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So, I was able to possibly source the seat(s) from a Trumpeter kit but they appear to be a pleat pattern that I can't find on the internet as being correct for a '60 Bonneville. Trumpeter's instructions (on the Fotki online site) for the HT show a pattern very similar to my AMT and being correct for the '60 Bonnie, but the instructions for the '60 vert show this pattern. So, unless I can find the rear (or both) seat from the Trumpeter HT I'll either try and widen the rear seat on my AMT tub or just go ahead and use it as is, even though it's incorrect for a HT.

.... Thanks JOE!

That's what I was hoping for when I bought the PE set, but wouldn't be sure till I actually saw them. Thanks Stan

I'll try and find just the seats for now and see where that leads. Like many of us here, I'm retired and every penny counts but I would buy the whole kit I guess for the right price if I found one. I did, however, spring for the PE detail set and hopefully will see it in the next few days. In restoring this Bonny I had a number of things to correct and one of the tougher ones is the PONTIAC script on the hood. The T is very faint, while the remainder of the script is decent. I'm trying to figure out how I'll go about getting that T raised up enough to chrome/foil. Thanks

That speaker would be a problem. I'd thought about the Trumpeter Bonneville but didn't know if it was a tub also. I see online (the Fotki instruction site) that the rear seat is indeed separate. Definitely be the easiest route if I could find one. I'll try and if not maybe I'd settle for just removing the sides and leaving the resulting gap as you did on the Fury. Would definitely look better than not. You're right about this kind of stuff being fun though. I've found that as I age my skill set building models has changed from being able to really detail engines and suspensions to one where I enjoy restoring early pre-built curbsides where you can sometimes get away with being ham-handed It's all about not losing the enjoyment and self satisfaction.

Steve, I actually just finished going through your entire Fury thread, especially the rear seat mods, when I now see your reply to my post. I can now see the issues a bit more clearly how I'd need to approach the rear seat of the Bonnie compared to how you did the Fury. The gaps you had on the sides of the Fury backrests didn't look too bad at all when you look at the shape of the seats themselves. I'm not sure the Bonneville's would look as good if I just filled in the resulting gap. I'm going to mull over a few ideas on how to solve this problem and include them in a new post in On The Workbench. Thanks guys

So, to make a HT rear out of the convertible would involve somehow widening the seat itself by making the center armrest space wider and the armrests narrower. Because the backrests seem about the same width on both. Here's a pic of a HT rear seat. My creative wheels are turning....

After spending quite some time trying to return an abused interior tub to a respectable state I noticed that the tub appears to be for a convertible, when it came installed in the pre-built AMT hardtop I'd bought. I know there was an SMP '60 Bonneville as well as the AMT hardtop. Were there two tubs or just one?

Welcome Pat!

I'm generally on the lookout for annual and/or promo restoration candidates. I like finding bargains and then spending the time and effort to restore. The only way my budget will support some of the long out of production kits.

Sounds good. Have you been to it before? Decent vendor attendance? Thanks Nick

Just wondering if anyone knows of any swap meets/shows in the last half of this year in WI, northern IL, eastern MN, or the UP? Rich

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That'd be great. I'll need to keep an eye out.

Edited my post (even though the Bonny is long it's probably not sixty feet) Thanks for posting the ebay pic. I see now that AMT just used the red lens without any chrome. Not terribly accurate, but not a biggie. I guess I'll either attempt my own (with more of a bullet type red lens) or see about the possibility of adapting the Trumpeter taillights (IF I could find them) Thanks

In the wanted category I'm asking if anyone would have "spare" taillights for my rescued AMT '60 Bonny. I now have more general questions about the taillights and figured it'd be best to ask them here instead. What I'd like to know is what exactly was used by AMT for the taillights. I've attached a pic (not too clear though) of the real taillights as well as the taillights from the '60 Trumpeter kit instructions, and a grainy pic of the rear of my Bonny. The engraving for the wider molded bands around the taillights is decent and I can sharpen them a bit more as I continue with my pre-BMF trim prep. It might not be easy making the thinner chrome trim ring that surrounds the red lens though. I can probably find something to use for the red bullet lenses in my spares. Anyone help? Rich

Thanks for the offer Clovis, but it turned out a friend had the Mobieus Plymouth kit and he is donating them for my build.

With these choices I should be able to locate what I need. Thanks guys! Rich

Thanks so much!

Was wondering if anyone could help me locate a kit or aftermarket company that would have knock off spinners like the attached photo. They're off my 1:1 57' Belair and I'm in the process of making as detailed a copy of it as possible. I'm using the Revell California Wheels 2-Dr sedan kit which include the (somewhat) correct wheel covers but without the spinners that were an option from the factory. I'd settle for anything close. Thanks! Rich

Finally got around to finishing my 55' Revell pro-mod (sportsman). Mostly stock but I messed with the stance a bit, along with adding extensions to lower the rear wheel well openings. I was going to do the same to the front wells, but lost patience with summer weather starting here and my not wanting to leave a build til next winter/build season. Added a few fuel lines/fittings and plug wiring/looms. Nothing crazy. I used Dupli-color scratch filler gray primer followed by Krylon metallic original chrome, then Createx Pearl Tangerine and Folk Art Sequin Black Metallic acrylics. Lastly, to even the tangerine and black together I used Delta Ceramcoat satin polyurethane clear. I liked doing a satin look paint scheme rather than just another glossy. The coating on the glass was an experiment with trying to blend the glass and decals better. The jury's out on that one. I experimented with some spare clear windshields and settled on Delta Ceramcoat High Gloss clear polyurethane. I like the theory but not sure about the end result. Glossy glass on drag cars just don't jive IMO. I'm open to suggestions on how to dull the glass and blend the decals, yet still allow enough transparency to at least see most of the work I put into the interior. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied. Could it be better? Absolutely. I'm most happy with the body work and paint.

I'm following along.... I agree that the Vick was Ford's best style.

I've used various chrome markers over the years and found that while they are a time saver and look very acceptable, they all had issues with "unexpected flow" .... always at the wrong time. Seems the tips would occasionally deposit more chrome than I was counting on. That said, I haven't tried this brand and I see they have very small tips available. I'm going to give them a try. I'm ok with foiling for the most part, but there are definitely times when a marker would be the ticket.

I could swear I see foil around the windshield, but believe you when you say you didn't use it. I've foiled this one and agree it can be a pain. Did you use Alclad or a chrome marker? Looks great whatever you used!

Nice variation on a 66'!