I've watched several of your videos before, but as a new builder I truly appreciate your repeated saying to "build it as you want". It's easy to get consumed with trying to build it like other people do but hearing this in every video helps. I love your content!
Those headers are called 180-degree headers and I hated them the 1 year we had them on my dirt car! The car sounded like an angry vacuum cleaner LOL.......very unique exhaust sound for sure! Awesome build, I wish they sold those wheels and tires on their own!
@@harpermotorsports16 Music to my ears!!! Nah, I just like them because they're different. All of my asphalt race cars had regular headers, but some guys had 180's. You're right about the sound!
After watching you for a year now, I just noticed you are left handed. That candy pear paint and those headers are badass. Great job as usual Mr. Chris!!
MPC ..uh ..I must say I am impressed cause even as a kid I didn't like Mpc less it was of a car I wanted but no one else made. but them. And of couse you did a great job. Man I am still impressed thats a Mpc kit lol.
You absolutely KILLED IT BROTHER !!!! Great color choices and some crazy beautiful detail throughout the entire car . GO MPC !!!! Thank you for sharing this builds it's really awesome. Everyone keep yourself and love ones safe and healthy and remember to smile it's suppose to be FUN
Pressed the like button before the video even started, now....that's dedication to the channel, then again....we all know the quality of the work going on here! 😉
Hi Chris, I love how you do the majority of your painting with rattle cans. Can you do a segment where you show your spray paint collection? I think most of your subs would love to see it as well. Thanks!
Rustoleum costs under $4 can and lasts for a dozen models. No idea where you're paying $8-12 per can. I got the Candy Pear color from a liquidation store for $1.69.
Someone may have already mentioned this, my apologies if I'm repeating. In the original Super Stocker line up, there was this GTO, a Dick Trickle #99 A&W Mustang and a Don Gregory #7 Jegs Camaro. I built them all when they first were issued. Great models! I hope they reissue all of them in some form
the original series has a Mustang (Trickle 99),, a Camaro (Jegs #7) and a Chevelle (99). Always one of my favorites model series and built different versions of each. Thanks for the build!
I had a Late Model Oval Tracker (75 Camaro) that had 180* headers that routed similar to your GTO Model. It made the interior a little warmer than the Sportsman car I raced for 4 years before the Late Model. I raced from 1977 till 1988 in Central Florida
@@hpiguy I finally got this kit and its so fun! your video helped clear up a few minor issues I didn't quite understand in the instructions, thanks again 🙂🙂
Went out and grabbed one of these GTOs after seeing your video Chris. I just finished it. Super fun, unique kit. Hope Round 2 brings out more of these old superstocker molds like the cuda or the stang.
mpc's "super stocker series" was first released in early 70's. there were, I believe, four cars in the series, all built on the same variable wheelbase chassis, the pontiac, a chevelle, a mustang & a barracuda. that particular header set-up kept the exhaust opening on the right side of the body (pretty common on a car that only turned left) & not hanging under the frame. very nice build-up, BTW. love your stuff & would like to see more ICM Model T's. thanx
On real race cars, there would be no floor on the passenger side. That’s why the sheet metal box covers the passenger side area. Helps keep the heat down, and makes it easier to work on things under the car without the floor in the way. Love this build!
Nice build. A little tip that I do. Instead of using silver paint on the transmission and other little details, try using your silver Sharpie. Give it a go and see if you like it.
I have the test shot of the monte carlo when Dave first came out with them back in the early 2000. The kit was in a series back in the 70s along with the Dick Trickle mustang, the Jegs camaro a chevelle the Monte carlo also a baracuda
When MPC originally released these their was a 1970 or 71 Mustang super stocker also, it used that same chasis. The Mustang was purple and white, A&W sponser , #99 Dick Trickle. That chasis had very good detail, the 180 degree headers were very cool. 3 of the tires were smooth and one was grooved.
Great build Chris I’ve build one myself now and I just want you to know that I learned how to build watching you when I got back into this hobby again in the last year I love your videos
Sweet Don't think I've ever seen a real GTO dirt stock. Very cool .I think it's called deck on race car armor on military vehicle . but to each their own . Cant wait too see that VW bus thats gonna be extra cool . Great job . 77 was our car number
Belive it or not there was a late model driven by jeff fuller or one of his brothers in conn. Mass. Upstate ny area in the 70s they went on to race a couple of cup and truck races. Thats the only one i know of.most of that era where mostly chevelles and camaros
Sweet job on that GTO. Made sure to catch your video of this kit. Have always wanted to get this one and the reissue really got me excited. Mine has been shipped and should have it in a couple days. I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for it. Thanks for showing it.
