Old Coyote Posted June 29, 2014 ..... I was rummaging around in my model boxes in the attic and came across this car ........ I originally built it almost 50 years ago ......... my first reaction eas to take it apart and rebuild it using all the aftermarket parts and pieces which are available today ........... but then I thought better .............. it's built like it was nearly a half century ago ............. only changes are a new set of wheels from a Polar Lights funny car, Cobracolors Fiji Blue Pearl, and Slixx decals ................ upon sanding the body down, I went through five layers of paint before I reached the white plastic ............... red, black, silver, yellow, and green ............ this old beast has been around the block numerous times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disabled modeler Posted June 29, 2014 Very cool...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted June 29, 2014 I think so too ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1320wayne Posted June 29, 2014 Leave it as it is. They don't make them like they used to. This looks great, especially for 50 years old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted June 29, 2014 Great model John and story... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedfreak Posted June 29, 2014 Very cool John. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Pol Posted June 29, 2014 I remember this kit as a kid keep it the way it is for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitro norman Posted June 29, 2014 Looks great! I really like the paint. Maybe Round 2 will bring this one back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High octane Posted June 29, 2014 Nice job on that 'Vair John, and I don't think that Round 2 would bring back a Corvair kit simply because I can't see enough return to break even with a release like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Boy Posted June 30, 2014 Very nice, John! Great "barn" find! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 bad55 stan Posted June 30, 2014 thats very cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
am73grand Posted June 30, 2014 That's awesome!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danno Posted June 30, 2014 Good job! Love those 'Vairs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnbuzzed Posted June 30, 2014 Very cool! Looks like something that could have been in Car Model magazine back then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmvw guy Posted June 30, 2014 This must have been a fun project and now you have a real treasure to keep for ever. Nice job, the decals and wheels look great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10thumbs Posted June 30, 2014 Wow, 50 years ago and a Corvair is still around! Excellent. 1964. Ole George Nader whooped bad on Corvairs, got them off the road. This time must have been about the beginning of some kind of "safety swing" from Detroit. I can still remember outside rear view mirrors was an extra, especially on the right side. John, about the time you did this Corvair, I had a 65 Mustang that went under heavy surgery. Altered wheelbase, my first attempt, moved the engine back till it was under the windshield, and fixed up an interior with thin cardboard that I painted silver/grey. Cool cars, and building models that were not like the directions showed was an adventure. Please keep this "time witness" as is, it's better than great! Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwrass Posted June 30, 2014 John, I Absolutely love it! I know the phrase Back In The Day is used on a regular basis! But I miss the "Run What Ya Brung" days!!! Nick Names, Wild Paint Work, LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG Smokey Burn Outs! I am so blessed to have had a Father who took me the races on a regular basis. Thanks for the Memories!!! jwrass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeBoyle Posted July 1, 2014 Nice job on the resto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToyLvr Posted July 1, 2014 Good job! Love those 'Vairs! X2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragracer Posted July 1, 2014 Looks awesome John, lots of colors used there over the years, blue looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davewilly Posted July 1, 2014 Nice! looks good in blue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62rebel Posted July 4, 2014 the tooling is still there, AMT released the '69 (?) Corvair in their Prestige line in the '90's and maybe once or twice since then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truck parts Posted July 4, 2014 Great find!!!!!!!!! i wish they would bring it back. I get a few of them.Or learn on how to build a rear engine funny car . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
