pack rat Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Just finished restoring this builtup I picked up at a show awhile back. I was glad to find this one; it completed my collection of Johan 1960 annuals. Paint is Tamiya TS-74 clear red, body, interior, everything; the different shades being determined by the base color. The base color on the body is TS-42 light gunmetal. I didn't have stock hubcaps for it, but I substituted a set of '61 Olds caps from my stash. They're close enough for now. Edited February 28, 2021 by pack rat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 WOW that's a real stunner, great restoration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Great save, looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow! I always look with unknown anticipation at these "Restoration" posts, and this particular one has to be one of the finest examples that I have ever seen posted. What an amazing transformation... extremely well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hard to believe this is the same car. The paint is beautiful and with that shine you wouldn't be able to hide and body issues. The wide whites and full wheel covers look just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Outstanding, excellent choice of colours inside and out. I can't get enough of these late 50's early 60's dreamboats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow! That's a pretty car! Nice work! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 What a beauty ! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow! From rags to riches! Very nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 great save !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Looks Amazing! That’s a gorgeous model. Edited March 1, 2021 by BeakDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Beautiful candy paint. Really makes the car come alive. 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Wow, amazing transformation! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Man, that thing is SHARP! Nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Outstanding resto! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) The difference is remarkable! Nice rescue. David G. Edited March 1, 2021 by David G. typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 WOW ! that came out awesome now that's modelers TLC.!! Perfect color to.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Excellent restoration Mike! The paint looks flawless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 WOW!!! what a beautiful transformation Mike, absolutely amazing.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Very nice restoration Mike, these old Johan kits deserve to be saved, these bodies are so beautiful and precise, a tour de force considering the technology used at the time! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Gorgeous! Great save, very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Outstanding Oldsmobile Mike, your work is excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Great looking build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSewen Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Great restoration! Looks absolutely stunning 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 That turned into a beautiful model. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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