pack rat Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I picked this one up as a built-up a few years ago. In my opinion, none of the Renwall Revivals look as appealing as the box art illustration when built out of the box, and some are an acquired taste. This one doesn't look too bad though. I figured if I ditched the spindly-looking 1930's wheels and disguised the bland-looking front end with BMF and flat black paint it had possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Looks cool. I wouldn't mind having one in the collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I kinda like it. Great job on the model, the styling appeals to me more than the others in the series. Only thing I don't get is the port hole in the front fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Man ! I'm lovv'n that. Looks like more than a little 1st gen Eldorado in that design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, bbowser said: Only thing I don't get is the port hole in the front fender? "Fender lights", according to the instructions. (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Can-Con said: Looks like more than a little 1st gen Eldorado in that design. Definitely has a late-60's personal-luxury vibe. With a 440 (or a hemi??) under the hood it would make a cool '69 Cordoba phantom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 way cool, you did a excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Very nice remember seeing them in an old auto worldcatalogue I used to drool over Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Very cool restore!! The color looks very nice on this build! This and the Pierce Arrow are the two Renwal kits I'm missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Very cool ! The best out of the series IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 You did a fine job on this. Looks great! I like it. It does look kinda Eldo/Riviera-ish. The car seems to have a lot of styling going on. I hope there are seat belts in the rear passenger area. Slamming on the brakes looks like it could really hurt , or decapitate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Looks great! As others have already said, it fits right into the late '60s-early '70s Riviera/Eldorado/Toronado vibe. Also has Cordoba and Monte Carlo elements, too. The design was definitely ahead of its 1966 time. You did a nice job with it. Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 This is really cool. Ive never heard of, or seen this car before. The front end treatment with black and chrome works much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I so admire this one . The '67 Releases of the series I am missing . The Jordon is one . As I read the reviews , I am amazed the comments about how Eldorado and Tornado this looks . May I remind you Exner designed these with his son . It was during his tenure at Mother MoPar . Who inspired who I ask ? Perfect , alas lacking one small detail . The Heapy Cheapy Blackwalls make my eyes bleed . Kudos and I admire it . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, dimaxion said: The Heapy Cheapy Blackwalls make my eyes bleed . I hear you re the blackwalls. The only way to lower this thing is without re-engineering the interior and chassis is swapping the wheels, and I had to grind away some of the wheel-opening plastic to fit the small tires I used. I wanted to avoid the lowrider look by using whitewalls (or applying them to these tires) ......I don't think Virgil Exner Sr or Jr envisioned it in that form. Edited January 27, 2019 by pack rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Wow, very nice! I have one of these in mint unbuilt condition. Thanks for the inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I like it, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I've never heard of this brand, or car before! Very interesting. That rumble seat, perfect for the bratty kids. Well done restoration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgil_Exner Interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I love these kits. Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Definitely an odd design, but I always kind of liked these Revival kits. Great job not only restoring, but improving on the look of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I like that a lot! Had a few of the series as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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