Likely thinking about 180 headers was to keep from tearing up exhaust on rough tracks? For the adventurous, I do know for a time some rules allowed a driver "doghouse" without full floor or firewalland rear bulkhead firewall behind seat and sheet meetal "tonneau around driver....
Try strips of cloth medical tape for header wraps. It has a shiny texture that decently approximates nylon straps, so it also makes for good seatbelts, window nets, tow straps and any numbers of uses. It takes color really well too. I find using different materials has a huge effect on making your models look even better.
That is a really impressive model! The detail is fantastic and it looks like a race car. You did an excellent job of assembly and finish and the kit looks really nice. Thanks for sharing this.
I am about to start this kit......I'm already impressed with the tires! I wish you could buy sets of them individually, they'd be great for making custom dirt cars!
I’m just so intrigued by that header/exhaust set up. I’d love to know the why’s and how’s to the benefits of setting it up like that. One of your best builds IMO.
Hey Chris how do you deal with the spru bits left after you cut them off? I find myself always having to paint the chrome parts simply because there are always big ugly scars if i dont.
Molotow pen solved that problem for me. If you cut it straight and there's no crater behind a touch of molotow chrome will cover it so well you literally won't be able to tell where it was cut off.
I might leave the body off. With all that detail inside, make it look like it is being worked on for the track and they took the body off to gain access. Great build and I really like the color choices.
The Super Stocker Stock Cars just beg for some body battle damage! Would be great to see a few more offered in this line. And to watch you beat 'em up for added character. Great build!
Great job again please use your 72 Racers Wedge hauler that thing is so awesome for some setup shots at end of your vid when you do these old stock car and modifieds. Thank you again
I would hate to have a valve cover gasket leak........... Is there a fit issue somewhere in the kit for that rear tire to stick out like that more than the other?
Exhaust going thru the hole in the body pushes the body over to the side a bit. I could have spent some time and cut the opening for the pipes a bit bigger but I didn't. Needed to wrap up the video and get it done. :)
I wonder if it would get really hot inside the car with those exhaust pipes being routed through the passenger area? I dunno. The model is fantastic. Great job!
Avid kitbashers may think about pursuing a project I never got "round to = take Petty Kit Car kit + Hemi + rear quick change and plentious parts from this MPC series.... Something for adventurous souls???Nice thing about Pontiac is that technically never was a "big block" - as all from 50's 287 c.i.d. to 455 had same bore spacing & external block dimensions. Their (almost) 350 was ahead of its GM cousins in many regards...
I've watched several of your videos before, but as a new builder I truly appreciate your repeated saying to "build it as you want". It's easy to get consumed with trying to build it like other people do but hearing this in every video helps. I love your content!
Those headers are called 180-degree headers and I hated them the 1 year we had them on my dirt car! The car sounded like an angry vacuum cleaner LOL.......very unique exhaust sound for sure! Awesome build, I wish they sold those wheels and tires on their own!
Thanks for the info!
@Randall Johnson mine didn't go through the car, they went out under the right side.....thankfully! 🤣
I like the sound of the 180 degree headers.
@@TN-Vols-Fan then you must also like the sound of hornets swarming around your ears as well 😂
@@harpermotorsports16 Music to my ears!!! Nah, I just like them because they're different. All of my asphalt race cars had regular headers, but some guys had 180's. You're right about the sound!
After watching you for a year now, I just noticed you are left handed. That candy pear paint and those headers are badass. Great job as usual Mr. Chris!!
Cool, thanks!
Thank you, sir. I am 46 years old, and you reignited my love for models, that I had when I was a kid. I just ordered the 65 Chevelle Modified.
Right on!
MPC ..uh ..I must say I am impressed cause even as a kid I didn't like Mpc less it was of a car I wanted but no one else made. but them. And of couse you did a great job. Man I am still impressed thats a Mpc kit lol.
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You absolutely KILLED IT BROTHER !!!! Great color choices and some crazy beautiful detail throughout the entire car . GO MPC !!!! Thank you for sharing this builds it's really awesome. Everyone keep yourself and love ones safe and healthy and remember to smile it's suppose to be FUN
Thanks Teddy!
