'72 MPC GTO

[GoatGuy]

Here is another start to a project that will someday be completed. I was inspired by the article in the March issue of Hot Rod that featured a road racing '57 Chevy. An awesome car. But I decided to go with a '72 GTO instead. The body is pretty thin plastic and everything had a ton of flash on it, but the body shape is good. I'm using Wide 5 tires and rims from Early Years Resin (causing me to narrow the rear frame), a Ford 9" rearend from Competition Resins, a 588 big block engine and T-56 tranny from VCG Resins, a gel cell battery, coil and oil tank for dry sump from Calnaga Castings, a Pro Tech distributor, and the body will be painted with Testors Copper metallic. The rear spoiler will be shaped, not just straight and a front chin spoiler will be added down the road. Thanks for looking. http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s666/56ChevKRy/1972%20GTO/DSCF0526_zps6fcc8167.jpg

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[GoatGuy]

I was hoping for images that would show up on the page instead of links. Sorry about that.

The interior will be a semi-gloss dark gray from a can I found at an art store - Montana paint company. They make a lot of different colors.

[GoatGuy]

my layout idea.

[slusher]

Cool project, solid start. Engine looks great..

[GoatGuy]

Thanks Carl. It is a massive V8. Plug wires, fuel and oil lines will be added. I had to reshape the oil pan.

[GoatGuy]

A small update. The chassis is primered with a couple spots to smooth out. The Optima batter and 9" rear also in primer.

[GoatGuy]

Also the trunk and rear spoiler primered so I can putty two sink marks on the trunk lid. Thanks for looking.

[am73grand]

Cool project!!! I like it!

[Ford guy]

Cool Dave! Looks great so far!

[slusher]

Cool Dave! Looks great so far!

I agree

[GoatGuy]

Thanks guys. I'm trying to find time to work on it more. I've been getting things fixed on the 1:1 '04 Goat. It needs a new power steering pump, intake manifold gaskets, plugs and I also bought gear oil for the rear diff. Fun.

[GoatGuy]

One of the next things on the list of this build will be the dry sump system. Using Comp's great reference pics of the pump, Using the ruler in the pic I figured the width of the pump in 1/24 would be .135" and the length would be .427". A little scratchbuilding to come. Thanks for looking.

[1 bad55 stan]

any updates?

[GoatGuy]

Hopefully an update soon. I got distracted by starting a tribute funny car.

Thanks for asking Stan. Hope all is well in New Zealand.

[Teddy J. Tannehill]

I like the stance you have givin' the GTO. rear end higher then the front for just the right rake. And the Front.....I love the Front so low and "Mean" it really brings out the "Ground Effects Spoiler" on the front. Really good lookin'

[GoatGuy]

Man, I have GOT to dust off the bench and work on this. Too much yardwork and a new shed have taken up the time.

[GoatGuy]

Well almost a year later....I have mocked up the rear end, and worked on the stance. I need to raise the rear a bit, but making some progress. (and having trouble posting pics)

Edited June 14, 2015 by GoatGuy

[GoatGuy]

Ok, trying again.....

Comments welcome.

Edited June 14, 2015 by GoatGuy

[GoatGuy]

I dusted off the box for this build and considered putting in an independent rear from a Viper but am sticking with the original idea of the Ford 9" . But instead of the original front suspension I am going with something more beefy. Pics to come.