Simpleman Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Wanting to convert my 53 Belair to a 54 convertible , I figure the grill and tail lamps wont be a problem to find. My question is are there any casters who make one , going to e-mail Don at Modelhaus and check with him tomorrow. Tried the parts in my 51 kit and 55 but nether are close but maybe could rework something else. Thanks for any help any member could give me. . Edited November 23, 2012 by Simpleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpleman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looks like I might need to find a distress FM car to find all I need to achieve this build , i have seen two that were done in the pass but never ask where they got the parts to do the build. Might be something hopefully a resin caster might add in the future , always like the 54 Chevy better than the 53 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Perhaps one of these kits can get you started in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Don't know for sure, but I would think the up-top and boot from the AMT '51 Chevy convertible would be pretty close. Yeah - I know there's a scale difference but I doubt it will be noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) R&R Vacuum Craft started out doing this . The '53 Ragtop picture in Chrome Foil ads , the boot is one of Ray's products . I remember this in an old SAE in the day . Making Vacuum formed boots is a skill I have not mastered . The top-up (?) , Help ! If anyone does know how to do this , please I need tips . I have no help to offer . Thanx .. Edited December 6, 2012 by dimaxion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Jada Toys made a diecast vert.... fits good with a little adjustment.... continental kit too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Jada Toys made a diecast vert.... fits good with a little adjustment.... continental kit too..... Is not a Jada Toy a 1/24 scale ? I know this is the Monogram 1/24 '53 Chevy with the top wacked . The kits pictured are Revelle 1/25 saqcle . Whadda do you do with the rest ifyou are a Factory Stock Builder . I have pounds of unwanted kits and pieces to trade off as it is now ?? Whadda do you need ? Thanx .. Edited December 28, 2012 by dimaxion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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