James2 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) I made a hasty choice the other day, and deleted my own post. I have made an attempt to set things right and will start a new post for this build. I have the final body color done and I'm very happy with it at this point. I'll post more as time allows. I welcome your comments or questions about this build, thanks guys. James Edited December 24, 2012 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Looking real good where did you get those stacks for your motor? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 LOOKS COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Great start. Possibly the best '50 Olds start l've seen so far ! An idea as simple as over/under headlights makes a huge difference! Please keep it up . Is that a BBC ? Bart Edited December 16, 2012 by Bartster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I like this version of the lace roof much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Roof looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 !An idea as simple as over/under headlights makes a huge difference! The stacked headlights and bezels look great on this car/body style, with all of the existing rounded curves, and getting rid of the stock tail light bezel/rear fender splits(?) is a huge improvement, too. A perfect case of less is more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Yup, the stacked quads looked great on the first thread, still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys, John, the stacks where made from EverGreen tube. I used the leather tool to flare them after thinning out the edge a little with a knife. Yes that is a BBC from the Baldwin Motion Camaro kit, I did fill in the outer stripe on the roof and the head lights just seemed to fit. They are from the Modified Stocker hauler kit. The idae was to simplify the body without making it look to much like a Chevy. Thanks again for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I like the Stance, what color is it going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thought i was loosing my mind! Glad to see you brought it back! Still looks great James ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Thanks Dave, here it is fresh out of the spray booth. It'll set for awhile before BMF. Edited December 17, 2012 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I like the '57 Nash-style headlights. I agree, they do make a refreshing, and very nice change. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Looks good! I like the quad headlights and the tunneled taillights. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) I love the subtle mods to the body, particularly the replacement of rear tail lights. The rear looks lighter and cleaner. The intake trumpets look outstanding. Did you heat the leather tool before you inserted it into the plastic tube? I have a doming block and punch tool that think I can use in the same way you used the leather tool. What size is the tube? The paint colors and application are stunning. What interior colors are you going to use? Edited December 17, 2012 by pharr7226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azers Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Looking good. Glad to know im not the only one who can delete their post in a moment of haste. Lol. I like the color combo. Great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotno249 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Great colors! I love the model so far. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not quite settled on the interior yet, but I think it will be light colors. Maybe white and gold? No need to heat the punch. I take a little out of the inside of the tube with the point of the blade, then cut to length. After that I stand the stubby on end and tap the tool with a light hammer. I only had one that split, but I did hit it to hard! I used 3/32" tube, it's a little bigger than the metal stacks I have seen and that is the look I wanted. You could use any size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Beautiful colors and finish James, great looking engine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Cool color combination! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks guys, I was sweating on the color but finally got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Love the color choice !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks guys, doing some assembly. Hope to have pix this week end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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