StevenGuthmiller Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I like to work my builds in pairs so this will be on the bench at the same time as my '58 Ford convertible build. It'll be mostly factory stock, as usual, with maybe a little bit of artistic license. I don't have the stock wheels & really don't like them anyway, so I'm thinking a set of mid-late 60s Mopar rally wheels will look nice. I've seen several on-line utilizing those wheels & I think it looks very nice. Not sure when the 5-spoke rallys were introduced. Could it have been an option in '64? Also, the engine will be the mid 60s "Short Ram" 413. As far as I've been able to see this engine option was available, for the final time, in '64, but I'll be using the 1961 engine color pallet for this build rather than the correct '64. by '64 the engines were "Chrysler Turquoise". In '61 the engine was black & the intake manifold was red with gold air cleaners. I'll also be using gold on the valve covers. Looking forward to getting started on this one. By the way, colors will be "Royal Ruby" with a black & white interior. Steve Edited December 26, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Very interesting project your starting. I'll be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Is that squdren green putty? Do you find that it sinks at all? cool build BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 The combination you are speaking about will be outstanding. I think the '63-'64 Chryslers are so cool. I restored a glue-bomb '63 and a '64 hardtop several years ago, and I have convertibles to build. I don't want to hi-jack your thread with my restrorations, so I wont show them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Is that squdren green putty? Do you find that it sinks at all? cool build BTW Yes it is Squadron Green Dave. It does shrink a bit, but I really haven't had much problem with it. Much better than the Testors stuff!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 The combination you are speaking about will be outstanding. I think the '63-'64 Chryslers are so cool. I restored a glue-bomb '63 and a '64 hardtop several years ago, and I have convertibles to build. I don't want to hi-jack your thread with my restrorations, so I wont show them here. I don't mind the "thread hijacking" Ron. I like seeing other peoples builds. gives me ideas! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 O-K here's my '63='64 Chrysler Builds. This '63 300 Convertible was a real glue-bomb when I started on it. I rebuilt the cowl and the windshield frame. I had to cut the firewall from the cowl,which was glue-welded and busted. Fortunately it was not painted, and most of it was there when I re-built it. The previous owner did not attach any of the custom appendanges. I painted it with 1963-4 Chrysler Sequoia Green, with a saddle bucket seat interior. I know some of my friends here do not like the 23" wheels I installed on her, but the beautful thing about this one is I can install a set of 15" wheels and Chrysler wheelcovers on it any time I want, and take it back ro factory stock. 1964 Chrysler 300 "Silver Special". I got this one from the same person I got the '63 convertible from. I was well glued together, but not a glue-bomb. The wheelcovers were melted on the edges, so I sacrificed another set of wheelcovers for their edges, as these were very rare. The paint is Tamiya silver, with a Model Car Garage vinyl roof. This '63 300 is my favorite. Originally, I was going to do it as a Letter Car, but when I stripped the previous hideous dark red paint job, it came out so clean that I did not have the heart to do any further sanding of the body, other than mould line cleanup, and repairs from some of the custom fins that was glued to it. I hope that seeing mine will give you an idea of how good these cars can look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 As usual Steve, your tastes reflect mine pretty much exactly! How about a two tone though?? That dark red with a light silver or slightly off white roof?? Mmmmmm.. Those mid 60's C body cars sure had class! I've owned a few and still have my Canadian built '65 Monaco convertible and U.S. built hardtop. Nothing drives as nice as those old Mopars with tons of power and the cleanest lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Ron, that silver hardtop is a thing of sheer beauty!!!!! All three cars are super nice, but that silver one really makes my heart skip a beat! A friend of mine has a 1:1 that is a light silver/blue and man, it is gorgeous!!!! It's always a crowd pleaser at the shows. There is just something about the lines of those cars that is timeless. VERY worthwhile and nice saves and sweet builds to boot!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 O-K here's my '63='64 Chrysler Builds. This '63 300 Convertible was a real glue-bomb when I started on it. I rebuilt the cowl and the windshield frame. I had to cut the firewall from the cowl,which was glue-welded and busted. Fortunately it was not painted, and most of it was there when I re-built it. The previous owner did not attach any of the custom appendanges. I painted it with 1963-4 Chrysler Sequoia Green, with a saddle bucket seat interior. I know some of my friends here do not like the 23" wheels I installed on her, but the beautful thing about this one is I can install a set of 15" wheels and Chrysler wheelcovers on it any time I want, and take it back ro factory stock. 