RandyB. Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) This is the second in a series of rebuilds or upgrades if you prefer that I will be doing over the winter months. This upgrade was a little more extensive than my 1971 Charger R/T rebuild. The model was upgraded with BMF over the silver painted trim. Engine was dismantled in repainted in the proper Pontiac Engine Blue. Also redlines were added to the tires and the model polished a bit to perk up the old finish. The grille was painted in the proper black trim rather than the previous silver. I gave the model a more realistic stance as well. Have a look and see what you think. Before After Engine painted in "Pontiac Engine Blue" Before After Edited February 2, 2014 by RandyB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Nice rebuild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Very nice update to your model. That's a real sharp 'bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 very cool Randy, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looked good before, but looks much better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 The BMF sure makes a big difference. Nice rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Looks great. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Another looking way better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What a difference! It's beautiful (now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Beautiful build Randy, very nice work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Randy, you've made some great improvements, but if you wouldn't mind a suggestion, gently cut through the tape stripes where they pass over the door edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Viking Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Looks great. Nice rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Great looking rebuild, good job ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 OUTSTANDING redo, amazing how subtle changes make a big difference, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Nice work Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Randy, you've made some great improvements, but if you wouldn't mind a suggestion, gently cut through the tape stripes where they pass over the door edges. Thanks guys. Monty keep in mind this is an old build that I did several years ago. That's how I built them back then..not paying too much attention to these finer details. My builds today are much different. Most likely the decal is too old to accept decal setting solution now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Looks fantastic! Well worth the effort. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Great looking Firebird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Randy you really inspire me to build better. great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Randy you really inspire me to build better. great job. Thanks everyone. I think my MPC 1971 Plymouth Road Runner will be next. It will be an easy upgrade since all it needs is some BMF. David....thanks for the kind words. How is your '70 Cuda coming along...have not seen any progress for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If you mean me Randy, I'm not working on a Cuda. I have a 70 Ford Galaxie that I'm working on. If that's the one you are referring to, then the progress is slow. Thanks for asking. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 that's a nice refurb. I think the way you had the grille painted the first time is more correct (based on my experience with my own 68 bird). Some day I will build a replica of my 68 bird but I need to find a way to have the mural on the trunk turned into a decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 If you mean me Randy, I'm not working on a Cuda. I have a 70 Ford Galaxie that I'm working on. If that's the one you are referring to, then the progress is slow. Thanks for asking. David G. I was actually referring to drodg. He started a 'Cuda back a month or so ago and I haven't seen any action on it lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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