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1961 Buick Invicta Hardtop


StevenGuthmiller

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Well, after taking me nearly twice as long as my typical build, I've finally finished the '61 Buick.

Not exactly sure why it took so long. I seemed to take longer breaks during the build than usual. I'll have to see if I can correct that on the next one! :rolleyes:

Any way, here's a list of mods that I made on this one.

I immediately removed the front "screw posts" from the radiator brace! I just can't stand the look of them anymore & that's usually the first change I make on these old screw chassis annuals.

I pretty much stuck with the original nail head engine straight from the box with a little added plumbing & wiring.

A few of the added engine bay details included hood latch details, fender brace bars & a scratch made vacuum tank.

On the inside, I added embossing powder carpet, resin cast door & window crank handles as well as a scratch built rear view mirror & dash clock. & then there's that time consuming upholstery pattern done with paint & lots of masking tape.

On the outside, all of the chrome has been replated, the glass tinted & a resin cast mirror & scratch built antenna added.

I also used a set of the AMT "Firestone Deluxe" tires which I have become convinced are much closer to 1/24th than 1/25th scale. They always seem to look a little too big to me.

That aside, I'm fairly happy with the end result.

Now on to the next project. This one a '62 Ford Sunliner.

Thanks for pushing me along on this project guys! I appreciate it! :)

 

Steve

 

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Thanks so much guys!

 

Great build Steve! That blue on the insets is just beautiful, what is that?

The blue on the sides, the lower dash & steering wheel is a '69 GM color called "Azure Turquoise".

It looks a little more "blue" in the photos than turquoise.

I may try to get some better photos over the next few days.

 

Steve

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