MrObsessive Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not my favorite Chrysler of this era, but that one is super NICE! The outside photos really show it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Gorgeous build, just like I like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Superb work Steven ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looks amazing and the engine detail makes it stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks guys!! I really appreciate all of the positive feedback! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Steve...you did a spectacular job on that model - and it was a great choice to begin with. I've always liked the '63/'64 Chryslers as they were unique in the Chrysler family at that time and very distinctive in the marketplace. You mentioned you're now working on a '65 300....will be watching for that one too! The paint detailing....accurate appearance, and the underhood wiring/detailing...all really, really sharp. Way to go.... (You may remember that I did a buildup/restoration of a discarded '63 Chrysler 300 a little over 20 years ago for the other model car mag...) TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Beautiful in the new pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Steve...you did a spectacular job on that model - and it was a great choice to begin with. I've always liked the '63/'64 Chryslers as they were unique in the Chrysler family at that time and very distinctive in the marketplace. You mentioned you're now working on a '65 300....will be watching for that one too! The paint detailing....accurate appearance, and the underhood wiring/detailing...all really, really sharp. Way to go.... (You may remember that I did a buildup/restoration of a discarded '63 Chrysler 300 a little over 20 years ago for the other model car mag...) TIM Thank you Tim! I'm sorry to say that I've never been an avid model magazine reader & even if I was, I usually have a hard time remembering what I had for breakfast! But I thank you for your kind comments. I was never a big fan of the styling of the '63-'64 Chryslers.......until I started this build! during the month or so that it took me to finish this kit, I really gained an appreciation for this car. As a matter of fact, as I've said before, this was the most fun I've had on a project in a long time! The unusual body style along with a nice interior & a unique engine configuration really made it a blast! I really love these old Mopars! They're just so different from the usual ho-hum stuff offered today! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Now that's cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you Dan! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Smith Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 How could you not love that engine compartment. Awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 How did I miss this one. The color combo looks amazing. Not that I would have expected anything less from your bench. I gotta ask though A - how did you do the antenna ? B - why 3 heater hoses going into the firewall ? should only be the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 That sir is one fine build you got yourself there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I'm still wondering how I happened to miss this when you first posted it. Outstanding work across the board! Thanks for treating that old JoHan kit with the respect it deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks guys! Wow, I thought this post was long dead! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 How did I miss this one. The color combo looks amazing. Not that I would have expected anything less from your bench. I gotta ask though A - how did you do the antenna ? B - why 3 heater hoses going into the firewall ? should only be the 2 I scratch build all of my antennas now Bill. I just use pieces of sprue that I heat, stretch & glue together & then shoot them with Alclad. As far as the heater hoses go, I won't pretend to know all of the ins & outs of early 60s Chrysler cooling systems, but all of the reference photos I saw had that "return" hose I guess you could call it, so to be accurate, I added one. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 i keep going back and looking at the pics...the detail you put into the engine is incredible....this is just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks Joe! I many times have a hard time getting excited about detailing engines, but this "Long Ram" configuration is very unusual & kept me interested. I loved working on it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 wow that build is incredible, totally awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 wow that build is incredible, totally awesome Thank you!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 great build and paint not overdone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 great build and paint not overdone. Thanks Ken! The paints not overdone mostly because I wouldn't know how to do it that way! I'll never have the painting skills that some of the guys on the forum have. I just do my best. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar_guy1 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Wow...Wow....and wow... Did i said wow..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Wow...Wow....and wow... Did i said wow..? Thanks Ben! I'm really happy that such an "unpopular" car like the '64 Chrysler can draw this much attention. Personally, I love this "oddball" subject matter & this one was particularly fun to build. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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