Ron Hamilton Posted January 30, 2015 In the next few months, I plan to transform this forlorn promo into a nice build. I've already taken it apart, and started work on it. More pics to follow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 30, 2015 Go Ron! This is one I'm interested in. I would like to find a kit of this sometime in the future. Seen a few on ebay, but they're pretty rare, & spendy! steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disabled modeler Posted January 30, 2015 I have whats left of the HT kit one to restore if I ever find the parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spkgibson Posted January 30, 2015 Sounds like a nice project,I have a hardtop kit I've been toying with off and on for afew years,I still haven't decided on a color combo yet.I'll be watching your build for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
am73grand Posted January 30, 2015 Looking forward to more. I love your builds Ron. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afx Posted January 30, 2015 Looks like a '65 Olds speedster now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted January 30, 2015 I have no doubt that when you are finished with this is will be beautiful. Carry on ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Ellis Posted January 30, 2015 The '65 Olds modified stocker will get you the engine, radiator, and firewall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickcaps55 Posted January 30, 2015 Nice project. I have a like new org AMT kit that I also have been toying with and a great resin kit by Missinglink resin both are hard tops and I'm thinking of cutting the roof off of one of them. Take a look at the Revel 65 Impala convertible kit I think that is the same frame work GM used on most of it full sized cars I'm going with that to replace the front windshield. Good luck with your project I will be watching this one close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Geiger Posted January 30, 2015 Somebody ate your windshield Ron! Looks like a great project! I will be watching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Can-Con Posted January 31, 2015 Gee Ron, looks like a likely candidate to become one of these. Just need the roof from a Grand Prix and a bit of work for the grille, taillights and probably interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted January 31, 2015 Gee Ron, looks like a likely candidate to become one of these. Just need the roof from a Grand Prix and a bit of work for the grille, taillights and probably the interiior. That was my oriiginal plan, to do it up as a Starfire. I would have to modify the grille, rear end, tail lights, and side trim to Starfire specs, as well as the entire interior. A Jetstar I would have been more feasible, where the roof, and fender vents would have been the major exterior mods. . On Easter Monday, 1965, Dad traded his '62 Olds Starfire Convertible, which was a twin to this one, for one of these... His car was Navy Blue with a Black Vinyl Roof, and Blue Cloth Interior. It looked to have everything that Olds had to offer for 1965, including the "Starfire" 425/370 engine, and the coolest radio I heard at that point, with a Reverberator. He saw a car like it at the Auto Show. We must have looked at it about 3 or 4 times. Dad tried to buy it on the spot, but he was told it was sold. The idiot salesman did not bother to try to sell him another one, as he did not take him seriously. Big Mistake! When I was in the car business, I could not wait for the auto show, as I consistantly sold vehicles as a result of doing the show. The 98 LS would be the ultimate conversion, as the real car was just so cool. I may just give it a shot at another time, as I have another '65 Olds to re-do. I picked this one up at the same time I got the convertible. I have not taken any other pictures yet, but the majority of the conversion work has been done on the convertible. It's been cleaned up, the hood has been opened, and the underhood work has been done. I have an engine and transmission for it, which I have to fit to the car. I have to find a set of appropriate wheelcovers, and a steering wheel, then it's off to the paint booth. The plan is to paint it in the colors of Dad's car. Dark Blue, with a lighter blue vinyl interior and boot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted January 31, 2015 The '65 Olds modified stocker will get you the engine, radiator, and firewall Thanks for the tip, but I have a better engine candidate, that is if it fits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted January 31, 2015 Nice project. I have a like new org AMT kit that I also have been toying with and a great resin kit by Missinglink resin both are hard tops and I'm thinking of cutting the roof off of one of them. Take a look at the Revel 65 Impala convertible kit I think that is the same frame work GM used on most of it full sized cars I'm going with that to replace the front windshield. Good luck with your project I will be watching this one close. Thanks. I used quite a bit of a Revell '65 Impala for the chassis, floors, and underhood structure. I had to stretch the chassis ever so slightly to center the wheels, but I got everything to work so far. I hope to fit the engine/transmission/exhaust tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 31, 2015 This should be sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted February 3, 2015 Here is where I am with the build. I cut the hood open, and fitted the chassis , floorboard, windshield frame , and up-top from the Revell 1965 Impala SS. The Revell parts had to be "massaged" to fit under the AMT Olds. Now I have to fit the engine, and tighten up the fit of everything before I lay down the primer. I'll have some more pictures once I fit the engine and transmission. Once that is done, I'll deal with adding some detail to the interior. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
om617 Posted February 3, 2015 Nice progress,i like the idea of open it up full detail. Do you have an Oldsmobile engine for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted February 3, 2015 Nice progress,i like the idea of open it up full detail. Do you have an Oldsmobile engine for it? Certainly. I have a few to choose from to use on this project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rv1963 Posted February 4, 2015 Wow that looks really good, can't wait to see another update. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disabled modeler Posted February 4, 2015 Your HT looks a lot better than mine....its been stepped on I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelson Posted February 4, 2015 That looks good so far,would never have thought to use the 65 impala for the parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peekay Posted February 4, 2015 Coming along very nicely, Ron. Always liked these cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Hamilton Posted April 30, 2015 I painted it tonight. Sorry there are no pics yet, as it is drying as I write this. I found a can of Dark Blue Duplicolor in the basement, and I shot it. I did not do a clear coat on it, and I may not do it, as I have found that some colors look deeper when polished without the clear coat. I am going to use Mcguiar's #7 on it, as the paint is actually pretty smooth. I hope to paint the chassis and interior tomorrow if weather permits, after I do my yard work. I'll take a few pictures soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted April 30, 2015 Looking forward to the pictures Ron.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
microwheel Posted April 30, 2015 Ditto what carl said Ron. Very cool project. I like the mid sixties Buicks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
