Kmb0319 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I built the AMT 70 Monte Carlo almost exactly one year ago. It came out fairly well, but every time I looked at it on the shelf, it stuck out as one I’d redo. But, I also couldn’t see tearing it apart. So instead, I just got another one. The first one was dark blue with a saddle interior... good, but something didn’t quite hit. The Monte, Grand Prix and Cutlass ushered in the “personal luxury car” era for GM. They had muscle, but they were two-door limousines. So, I went full limo... black on black. Wired the engine, and made seat belts, but only in front... these are personal luxury cars... the rear seat belts are tucked down inside the seat until the rare occasion they’ needed! The only other change: I didn’t use the kit wheels and tires. I used a set of Chevy rallys from Revell and put them in the pad-printed Goodyear Polyglas L tires. As of my post, I see a couple touch ups and I still need to fill in the logos, but I’ll get that done. I’m happier with this one... hope you like. Interior first: complete: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 It is very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Wow-yeah that is nice for sure !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 That's gorgeous! I owned a '71 1:1 with rallye wheels and you nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Shiny! What black paint did you use? It came out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmb0319 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Shiny! What black paint did you use? It came out great! Duplicolor black, wet sanded with the full 400-12000 grit pads, then compound, then 3 coats of automotive clear and Zymol wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 That has got to be one of the best Black paint jobs I have seen. The finish almost looks like trick photography. The interior looks perfect. Like so many who have owned a 1:1 "Monte" these were cars you had to own to fully appreciate how great they were. Had a '72 350/350 in Placer Gold with Dark Brown Vinyl Bench Seat. Upgraded Suspension and 15x8 Corvette Rally Wheels. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Classy and sporty. Looks great in black. Looks like the drivers side headlamp is a little off kilter. Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Wow, that is one classy ride! Great job on that oh-so-fun black paint, and the interior is killer too. Well done, Kevin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Beautiful in black !!!! nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Dam,great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Sweet and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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