74 Dodge Challenger rebuild

[ChrisPflug]

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

[Mopar - D]

This is going to be a interesting build do you know what colors your going with?

[ChrisPflug]

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

[slusher]

Looking great...

[Bob Ellis]

That really looks great now.

[Mopar - D]

This is coming along nicely looking forward to seeing more.

[hjracing]

Great start! I think that rebuild and old model is something we all need to try!

[Byron5150]

Great start should be a nice rebuild

[johnbuzzed]

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.

[JTalmage]

Aluminum slots for the win!!

[TFchronos]

Very nice work.

[ChrisPflug]

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

[Mopar - D]

Nice update looking good.

[microwheel]

I like what your doing with this. Great color choice.

[slusher]

Wheels and tires look awesome..

[ChrisPflug]

^{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

[Mopar - D]

Looking good

[slusher]

Sharp..

[Robberbaron]

Really like the color choice, and the old school slots and the stance all work together. Can't wait to see this one completed.

[spkgibson]

Very nice job, I still need to restore that '71 Cuda I got from you afew years ago, Love the colors on this .