My 68 Fastback Mustang

[Reeves Racing]

This is my model of the last cool car I used to own. I sold the 1:1 on eBay about 4 years ago. I just finished the model of real car last week. It is a re-do. I built it originally when I first started the restoration of the real car. I took it apart about a year ago to redo it with more detail and a better paint job. It has all the parts needed make is as exact as could be.

The basic kit was the AMT 1967 Mustang GT Fastback. Modifications to make it like my restored 1:1 car are as follows:

302 engine and AOD auto transmission, Electric cooling fan, Sanden A/C compressor, correct valve covers, air cleaner and steering wheel all from Revell Highboy kit.

Delco HEI distributor from AMT 82 El Camino kit.

Delco three wire alternar from a Camaro kit.

P/E set from Model Car Garage

American Racing Torqthrust II wheels from AMT 68 GT 500 kit.

Chrome Tri-Y headers, Hood scoop and side mirrors form Revell 65 Mustang kit.

Scratch made air extractor vents in the kit GT hood, NOS bottle, under rider Shelby type traction bars, electric fuel pump, starter solenoid and homemade decal for trunk mat and tag.

BFG tire decals from SHABO.

Paint is a DupliColor custom blend of several dark blue metallics.

Here is a picture of the real car too.

Mitch

Edited December 1, 2009 by seveeRRacing

[beefheart22]

Lookin' good.

[Greg Cullinan]

Mitch,that's a beautiful 1/1 and model. Its a real tearjrker to see a man poniless.

[Luc Janssens]

This is my model of the last cool car I used to own.

Mitch

Mitch...was your car a '67 Model with '68 Fenders (with side reflectors/markers) or did you fill the mounting holes (openings) in the quarter panels.

Ether way a neat car indeed!!!

Best regards

Luc

[Reeves Racing]

Mitch...was your car a '67 Model with '68 Fenders (with side reflectors/markers) or did you fill the mounting holes (openings) in the quarter panels.

Ether way a neat car indeed!!!

Best regards

Luc

No Luc it was a 68 model with replacement 67 quarters because I never liked the rear side marker lights on the 68. It was a rusty pig when I got it. I had to replace the whole floor pan and both rear quarters and wheel houses. I rebuilt the car myself.

Here are some more pictures.

Edited December 1, 2009 by seveeRRacing

[BigGary]

Seeing your Mustang brings back many memories of my drag racing days. that's a gorgeous Mustang. What fit of madness caused you to sell it?

Gary

[vizio93]

Nice job man !!! It looks like a perfect reproduction of your 1:1. Love the blue you used

[Guest]

Beautiful work, and a great tribute to a car you once owned!

[Reeves Racing]

What fit of madness caused you to sell it?

Gary

It wasn't easy but I have built a handful of cars over the years and I always try to sell them before I have more invested in them than I can get back out of them. I turned "Sally" into a 2005 Pacifica for my wife and a 2000 F150 4x4 for me and braces for my daughter. I miss the car but I am building a 65 Comet drag car right now so I don't miss as much.

[rustybill1960]

both are really sweet builds man

very nice ponies

thanks for sharing

but ........

a comet or a mustang

hmmmmmmm..........

[Sixties Sam]

Nice job on both 'Stangs, Mitch! The trunk mat in the model is a great touch! I don't think I've ever seen that done on a model. Is it made of paper? It's cool to have a model of a real car you owned!