Lyle Willits Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Subtle lip built around grille shell. Corvette-type grille from parts box. Lowered with posable steering. BOB DUDDEK lakes pipes with the ends drilled open and the caps mounted in the open position. Stock rear bumper. Smooth front bumper from a Revell '54 sedan delivery kit. Frenched tailights are simply BMF in the indentations for the stock tailights and Tamiya clear red. These pipes from BOB DUDEK are just too cool! Steelies have chromed spiders from The Modelhaus and Bare Metal Foil trim rings, which, in my opinion, is the only way to make trim rings IN SCALE. '59 Vette engine with all the chrome dulled down to make it aluminum. Lots of plumbing added. Reps & Mins predrilled distributor. Battery from Revell '56 chevy kit. I spent alot of time on the interior,,,,,,,and then put it in a closed car!!!! DUH! Ready to drive to Lloyd Woddington's shop where the '49 Merc MAMA logo car is being started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Excellent build, as usual! Love the open lakes, thats the kind of detail that really sets this one apart from the others. The interior, what I can see of it, looks great, also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Kern Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 That's pretty cool, Lyle. It's got the perfect 'period' look of the fifties. Always a fan of the early 'Vette grille, too. Another fine Willits (er, Woddington) custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Very cool Lyle, and the interior is still very visible man, love those side pipes.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I like the colors Lyle! I think I will build one too! HaHa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 I like the colors Lyle! I think I will build one too! HaHa Are you accusing me of "KRENING" your model???? Yours had a gold roof Actually, this DAVE LINDSAY photo was my inspiration. Hey Irv - you going to Sept. Showdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Gotta say it looks just right Lyle!!..Outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I want to go because I can not make Toledo this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 That is sweet Lyle! I'd like to have it parked in my driveway! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Slick! That's got all the right touches, Lyle. Looking forward to the MAMA Merc now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wyatt Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Another winner Lyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 KRENNING HA!!!! thats a good one so is the build Lyle why would i build a 51 when i need to finish this 53! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I want to go because I can not make Toledo this year Bummer to bad hoping to see ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Very cool Lyle, the uncapped laker is a super touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Johnston Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Very nice. I especially like how you lowered it...I am goinig to be starting a 56 Ford Victoria that I have similar plans for. I'll be bugging you for tips on lowering it. Very nice....I love the added details on the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Ayala Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Looks mean Lyle... the engine feels like it was factory installed !!!!!!! The interiors are just beautifull... even with a closed car it really shows the time you spent on detailing. How do you managed to get such a fine detail with the BMF ring inside those steelies, with not enven a scrath on them? That is a really tight spot to handle the "exacto" kinfe... I really admire your patience... Congratulations man, you did an awesome job as aussual... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Steffens Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Beautiful work Lyle, I love the interior work you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Absolutely Gorgous!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Great build Lyle. It looks tough as nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Most excellent, Lyle! Fantastic engine compartment. I like your idea for the trim rings, too and will give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 love it, awesome work Lyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carro Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Now that's one cool cruiser! just the right touches . looks awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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