Kmb0319 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Well, I'll make this short. I bought the AMT 69 442, as I'm trying to do something with the MPC 72 GTO, and heard it was the best donor chassis. SO, now I have half a Cutlass. Can I make something of it? Let's just say "don't look behind the curtain." Or in this case, underneath. I used the MPC GTO chassis, which has the right wheelbase, but is narrower than the 442 body and too long. I cut some lenghth off, as the chassis plate had a wierd amount of space after the gas tank. I used the Cutlass kit body, engine and interior... since the chassis was too narrow, I glued the interior in, and then glued the chassis to the interior. The firewall and radiator are from the GTO. The last issue was that since the chassis was too narrow, the tires were sunk way inside the fenders. I wasn't going to put too much effort in... just wanted something to look OK on the shelf, so I glued another wheel back to the wheel backs, and they set at the right spot. Easy, quick... just don't turn her over. Color is Duplicolor dark turquoise. Also just realized I need to paint the amber onto the front marker lights. Right after I took this one, I tucked the exhaust pipes up into the bumper... oops. Put her on the shelf with her prettier younger sister: On to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Sometimes these are the most fun models to do. It looks really nice to me. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Your "...prettier younger sister." line cracked me up! Considering how you got there, I'd say the end result is outstanding! Really like the paint color and the build just has a good "look and feel" to it, even if it isn't quite as "fresh" as its younger sister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 My plan is to use a junk box Pontiac 400 and a 72 GTO interior in the 69 "The judge" funny car body with the 69 442 chassis and then put the funny car chassis under the 69 442. All fun builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks great to me. I'm doing one of those conversions as well. I'm using the Monogram '64 GTO chassis to make a stock '66 Chevelle out of the Monogram Chevelle Street Machine, it's coming along quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That's what it's all about- making what you want from what you have.Nicely done!David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks great-awesome color-congrats !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Nothing wrong with a clean curbside. PLUS, it's always fun to see what you can make from leftovers, junk, and "found parts." Much RESPECT, mah brothah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks pretty good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoman Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Very nice looking Cutlass, you would never know it was built with "left overs". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Oh ya well done, just picking up the pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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