Another 1967 GTO Street Freak?

[tim boyd]

Been watchin' & groovin' on Quiet Eric's Street Freak GTO recently posted here

Those who know me know that I love scale comparos - that is, looking at two different models that interpret the same theme in their own way - in this case, that theme is Street Freaks, and specifically, 1967 GTO Street Freaks. 

In that vein, a few pix of my own '67 GTO Street Freak.  It was done as a how-to after a suggestion for same from the other magazine's then- publisher (Terry Thompson) who remembered Street Freaks from his younger years.  Being a magazine how-to, I was somewhat limited in scope in terms of how much kitbashing was involved and how many different kits could contribute parts.  I recall using the chassis/suspension from the MPC 1957 Chevy Street Machine kit along with parts of the Pontiac engine from the Revell 1968 Firebird kit and other sources and adding a faded paint with lace underlay paint scheme.  That being said, I was fairly happy with how it came out. 

But 'what I super-cool to me about Eric's car is that he went ahead and actually did some of the things I considered for my project - including the flip front and sourcing the underbody gubbins from the Monogram 1966 Malibu street machine kit. 

So with a very big nod of the hat to Quiet Eric, a few images of my '67 GTO Street Freak from about 15-20 years ago or so..  

Thanks for looking, and let's see some more Street Freaks in scale...either old builds or new projects....TB 

Edited September 24 by tim boyd

[johnyrotten]

Great style with this one,Tim. The hitch is a nice touch. 

[Ragtop Man]

Straight outta Car Craft, c. 1977. 

Looks great! 

[PappyD340]

Sweet GTO!!

[Quiet Eric]

Thank you for the mentions Tim, and I'm glad you dug it! I always liked this one of yours. Creative work using that chassis too.

[slusher]

Fantastic looking GTO!

[Geno]

Now that's one bada$$ Goat.💯👍

[bondo bill]

great goat

[Zippi]

That's a good looking 67 GTO there Tim. That's a lot of muscle sticking out of the hood and I'm diggin it.  Nicely done.

[carrucha]

Cool build.  Killer stance.

[ChrisR]

Nice.

[Speedpro]

Thats some great work Tim. I'm a big fan of the street freak era. As a matter a fact, my first car was a '66 nova gasser. Kinda in my blood. Really enjoyed looking at your GTO.

[ea0863]

Of course the paint job is gorgeous as always Tim, but I am especially loving the detailed engine and killer stance!

[meechum68]

This is awesome! I love the paint, and that engine is spot on! Fantastic work!! 

 

[tim boyd]

On 9/24/2025 at 9:01 AM, tim boyd said:

Been watchin' & groovin' on Quiet Eric's Street Freak GTO recently posted here

Those who know me know that I love scale comparos - that is, looking at two different models that interpret the same theme in their own way - in this case, that theme is Street Freaks, and specifically, 1967 GTO Street Freaks. 

In that vein, a few pix of my own '67 GTO Street Freak.  It was done as a how-to after a suggestion for same from the other magazine's then- publisher (Terry Thompson) who remembered Street Freaks from his younger years.  Being a magazine how-to, I was somewhat limited in scope in terms of how much kitbashing was involved and how many different kits could contribute parts.  I recall using the chassis/suspension from the MPC 1957 Chevy Street Machine kit along with parts of the Pontiac engine from the Revell 1968 Firebird kit and other sources and adding a faded paint with lace underlay paint scheme.  That being said, I was fairly happy with how it came out. 

But 'what I super-cool to me about Eric's car is that he went ahead and actually did some of the things I considered for my project - including the flip front and sourcing the underbody gubbins from the Monogram 1966 Malibu street machine kit. 

So with a very big nod of the hat to Quiet Eric, a few images of my '67 GTO Street Freak from about 15-20 years ago or so..  

Thanks for looking, and let's see some more Street Freaks in scale...either old builds or new projects....TB 

Thanks everyone for your comments and thoughts.   Interesting to note the increased interest in scale "Street Freaks".  Encourage everyone who has that interest to try a Street Freak model of your own, if you haven't already done so.  It will be a blast...please trust me on this!  

As to that trailer hitch...here's why....

Thanks again for your interest and feedback...TIM 

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[michelle]

grrreat job