72 GTO Box Stock, Rear bumper fixed

[ChrisPflug]

^{I was fortunate enough to pick up an original 72 body chassis, and rear bumper for cheap- the original bumper is promo style and the body has screw posts (as well as being the proper width) allowing for easy, neat and properly aligned mounting}

[Snake45]

I agree, it does look 1000% better now, and your fine work deserved to have that part look right. Good for you, and model on!

[bisc63]

Kudos for taking the time to fix a "finished" model. It really looks THAT much better. Build some more Goats!

[Maxicoop]

much, much better !!!!!!

[w451973]

That really makes a big difference. Maybe someone could cast and sell a new bumper since it's unlikely R2 will ever do anything about it.

[drodg]

^{I was fortunate enough to pick up an original 72 body chassis, and rear bumper for cheap- the original bumper is promo style and the body has screw posts (as well as being the proper width) allowing for easy, neat and properly aligned mounting}

so you would think the Modelhaus bumper would be a correct width.

[Bob Ellis]

I thought about taking two slices out of the bumper. Probably will do that.

If what is said is true, somebody redesigned the body over the years.

[Snake45]

I thought about taking two slices out of the bumper. Probably will do that.

If what is said is true, somebody redesigned the body over the years.

I have no idea how the body got narrower, but it is.

[Jeremy Jon]

Nice work, looks great!!

[om617]

Very nice GTO. Dont see this color often,nice choice.

[Bob Ellis]

I just checked an original 1971 GTO rear bumper on a '71 and on the new Round2 '72 GTO.

It is absolutely true, the rear of the MPC GTO body shrunk. The bumper is still the same size. You must cut the bumper because in increasing the body size is impossible!

Good call Snake

[RAMBENNA]

great job, looks awesome to me

[ShredHippie]

Definitely looks 100% better!

Is the AMT 1972 GTO from 2004 this same kit, with the same problem?

[Pim]

Definitely looks 100% better!

Is the AMT 1972 GTO from 2004 this same kit, with the same problem?

Yes I have this exact kit that you are talking about and I have got the same problem

[ChrisPflug]

A couple years back there was a "corrected width" bumper available aftermarket- may have been Reliable

[Bob Ellis]

On a new build, maybe slicing the trunk lines open an forcing a shim to make the rear wider like the original?

[Bob Ellis]

I sliced a recent '72 GTO at the trunk lines to spread the rear fenders outward. Unfortunately, has to be done before painting. But then, the bumper fits.

This body does not have the original scripts. This is the result of being a NASCAR, modified and different year (1970 part deux) changing the tool.

Edited October 14, 2014 by Bob Ellis

[Samiches]

I have a MPC 70' GTO and one of the new released '72 kits in hand. The 1970 GTO bumper fits both kits well. The only issue is that it looks like the angle of the fender gap where the bumper goes needs a little bit of work. At least if you get a copy of the '70 GTO rear bumper, you don't have to cut it in half... I just checked Modelhaus, they have the '70 rear bumper for $6.75 + $5 S&H. The translucent taillights from the '72 kit fit the 1970 bumper.