BKcustoms Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) I've started another Corvette project, this time it's the Revell "Vette Agin" kit. so far I've Z'd the frame, added aluminum wheels, rear 4 link suspension, Mustang II style front suspension, and I'm working on a twin turbo LS7 and airbag suspension for it. The color will be HOK Sunrise Pearl with gunmetal trim. thanks for looking, all input is welcome! Billy Edited November 18, 2013 by BKcustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 You're off to a great start, should be a interesting build......I love the low stance. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariojr Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Wow...looks good already... keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I always wondered why this kit never went over so well. I think that this is only the second build of it that I have seen. Yours is looking great so far. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Nice one........ the suspension and engine looks awesome.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Great looking project and awsume stance and wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That's one of my all time favorite later releases. Your suspension mods really get it down. Built out of the box it sits too high(at least mine did) Good work so far. Did you machine the front/rear suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Wonderful start. Where did you score those wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks guys! I'm working on the floor right now, I should have an update. in the morning. Tom, I've wondered the same thing. I personally think it's a great kit. Mike, the front suspension is AMT Phantom Vickie control arms with scratchbuilt spindles made out of aluminum tubing and the rear suspension is aluminum tubing with dirtmodeler rod ends and brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Wonderful start. Where did you score those wheels? Thanks Jim! I got the wheels from a vendor at a local contest. I think they are made by a comlany called JPSpro but I'm not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Whoa ! Thats going to be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks Ray! Here's a small update, since I Z'd the frame in the back the floor no longer fit so I built a new floor section in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 This kit has peaked my interest a time or two. The only slight change I think I'd make to the bodywork would be to lose the side pipes. To my eye they have always looked like an afterthought, albeit a well blended and executed afterthought, losing them would tighten up and smooth the flow of the lower body. Doing so might make routing an exhaust system somewhat of a pain in the end it might be worth the work to the eye, bring the retro-mod look a little ,ore up to date. Impressed with what you are doing with this build, looks great in the weeds with a pro-touring stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel886 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Wow, nice build so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Nice work! I like what you've done for the stance. It makes it look a lot better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That looks great Billy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I like! That 4 link blows mine away. Very nice work, so far. Where did you source the LS-7 from? I'm looking for a good example for an up coming build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Excellent start Billy, this should be interesting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Looks like you have a great start on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your feedback. The side pipes will be staying but I have an idea that will make them look a lot better. Johann, the engine I'm using is from the Revell 2010 Camaro kit (which is actually an L99) but all the LS engines are pretty much iidentical on the outside so I'm calling it an LS7. This engine can also be found in the 2002 Camaro kit with a manual transmission and in the C6 and Z06 kits with a rear mounted transaxle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Beautiful work and very nice stance. I'd love to know more about the detail and bracketry for the rear suspension and the the front suspension mountings work. Very nice fabrication! Do you have any more pictures, especially of the rear area. I'm unfamiliar with "dirtmodeler" parts(?). Edited November 11, 2013 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I've always intended to actually build one of the half dozen or so that I robbed the tires & wheels out of, but I was gong to separate the front fenders & hood assembly at the line just above the side scoops to make it more like the C-3 'Vettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Killer work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I just talked to Zora and told him about your build…..he said…."Keep Going!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKcustoms Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thank you for the great comments guys! Bernard, Here's a link to the dirtmodeler store. http://www.dirtmodeler.com/store/ Most of the parts are for dirt track race cars but I've found that many of them work on pro touring style cars too. I'll post some more pics of the rear suspension with my next update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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