Guest Mustang3.8 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hey, y'all. Does anyomone konw which kit/kits I can use to build this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) It would take a lot of scratchbuilding. About the only kits I can think of as a starting point would be an MPC '71-76 Impala/Caprice (easily found as the AMT '76 Caprice reissue). The Caprice would have the correct windshield and similar chassis, though the wheelbase is shorter. Interestingly, there was a 1:43rd scale model made of this very subject...not sure who did it, but it was an expensive handbuilt (diecast, white metal, or resin, not sure) in the '90s..saw one once in dark red w/ a white top. By the way, that photo looks like a scene from near the end of the movie 'Casino'. Edited October 10, 2009 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sak Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 http://www.minutemanbuick.citymax.com/cata...638/5225646.htm Is it me , or did full size buick share some of the styling with cadillac? http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-197...nt-Angle-PO.jpg But again, I dont think these exist either. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mustang3.8 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 It would take a lot of scratchbuilding. About the only kits I can think of as a starting point would be an MPC '71-76 Impala/Caprice (easily found as the AMT '76 Caprice reissue). The Caprice would have the correct windshield and similar chassis, though the wheelbase is shorter. Interestingly, there was a 1:43rd scale model made of this very subject...not sure who did it, but it was an expensive handbuilt (diecast, white metal, or resin, not sure) in the '90s..saw one once in dark red w/ a white top. By the way, that photo looks like a scene from near the end of the movie 'Casino'. Thanks, Rob. That's actually from The Dukes Of Hazzard. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 http://www.minutemanbuick.citymax.com/cata...638/5225646.htm Is it me , or did full size buick share some of the styling with cadillac? http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-197...nt-Angle-PO.jpg But again, I dont think these exist either. Jeff The Electra, Olds 98 and Cadillac Calais/DeVille were on the C-Body, so it would be reasonable to expect some panel sharing. Where some panels dictate the shapes of others, similar shapes may occur. The Electra had, as I remember, a 126" wheelbase, the LeSabre and Centurion were on a 124" wheelbase. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks, Rob. That's actually from The Dukes Of Hazzard. Anyone else? I remember that one, how many doors are you going to leave on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I remember that one, how many doors are you going to leave on it Well this is opn my build list too so looks like it'll be bondo, and plastic all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Upon further research, the Electra had a 127" wheelbase. This is a 1971 brochure, and the specs are identical from 1971-76. 1971 Buick Electra Bondo and plastic will be the least of your worries getting this built, though. This will not be an easy job. To be very honest, I question if it can even be done and have it look reasonable. The shapes from a Buick and a Chevy are very, very different, and that's the only GM full-size car from the 1970s aside from the Jo-Han 1977-79 Coupe de Villes. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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