convertible with a hard top that can be molded on. Sadly, I haven't had much luck swapping interiors or chassis between the various kits. The AMT underpinnings are pretty good.

I'm not familiar with the diecast derived Revell kit. We could really use either the MPC kit to be reissued or updated. 

[Can-Con]

I'd also suggest getting the Lindberg kit and conversion parts from Hart's Parts [just because they look better then the kit front and back ends] and using the chassis from the AMT '70. 

I don't see a listing for a '72 conversion but I do see a '73. I'd go with that and use the AMT or Lindberg bumpers without the guards.

You COULD just go with the AMT convertible kit and use the separate hardtop but the shape of the top of the side window opening is way off , too rounded.

But, anyway, here's a link to another thread discussing the Lindberg kit with some pics so you can see what it looks like.

 

[Bills72sj]

I have built the Lindberg 72. I thought it was petty decent. I sanded off the incorrect side (strakes?). I converted the wonky hood scoop to a day two 440 6-Pak scoop. I did add some BMF to the grille opening to simulate the two trim lines.