Porscheman Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I picked these up yesturday at the LIARS show. Both are original unpainted and unmolested condition. The Edsel will be done in turquoise with white, but I need some suggestions for the Chrysler. I got both of these for under a hundred bucks. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Al Edited November 15, 2014 by Porscheman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Are you going to do a show room stock or update one or both ? The Edsel could be updated using the AMT '58 Edsel. The Chrysler needs a strong color but still look like the luxo car that it was. Chrysler had some very nice colors at that time. With what it sounds like you had to pay for these you may want to just use what you have and detail all the trim and interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Really cool '59 Edsel!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Are you going to do a show room stock or update one or both ? The Edsel could be updated using the AMT '58 Edsel. The Chrysler needs a strong color but still look like the luxo car that it was. Chrysler had some very nice colors at that time. With what it sounds like you had to pay for these you may want to just use what you have and detail all the trim and interior. I already ordered the fender ornamates from The Modelhaus and have a set of wheel covers from AAMT 58 Edsel kit. I know I will be doing a vinyl top on the Chrysler and thinking maybe a teal or maybe a gold with black top. Thank you for your suggestions. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I already ordered the fender ornamates from The Modelhaus and have a set of wheel covers from AAMT 58 Edsel kit. I know I will be doing a vinyl top on the Chrysler and thinking maybe a teal or maybe a gold with black top. Thank you for your suggestions. Al I had a 1:1 1967 Chrysler 300 in high school Al!! I have 2 of the kits waiting to be built some day. Mine was "Scorch Red" with a black vinyl top. One of my favorite colors from '67 was "Turbine Bronze". I'll be doing a '67 Plymouth in that color eventually. Here's a horrible old photo of my high school baby & some '67 color chips. Very nice score by the way. The Chrysler alone could be worth $100.00! Steve Edited November 15, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The 300 would look killer in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Great score Al. I'm sure that however you finish them up (in a day or two ) they will both be killer as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I like to see these old models rescued. Looks like they both have potential to be first class beauties! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Am I seeing things Al, or has the Chrysler had the hood glued shut, & rather heavily? That could be an issue. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've got a '59 Edsel convertible. But, I don't have a '67 Chrysler 300. So I think you should send it to me (for free, of course). Very nice finds, you lucky dog. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I use to have a 1968 Chrysler 300 vert...... and it was black, with a white top with red interior. I have nver seen another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Nice purchases! In spite of the fact that I've already got a '59 Edsel, that one makes me hungry for another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Al, no matter what your decision as to the direction you are going with the build, I am quite sure that the result will be quite nice. That '67 brings back memories for me. One of my neighbors had a '67 Chrysler Newport in the Dark Teal color, while one of my paper route customers had a '67 Dodge Polara Convertible in the same color, but with a white top and interior. When I restored this one, the color was a no-brainer. I have another one, that is a little more worse for wear, as the previous owner glued the glass into the roof, resulting in divots in the roof. I may either do the vinyl roof, or make a convertible out of the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Nice looking 300 Ron. I love the all 300s. Both letter cars and non-letter cars. And '67 is one those years that ranks high with me. It's a great looking car. Especially the 2-door hardtop. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Steve, thanks for the color chart, that's going to help. Scott, put you winter coat on and wait by your mailbox for the Chrysler. It's going to get real cold before you get it. Steve, the glued hood was a minor problem on the Chrysler. I've never seen so much glue used on a model, i'm still trying to get it apart, The Edsel was never glued and came apart in one minute. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Steve, thanks for the color chart, that's going to help. Scott, put you winter coat on and wait by your mailbox for the Chrysler. It's going to get real cold before you get it. Steve, the glued hood was a minor problem on the Chrysler. I've never seen so much glue used on a model, i'm still trying to get it apart, The Edsel was never glued and came apart in one minute. Al I'm waiting!.......... Oh darn! Your being facetious? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Red with a black top is really sharp but as rare as that little car is, I'd suggest something more - conservative. Crystal Blue poly with a white roof would look elegant and classy - add a white interior. Obviously, the purchase was a good one. Congratulations on getting these at a decent price and sincerely, I am very happy for you. They have a good home and are in good, capable hands. personally, as decent as that Edsel looks, I'd have a difficult time hiding the original styrene - but that's just me. The turquoise and white will look really good on it. Mechanics Illustrated magazine had a turquoise and white convertible on the cover when those were brand new and I always liked that combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Another good color in my opinion is the metallic "Mint Green". Maybe not the most attractive color, but it was very popular in the late 60s-early 70s. When the day comes to build my '68 300, it will be that color. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Very nice. I too recently picked up a 59 Edsel conv and was thinking the same color combo but not sure yet. Mine has the continental kit but I don't know if I will use it. I have the chrome out getting redone now and will start it soon. Great scores BTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Don't mean to "Hijack" but this is the '59 Edsel I just recently re-built. Mine was the "Jr. Craftsman" kit. You've probably already seen this but I thought it might help get you revved up! Always helps me to see where I'm trying to wind up. Steve Edited November 15, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Steve, great build and I needed a good side view for reference. Thanks, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 For some reason I do not like two tone schemes on 67-68 Chryslers. As a factory stock fan, I also think era specific, or representative, colors are the best choice. This rules out basic colors like white, black and red, as well as modern colors (well, we have mostly gray tones and black nowadays). Out of those in this category I would vote for gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Al here are my C-Body MOPAR's to show some more colors. The 300 is Model Master Black, Poloia MCW -Electric Blue and the Fury is Model master Bronze with a white vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Another little fun fact for you. My 1:1 '67 Chrysler 300 had the same hubcaps as the '68. This was not something that someone did "after market". Chrysler had a tendency to run a little late, (or early, depending ow you look at it) with their wheel covers. In early '67, they used the '66 hubcaps. Later that year they introduced the '68 style caps & used them on the '67s. So when I build my '67 with 1968 hubcaps, it will be factory correct! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I had a Chrysler like that back in the day as they say.It was dark green metallic with a black top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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