Pressed the like button before the video even started, now....that's dedication to the channel, then again....we all know the quality of the work going on here! 😉
What is that coloured pen that you're using for the seat belts?
I do that with every video. I know Chris will wow us every time.
I appreciate that!
Metallic gel pens
@@hpiguy
Thank you very much kiddo....🍻
I'm so happy this kit is coming in the mail later today. Can't wait to build it myself
I need to drive that baby around my local dirt track crazy great job Chris
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Hi Chris, I love how you do the majority of your painting with rattle cans. Can you do a segment where you show your spray paint collection? I think most of your subs would love to see it as well.
Thanks!
I thought 1oz acrylic was expensive, but at $8-12 per rattle can these days, I can easily justify an airbrush setup.
He shows his spray paint collection on the hpiguys workshop Facebook page.
Rustoleum costs under $4 can and lasts for a dozen models.
No idea where you're paying $8-12 per can.
I got the Candy Pear color from a liquidation store for $1.69.
I show how I store them on the FB page but I have no intention of making a video showing spray cans.
Thanks!
Been waiting forever to reissue this kit. Had it when I was a kid back in the 70s
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Great craftsmanship Chris, killer color choices!! Excellent presentation!!
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Someone may have already mentioned this, my apologies if I'm repeating. In the original Super Stocker line up, there was this GTO, a Dick Trickle #99 A&W Mustang and a Don Gregory #7 Jegs Camaro. I built them all when they first were issued. Great models! I hope they reissue all of them in some form
the original series has a Mustang (Trickle 99),, a Camaro (Jegs #7) and a Chevelle (99). Always one of my favorites model series and built different versions of each. Thanks for the build!
Thanks for the info!
My favorite one yet! Keep up the dirt track cars!!
Thanks! Will do!
That has to be the most detailed MPC kit I have ever seen great job Chris
The Duster 340 MPC kit has a lot of detail too.
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I had a Late Model Oval Tracker (75 Camaro) that had 180* headers that routed similar to your GTO Model. It made the interior a little warmer than the Sportsman car I raced for 4 years before the Late Model. I raced from 1977 till 1988 in Central Florida
I raced a mud track 66 Checelle with a 454 with headers that exited through the chassie. Very warm car... Nice build.
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Look at those metallic flakes fly with that paint job. Great job Chris!!
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Interesting kit, great build. Thank you for the work. Stay safe!
Thanks, you too!
That thing looks wicked!!! That color is reminiscent of the 1970's hotrods ! Headers are so cool! I want this one!
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@@hpiguy I finally got this kit and its so fun! your video helped clear up a few minor issues I didn't quite understand in the instructions, thanks again 🙂🙂
Went out and grabbed one of these GTOs after seeing your video Chris. I just finished it. Super fun, unique kit. Hope Round 2 brings out more of these old superstocker molds like the cuda or the stang.
Hope you enjoy it!
the exhaust was quit common in the it's 180 degree headers and was suppose to add horse power thanks for sharing this awesome build chris
Thanks for the info!
Love the quality you get! Stunning work. You have gained a follower and a fan
I used this chassis and put a 70 camaro on it, fits perfectly
mpc's "super stocker series" was first released in early 70's. there were, I believe, four cars in the series, all built on the same variable wheelbase chassis, the pontiac, a chevelle, a mustang & a barracuda. that particular header set-up kept the exhaust opening on the right side of the body (pretty common on a car that only turned left) & not hanging under the frame. very nice build-up, BTW. love your stuff & would like to see more ICM Model T's. thanx
Wow..that's a nice looking kit..I just might have to build this one.
You should!
Love it the exhaust is so different and wheels look great nice work again!!
Glad you like it!
They called those 180 degree headers. They were all the rage back then!
Another good looking build, I really like the body color. I will definately be picking up that kit.
Right on!
On real race cars, there would be no floor on the passenger side. That’s why the sheet metal box covers the passenger side area. Helps keep the heat down, and makes it easier to work on things under the car without the floor in the way. Love this build!
Thanks for watching!
I'm Blown Away How EASILY IT Went Together Being an MPC Kit & it Looks Awesome Chris. Thanks Again n God Bless All.
Thanks again!
Nice build. A little tip that I do. Instead of using silver paint on the transmission and other little details, try using your silver Sharpie. Give it a go and see if you like it.
Thanks for the tips!
I have never seen the headers come through like that. Pretty cool actually. Another great build man!
