Superbird McMonte Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) Everything under the skin of the new Revell 68 Chevelle is so nice, I figured I would beat Revell to the punch and use it to make a decent 1970 Chevelle. I’ve always thought the Revell snaps-tight Chevelle had a wel proportioned body, high detail door panels, and its super smooth! So out came my cut off wheel, razor saws and sanding sticks! Here is where I’m at so far. I started by checking the fit of the floor pan assembly. It fit like a glove! Then, I carefully removed the hood with the back of a #11 technique. I removed the upper cowl from the 68 and mounted it in the 70. To locate it properly, I tacked the 68 interior together with the firewall in place too. Positioned the upper cowl in line with the firewall and tacked it to the fenders. Then I swapped out in the inner fender sides to give the hood something to sit on. Satisfied with that start, I moved to the interior. I cut out the floor of the 70 first, then slowly started sanding the bottom of the rear seat until it sat in the right position. I built off the rear seat with the interior sides to the dashboard. Then after numerous test fits with the 68 floor, sanding, fitting and sanding some more.... I got it in place and in line with the firewall again! That’s where it stands right now. I have to find my L88 hood for the 70 now. I mastered and cast it for the AMT 70 Chevelle years ago and I think it will fit with a little modification. If not, it will give up it’s scoop to make a new one. Hope you like it, and maybe try this yourself! Questions and comments always welcome. Edited January 16, 2019 by Superbird McMonte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Wow!,this is going to awesome along side your 68!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Mocking up the ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Sadly, the hood I made all those years ago fir AMT’s Chevelle will not work here. It is too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Another great BM project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Awesome Start! I'll be taking ques from this build definitely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Planning to replicate the green Motion Chevelle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 It appears in the photos that the front wheel isn't centered in the wheel well. Is there a wheel base difference between the '68 and the Snap '70? Terrific work. I recently did the AMT '70 for a friend and wasn't happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jantrix said: It appears in the photos that the front wheel isn't centered in the wheel well. Is there a wheel base difference between the '68 and the Snap '70? Terrific work. I recently did the AMT '70 for a friend and wasn't happy with it. The wheelbase is the same, the rubber bands just aren’t holding everything in place.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: Planning to replicate the green Motion Chevelle ? It will be like the car that was in the Otis Chandler collection. Same green, no stripes. Although, I really like the white stripes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragmodels44 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hey Dom, that’s going to be another killer BM Chevelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Focus, Dude, FOCUS! Get back on that '68! I'm pulling for you to have the FIRST one of those completed on the board! Go! Go! DRIVE ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Focus, Dude, FOCUS! Get back on that '68! I'm pulling for you to have the FIRST one of those completed on the board! Go! Go! DRIVE ON! I’m on it!? But I can only paint at work and I return on Tuesday.?♂️? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I'm digging both builds... the thing is... those 68 Chevelles are hot right now and I've been seein some nice builds on the Group pages. 2 or 3 week builds look like 6 month builds, these guys are dedicated... So, as much as I'm anticipating the Baldwin motion 68 I want to see this one too. I've already seen how nice the 68 is built up. I think we're all guilty of starting mutiple projects. I'm leading the pack no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Excellent work on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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