LongRoofNut Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 So after 15 or so years of being in parts, I am finally restoring the vary first kit I got as a kid. My dad bought this one for me from a hobby shop (looooooong gone) and the hobby began. Over the years I resprayed it, added chrome foil, changed the interior color, etc. Dropped it into a vat of brake fluid for a few hours and all the crummy layers of Krylon paint vanished. This time I went with GM "Light Driftwood Metallic" with a chocolate brown interior and half top. The bumpers I had with the kit are for '78 but they are pretty beat up from being used as a childs toy, so are the wire wheel covers. So I used a nice clean set of '77 bumpers and '76 wheel covers from the Modelhaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaBrown Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Very nice, it looks like we could jump in and go for a ride. Nice Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Those both look great, I like the colours!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 excellent work, looks like you could jump in and drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I was in high school when these were intro'd in the fall of '76, and I can remember being somewhat disappointed by the new "shrunken down" look. Over the years I've come to really like these, and now they're pretty collectable IF you can find one that's not been rusted to death. Very, very nice and clean job on a not so often seen model! Nice to see one that's bone stock and not done up as a lowrider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Nice clean rebuild with a very attractive color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My favorite Cadillac and I have to watch this.. Great color choices.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRoofNut Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Thanks guys! So far it's coming out a lot better than I would have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice project and progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I always liked those Johan Coupe Devilles. Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 i love it something different great work keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 VERY nice!! I have a beat-up old '79 to build and yours just provided good inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w451973 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very smart, good job on the resto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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