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51 Chevy Bel Air

Started by Ron35369, Jan 17 2013 07:33 PM

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#1 Ron35369

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 07:33 PM

Another of my older builds, this is the AMT 51 Chevy Bel Air hardtop. I used the same corduroy upholstery as I did on my 50 Ford convertible. Aftermarket wheels & two-tone paint with a small block for power. Hope you enjoy.

 

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And I think Harry mentioned something recently about no one adding valve stems to their wheels...the photo is a bit blurry but I think you can see my valve stem in that shot.

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 08:08 PM

I like the color combo alot very nice and  clean build


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Posted 17 January 2013 - 09:04 PM

Nice build


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Posted 17 January 2013 - 09:44 PM

very nice


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Posted 17 January 2013 - 11:38 PM

Hey that looks sweet, I like the idea of using corduroy as upholstery it looks very nice. Now I need to find a build I can use that idea on...  Very sharp looking chevy, nice engine detail and a smooth finish. 


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 12:27 AM

Sweet!

 

 

B)


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 06:04 AM

I especially like the two tone paint. The whole Car is really cool too excellent detail, and a good choice of wheels.


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 06:40 AM

Very nice Chevy! The two tone paint is great, and I like the upholstery!

 

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Posted 18 January 2013 - 07:47 AM

Another nice one! Where did you get the wheels from? They look great on this '51!

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Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:12 AM

Nicely done, looks great!


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:32 AM

very nice I like it! B)


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:53 AM

Yamm-hamma that is nice.  Love the interior.  Great paint job.  Great model.

DJ


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 01:37 PM

Sweet 51! I like the color combo


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 04:40 PM

Nice build!


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 04:44 PM

I think you just might be the original inventor of "Pro-Touring"!!! Nice build.


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Posted 18 January 2013 - 06:50 PM

wow nice work


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Posted 19 January 2013 - 12:23 AM

Very nice set up  B)


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Posted 19 January 2013 - 04:40 AM

Beautiful Chevy!  Very nice clean build.  Great job on the interior.


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Posted 19 January 2013 - 02:37 PM

B)

This is a Beauty Ron!!

I really like what You did with it!!

How difficult is working with the corduroy?

Thank You for sharing

Later

Russ

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Posted 19 January 2013 - 05:50 PM

I love the color! The ride hieght and stance are spot on. However, something didn't look right. So I googled 51 chevy hardtpop pics, and there it was. It's missing the verticle chrome trim found on the rear window. A problem with the kit I'm sure. Still a very nice finished product, well done.


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