Cool, thanks!
I love the exhaust. The gold looks nice on the engine.
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I have the test shot of the monte carlo when Dave first came out with them back in the early 2000. The kit was in a series back in the 70s along with the Dick Trickle mustang, the Jegs camaro a chevelle the Monte carlo also a baracuda
The cuda was my favorite
When MPC originally released these their was a 1970 or 71 Mustang super stocker also, it used that same chasis. The Mustang was purple and white, A&W sponser , #99 Dick Trickle. That chasis had very good detail, the 180 degree headers were very cool. 3 of the tires were smooth and one was grooved.
Great build Chris I’ve build one myself now and I just want you to know that I learned how to build watching you when I got back into this hobby again in the last year I love your videos
That is awesome!
I knew it was a matter of time before you made this build. After the review I was hooked.
Going to get one today!! Great build!
Awesome! Thank you!
I enjoy watching you prep your kits and build them!
Glad you like them!
Aaaaaa, the ol' GTO Super Stocker kit!!! 👍👍
Nice review & build. That's such a fun kit which makes it a MUST have!!! 👍👍
It sure is!
I’d hate to have to adjust the timing on that thing. Very nice build, Chris.
LOL, tad hot!
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Ok, Just added this to my must have list. Sweet build
Sweet Don't think I've ever seen a real GTO dirt stock. Very cool .I think it's called deck on race car armor on military vehicle . but to each their own . Cant wait too see that VW bus thats gonna be extra cool . Great job . 77 was our car number
Belive it or not there was a late model driven by jeff fuller or one of his brothers in conn. Mass. Upstate ny area in the 70s they went on to race a couple of cup and truck races. Thats the only one i know of.most of that era where mostly chevelles and camaros
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The chassis color with the gold paint looked great! Fun build!
Thanks a bunch!
Sweet job on that GTO. Made sure to catch your video of this kit. Have always wanted to get this one and the reissue really got me excited. Mine has been shipped and should have it in a couple days. I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for it. Thanks for showing it.
Cool, thanks!
Great build, Awesome!
Thanks!
Just saw that Round2 is releasing the MPC Monte Carlo super stocker in Jan '22. Hope to see ya build it soon !
Yes!
That is such a cool looking race car. I really like it! I'm gonna have to risk the wrath of "the other half" to get one. ;)
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Likely thinking about 180 headers was to keep from tearing up exhaust on rough tracks? For the adventurous, I do know for a time some rules allowed a driver "doghouse" without full floor or firewalland rear bulkhead firewall behind seat and sheet meetal "tonneau around driver....
Possibly!
Another winner my friend,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the visit!
The exhaust are 180° headers. They give more power and are mostly illegal now. They give the motor a unique sound all its own
MPC was before its time when they came out with these kits back in the 70s
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The headers exhaust setup is so crazy and once again u make them look so life like
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Try strips of cloth medical tape for header wraps. It has a shiny texture that decently approximates nylon straps, so it also makes for good seatbelts, window nets, tow straps and any numbers of uses. It takes color really well too.
I find using different materials has a huge effect on making your models look even better.
Nice tips!
For the reviews I try not to add anything but paint in most cases.
That kit looks awesome!! Something that's right up my alley!
You and me both!
That is a really impressive model! The detail is fantastic and it looks like a race car. You did an excellent job of assembly and finish and the kit looks really nice. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks a lot John!
Great choice of color for the body. Kit looks so cool!!!
I think so too!
I am about to start this kit......I'm already impressed with the tires! I wish you could buy sets of them individually, they'd be great for making custom dirt cars!
Maybe one day!
Very interesting and unique one for sure. Nice video as always! Looking forward to the next.....
Thank you very much!
Always love to watch your video before I'm starting my build to give me some ideas and inspiration 👍👍🇬🇧🖖
Glad to hear it!
They (the exhaust) were called 180° Howe headers. My brother hed them in a Midwest stock car.
Enjoy! Thanks!
I really liked this build. I'll be looking for this kit.
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No I got to buy that kit it looks awesome they call those 180 headers they were commonly used in the '80s
Love the paint choice you made. Really great build again.
Thank you so much 😀
Cool color love the dirt track models keep those models coming cant wait thank you for sharing great job Chris
You bet!
What a amazing job on this kit. Ever color was prefect. I am so very impressed. Can't wait for your next video. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you so much!
