"What if Mattel had made this?" Customs to get you thinking.....

Hello to everyone!:D This will be my first thread to 'The Body Shop' so I thought to pick a fun topic. Earlier this morning I saw a great custom over in Redliners Unite with a Custom Volkswagen done up in white enamel (SUPER job by [URL="http://toycars.redlinesonline.info/vb/member.php?318205-jimmyzwheelz"]jimmyzwheelz[/URL])and got me to remembering something along the lines of the title above. So I'll start it off with a car I did a while back. Hope lots of folks will post up their ideas of what Mattel could have created, if only.......
Tom
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Hey Tom....that's a beauty! I've always liked Buick's & mainly 70-72 GSX's & GS's so that would be my overwhelming pic to replace the 442. I'm from NH to, Raymond & sent you a message. :thumbup1:

OK, here is another 'what if..' How about a Heavyweight in gold, [I]real [/I]gold though. Maybe they could have been celebrating some milestone at the time?
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'Comeon folks lets see [I]your [/I]pics! And Thanks Don! I sent you a reply hope you got it? We should meet up and talk some Redlines! Tom

Nice work guys, here is one of my "what ifs".

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Hey Tom....just wondering if you got my message? :confused:

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COOL ideas!! Keep 'em coming folks! :cool:
Don I just sent you a PM.
Tom

Hey Tom....thanks for the PM & one shot back at ya!:thumbup1:

Heres a few i came up with...

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Made this before Mattel did their Redline Club Version. (made it in blue, gold, plum and orange)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/spectragrind/bluehauler2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/spectragrind/DSCN0197.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/spectragrind/DSCN0200.jpg[/IMG]

Monza 4+4
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/spectragrind/redvega1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/monza1.jpg[/IMG]

Mustang Convertable
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/DSCN0149.jpg[/IMG]

Real Riders Dixie Challenger
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/realriderchal2.jpg[/IMG]

My Personal Favorite - Redline General Lee
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/tracklee4.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/tracklee3.jpg[/IMG]

Lovin the Police Jackrabbit. That El' Camino engine fits nicely in there!

Love those Gremlins nice job on those :thumbup: the RR dixie is very cool too

SUPER cars [URL="http://toycars.redlinesonline.info/vb/member.php?839048-SwissMiss33"][B][COLOR=#000000]SwissMiss33[/COLOR][/B][/URL] !! :D Here's another and keep 'em coming folks! Tom
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Here are a few more..

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/DSCN0033.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/DSCN0030.jpg[/IMG]

Purple Spectraflame Gremlin Grinder
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/swapcar/purpgrem1.jpg[/IMG]

Spectraflame Dixie Challenger
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/swapcar/spectradixie4.jpg[/IMG]

Spectraflame Fire Chief 442
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/swapcar/maxichief1.jpg[/IMG]

Spectraflame Green Fire Cruiser
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/swapcar/carcutter3.jpg[/IMG]

Ertl Gen Lee Spectraflame (custom car swap)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/swapcar/ertlgen2.jpg[/IMG]

A dropped Pinto. (it still rolls.) (Mini Truck Interior - Tooned series Engine)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/neonpinto4.jpg[/IMG]

Or Monster Pinto (same configuration)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/monsterpinto/monsterpinto1.jpg[/IMG]

How about a Front Runnin' Deora?
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/SwissMiss33/hwcustoms/frontdeora1.jpg[/IMG]

Cool!! Here's a simple one....


[img]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/pontiecast/Hot%20Birds/DSCF0275.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/pontiecast/Hot%20Birds/DSCF0277.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/pontiecast/Hot%20Birds/DSCF0278.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/pontiecast/Hot%20Birds/DSCF0274.jpg[/img]

I really am liking the white Dixie Challenger

chris, that front runnin deora is sweet.

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Spoiled Jam

Great work guys here,s my P911

[IMG]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/rumlo/Rumlo%20Custom/IMG_4124.jpg[/IMG]

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Here's a Camaro I did last year.

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cruiser panel wagon [IMG]http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee224/redwheels_2007/hotwheels007-17.jpg[/IMG]

SUPER stuff everyone!! Here is another I did awhile back. Tom :D
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Another one to add to the 'what if...' list! :) Tom
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It is also a nice Spectra flame color any custom.

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Rear view　:p

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That Shark looks very cool like them wheels on it :cool:

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Okay I'll bite.
[IMG]http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj236/Jaime94cat/CIMG35671.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj236/Jaime94cat/CIMG35681.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj236/Jaime94cat/CIMG35711.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj236/Jaime94cat/CIMG35971.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu117/hawksbronco/new%20stuff/DSC03458.jpg[/IMG]

I have actually made some stuff,but mines in custom BP's..I will post LOOSE cars for/of this exact thread for sure AFTER the Hot Wheel's convention is over,it's be about a week...If ya wanna see the BP's fine..BUT they are NOT Mattel'ish..the cars are "What If's" just done in a diff' packaging..I would post now.but I have NO LOOSE ones...the bp's I wanna see if they sell.whatver dont.I'll LIBERATE for samples here..I wont tell until then..

BTW,NICE "What If" CARS on ALL post/pixs before me.GOOD IDEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C J

My BANNER/TAG/SIGNATURE is somewhere on Photobucket:ohmy:

Those pit crews rock. Awsome show guys. Here's a couple of wheel swaps. Bob
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[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy338/wlwillie/customs/IMG_0813.jpg[/IMG]
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Until I saw those themed Pit Crews, i never really cared for the casting. Excellent idea. Mike

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/Modern/DCP_170635.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/Group%20Shots/DCP_177335.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/dcp_229640.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DCP_195335.jpg[/IMG]

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Mike

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The polished Jag and Mustang are both gorgeous. Been meaning to recreate that proto-Matchbox-Mustang-redline and its filed rear pillar, now I think I'll copy yours and go polished rather than red. Niiiiiiiiice !!

i know this isn't a "redline era" car but it comes from a redline era car
a custom prototype of a modern day Beach Bomb rear loader
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/OUTATIME1984/DSCF1446.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/OUTATIME1984/DSCF1447.jpg[/IMG]
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[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/OUTATIME1984/DSCF1449.jpg[/IMG]

it's the same idea back in the day take a matchbox modified it to be a hot wheels i added the sticker to look like it was sent to the HW heads but was denied for a 2011 new model.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/Modern/DSC0121430.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/Modern/DSC0121530.jpg[/IMG]

Mike

HK Custom Volkswagen in antifreeze...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DSC0122830.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DSC0122930.jpg[/IMG]

Realistic toning, lol.

Mike

Here's a HK in ice blue...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DSC0123030.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DSC0123130.jpg[/IMG]

Mike

Now with black roof...

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DSC0123630.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/mecklm/DSC0123730.jpg[/IMG]

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Mike

Here are a couple I have done. John

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/camanojohn/Rebuilt%20RLs%20and%20Customs/033.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/camanojohn/Rebuilt%20RLs%20and%20Customs/DuneDaddy---red.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/camanojohn/Rebuilt%20RLs%20and%20Customs/BreakawayBucketRL.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/camanojohn/Rebuilt%20RLs%20and%20Customs/Green36Fordbw.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/camanojohn/Rebuilt%20RLs%20and%20Customs/MagentaFordPickup.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/camanojohn/Rebuilt%20RLs%20and%20Customs/OliveHeavyChevy.jpg[/IMG]

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