moparmike619 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hi everyone. This is the first model I’ll be posting to the forum. I decided to make my dad a 1:1 of his 71 Chevelle as a Christmas gift this year. Finished in correct MCW code 24 “Ascot Blue” lacquer with custom silver stripes made by STS Decals. I started with the AMT “Street Customs” 72 kit and made a number of small changes to closer resemble his car. The wheels/tires and disc brakes came from Pegasus, the grille was done up with a Molotow pen to achieve the 71 correct center chrome trim, the air cleaner was robbed from a 60 Impala, the electric fan setup was from an AMT 93 Camaro, and a few other parts bin pieces helped to finish it off. Thanks to all of the members for all the tips I’ve picked up from this forum. This is nowhere near show quality, but a big step forward for me from previous builds. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice looking model for your Dad. Well done! 👍 Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Well done, that's a great replica of your father's car. The 72 is my favourite vintage of that Chevelle generation, I love the round taillights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 That came out looking way better than mine. I wanted to build one of my 72 as seen in my profile pic. The kit didn't come with any decals for the stripes (even with the stripes shown on the box) and the kit was one of the worse kits I ever put together. Yours came out great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nicely done Mike 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmike619 Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks everyone. @Hard_2_Handle_454, I knew I would have to have someone make the stripes to match his silver, but I was disappointed for sure to see the kit did not come with black and white stripes. As you mentioned they show them on the box, but all that came in my kit was license plate decals. As far as fitment etc I didn’t have too many problems, just getting the stance and track right on the Pegasus wheels was challenging. Everything else went together fairly easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Beautiful replica. Always nice to see those tribute car for someone special. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Very nice 1/1 and 1/25. Charlie Larkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Nice looking replica of a nice looking Chevelle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Very nicely done... The real one is sweet too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Great looking Chevelle! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Beautiful Chevelle Mike , it's cool that you built a replica of your Dad's car ! It looks to be show quality to me , welcome to the forum ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Boy on boy this is a killer build and I just love that blue. I have always loved these Big body Chevelles. I'll bet your dad was grinning from ear to ear. Nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne93 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 DITTO!!👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Smart. Looks so much better with those style wheels on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) Two sharp Chevelles! Edited January 7, 2023 by slusher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Beautiful Chevelle Paint and wheels suit it well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Outstanding job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Great work! Really a nice projekt! Love it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Cool replica! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Great looking Chevelle Mike!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmike619 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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