speedy5963 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 While sorting through stuff looking for parts for another project I found this 49 body and a 57 Chevy that had been started YEARS ago. There were some flaws which is why they probably got tucked away but I decided to work them over. Below are some pics after a few coats of primer. I see a number of more things to do which I was prepared for. I've smoothed off the drip rails, removed the door handles. Taken off the ford emblem under the side moldings and modified the custom front section. I'm most likely going to paint the stock wheels with some Guards Red and assemble them with the beuaty rings and possibly the caps and see how they look mounted on some nice white walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Nice smooooth body work! One of my favorite kits. Keep posting progress. oldscool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Nice smooooth body work! One of my favorite kits. Keep posting progress. oldscool Thanks for the post, I'll keep you guys posted as this comes along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Here are a few pics, there were some deep scribe lines that had come out of the door and decklid lines so I filled those along with some more work around the front pan. I'm still thinking out some ideas for taillights but otherwise should have some more coats of primer on this soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) Here are a few pics I took this afternoon after working over some spots with some more evercoat and sanding. The funny thing is that this is relatively basic stuff and what I am spending the time correcting is the mistakes made years ago. So far it is looking good. The pics may not look a whole lot different than first stage primer but there were some nice corrections made. I laid down another 3 fine coats and then applied some black spray can mist to use as a guide coat for blocking. I also got the DBC Guards Red shot on the wheels and beauty rings set, will try to post some shots, not sure if I will use those rims for sure but will at least look good for mock ups. Edited June 9, 2010 by speedy5963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 A few pics of the stance I'd like to get with this shoebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lani Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 so far so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I see you're moving right along Paul...lookin' good will enjoy watching your progress with this model howz your dad doin'...do ya let him sniff some glue and/or paint once in awhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 I see you're moving right along Paul...lookin' good will enjoy watching your progress with this model howz your dad doin'...do ya let him sniff some glue and/or paint once in awhile? Hey Curt, thanks for the comments, dad is doing well, has actually been out a little driving on his own, big improvements! Getting him to piddle around with a few things in the garage but not a lot yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Sport Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Nice work Paul! Nice stance as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I agree...this is looking great and with the slam...over the top!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks for the comments, I'm hoping it comes out pretty solid, letting the primer set well for a good base, have lots of ideas for colors. I'm going to start looking at the interior tonight or this weekend, not sure if I'm going to stick with the bench seats or attempt a four bucket custom. We'll see, this car is a "wing it" job so who knows, will keep you guys posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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