Can-Con Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) Figured I'd start my own thread for my build instead of cluttering up Steven G.s thread on his '67. Anyway, Started with a reasonably built car missing the stock tailights and front bumper and grille, which I got replacements for from Modelhaus. Got it stripped. It was sanded a bit before the last paintjob and the scripts were damaged, also bad glue rash where the custom rocker panel trim was glues on. So I sanded the rest of the scripts off along with the door handles, repaired the rockers and replaced the rocker and wheel opening trim. The character line down the sides of the car was sanded partially away so I also repaired that and added some structure to the fenders under the hood. Almost ready for primer. Edited February 4, 2019 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nice to see another old built up saved.Man those were really huge battle ship like cruisers weren't they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looking good Steve. I'm glad that my example was in a little better condition when I started. Saved me a lot of work I guess. I needed Modelhaus parts for mine when I got it as well. The tail lights & front seats. Luckily I got in under the wire with mine also. So, if anybody needs one front bucket seat for a '67 Bonneville, I have one. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looking good Steve. I'm glad that my example was in a little better condition when I started. Saved me a lot of work I guess. I needed Modelhaus parts for mine when I got it as well. The tail lights & front seats. Luckily I got in under the wire with mine also. So, if anybody needs one front bucket seat for a '67 Bonneville, I have one. Steve Steve.... Are the 67 seats the same as the 68 fronts...? I have a 68 missing stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looks much better with the stock bumper and trim. Those wheels also look right on this body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) I like that one. I rooted through my parts box yesterday, and found a Turbo 400 Transmission for mine. I still need a set of Tail Lights. I will probably make some since I cannot get anything from the Modelhaus. I also revisited my '70 and '66 rebuilder Bonneville Hardtops, and the '67 is the most viable for a re-build, as I plan to paint it this week. I also plan to re-join Fotki soon so that I can post pics. Edited October 1, 2017 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Steve.... Are the 67 seats the same as the 68 fronts...? I have a 68 missing stuff.That I couldn't tell you Mark.I don't have a '68, & remember, I only have one spare seat. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 That I couldn't tell you Mark.I don't have a '68, & remember, I only have one spare seat. SteveMine is missing the drivers side bucket seat and console Steve....plus it needs other parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Excellent! I love these big ol' Pontiacs. They did cool things with their lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Steve.... Are the 67 seats the same as the 68 fronts...? I have a 68 missing stuff.I checked my 67 and 68 kits and the front seats are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I checked my 67 and 68 kits and the front seats are different.Bummer...! Thanks Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 That I couldn't tell you Mark.I don't have a '68, & remember, I only have one spare seat. SteveSteve.... I was just informed there the same as a 68...could use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Steve.... I was just informed there the same as a 68...could use it.Mark, Please PM him or post in his thread, Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Mark, Please PM him or post in his thread, Thank you.Will do Steve....sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Now that's what I'm talking about!! Well . . . . I like it I mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Any more progress on this restoration..?...cant wait to see how it comes out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Any more progress on this restoration..?...cant wait to see how it comes out... X2-X2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Got the interior painted last weekend. Good to go for flocking and detailing now. Put some paint on today , , had some issues. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Can-Con said: Got the interior painted last weekend. Good to go for flocking and detailing now. Put some paint on today , , had some issues. LOL OW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 OK, just spent the last hour and 1/2 wet sanding it smooth and applying a couple more coats of BIN primer. I'll try again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montecarlo1980 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 That is a bummer!! Was it an issue with paint compatibility or temp issues? I've had something similar happen to me before using Pactra paint with a certain silver base. I hope the next coats turn out better for you! It's looking better already from where it first came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 27 minutes ago, montecarlo1980 said: That is a bummer!! Was it an issue with paint compatibility or temp issues? I've had something similar happen to me before using Pactra paint with a certain silver base. I hope the next coats turn out better for you! It's looking better already from where it first came from. Na, nothing like that. I hit the wet paint on the side on a piece of paper towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 I should mention, those pics of the body were taken after a 10/15 minute soak in Easy Off to remove most of the layer of pearl nail polish that I got a paper towel stuck to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Not perfect but I can live with it. Scale Finishes Pontiac Meridian Turquoise with a slight pearl green/blue pearl midcoat and Testor's clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Can-Con said: Not perfect but I can live with it. Scale Finishes Pontiac Meridian Turquoise with a slight pearl green/blue pearl midcoat and Testor's clear. Beautiful choice in color, those aquas were such eye catching colors when new. Look even better now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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