bisc63 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 The lines on the deck lid inset look a bit vague/indistinct, but this is really shaping up NICELY! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/14/2019 at 3:42 PM, Paul Hettick said: If I could title this project, it would be "Measure Once, Cut Twice, Three or Four Times" lol. Getting closer. Tim, look over the curve of the roof and tell me what you think. Any other comments or critiques are welcome. I want this Bird dead on. Thanks. That roof looks correct now Paul. Nice looking so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Thank you Tim. I redid the two parallel moldings that wrap over the B pillar as they were a bit caddywompus. Started on the taillight unit, but progress has been a bit slow lately. Hope some inspiration will hit me soon to get back on it. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 You guys that can do this kind of conversion work amaze me! Hell, I don't ever see half the inaccuracies that you guys do, much less could I turn a '72 Torino into a '77 T-bird!. Nice work, for sure. It's gotta' be black magic! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Thank you very much Daniel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Very nice work Paul. I had a 1972 Gran Torino Sport and a 1977 T Bird with a 400. The T Bird was loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Incredible work Paul. Hope to live long enough to get one from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: You guys that can do this kind of conversion work amaze me! Hell, I don't ever see half the inaccuracies that you guys do, much less could I turn a '72 Torino into a '77 T-bird!. Nice work, for sure. It's gotta' be black magic! :-) exactly what i was thinking. id have never figured out which type of car to start the conversion with. its amazing watching the elite builders and how some are skilled highly in different areas. i enjoy watching these guys build, fabricate and customize. the thunderbird is truly a work of art that shows your skill set is amazing. Edited April 3, 2019 by Scott8950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thank you all very much. I would hope to have copies available some time this summer. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Yesssss, the project lives! It absolutely has the look and feel of a Tbird. I'm excited for your project. Thanks for all of the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Looking good. This one takes me back to November 1977 when I accompanied my sister to do some car shopping. She brought home a Dark Brown 78 Thunderbird Town Landau. It was a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipp20 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 please keep me up to date if you sell them, I need one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 This is really something, bravo, a real joy to follow. Makes me want to try this in order to create a 77-79 Lincoln MkV. Best of luck and continued success with this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Far from my favorite Thunderbird, but wow, you are doing a great job on it.... very impressive, to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 After a long break, I'm back on the Bird. Completed the part I was most afraid of... Making the egg crate grill. Still have to make the surround. Now to do the taillight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Paul Hettick said: After a long break, I'm back on the Bird. Completed the part I was most afraid of... Making the egg crate grill. Still have to make the surround. Now to do the taillight. Looks like a pretty effective grille to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Got with the program and completed the taillight assy - the birds today. also straightened out a few crooked grill bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hettick Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 Next up... Bumper time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 On 03.04.2019 at 7:31 PM, Scott8950 said: exactly what i was thinking. id have never figured out which type of car to start the conversion with. its amazing watching the elite builders and how some are skilled highly in different areas. i enjoy watching these guys build, fabricate and customize. the thunderbird is truly a work of art that shows your skill set is amazing. incredible work - awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 I absolutely LOVE what I'm seeing so far Paul! I'd sure love to snag one of these when it's available. Finally one of my favorite cars of the '70's is seeing the light of day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 sweeeeet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 ...been drooling since day one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 11:25 PM, Paul Hettick said: Next up... Bumper time. Rear should be easy, same as the Revell Torino, The Torino front can be a starting point. I like this A LOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 16 hours ago, Sledsel said: Rear should be easy, same as the Revell Torino, The Torino front can be a starting point. I like this A LOT Looks pretty close to me Front, not so much. (And yes, I noticed the Cadillac hood ornament ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Looks pretty close to me Front, not so much. The rear is just the bumper guard locations, other than that, same bumper. I said the front would be a stating point is all. The center of the Torino is close, but ends need worked. That being said, not all Thunderbirds had the bumper guards and rub strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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