roadhawg Posted July 25, 2015 This is the AMT '69 Chevelle hardtop. Changes include adding bits and pieces of styrene to the engine compartment to sort of "close things in". While I was in there, I replaced the valve covers and air cleaner with chrome pieces from my parts box, and moved the alternator to the right side.The interior is ok, but it's missing the headrests, which were on '69s. Ironically, the MPC '67 GTO has separate headrests, but the real car DIDN'T...so I lifted those.Chassis is box stock except for modern AMT Goodyear tires. Even the ride height is stock from the kit.Bodywise, I removed the lower trim which shouldn't be on an SS. I also found a way past those horrid tailights by just filling them in and making decal tailights...I know some are put off by using decals like that, but to me it gives it that distinct '69 Chevelle look. Paint is plain old Tamiya black, with red Valspar from Lowes for the interior. Decals are my own. I'm sure I've forgotten something, but hey, I'm an old man.It's certainly not a contest winner, but I'm happy with it as a 10 footer. Thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
07Richard Posted July 25, 2015 Great job. Looks really good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted July 25, 2015 Super nice model.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fseva Posted July 25, 2015 From one old man to another, you did a great job! Chevelles are among my favorite muscle cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledsel Posted July 25, 2015 Personally... I like the taillights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAMBENNA Posted July 25, 2015 super nice looks awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jmaracing Posted July 25, 2015 Great looking chevelle!! Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted July 25, 2015 Very nice indeed, and that's coming from someone who's built this kit three times. Congrats on removing the inaccurate body trim, something that often gets overlooked on this kit. Your decal taillights look GREAT--MUCH better than the current kit parts, and they even rival the (more or less correct) original annual parts. This is one of the nicest builds of this kit I've ever seen. As David Letterman used to say, "You got all of that one, my friend!" Well done and model on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yura1961 Posted July 25, 2015 Excellent work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 25, 2015 In my opinion, the '68-'69 Chevelles were by far the best looking Chevelles! This just proves it! Great color combo too! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted July 25, 2015 Looks good to me!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vintagercr Posted July 25, 2015 Very nice build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadhawg Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks a bunch, Y'all, I really appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 25, 2015 well done with the correct feel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 25, 2015 She is a beauty Tommy, glad you posted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Ed Posted July 25, 2015 That's just plain and simply Beautiful! Very very Well Done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TooOld Posted July 25, 2015 Beautiful Chevelle , the black on red is the perfect color combination ! And I like your solution to those awful taillights , the decals look great . . . all of your decals look great ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemopar70 Posted July 25, 2015 This color combo is awesome, very nice Chevelle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slider51 Posted July 25, 2015 Very nice build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belugawrx Posted July 25, 2015 She's a Beaut TommyNicely doneCheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbowser Posted July 25, 2015 Beautiful model. I agree the 68-69s are the best looking Chevelles, much better than the more popular 70. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted July 25, 2015 Sweet looking ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne swayze Posted July 25, 2015 What a lovely model! Super job on everything, including the taillights! Beautifully done sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Johnston Posted July 25, 2015 Genius on the tail lights. Could I convince you to share the file ? I'd love to do the same thing. They look great as does the rest of the model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
