71 Challenger conversion 9/18

[caine440]

Playing with an old AMT Challenger kit.

Edited September 19, 2011 by caine440

[Rob Z]

That looks like it could be the Yankee Challanger... Going to be interesting to see what you do with it...

[caine440]

Yep, it is an old Yankee Challenger kit.

[John Teresi]

Roger......you may be playing with an old AMT kit?.......but,sure look`s like your having fun........can`t wait to see this finished.

[george 53]

That's about the ONLY way you'll find a 71 Challenger at a decent price! Who's conversion kit is that? I have one that looks identical to yours but comes with the rear lower quarter panel vents also. This is gonna be an interesting build! Imma be watchin this rascal!

[caine440]

71 Challengers are tough to come by.

Here is a sneak peak at one I am trying to finish.

Edited August 26, 2011 by caine440

[caine440]

Just a quick mock up after the primer.

Still need to find a good rattle can primer.

Thanks for looking!

[Rob Z]

Sure is looking rather purdy... You've done wonders with this bastard of a kit...

[ratnasty]

Cain try using the Lindberg Challenger , it makes perfect platform to start with and it is diamesionally the same as the MPC car . Also you would not have to mess with the roof . I've done a couple and when there done you can't tell the difference

Chuck

Edited September 10, 2011 by ratnasty

[iBorg]

I've never considered the Lindberg Challenger. Can you PLEASE (that's me begging) post pictures. The roof issues of the Yankee Challenger always gets me to pass on it, even through I have six or seven of them. Hmmm.....Lindberg body, AMT chassis and Jo-Han engine. Just need to figure out how to throw something from Revell in there.

[hOLMS]

Hi Roger, I'm really digging this build, like the mock-up. Looking forward to seeing this one finished.

[1320wayne]

Your work so far looks Great Roger.

[mageckman]

Roger, beautiful work on this Challenger. If I may ask, where did you get the Rod Shop Decals?

[caine440]

Thanks Chuck for the tip on the lindberg kit. I have seen them on ebay but box photos look so poor I was afraid that would be as bad as the monogram body.

Chris, I bought them for a very nice website.

http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/hstrial-RSetzer/StoreFront.bok

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking real good. I hope you make more progress soon.

[Mr. Moparman]

Is that a M.A.D Distributer I see?

[mageckman]

Roger, thank you for posting that website. I've been looking for Rod Shop stuff and haven't been able to find much at all.

[ratnasty]

Cain do you mind if I post the pics of the Lindberg Challenger conversion on you thread to show you and everyone else how I did it

thanks Chuck

[caine440]

Not at all Chuck!

I would love to see it!

Thanks!

[ratnasty]

Ok Cain and you guys here is my conversion using the Lindberg 1972 Challenger. Cains looks very good but I didn't want to mess with the roof.I am using a hood and conversion from Vaughn Hart

[ratnasty]

Remove all the arears in black

[ratnasty]

you will have this left

leave the support bar you'll cut out last

Edited September 8, 2011 by ratnasty

[ratnasty]

this is what you should after the conversion is glued in and now cut out the support bar

here it is with some primer on it and I have done zero body work

hood scoop came from a junk hood off of the pro street Baracuda . I hope you guys enjoy it and it helps out

thanks Chuck

[baddgass]

Nice job bro.

[ratnasty]

Thanks

Chuck