75 Buick Century Indy 500 Pace Car

[DoctorLarry]

Here is my next project, a 1975 Buick Regal Indy 500 Pace car. I just finished a 73 Buick Century and had already done the 76 Buick Century Pace Car so this was the next one on my list. It had the formal roofline that some of the Collonade cars had instead of the fastback roof. Since the 76 car has the formal roofline, this was a pretty simple cut and splice (so far). I just started it and so I still need to rework the front and rear ends and the rear bumper. I shaved the marker lights off the 73 body and will need to move them up like the 75 car had. So off to a good start. I  also shaved the roof band off the 76 roof (but left the t tops) and am starting to open the windows up to get the correct shape. Because the main body was already done, this one should move faster than the 2 years the other two took!

[Timonator]

Where did you get the main body to start with? My first car was a 73 Gran Sport stage 1. I would love to build a model of it.

[DoctorLarry]

I made it.

[slusher]

Nice!

[Timonator]

That is awesome! Will you make me one ?

[bisc63]

You selling those?

[Timonator]

This is really cool. I  really want one.

[DoctorLarry]

On 10/11/2020 at 1:15 PM, Timonator said:

That is awesome! Will you make me one ?

Which one?

[Timonator]

1 hour ago, DoctorLarry said:

Which one?

The 73 Collonade 

[TransAmMike]

I need the "formal" roof line Regal.  Is there a model available like it? Owned one back in the day, was silver and I put Cragers on it. Loved the look.

[DoctorLarry]

That's what I'm working on. See the first picture.

[TransAmMike]

I did but what is the kit.  I can't find it anywhere.

[DoctorLarry]

No kit yet. I am building the 75 now.

[Danno]

Teaser:

 

 

 

[DoctorLarry]

More progress. I opened up the grille area and fabbed a new one. 39 separate pieces! I modified the front bumper to fit the 75 and added the center bulge for the license plate. In back I modified the deck lid and the rear quarters to fit the 75 profile. I fabbed up a new rear filler and tail lights and modified a bumper I had from the parts box. It is coming together.

[Timonator]

Looking good !

[charger74]

Looking very good 

[gks1964]

Looking great!!

[Captain Spaulding]

Looking good, I'll be watching this build. Always liked those 75 Century's, my grandfather had a 75 4 door he drove for years was a fun old tank.

[DoctorLarry]

Got the interior mostly done. I have to refine details and it is ready. The body is about 95% done. More refinement, add some trim and this will be ready for clay.

[AMT68]

My first two cars were Colonnade coupes. A '74 Malibu Classic and a '73 LeMans so this build is very cool to see. I admire the talent and the accuracy of this model build. 

Edited December 14, 2020 by AMT68

[DoctorLarry]

My last two rides:

[AMT68]

I'm lovin' the green Laguna. I have the Pepsi Chevelle and the AMT 380 Donnie Allison Chevelle. With those stock car kits  I would somehow have to flare the wheel openings to make them look like the production car. The Johan Cutlass interior fits perfectly  and would be acceptable for me. 

I saw your other Colonnade post which was a gorgeous green '73 Gran Sport. Reminded me somewhat of my Slate green '73 LeMans coupe. 

Edited December 14, 2020 by AMT68

[DoctorLarry]

Love that color!

[DoctorLarry]

Just for kicks I painted the interior. White Testor's lacquer on the front seats, Tamiya TS10 French Blue on the door panels and Tamiya TS54 Light Metallic Blue on the carpeted areas. A little Molotow chrome on the trim. Ready for a dash and console.