spencer1984 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 After years of pecking away at this one, I finally have it finished! It started as what I thought would be a more-or-less box stock build, but the engine was hideously undersized so I swapped it for one from a '67 Mustang. But that meant that the hood sides were too short and had to be fixed, and the chassis wouldn't fit, and there really wasn't any suspension to speak of, and, and, and. Next thing I know, I'm making new rear seat supports out of brass strip and 3D printing the side lanterns. About the only things that weren't completely reworked were the interior bucket, seats, and the rear 3/4 of the body. I'm still not 100% satisfied with it, but it's much better than what came out of the box. The usual write-up is available here, and as always comments/criticisms are welcome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Excellent job, Bill! Looks far better than the one I built many moons ago. Must be a good thing that I don't have any pictures of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Very well done!!!! Those mods have been in my mind since I was a kid and built it.....now I don't have to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Nice neat and clean model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 That's one slick looking ride. Makes me think back of the TV show that I watched all the time. Nice job on the Koach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Well done. Have you posted your Batmobile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 52 minutes ago, spencer1984 said: I finally have it finished! Wow Bill! That looks fantastic buddy! Awesome example! I've wanted to build this for awhile, my idea was always to build it as "screen used" as in all the colors to be in black and white... I recently watched a documentary on the Munsters and I learned originally the show was gonna be filmed in color but with $10,000 per segment to shoot in color by 1964 standards CBS executives weren't willing to pay that for a new series. They didn't believe the show was gonna last as long as it did. Rob Zombie is set to direct the new movie. He's a huge fan of the original show.. I can't wait to see his spin on the old series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 That's the best rendition of this kit that I have ever seen. The side lanterns look really good and the engine swap is a big improvement. All the first gen AMT small block ford engines are undersized. Too them till the 90s to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thanks, guys! 7 hours ago, Classicgas said: Have you posted your Batmobile? Maybe? I can't remember...I built that one about 16 years ago, so I may have posted something back when I first joined up here. 6 hours ago, disconovaman said: I've wanted to build this for awhile, my idea was always to build it as "screen used" as in all the colors to be in black and white... I saw a Laurel & Hardy Ford done up like that, it was a really stunning piece. I was thinking about doing something similar with a Sin City car, all black & white except for a single shot of color somewhere. 6 hours ago, oldscool said: All the first gen AMT small block ford engines are undersized. Too them till the 90s to get it right. I've heard that, this just happened to be my first experience with one. They really missed the mark, though it could probably pass for a V6 with a little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Cool build. Well built and detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Very kool. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Great build! I love this car and your take on it is top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Well done -- looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Looking good Bill! The upgrades make all the differance! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Soooo much better than what's in the box , congrats on building a great looking model ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Without question, that's the best build-up of this kit that I've ever seen! David G. ps: I just checked out the link you provided and I'm still reading through the text. What I wanted to ask what application you used to build your site. I've been looking to upgrade my own website and this is similar to the format that I have in mind. Thanks, David G. Edited August 10, 2021 by David G. Added Postscript Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Nice work on the upgrades, I wouldn't have known unless you mentioned it. Super nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Very impressive Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Thanks, guys! The kit was very very much an "early" model, but at least provides a good starting point. On 8/10/2021 at 7:59 AM, David G. said: ps: I just checked out the link you provided and I'm still reading through the text. What I wanted to ask what application you used to build your site. I've been looking to upgrade my own website and this is similar to the format that I have in mind. Yeah, this was kind of a longer one - I try to keep things short but it doesn't always work 🙂 Glad you like the look of the site! I'm a web/graphic designer by profession, and so it was built from the ground up. It's not my fanciest work, but it does everything I need it to and is easy for me to update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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