Chuck Most Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Well, work on the Matador has begun! It will be a hardcore, pro-tourer! In true mid '70's up AMC tradition, it will employ parts from some of the other 'Big Four' manufacturers. First off... a '98 Corvette chassis.... I had to stretch the Vette chassis 9 scale inches to match the Matador's wheelbase, and it will need to be widened and have some length added to the rear overhang, but the wheelbase is now right-on, and since the Vette already has an up-to-date 4-wheel independent front suspension and disc brakes, won't need to try and adapt those to a stock chassis. From here we'll fill in the blanks. I will be retaining the rear transaxle, but the engine will be from Chrysler- in this case, a Viper V-10, with the chassis reworked a bit to fit the Dodge mill. See? Using parts from the other American manufacturers, just as AMC itself did for many years. And THATS my plan B for this one!
jeffs396 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Waaay cool Chuck! Would anyone ever do this in 1:1??? Probably not, but that's what's great about scale modeling! We can $afford$ to do things that aren't easily done in steel Looking forward to this one coming together
RodneyBad Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Very Cool Chuck.. Looks like it would be the fastest and best handling Matador, Ever!!
Dr. Cranky Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks for the clarification, Chuck, well, here we go . . . Doctor Cranky has been quiet (but busy) lately. Why? Because he decided not to build just one 41 Willys--he opted to build 2 instead . . . Yes, he loves this kit that much! I call these "Rat Runner" and you'll see why in a little bit . . . I wanted to build two street rods that would combine the new engineering of frame, wheels, and engine and contrast it to a couple of well . . . you know me . . . RATS! So far I have built and detailed the rolling chassis . . . I have to tone down the brightness of those wide whites . . . with a little road-weary bug juice!
Dr. Cranky Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 I've also got done the interiors--again, nothing fancy, just riding in style, that's all but still with a hint of attitude . . . Stay tuned in for more Rat-Runnin' FUN!
Dr. Cranky Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 What I love about this kit (and you don't get this very often, even with Revell kits) is that is fits together nicely. You don't have to glue the main three components of this kit: chassis, interior, and body, and it will go together and fit and look just perfect. It really is on my top 3 best kits ever list. Up there too is the AMT 1950 Chevy Pick Up.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 All right, maties, check out the "RAT RUNNERS" over in UNDER GLASS.
gray07 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 This is what iam going to finish for this build, i hope its ok.
Chuck Most Posted October 21, 2011 Author Posted October 21, 2011 Come to think of it, I might have a Tamiya Wrangler I could dig out.
jeffs396 Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I've decided to put this one back on the bench...It'll be built in the classic 80s ProStreet style. Solid Centerlines, possibly mono-chromatic paint, not quite sure yet. Been tinkering with it, will post pics soon. May even see a Jeep hauling it on a trailer
Chuck Most Posted October 21, 2011 Author Posted October 21, 2011 I was hoping somebody would jump in with a Pacer. Now somebody grab a Gremlin and we'll be officially underway.
CorvairJim Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Hey Chuck - I'm already there! Check out my reply from the 10/12: I'm in with a '76 Pacer that I originally built in late 1975 for my Mom. I'm doing a complete restoration on it, for her AND this CBP. Originally built as a metallic blue Pacer X, it will now be a bare-bones bright red base model with dog dish hubcaps, 3-on-the-tree and a tan bench seat interior, replicating the car she actually owned for a decade before giving it to me. It'll be about ad different from Jeff's model as possible and still be a Pacer! (I'm looking forward to seeing a Pro Street Pacer! )
Dr. Cranky Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 That is so cool. I can't wait to get my hands on a few of the kits when they come out.
Chuck Most Posted October 21, 2011 Author Posted October 21, 2011 Hey Chuck - I'm already there! Check out my reply from the 10/12: I'm in with a '76 Pacer that I originally built in late 1975 for my Mom. I'm doing a complete restoration on it, for her AND this CBP. Originally built as a metallic blue Pacer X, it will now be a bare-bones bright red base model with dog dish hubcaps, 3-on-the-tree and a tan bench seat interior, replicating the car she actually owned for a decade before giving it to me. It'll be about ad different from Jeff's model as possible and still be a Pacer! (I'm looking forward to seeing a Pro Street Pacer! ) Oh, I know, just didn't see a pic! I'm actually thinking of picking up one of those terrible Lindberg Gremlin kits just for fun.
jeffs396 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Here's what's going to be pulling the prostreet Pacer
Chuck Most Posted October 25, 2011 Author Posted October 25, 2011 RMR kit or Spec Cast model? Either way, soooooooo stoked! Did a test-fit of the 'Vette chassis, Viper engine (with modified Vette bellhousing), and Matador body- It's either going to be fully sculpted, street-rod style underhood or have a couple fully plumbed turbos- looks like there is going to be a LOT of dead space under the hood, even with a giant V-10 stuffed in there.
jeffs396 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 That would be the SpecCast pre-painted diecast my friend, with different wheels/tires added. Couldn't pass it up, loved the paint scheme
Casey Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 KNEW I forgot something! This would also bring Willys, Kaiser and Frazer into the mix... any of those last two in kit form? I can think of only Revell's Henry J, but I bet there is a die-cast of it, too.
demoinc392 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 is there a deadline for this build, if not, well either way ill post pics of my pacer wagon demolition derby car
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