Chuck Most Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 A bit out of character for me, but here goes. It's the Model King reissue of the '70 Buford Wildcat, with Sean Svensen's killer lowrider decals, Hopppin' Hydros wheels and tires, and shaved handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hey Chuck..............pretty sweet ride there!......nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hey Chuck..............pretty sweet ride there!......nice work. Thanks- next one I just might plop onto an AMT '67 Impala chassis and add an engine! Or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Nice version of a not to often done Buick. Love the color with the graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I wasn't too happy when they re-popped that one, after laying down close to a 100 bucks, for an unbuild original. But then again, sometimes you win and sometimes you don't. Last month or so I even bought the Model King issue, the decals alone are worth the price so I guess I'm over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hmmmmmm... for a lowrider, it's not riding all that low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 nice build the offset needs work but well executed build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hmmmmmm... for a lowrider, it's not riding all that low... It's set to New England ride height. Nice job; what color did you use? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great looking Buick. Looks great. It's an everyday driver low rider. Looks right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Great looking Buick. Looks great. It's an everyday driver low rider. An "every day driver" lowrider??? P.S. Chuck–bring back scary guy! I miss him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Me likey! A tasty lowrider! First one ever I have seen that I liked! Glad I looked! What color is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Me likey! A tasty lowrider! First one ever I have seen that I liked! Glad I looked! What color is it? I'm glad you worked too! It's Testors Deja Blue one coat. Yeah- I think it could sit a touch lower, too, but hey.... lowriders ARE known for having adjustable suspensions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Thanks- next one I just might plop onto an AMT '67 Impala chassis and add an engine! Or not... That's the plan I have for mine. You'll need to lengthen the chassis ahead of the firewall, as the Wildcat was the B body on the Electra C body frame. I did the same thing when I rebuilt my '66 Wildcat earlier this year. Here it is next to an unmodified chassis. Gotta love them Buicks . Edited December 15, 2009 by Harold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What a great idea for making a use of a newer chassis for a greatly under-represented car. I'm so glad AMT started making those separate frames; I never would've thought of that. As a note, remember that even for a LeSabre, the frame would need to be stretched to a 123-inch wheelbase. As a quick wheelbase reference for the 1965-66 full-size cars: Chevy: 119" Pontiac: Bonneville/Star Chief: 124" Catalina/Grand Prix/2+2: 121" (all wagons 121" wheelbase) Olds: 88: 123" 98: 126" Buick: Le Sabre: 123"; Wildcat/Electra 225: 126". Cadillac: Calais/DeVille: 129-1/2", Fleetwood 60 Special/Fleetwood Brougham: 133" Fleetwood 75: 149-3/4" Great idea! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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