base905 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 whats up havent posted anything on this site in a while i got this 55 chevy street machine kit on friday and had the intention in turning it into an altered wheelbase heres where im at as of saturday night thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 i couldnt stand the rear wheel wells so i had a revell 55 chevy vert i swapped the rears so i could put the stock wheel wells back on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStockAndy Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Cool, will be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/gass Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 very cool cant wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) thanks for the words guys! heres some more pics the chassis how much i cut out, no measuring i just eye balled it the whole time, took me like 3 hours to cut up the whole car and put it back Edited February 7, 2012 by base905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 more pics also i got out the file and made the hole in the hood more square, i cant stand the hood scoop the kit came with, not using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) last pics for now smooth enough for me! heres the main body colour im using, testors mystic emerald and for the roof and the rear trunk lid, im undecided, i think i want to do flake but not sure, heres what im leaning towards or maybe i dont want to use the flake and just go with the testors white lightning?.... thats all for now, thanks for looking Edited February 7, 2012 by base905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 i say flake it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Perfectly captured. For me I wouldn't go all glittery. But it is your model. I would go with a period color for this. It's too nice already. IMO Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Sumner Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I like it...and I'm pleased as punch you didn't label it as a Gasser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) I like it...and I'm pleased as punch you didn't label it as a Gasser! thanks lately i have been bitten by the altered wheelbase "bug"!! i like them alot more then gassers! Edited February 8, 2012 by base905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Perfectly captured. For me I wouldn't go all glittery. But it is your model. I would go with a period color for this. It's too nice already. IMO Bob thanks, im going for more of a clean 70's street style paint job, thinkin maybe just the roof in flake?... im still unsure yet, and i dont have any decals for it at all either any ideas in colors? Edited February 8, 2012 by base905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 got a bit more work done on the 55 over the last couple weeks. new wrinkle wall slicks from speed city resin new chevy hilborn injection from speed city resain shortened pontiac rear end almost time for some paint!!!! just gathering up what i need for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 more pics and heres a pic of the 55 with the 65 GTO i did as a AWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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base905 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Edited October 12, 2012 by base905 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 heres a pontiac i painted while i was building this 55 chevy, the pontiac isnt finished yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 i got some bmf on the trim on this the other day and heres where im at now, its pretty much finished other then the name being painted on and a few clear coats, i hope you guys like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base905 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 heres the name i came up with! i'll hand paint it on as soon as i can find a small enough brush to do it!! thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Both of your altereds look awesome Matt. Keep up the great work. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Great looking 55 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 SWEET!! Love the AWB's!! You have a very clean, sharp build Dude!! Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Awesome build and looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 More please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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