the model king series by amt is going to release 79 4x4 truck models sometime in late sept. they are also planning to release a 78-79 bronco. im going to try my luck at casting so the 76-77 grill will be available.

 

here check this site out...shows all old model kits of our trucks i want the blue 77 or the golden one below it if someone can find one for me http://www.rocketfin.com/ford_f150/modelkits.html

 

I got one of those monster truck kits when I was a kid, it has a lot of parts to make it stock, but just enough so its not. it actually came with an extra set of regular size wheels etc, but it didn't have all the regular suspension parts. Maybe a guy could take parts from other models to make it work, I havn't looked at mine for 10 years or better.

 

someone has to have one that they will sell me

 

evilbay is the only place to get them, but unfortunatley they go for 60-100+ each. in sept, the model king is releasing the 79 4x4s. i have an original model, that i am going to cast parts out of resin from. this will allow people to have the 76-77 grille. im still trying to get the 73-75 grille.

 

i want a 77 grille...how much does it cost for u too make one?will it fit perfectly in the new models?

 

The Model King truck is actually correct for the 73 to 77 body style. AMT didn't update the molds to reflect styling changes, the just made new grilles. Look closely at the pics, there is no F O R D lettering on the hood which is correct for the earlier models because this lettering was already in the grille and would be redundant on the hood. Also the filler caps are exposed, not covered by fuel door as on 78-79 trucks. If this model is the same as all the other releases it will have an FE engine with a C6 auto instead of the correct 460 or Modified mill. It is a nice kit though and its good to see it again. Sorry, I'm a model nerd and wanted to get that out there.

 

i love model cars...really takes your mind off things...someone should make 300 I6 parts for the models

 

im not sure how much they will cost, but i need more practice first before i'll sell them. they will fit just like the original, when i get the hang of it. im geussing that they will be about $8-10.00 each, depending on my costs. i'll probable give discounts if peple buy more than one. i'll let you guys know when they are available.

 

ok thanks thats not a bad price if it looks real good

 

77f2504by4,
Well, if you beat Modelhaus to the punch, good for you, you will sell lots of them I am sure.

 

I hope that the model company does listen to Dennis. I would buy the products. I have two of the Walmart Sam Walton trucks

 

Actually, 1977 was the first year for the gas filler door.

An FE engine would be correct for 1973-1976, 351M/400 would be correct for 1977-1979, and a 460 would ONLY be correct in a 2WD.

Yes, I am one also, and it will be nice to see this. Hopefully, It'll be in my area when they release it.

And to think I was going to post about someone resurrecting an old thread . Good info.

 

I've never owned a real truck of this vintage but I hope to soon so I don't know them as well as the newer model I own but I do know this kit fairly well. Thanks for the extra info.

 

Evan if the Model King kit has accuracy flaws, it will be a welcome addition to the vintage model kits that are pouring out from AMT!!!