1964 Chrysler 300 "Silver Special". I got this one from the same person I got the '63 convertible from. I was well glued together, but not a glue-bomb. The wheelcovers were melted on the edges, so I sacrificed another set of wheelcovers for their edges, as these were very rare. The paint is Tamiya silver, with a Model Car Garage vinyl roof. This '63 300 is my favorite. Originally, I was going to do it as a Letter Car, but when I stripped the previous hideous dark red paint job, it came out so clean that I did not have the heart to do any further sanding of the body, other than mould line cleanup, and repairs from some of the custom fins that was glued to it. I hope that seeing mine will give you an idea of how good these cars can look. I have a pair of '63s as well one hardtop & a convertible. The convertible is a little rough but the hardtop will be built someday. This will basically be the first installment of my '62-'68 300 builds. I have a '65 & a '66 waiting in the wings to be built soon as well as a '62. The rest will be coming also, but a little later. I don't want to get burnt out on 300s! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 As usual Steve, your tastes reflect mine pretty much exactly! How about a two tone though?? That dark red with a light silver or slightly off white roof?? Mmmmmm.. Those mid 60's C body cars sure had class! I've owned a few and still have my Canadian built '65 Monaco convertible and U.S. built hardtop. Nothing drives as nice as those old Mopars with tons of power and the cleanest lines! This one will be all one color. I'm sort of doing a tribute build for a good high school friend who is no longer with us. He had a dark maroon '64 4 door hardtop with a black & white interior back in school. I've never been a huge fan of the styling of the '63-'64 Chryslers, but I've grown to appreciate the "art deco" styling of the '64 especially. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Steve I had to look twice at that first pic of the "Silver Special" to make sure it wasn't the real thing. Gorgeous stuff man. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Love these old classics Steve. Looking forward to your build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Steve I had to look twice at that first pic of the "Silver Special" to make sure it wasn't the real thing. Gorgeous stuff man. G Those builds are Ron's Wayne. Credit where credit is due. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I remember when i was around 10 and was at my first US car meet,and people gather around one of these cars. The car was black,and a so called letter car with the special intakemanifoils,and i remember it was black with red interior and i did not get what the fuzz was about,the car was bland and ugly (i was 10 lol) compared to the ones with big fins and tons of crome. Now as i have grow older i find it to very elegant and design wise kinda modern looking compared to the competition. Sorry about the write up,but it is very fun to see a model of such car today,these must be as rare as the 1:1 cars. The black car Ron posted is pretty much a replica of the one i did see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Those builds are Ron's Wayne. Credit where credit is due. Steve Credit to Ron then! That's what happens when I cruise the web at 4am while, ahem, working................. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Got the color coats on & the scripts foiled today! Still needs clear coats & polishing of course, but this will give you a good indication of the color. Already started on the interior as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w451973 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I'll have to keep an eye on this thread. As I get older I've learned to appreciate some of the older cars better but have also gotten very tired of the usual cookie cutter cars. Can't wait to see this one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Steve, this Chrysler is looking great. I love that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 I'll have to keep an eye on this thread. As I get older I've learned to appreciate some of the older cars better but have also gotten very tired of the usual cookie cutter cars. Can't wait to see this one done. That's why I've gotten into a lot of these old vintage kits in the past couple of years Dennis. I'm really tired of '57 Chevies, '49 Mercs & the like. Something like this is a breath of fresh air to me! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Steve, this Chrysler is looking great. I love that color. Thanks Richard! I really like it too, & I'm not much for dark red. This is MCW 1964 Plymouth "Chestnut". Close as I could get to correct '64 Chrysler "Royal Ruby". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Nice project Steve! I will be watching. When you said you were building a pair, my first thought was that you had two '64 Chryslers going! I have a couple of that kit, at least one each of the hardtop and convertible. I was thinking of doing a pair like that. Per Squadron Green Putty. I've used it for years and it only shrinks if you put it on too thick. I've found it works fine if I do several thin coats. I recently started using Squadron White Putty. Works the same as green but is easier to cover with paint. I've asked and nobody can tell me if the formulas are different, even the writing on the tube is the same! So I can only figure that the green is for the military guys and the white is for car guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Sweet color Steve on the Chrysler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looking good Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 You know I love it Steve!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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