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My good buddy Steve Milberry suggested I post this to show it to you folk. I built this back in 2008, which considering my modelling skill development is pretty early on. It still holds up well, I think, but there are a few things I'd change if I was building this now. As it is, the body work was too extensive for me to strip it down and re-do so it'll stay as is. B)

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The underhood detail isn't the best. The engine is a 428 from a '69 Shelby GT500. I started with a '60 Cougar Eliminator and grafted the roof from the Shelby. And yes, I did build the Shelby as a notchback. The Cougar was a side project and turned out much better than the Shelby...! I find that the body line from the Cougar fits better with a fastback roof, myself. I think I might end up redoing the Shelby; I can post that one too if y'all like. :)

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The wheels are Pegasus #1277 Chrome Hellas. I also did the opposite...

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That one didn't turn out as great. I honestly think it has about 95% to do with the colour... blah.

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Oh they're not thru yet!!! This is a GREAT conversion idea. They were the same car under the skin,so why not? Merc left THIS GREAT idea in the dust, what a shame! I even like the Shelby coupe!!! Might hafta build me onetoo!!! Thanks for sharein such cool ideas and cars!!! :D;)

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That's really cool! Mercury really missed the boat on that design! Kudos. I'd like to see your other conversion.

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I agree with Chuck Most, Mercury should have built this car! Very good, innovative idea that you had. Great work! And, what color could it be but Competition Orange?

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