SteveG Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) On display at the Toledo NNL and available soon from Missing Link is a 78 Ford LTD which will be available in the next month or so packaged two ways, as either a civilain LTD or with some Police specific parts. Here's some preview photos of the body. I've already pre-paid for my Police version kit. More details on this one soon. Special thanks to Tom Kren for these photos. -Steve Edited October 4, 2009 by SteveG
Eshaver Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Steve, I cannot tell you how many of these sedans I worked on back in Ft Worth as they were a popular choice for a couple of guys who had several of them a taxi cabs leased back to Yellow Cab in Ft Worth . Most of not all had the 351-400 M engines and C-6 automatics in them . I recall having to replace quite a few Catylic converters in them as people would inadvertently put leaded gasoline in them and poision the converter as a result . Ed Shaver
george 53 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Ed, I saw this same car,up close an all personal like, an it was NICE!!! Just like ALL the Links stuff, it's cast inna flawless white resin that looks an feels like styrene! The lines are spot on, an most of all, it LOOKS like a Big Ol Ford LTD!!! If guys are into service vehicles,(Cop cars,Taxi's Fire Cheif cars) This'll be one ta get! Heck I'm not into service vehicles,but I'm gonna get one just caz it's COOL!!!
Guest Mustang3.8 Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I want one! My dad had one in 1:1 I wanna build one for him. Does it come with a chassis? Is this made from the same mold as the AAM version?
SteveG Posted October 4, 2009 Author Posted October 4, 2009 I want one! My dad had one in 1:1 I wanna build one for him. Does it come with a chassis? Is this made from the same mold as the AAM version? It's based off the old AAM kit but it has been updated I'm told. If I heard correctly it will be available as a full detail kit, chassis engine and all. Hopefully someone from Missing Link will jump in here and provide all the details soon. They're probably still up at Toledo today for the Toyshow. -Steve
Danno Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Steve, Any word yet on what the 'police specific parts' will be? Thanks!
ScaleCentral Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I had sent one to Randy at Perry's resin a long time ago. I was beginning to think I would never see it again as I have been wanting to do a THP version for quite some time. Glad it is coming out. Nic
kevin Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Steve, Any word yet on what the 'police specific parts' will be? Thanks! Around 30-45 days for the police parts...they have not made it to production yet
Zoom Zoom Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 I had sent one to Randy at Perry's resin a long time ago. I was beginning to think I would never see it again as I have been wanting to do a THP version for quite some time. Glad it is coming out. Nic Is the one Missing Link is doing based on the one you sent Randy? Regardless, this will make a lot of police car and mainstreamer fans happy.
SteveG Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 Is the one Missing Link is doing based on the one you sent Randy? Regardless, this will make a lot of police car and mainstreamer fans happy. I'm pretty sure the guy that owns the 78 LTD that's in the Cleveland Police Museum supplied the original AAM kit to Missing Link, or something like that. Missing Links version isn't an exact copy of the AAM pieces, they did make some changes and or corrections I was told. -Steve
Guest Mustang3.8 Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Hey, y'all. I just pre-ordered a complete civilian '78 LTD from Missing Link.
kevin Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 Ed, I saw this same car,up close an all personal like, an it was NICE!!! Just like ALL the Links stuff, it's cast inna flawless white resin that looks an feels like styrene! The lines are spot on, an most of all, it LOOKS like a Big Ol Ford LTD!!! If guys are into service vehicles,(Cop cars,Taxi's Fire Cheif cars) This'll be one ta get! Heck I'm not into service vehicles,but I'm gonna get one just caz it's COOL!!! George you are toooooooooooooooooo kind!
ScaleCentral Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Is the one Missing Link is doing based on the one you sent Randy? Regardless, this will make a lot of police car and mainstreamer fans happy. No, mine is still in Canada, sigh... Nic
george 53 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Kev, OK so I like ta think we're friends, but that DOESN'T change the fact that you an Jeff put out TOP QUALITY kits! There's a few things I personally think you could show the Little 3 as far as I'm concerned! I'm ALWAYS amazed at the degree of detail you put in your kits.DEFENATELY worth the money,too me! Thanks for this one,caz I think it's cool!!!
slowbird Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Ooh, neato. I am interested in this for sure. The more Fords the better
rollinoldskoo Posted October 8, 2009 Posted October 8, 2009 where are the pictures of the front?? will there be a 76 2-door in the future??
kevin Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 where are the pictures of the front?? will there be a 76 2-door in the future?? at the moment we have no other plans for this car....we a just toolin up for you guys!
Eshaver Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 I think you all should consider a Country squire for a runer up car . I bet they would sell well . Ed Shaver
SteveG Posted October 9, 2009 Author Posted October 9, 2009 where are the pictures of the front?? will there be a 76 2-door in the future?? The front photo doesn't show a whole lot. Remember this is just a preview. I'll post photos of the full kit as soon as I get it. If you guys want other versions someone will have to step up and create the master for Missing Link. -Steve
FordWagonNut Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 I think you all should consider a Country squire for a runer up car . I bet they would sell well . Ed Shaver I know I would order two Squires, since I had a '77 (red pic) and now I have a well kept '78 in green. I LOVE my Country Squire wagons, its like driving your living room couch.
FordWagonNut Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Any new information on the big ol' LTD? This is the twin I had between 1998-99, she was a '76 from Wyoming. bump
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 I've been hearing about this for months...I can't wait. A detailed Brougham with skirts and that thick vinyl top with the vinyl-top-covered valance panel. I'm thinking triple dark blue.... And yes, I'd buy a Country Squire/Sedan if made available, too. Charlie Larkin
FordWagonNut Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 I've been hearing about this for months...I can't wait. A detailed Brougham with skirts and that thick vinyl top with the vinyl-top-covered valance panel. I'm thinking triple dark blue.... And yes, I'd buy a Country Squire/Sedan if made available, too. Charlie Larkin I'm with you Charlie, if someone made a '75 to '78 Country Squire, I would at least order four. Heck, I have already had two of the 1:1 and I am still looking for another.
Brandon05l Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 I want one! My dad had one in 1:1 I wanna build one for him. Does it come with a chassis? Is this made from the same mold as the AAM version? me 2
disabled modeler Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 i agree a wagon would be nice to see.........along with other wagons.
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