Can-Con Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Well,, since the custom Chrysler is almost done and the damaged bumper is off to the plater, a new project is in order. Steve G thinks it's a good idea so I'm starting on mine also. Mine won't be as detailed as his. I'll be using the kit chassis plate and such but I hope it will still be interesting and fun. I'm thinking light sage green pearl with light beige and sage interior. Cragar S/S with narrow white walls dropped low. Maybe some Bellflower pipes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I can't believe you're actually going to step on my toes!!.......... Good to see it Steve! I'm very happy to see that you're jumping in with both feet on this one! It should be fun to confuse the hell out of everyone! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Oooh. I'm gonna like this! Waiting to see the progress. I have a 62 Bonneville that I have been thinking about starting. This may give me the boost needed to bump it up in the line-up. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 A welcome project! Good to see you're going in a slightly different direction, too. That'll give me plenty options to pick from when I get to work on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Oh yeah, another cool Pontiac build. You can NEVER have too many Pontiacs.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I'll be watching this one Steve! Wait, didn't I just post on a '64 Pontiac by Steve? LOL Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Nice. Two Grand Prix models at once is a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/27/2020 at 12:15 AM, StevenGuthmiller said: I can't believe you're actually going to step on my toes!!.......... Better put on your steel toe boots Steve, 'cause construction season's begun. ?♂️ I'm using the Cragars from the Revell '67 Charger. Seemed a touch large. When I checked the diameter I found it to be 17 mm That would work out to be about a 16inch wheel. I'm OK with that. Also started on the bodywork with filling the hole in the hood. Drilled out the headlights and had the bumpers replated a couple months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Nice start and stace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 OK, got my color. Just happen to have a bottle of '69 Pontiac limelight green from Scale Finishes. Exactly what I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 When I got the car, the front fenders at the bumper were repaired but not finished. Also, there was a hole in the hood. Picked away at that today. Also started on tinting the glass. Doing the glass for my '65 Chrysler at the same time. Just sprayed the tint bands. More to come on this. The Cragars from the Revell wern't really doing it for me. Swapped them out for a set from the AMT '70 Impala. I like these better for this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Looking sweet Steve! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Looking good! Like the 70 Impala Cragars much better. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Sanded the first coat of putty on the repairs and shot a coat of primer on it. , , , Also shot the tint coat on a couple sets of glass. Tomorrow, I'll give it a very light wet sanding to remove any boogers it's picked up and apply a couple coats of Tamiya clear acrylic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 This is looking incredible Steve, can you explain the windshield tint process if you don't mind, I'd like to give it a try? Thanks, Geno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Geno said: This is looking incredible Steve, can you explain the windshield tint process if you don't mind, I'd like to give it a try? Thanks, Geno. Thanks Geno. There really isn't that much to the tint.I just first airbrush on the dark tint band using Tamiya royal blue acrylic, then give the whole thing an overcoat of Tamiya clear with a bit of thier clear blue and green mixed in it then a couple more strait coats of Tamiya clear so I can polish it out when it's dry. Edited April 11, 2020 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Hi Steve, as a fellow Canadian may I ask where you get your chrome replated. I love your build and agree the AMT Cragars look much better. Edgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, bytownshaker said: Hi Steve, as a fellow Canadian may I ask where you get your chrome replated. I love your build and agree the AMT Cragars look much better. Edgar Hi Edgar, I have my chrome redone by Dale Horner of "Little Motor Kar Co". Louis Bernier of "Chrome +" in Quebec used to do it but he seems to have fallen off the earth a few years ago. Now there's no one I know of in Canada who does it. Edited April 11, 2020 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Thanks for the info. Stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c. jackson Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 lookin good, scriplts look great. 64 grand prix was my first car so ive always loved that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Thanks Steve, much appreciated. Blessings, Geno.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looks like its coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 So, the bodywork is done. There should be a small ridge down the raised section of the hood where I filled the hole but I don't think anyone will miss it when the car is done. It's been sealed with BIN and has it's final coat of primer. I also foiled the lettering on the fenders and trunk lid. They'll be cleaned off before I shoot the color. The headlights are also done. Used a couple drops of Tamiya smoke to bring out the details. The glass is cleared, polished and ready for installation. Hopeing to get it in paint by the end of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Looking nice Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Nice progress Steve! I wish mine was at the same stage! It always seems that I am making no progress in the fabrication stages of the project, even though I know that I am. Glad to see that you are moving along at a faster pace. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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