Erik Smith Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I am pretty sure "Cannonballer" is a word... Here is my AMT 1966 Buick Riviera, set up to run the 2014 Cannonball Run (so, I guess it could be Cannonball Runner…). I swapped out the nailhead for an LS9 Corvette engine, used Fireball Modelworks resin wheels and tires (for that 70's look). I tried to keep it looking kind of 70ish but with the modern efficiency... Front seats were swapped with ragin seat and 5 point belts - really the only safety equipment. In order to increase fuel mileage, I replaced the steel bumpers with "aluminum"... Paint is Duplicolor, clear is Deft lacquer... Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plastikjunkie2 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 very nice work indeed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Very Nice!! Different I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpedo66 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Very clean build and highly detailed great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Love the detail and that paint is so smooth top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 That is one radical Riviera! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Very nice, great stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Simply awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Nice job Eric ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Sharp looking Riviera ! Your detailing is among the best I've seen , wish I knew how to do it . Especially the engine compartment details like your hose clamps . . . ? Also those resin tires look really nice too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 That is a superb looking Riviera, love the modern details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racedriver25 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Very nice and clean.....exceptional model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 That is absurdly awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Whoee that is one sweet and SHINY :) ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 ... Your detailing is among the best I've seen , wish I knew how to do it . Especially the engine compartment details like your hose clamps . . . ? Also those resin tires look really nice too ! X2. Really superb. I can look at it a long time just taking in the nuances of your craftsmanship. So good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Spectacular Riv inside and out! Very inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 great concept and execution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnz Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 nice! love these old rivs,excellent work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Wow, I love everything about it.......amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Impressive build Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks like Erik just redefined "sinister" for us. What a knockout! Beautiful paint, modern power, and a sinfully suggestive stance. Add in Chief Joseph's wheels and tires and you can pave your own path to perdition with molten rubber and tire smoke. Erik, did you modify the stock suspension or use the lowrider's setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks like Erik just redefined "sinister" for us. What a knockout! Beautiful paint, modern power, and a sinfully suggestive stance. Add in Chief Joseph's wheels and tires and you can pave your own path to perdition with molten rubber and tire smoke. Erik, did you modify the stock suspension or use the lowrider's setup? Thanks for comments! Suspension is the lowrider setup with some minor modification for tire clearance and final "look". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 So Smoooth , Wow ! I really like the "radar detector" did you scratch build that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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