ChrisPflug Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another eBay purchase in not too bad of shape - no big plans for this one, just a basic rebuild keeping the MPC "character" I had a resin '74 hood in the parts box. For the engine I'm thinking of using the much maligned MPC Volare LA/ Torqueflite combo. Wheels will either be slotted mags or Keystones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 This is going to be a interesting build do you know what colors your going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPflug Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Nothing like a simple tub interior with a little paint detail. The dashes in all the MPC Challengers are the '70 non-Rallye with AC which really isn't correct for any of the years (the 70 and 71 annuals are badged as R/Ts, the 72-74's have the fender scoops that were available only on the Rallye- a separate model in '72 and option package '73-'74) all these models would have come with the Rallye dash in 1:1 The body only needed a little sanding and a fresh coat of primer and paint- "Director Red" rattle can touch up paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Looking great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That really looks great now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 This is coming along nicely looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Great start! I think that rebuild and old model is something we all need to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron5150 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Great start should be a nice rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That's cool. I'll be watching this build. I have an original MPC '73 Challenger that I got for Christmas in '72; being 17 at the time, I built it with the "gasser" option. I planned on rebuilding it with the AMT/Ertl Challenger chassis but I am considering their Duster chassis as it's a little more accurate.I will use the 340 from the same Duster kit (not the street machine version). It has the A/C setup. Hopefully, it will have more than just a passing resemblance to the real '73 that I had so loooong ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Aluminum slots for the win!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPflug Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Worked on a few details, drilled the steering wheel spokes and added a turn signal stalk, shortened the shifter handle, added some paint to the wheels and just a little paint on the chassis- nothing much going on here- didn't even take the rear axle back off. Starting on some foil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Nice update looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I like what your doing with this. Great color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wheels and tires look awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPflug Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Well got called back to work a little early so it will be a while before finishing up- still have about half the foil, some trim and details, and the engine to do Did put it together for a mockup Edited August 27, 2014 by ChrisPflug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Sharp.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Really like the color choice, and the old school slots and the stance all work together. Can't wait to see this one completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Very nice job, I still need to restore that '71 Cuda I got from you afew years ago, Love the colors on this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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