Harry P. Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 This is reaching back a bit further than '69, but you could always consider making your 'vette a split window... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 This is reaching back a bit further than '69, but you could always consider making your 'vette a split window... WOW Harry, that's beautiful. Love the color. That'ed look great with the front end from the RED "vette" that you posted earlier, with the 427 Stinger hood. Maybe the next project?? Thank's for the post - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 this is going to be a slick one when your done. I have one started similar to the yellow one mixed with a 63. now only if i can remember where I put it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well Harry, this rendition is for you . I can't draw like you, but I can "Hack Away" at this ol' plastic LOL Whata ya guy's think??? I like it myself. Think I'll give the "Old Girl" a go if you guy's like it. Later guy's - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 This pictures sells the concept!! The lines are PERFECT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 hey Dave, i love this model so far but (now im not criticizing your work because it is excellent) what if you dropped the side pipes and went with a dual exhaust coming out the back? or what else would look cool if you could do it is have them covered up like on the viper? like kinda sunken into the body. And i hope yall dont mind but i posted this on a chevy site im a memmber on, just thought id let some chevy guys see what a model guy can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I love it Dave, but I am with Jeff, the side pipes aren't doing it for me, unless they will be recessed, then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks guy's I appreciate everyone's imput and idea's. Got the license plate recess area finished. I'll finish the roof and play with the exhaust. Gotta bend up a hinge for the hood, and lay down some Zinnzerbin primer to seal the body work before painting. Later - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 also dave, i found this link of a real vette' 05' and 67'-69' crossed together. http://www.classic1crd.com/photoshow.htm hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Dave, the split roof ala Harry works really well on this one. I like every thing you have done, I guess I'm the oddball here, but I like the sidepipes, but hey, it's your baby now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I like it, but the rear windows aren't long enough. They need to extends toward the rear of the car more. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris coller Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Very cool indeed. I like the fact that you decided on doing the split window. It adds depth and a whole lotta character to this awesome model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Thanks everyone for all your input . Got the split-window roof section molded on, and cut off the lower part of the body on the '69 and added it to the bottom of the '05 to get the side pipes recessed, and placed where I wanted them, with the right look - at least for me . Car will stay "In the weed's", as the "Attitude" and "Beefyness" (Where's the beef? ) is what this build is about . After painting I will add "Real Chrome" door handles from a '67 Vette, the gas cap shown here from the '67, a "real chrome" swoopy side mirror from a '59 Chev, a "Real chrome antenna" on the right side of the trunk, and some appropriate decal badging to add to the fun "Retro Vette" look. Anyway, having fun and making progress - dave Edited January 10, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The roof looks GREAT, Dave!! I was never big on the sidepipes, but they were a predominant part of the Vettes from that era... Keep up the GREAT work!! Have you decided on a color yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 some 19" or 20" chevy rally wheels would really add to the old/new combo..... just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Man that is looking so bad a$$, love the old with the new look Keep the photos coming and I can't wait to see it when it's done!! Well done for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks guy's Fun weekend - but no modeling. I'll get more done and have more pics later this week - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Got some "Serious Putty" laid down, the last few times at the bench. Not much left of the '69 body left as you can see in the pic. Added the other piece for the '69 exhaust to the '05 body, and have smoothed on some "Mojo Putty" , and the 'ol girl is ready for some sanding and primer. Can't wait to put on the color, and add some fun detailing. Man this is fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looking good so far. You are doing it the hard way, probibly the right way, but harder than I was going to do. I had a very similar idea, but I was just going to paint the glass to look like a split window. Looks great. I can't wait to see it done. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looking good so far. You are doing it the hard way, probibly the right way, but harder than I was going to do. I had a very similar idea, but I was just going to paint the glass to look like a split window. Looks great. I can't wait to see it done. Mike Yeah I know. I never do things the easy way. I'd rather push the envelope and see what happens Here's a pic just a little closer to primer one more time - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyguy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 this is going to look good im a big vette fan got 1 myself i ran into this car a a show i went to one time looked good, not the one your done but same concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 this is going to look good im a big vette fan got 1 myself i ran into this car a a show i went to one time looked good, not the one your done but same concept. Thanks The "retro Vette" is wicked - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyguy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks The "retro Vette" is wicked - dave Anytime, ya its a crazy car hope the pic helps any, cnt wait to see the completion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 wowowowowowowowowowow! great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 this is going to look good im a big vette fan got 1 myself i ran into this car a a show i went to one time looked good, not the one your done but same concept. So, is this a car you bought - and get to drive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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