gotnitro? Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Yeah the title is right...I'm building a "car " gm never did. I found a pic showing a 70 442 converted into an el camino style body...I HAD to build one..Mines gonna be GM Nassau blue metallic keeping with the 72 timeline when this car could've been built. Thanks Tom for the suggestion! The 442 white stripes should really set it off. I had a couple 72 cutty convertible bodies, and chatting w guys in our model group was told the 68 elco roof and bed would fit the cutlass with minor work..well sorta lol. Proportionally they were similar..I'll fix the rest. Heres where the fun started.. Off with its top !!! I needed the hardtop roof and bed from the elco...so out came the pencil and dremel and the bed after roughing in More to come !! Edited September 18, 2018 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Chatting with dr Kerry and folks about the look we decided the roof wasnt " flowing " right. I added several fillet samples to the bottom till we all liked it..then started body work. The winner was this fillet .. now to address that horrible under hang where the windshield frame meets the top..I'm trying Bondo glazing putty for better build than the thin tamiya stuff. I was warned about the possibility of shrinkage , so each layer was allowed a few days to dry . Each was sealed w Dupli sanding primer . My buddy mentioned I should use a black base under the Nassau Blue for more depth..so I sprayed a test on the hood..I was very impressed. Spoon tests w white left the color too silver for me..the dark base was perfect. Thanks for following along...let's head to paint !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 This is excellent. Clicked on follow btn, don't want to miss this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Finally in last primer coat..a quick wet sand w 600 grit for a super smooth finish , wash down and dry in the sun.. Well, I only had one option for black base in rattle can..good ole TS -14..even I cant screw this stuff up lol. Okay...seems I cant upload pics of the black painted body...arggg. figures. Heres the blue then Heading over to HL for clear , then itll be ready for decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rider said: This is excellent. Clicked on follow btn, don't want to miss this one. Thanks Rider ! I've been puttering w this for a couple days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Wow! That’s amazing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montelsc Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Very interesting !!!!! love the body lines after the paint job looking forward to seeing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Looking awesome Jeff!! Roof has better flow to it now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66belair Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Gonna follow this one close, very cool build. I assume you are using the Cutlass chassis as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great job on this conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Man, you are just rolling through this one. I like the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 6 hours ago, 66belair said: Gonna follow this one close, very cool build. I assume you are using the Cutlass chassis as is? Well..sorta lol I wanted to keep everything olds, but the molded in fuel tank on the elco bed ended that plan. I actually backhalved the elco frame onto the cutty right behind the seats. I'll snap a few pics underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 8 hours ago, montelsc said: Very interesting !!!!! love the body lines after the paint job looking forward to seeing more Thanks I had alot of help getting the roof line to sweep back , several friends via email and texts gave invaluable advice when it was close..I just took it into the endzone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, espo said: Great job on this conversion. Thanks !! Once I saw that photo I couldn't leave well enough alone 53 minutes ago, Rider said: Man, you are just rolling through this one. I like the blue. Thanks! I was really tempted to leave it black after the base coat..but glad I finished using the correct GM color. 8 hours ago, DrKerry said: Looking awesome Jeff!! Roof has better flow to it now!!! Thanks man you and mrs Kerry helped alot ! My eye kept saying something was off just needed that constructive feedback ( and from tom saying ya weren't feeling it convinced me to modify the roof ..I certainly appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 The rest of the vitals on this build..the interior is white w black dash, 4 speed, and wood grain. The engine is the bulletproof 442..olds blue , aluminum intake getting a few details added to wake up the engine compartment. I'm gonna use the white 442 stripes for this one. Even with the disgusting humidity today I got the clear on the body..its gonna gas out a few days then polish out . Enjoy ! sorry no pics of the hood ..for whatever reason they keep failing the upload even though every other photo is larger size..frustrating Thanks for following along ! I add some engine and interior shots tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 8 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Thanks !! Once I saw that photo I couldn't leave well enough alone Thanks! I was really tempted to leave it black after the base coat..but glad I finished using the correct GM color. Thanks man you and mrs Kerry helped alot ! My eye kept saying something was off just needed that constructive feedback ( and from tom saying ya weren't feeling it convinced me to modify the roof ..I certainly appreciate it It’s good to sometimes have another set of eyes look if you’re not thinking it’s right! I’m the same way if I don’t think it’s right I ask my wife or other modelers to get another opinion on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I can't wait to see the end result. Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 It was meant to be.!!!!! Nice.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 What did you use for the clear coat on this? This is one heckuva build so far Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 3 hours ago, mustang1989 said: What did you use for the clear coat on this? This is one heckuva build so far Jeff. Testors wet look lacquer..I always get heavy handed w spray paint hence the orange peel. 5 hours ago, ewetwo said: I can't wait to see the end result. Very cool Thanks 3 hours ago, rickcaps55 said: It was meant to be.!!!!! Nice.!! Thanks ! I have a 71 olds convertible so this was a must have build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Very interesting--a short wheelbase Elky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) I snapped a few pics of my intended engine and interior..the plug wires will end up gray w black boots. Heres where I backhalved the elco on the cutty Now for the 455... Looks like I forgot the power window switches...funny how cameras show the boo boos l ol l Edited September 5, 2018 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 I've always sworn off those Orange oil filters but used for added color..I apologize right now..nothing worse than a Fram..imo I added some fine craft wire to the master cylinder , coiled around a Q tip handle. Later the battery cables will get installed, run fuel line to carb..and probably a vac hose to brake booster.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: [...] Looks like I forgot the power window switches...funny how cameras show the boo boos l ol l I've found that taking pictures is better than cross-eye squinting through a magnifying glass! Love the creative subject, this will be really nice. Have you tried Microsol or Solvaset on the dash decal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Great lines on her! Nice color and finish. Very shiny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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