Wow!! Unbelievable build there Chris! Love the colors you chose!! The more you build, the more I am going broke...lol😂😂
Thanks 👍
Seen one at hobby lobby.. thinking about getting it.. gotta change the Halo bar tho!
Love the color choices. Great build ad always thanks for sharing. Have a great week.
Thank you! You too!
You knocked it out of the park brother!!!
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Really cool. Along with a beat up version, I'd like to see you build one as a purpose built show car.
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Very nice build of a very interesting kit. Nice color choices.
Thanks!
@@hpiguy As always, keep up the good work.
Great video. What color pen and make for the trim
I’m just so intrigued by that header/exhaust set up. I’d love to know the why’s and how’s to the benefits of setting it up like that. One of your best builds IMO.
Thanks man!
Header are run like that on an asphalt car that is running a frame hight of 3 inches or less.
Hey Chris how do you deal with the spru bits left after you cut them off? I find myself always having to paint the chrome parts simply because there are always big ugly scars if i dont.
Touch up with a brush goes easy.
Molotow pen solved that problem for me. If you cut it straight and there's no crater behind a touch of molotow chrome will cover it so well you literally won't be able to tell where it was cut off.
Good kit from the past! Yeah - was a 6 kit series, though Trickle Mustang and Jeg's Camaro bodies were a tad sketchy. Forgot about M. Carlo & 'Cuda.
Enjoy! Thanks!
Been waiting anxiously for this kit!
The 1970 GTO is my favorite muscle car.
Enjoy! Thanks!
I might leave the body off. With all that detail inside, make it look like it is being worked on for the track and they took the body off to gain access. Great build and I really like the color choices.
Thanks man good idea!
Hey its a gto love it sweet build the stock version would be sweet will definitely get one of these love it
Right on!
The Super Stocker Stock Cars just beg for some body battle damage! Would be great to see a few more offered in this line. And to watch you beat 'em up for added character. Great build!
Yup, if they issue more then next one will be dented and a bit track worn, maybe some donuts on those nerf bars.
Great job again please use your 72 Racers Wedge hauler that thing is so awesome for some setup shots at end of your vid when you do these old stock car and modifieds. Thank you again
You got it!
Another suberb job! Hey you got me on Dollar Store Crazy Glue! 1 Dollar and it last forever, thanks!!!
Fantastic!
What a cool kit! I might pick up more than one and put some different bodies on it of my choosing :D
Enjoy! Thanks!
Love the music.
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So glad that you chose to do this one so soon! I bought this one & the last issue of it, but hadn’t built it yet.
Hope you enjoy it!
I have one of the older kits. This is a reissue.
Beauty! I was like number 69! Thumbs up all around for all the great comments!
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi Chris, wonderful build. Do you recommend a "glosscoat" on the outside body before applying the decals? (i.e., prevent silvering)
No, not unless it's a flat paint job and even then I rarely have an issue.
These decals are laid on the paint as is, with no clear over it.
I would hate to have a valve cover gasket leak...........
Is there a fit issue somewhere in the kit for that rear tire to stick out like that more than the other?
Exhaust going thru the hole in the body pushes the body over to the side a bit.
I could have spent some time and cut the opening for the pipes a bit bigger but I didn't. Needed to wrap up the video and get it done. :)
I wonder if it would get really hot inside the car with those exhaust pipes being routed through the passenger area? I dunno. The model is fantastic. Great job!
Most likely! Enjoy! Thanks!
Wish they would re-release the street version of the MPC '70 GTO.
Maybe we'll see it!
what product did you use for trim and side armor ?
That came out awesome.
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Very nice, enjoyed the build.
Thanks 👍
Avid kitbashers may think about pursuing a project I never got "round to = take Petty Kit Car kit + Hemi + rear quick change and plentious parts from this MPC series.... Something for adventurous souls???Nice thing about Pontiac is that technically never was a "big block" - as all from 50's 287 c.i.d. to 455 had same bore spacing & external block dimensions. Their (almost) 350 was ahead of its GM cousins in many regards...
Awesome video! Top notch work as always.
Thanks again!
Really cool car!!!
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Another great build Chris. Where did you find that candy pear color in rattle can?
Google will help you find it where you live.
I got it at a discount store for $1.69.
i really like this kit! the uniqueness of the chassis, interior, and ohhh, those headers!!
Enjoy! Thanks!
Awsome build thank you
No problem 👍