This was another rebuilder that I got on Ebay. I know some guys won't like the big wheels, but this car has such large wheel openings it was just begging for some 20's.
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1968 Ford Galaxie GT rebuilder
Started by Ron35369, Jan 07 2013 06:30 PM
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 06:30 PM
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 06:53 PM
Thats awesome!! Nice work.
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 06:57 PM
That body has some weird twists and bends to it.
And you're right about the "some guys won't like the giant wheels" thing... 
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 07:53 PM
i like the big wheels, great job , nice build
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 08:03 PM
10-4 on a thumbs down on the rims.
The rest of it....not bad at all. Fords of that vintage look good in that green. Put the stock wheels or a nice set of Cragars on it, and I'd be happy to have that on my shelf.
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 08:11 PM
VERY NICE!!
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 12:44 AM
Very nice and clean. I like the wheels - they certainly look good on the car.
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 01:14 AM
Looks nice!
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 02:46 AM
Super cool, everything is right about that model
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 02:49 AM
I don't like the big wheels in general, but you're right; they do look pretty good on this car. Nice job.
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 02:59 AM
I don't like the big wheels in general, but you're right; they do look pretty good on this car. Nice job.
Ditto!
Ron, you've really nailed the paint-and-finish department! Beautiful model!!
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 03:27 AM
Great looking build, the wheels give it a modern look..
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 03:35 AM
Nice lookin' model Ron. The wheels look right at home to me
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 04:57 AM
Yep, the wheels are ugly, but the car and the build is awesome.
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 05:00 AM
It's REALLY nice! What color is it? It sure makes it!
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 05:04 AM
Love it! I think big wheels look perfect on a big car... and Galaxies of this vintage were, indeed, gigantic!
That body has some weird twists and bends to it.
I think it comes with age. I've had two of the AMT '68's, and both of the bodies were warped beyond much use.
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 06:31 AM
I am really liking this forum! It's refreshing to get honest opinions & not just lip service. Interesting how divided people are on the new style "large" rims. I personally don't mind the bigger rims on some cars...as long as they aren't hideously huge as on a "Donk". I really didn't notice any body warp & the model sits level on a flat surface. It might just have been my amateur photography, although I did see a couple sink marks in the front fender where the core support is. Thank you for all the comments & input...this will help me to be a better model builder. Not sure what color green that is, George 53, as I painted this one several years ago.
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 06:55 AM
Great looking model Ron. My first car was a '67 Galaxy. Yep they are big boats.
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 07:03 AM
I like it; wheels and all!
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 12:17 PM
Looks good to me. It could be a tad lower if it were mine. I can even dig the wheels.
