mchook Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I used an old AMT GTO kit & a 68 el camino running gear, interior & bed. Had to shorten up the chassis & floor to make it fit. It's not great but not too bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very nice, especially the finish on the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Very cool. Looks like a natural fit nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Awesome, very cool and looks like Pontiac missed out on something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Nice concept and excellent execution! It looks like you really pulled-off the tailgate- conversion/integration too; sure would like to see a straight-on, rear-shot of it to see better how that tailgate looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman1 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very nice, I started doing one of these 30 some years ago and have never finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very cool! Great paint and it looks well thought out and built! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That is awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very well done "phantom". GM might have missed the boat on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very nice, especially the finish on the bed.I agree! What did you use for the "wood"? Paint, real wood, decal?Also, are there any interior shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Awesome, very cool and looks like Pontiac missed out on something. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Looks like it could have come from the factory. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Nice concept and excellent execution! It looks like you really pulled-off the tailgate- conversion/integration too; sure would like to see a straight-on, rear-shot of it to see better how that tailgate looks! Hi Mark, thanks. I just followed the trunk lines straight down & cut. If the tail lights look weird it's because I lost the ones from the kit & had to make new ones. I was going to make it open & close but I just wanted to get it finished, it has been sitting for years waiting to get done. Here's your pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Great realistic looking conversion. You mentioned the wheel base had to be altered, in reality the '68 El Camino had a shorter wheel base than the '65 GTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 I agree! What did you use for the "wood"? Paint, real wood, decal?Also, are there any interior shots?Thanks guys, it's painted. I used some thinned Model Master "rust" paint, a black wash & some tamiya weathering powders. This was my first time trying to make wood look like wood with paint. Sorry I didn't get any interior pics, I was kinda rushing too finish it. It's all the parts from the 68 el camino interior painted black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I like that a lot. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Cool idea.. turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thank you to everyone for all the great compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very nicely executed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That's really cool! Looks like a factory vehicle. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterdon Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Super cool. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks again guys. I don't usually build nice models, I like to do weathered junk. That's why I really appreciate all the positive feedback on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Looks very nice. You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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