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[MikeMc]

Oh Antonio.....that one is gonna turn heads!!

[Cool Hand]

Good to see James and Antonio joining in.

Antonio that 57 is looks excellent so far.

James that 55 is going to look nice.
Here is one I built from that exact same kit as Lowrider last year.

Edited by Cool Hand, 31 March 2012 - 04:12 PM.

[Tonioseven]

Thanks guys; it's good to see the lowriders getting some love since so many people "hate" them. Since the timeline for this build is so lengthy, I'll build another one as well once I figure out what it's gonna be.

[Cool Hand]

Thanks James.


Quick rough paint mock up of the Chevelle.

[mopar68]

Looking good fellas.
Antonio that 57 looks incredible!
Nice and shiney Luke, never noticed how the front end on those look like a HD Holden.

[Dr. Cranky]

Luke, you sure know how to make great classic looking models in black. I love them all.

[Steve Milberry]

Well,, I finished up the '69 and it's in the "under glass" section. Now I can start on the '74. loads more pics in the other post if anyone's intrested but for now,,

[wgflatliner]

This is all looking great, fellas.
Keep up the great work.

I suppose I can start cleaning up the paint and such tonight on mine. Had to give it time to cure.

Edited by wgflatliner, 02 April 2012 - 06:51 AM.

[Dr. Cranky]

James, I like the way this one is looking. Good work, please keep it going.

[Joker]

Like the momentum this Community Build is creating..
Awe inspiring work..thanks

[wgflatliner]

I started the wet sanding process on my 63. It will be a multiple stage paint process and look forward to seeing it progress.

[Dr. Cranky]

This thread IS indeed picking up some great speed and some wonderful eye candy is being shared. Thank you.

[wgflatliner]

ok, started the painting process and will have pics of the process.

started off by doing any/all body work, then primered with Tamiya white primer.

Followed up with Model Master 1451 Aluminum Plate Metalizer paint



After that was done, i proceeded to start painting the green, lightest color first of course.
I put more emphasis on the roof because i want that area to be predominately that color, separating itself from the rest of the body but in the same color spectrum.


you can tell the sides are a little lighter.

while i was waiting for the body to cure i started messing around with the interior. somebody gave me a couple bucket seats. i'll be using that for the rear seat bench area and plan on making some sort of design around them so it's not just two bucket seats sitting on a bench seat.


i'm removing the separating wall between the rear seat and the trunk so you can see through it. at least that's what i THINK i want to do. once my mind kicks in gear i'm sure i'll decide on what i want to do with that. if i turn those back seats into a bench seat (bench bucket seat!) then i'll make a rear wall area with an amp rack and speakers. this also shows that the top of the wheel wells will be able to handle some interior foam or felt and flow well with the rest of the interior.


test fitting shows the trunk fitting great with the foam on the floor.

[Cool Hand]

Steve, nice work on the 69.

JamesDE, Glasshouse is progressing well.

Mark, the interior is looking good so far,some cool idea's you have planned for sure.
And thanks for taking the time to show and explain your paint process.