montelsc Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) Converting this 70 impala to a caprice made up the rear skirts and tried my 1st attempt at a vinyl top think I did ok still needs alittle more fine sanding almost ready for paint Edited August 13, 2018 by montelsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 your off to a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Nice! Great idea, can't wait too see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Nice work and great ideas in motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Looking good. I have yet to try a vinyl top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 not to bad easyer than I thought the skirts were harder thanks for lookin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Nice work. One day I’ll get the courage to try and do a vinyl top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 454 update just about done 400 trans is on its way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Looking good! Nice job on the vinyl top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Detailed the chassis today 8/15 will be nicely detailed when done not like those early version mpc caprice/impala chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Nice conversion! I assume Caprice emblems from Model Car Garage? Or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Don't remember had them left over for a while now the 70 is probably the easiest to do the frt grill and taillights are the same on the impala if there is any difference its not noticeable thanks for lookin !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Good lookin' engine so far. Where's the transmission coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 BNL resins nice quality parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 On 8/15/2018 at 9:30 PM, Tom Geiger said: Nice conversion! I assume Caprice emblems from Model Car Garage? Or? Yes Model Car garage has some Caprice with nice 350 and 454 engine emblem s too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) Update 8/17 body/interior painted & cleared Edited August 17, 2018 by montelsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) A few more progress pics 8/20 Edited August 20, 2018 by montelsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Completed dash update 8/31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I like it...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Nice conversion. Looking good, the tape does make a great representation of vinyl. I am always concerned It will dry out and lift, ruining a nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Also a concern of mine did a headliner on my palmer 61 comet wagon still holding up Thanks for lookin guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Just now, montelsc said: Also a concern of mine did a headliner on my palmer 61 comet wagon still holding up Thanks for lookin guys How long ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Maybe about a year ago still looks ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 7 hours ago, montelsc said: Maybe about a year ago still looks ok Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.