Phildaupho Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On the cover of the May 1963 issue of Rod & Custom magazine was Big John Mazmanian’s Candy Apple Red 1963 Corvette Stingray Split Window Coupe. Almost new it was mildly customized. In addition to the paint job, the front bumpers and most emblems were removed, two additional taillights added, the interior was reupholstered and it rode on polished Torque-Thrusts. I have not been able to find out what became of this car and other than the color R&C cover there is only one black & white photo I came across on-line. I do have a copy of the May 1963 R&C for remembrance and reference. This has always been a car on my to build a model of list. Having just completed the Mazmanian Willys the time was right to finally build this Corvette. I still had a couple of AMT ’63 Vettes in my stash but I had been saving a Revell snap kit specifically for this project. My modification followed the Mazmanian formula. The two additional taillights are aluminum tube housings with AMT lenses. The front grill is made from Evergreen styrene strips chromed with Bare Metal Foil. The outside door handles were opened up. Here is the Stingray with two other Mazmanian cars. The '61 Corvette was built 16 years ago with a body combining the front of a Revell '58 Corvette and the back of an AMT '62 Corvette. The Willys was recently completed and is pretty much box stock. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Not sure if the car on the magazine cover and the '63 Corvette that he converted into a race car are one in the same, but he did campaign an A/Gas '63 Corvette in his signature Candy Red about that time. Great looking '61 Corvette and Willys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Those all 3 look super nice. What a great trio. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 All 3 look terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, espo said: Not sure if the car on the magazine cover and the '63 Corvette that he converted into a race car are one in the same, but he did campaign an A/Gas '63 Corvette in his signature Candy Red about that time. Great looking '61 Corvette and Willys. I have not been able to track down any info on what became of the 63 after it appeared in Rod & Custom 45 minutes ago, crazyjim said: All 3 look terrific. Thanks Bob 1 hour ago, espo said: 46 minutes ago, Zippi said: Those all 3 look super nice. What a great trio. Very nicely done. Thanks Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Great subject and a real nice model on it. Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Outstanding trio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Beautiful Corvette, Phil! The candy paint looks awesome and it’s customized just enough to be noticeable without being overdone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Very nice - love the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Very attractive mild custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 16 hours ago, Snake45 said: Great subject and a real nice model on it. Well done and model on! 14 hours ago, Danno said: Outstanding trio! 11 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Beautiful Corvette, Phil! The candy paint looks awesome and it’s customized just enough to be noticeable without being overdone. 1 hour ago, Intmd8r said: Very nice - love the paint! Thanks guys. All these cars made a real impression on me as a kid so for me they were must builds. Maybe that's why Candy Apple Red cars were always amongst my favorites at car shows. My next project involves attempting a House of Kolor Candy Apple Red paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Absolutely stunning Corvette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Wow Phil, that Stingray is very nice with that gorgeous red paint job, and seeing the three side by side in that same color is stunning!🤠👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) All three are well done. Which 63 Corvette kit is that? Edited August 27, 2021 by Classicgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Awesome work, that's a great looking trio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3fan Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Looks real nice Phil! If the gathering at Gord's happens there will be lots of models to show off maybe even have to bring out the flashlights to make sure we see them all:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Beautiful paint and workmanship! A fantastic build, as well as the other 2 in the collection!They look great together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Beautiful work on all three, museum quality! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 9:42 PM, slusher said: Absolutely stunning Corvette! On 8/26/2021 at 11:28 PM, Venom said: Wow Phil, that Stingray is very nice with that gorgeous red paint job, and seeing the three side by side in that same color is stunning!🤠👍 On 8/27/2021 at 5:54 AM, ChrisR said: Very nice! On 8/27/2021 at 6:47 AM, Classicgas said: All three are well done. Which 63 Corvette kit is that? It is the Revell Curbside Snap kit On 8/27/2021 at 7:42 AM, spencer1984 said: Awesome work, that's a great looking trio! On 8/27/2021 at 9:52 AM, m3fan said: Looks real nice Phil! If the gathering at Gord's happens there will be lots of models to show off maybe even have to bring out the flashlights to make sure we see them all:) I sure hope it will happen On 8/27/2021 at 2:25 PM, larman said: Beautiful paint and workmanship! A fantastic build, as well as the other 2 in the collection!They look great together. On 8/28/2021 at 4:56 AM, PappyD340 said: Beautifully done! On 8/28/2021 at 4:58 AM, David G. said: Beautiful work on all three, museum quality! David G. Thanks everybody There is a comparison of the 63 Stingray and new version in the Current Road & Track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 great build fabulous paint work. all are great looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.