alarmstrong Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 i think the problem you see is how the back end slopes off into the rear of the car. when i see that slope it instantly makes me think of 70's muscle cars and the chevelle. newer cars don't slope like that. if you look at the 69 camaro and a 2010 camaro the 69 slopes the 2010 stays straight to a definite angle down. also the higher ridge of the fenders sloping down into the trunk modern cars are more flat in that respect. fantastic build though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I like the side molding, looks like its meant to be there. As for the rear, Im not sure what to add but I think you are headed in the right direction. Maybe on top of what you did, a molding/flushed bumper and a center piece between the tails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. Got some more work done to this build today, still trying to work out the back end of this. I did away with the inner tail lights and added a center panel in between the lights, this panel will probably be painted black. If you look at a70 chevelle SS most of them a panel similar to this. I will make the panel lines narrower in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Also worked on the front grille. I cut out the center and added some horizontal pieces and shaped to match the grille. I also added some material to the rearveiw mirrors to get the correct angle of the chevelle sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I really like how this is going. That front looks really good. I'm serious...send Chevrolet's management team some pictures of this once you're done with it. If this doesn't inspire them as to what the future could be, I don't know what, if anything, will. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll Brandon ll Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That is just beautiful! Excellent work. I think you sorted out the tail light issue perfectly. This thing looks like a legitimate concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 That rear bumper is much better! Thanks for that! I would go down and buy one of these right now! can you get someone to cast this ? I would also buy a body from you! I think it would be a hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Love that 3/4 front view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 nice body mods.you are putting alot of detail into your built.You will have a awesome model when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 nice work so far although i love the reinvention of classic looks i think to blend in with modern cars a little more they should be a little more bubble shaped. although chevy would probably make some money off of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I like the rear treatment, and if I may. The window should be closed in some as you stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnss Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 awesome job so far looks great. I like it. this thing is going to turnout sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Nice work, John. It's fun watching as you work this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Racer Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. Got some more work done to this build today, still trying to work out the back end of this. I did away with the inner tail lights and added a center panel in between the lights, this panel will probably be painted black. If you look at a70 chevelle SS most of them a panel similar to this. I will make the panel lines narrower in the future. Bam! Thats the look it was missing before. The only change I would suggest is like others have mentioned... the sail panel area. It has the Impala feel too it cause the roof looks so low and long. It's not bad for the car but would love to see a little something different and more aimed at the 70 Chevelle. The rest of the cars body mods are based on that so it would seem fitting. I swear though... if GM ever makes this car, I WILL BE WRITING THE CHECK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Like the new tail treatment. looks tons better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I like the bumper alot better now. my suggestion is to flatten out the inboard side of the taillight so it is parallel to the up down line on your center panel. like the factory ones. then the lights wont be fighting the flow you have going on. I also agree with changing the rear side window to mimic the 70 chevelle shape. keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 OK made a little progress on this build today. I made some hood hinges out of brass tubing and rod. I also added some bracing on this inside of the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 I also decided to put some newer door handles on this. I had a mini cooper parts car and I thought that the handles off it would look good so out came the cutters and I began some surgery on the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Here is a picture with the door handle on the car. Now should I leave them chrome or paint them body color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Body color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Leave the door handles chrome. They do that on retro cars... PT Cruiser has 'em. I did the same on a Concept Camaro kit that I did a retro bit on, added chrome in several spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 keep em chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Great build so far. What engine will you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Great build so far. What engine will you use? i think he should combine the chevelle's block with the camaro's intake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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