Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1973

[diymirage]

hey guys, im wondering if there is a model kit out for this car ?

i want to build one of the most iconic movie cars ever (sadly only fellow member erik onlijsma will know it)

id prefer a convert but id settle for a hardtop and a razor saw

[Railfreak78]

I'm not sure if there is a lot of difference but I restored this 74. It's an annual. In the very bottom of the bottom pic there is a 73. It is made but not sure the differences. You might be able to find a re-pop but they are based on the 74-76 Caprice.

[diymirage]

that is a nice stash you got there

gotta love the old MPC kits

im afriad they want big bucks for those though ?

for the model im building it shoudlnt matter too much...when they made the 3 movie in the series and started filming the TVshows they used an impala because they couldnt find a caprice

[highway]

that is a nice stash you got there

Yeah, if that is your stash Brian, I want the 1975 Firebird!!!!

[Railfreak78]

Its actually not my stash. I want the 75 Road Runner kits here in this pic sooooooo bad They belong to a lady in our club and they are not for sale as they belonged to her husband. All of these are Annuals and go for a lot normally. I'd check into the differences though of the years. I just found out the 76 Caprice just hit the shelves again and the local shops. I hope this helps bud

[diymirage]

thanks, ill see what i can come up with

(not in a hurry anyways)

[Greg Cullinan]

The Unbuilt 73's are pricey. I actually think you may be able to acquire a promo for less.

[MyBradKeselowski]

The Unbuilt 73's are pricey. I actually think you may be able to acquire a promo for less.

I agree they are very pricey, as myself I have an original MPC 73 caprice unbuilt kit.

It is painted with the factory gold metallic paint job as it states on the box...

[mikemodeler]

There might be a few differences between the years of '73-76 but the biggest would be the larger government mandated bumpers that all 1974 model year cars were required to have. As was stated, the reissue of the '76 kit is out there, I would pick one up to see if the body is accurate for what you are looking to build. The Modelhaus has replacement bumpers and grille available to convert it to a '73 if needed.

I did see the '76 Chevy kit on the shelf at a Hobby Lobby and with their 40% off coupon, it could be had for around $10-$11!

Best of luck!

[diymirage]

I did see the '76 Chevy kit on the shelf at a Hobby Lobby and with their 40% off coupon, it could be had for around $10-$11!

sounds like that is the tip of the day

thanks

[69chevelle]

that is a nice stash you got there

gotta love the old MPC kits

im afriad they want big bucks for those though ?

for the model im building it shoudlnt matter too much...when they made the 3 movie in the series and started filming the TVshows they used an impala because they couldnt find a caprice

after i look at this page went on ebay and there are some old mpc kits that are more than $100

[montelsc]

after i look at this page went on ebay and there are some old mpc kits that are more than $100

go to ebay and try chevrolet caprice promo items im sure you will find what you want

[diymirage]

go to ebay and try chevrolet caprice promo items im sure you will find what you want

thanks, ill have a looksee

[Nick Winter]

Yeah, if that is your stash Brian, I want the 1975 Firebird!!!!

Me too Matt