60s era

Hi All, Thought it time for a small update..Have been working on the Engine for the 442 wagon..Upon doing some research for the 66 tri power version of the 442 With AC. I discovered the alternator is on the opposite side of what is on the model..Which means I have to build a bracket to hold the Alternator and Power Steering Pump on the left side of the Engine and build a AC Compressor and Mounting Bracket for it , on the right side of the Engine. As the kit parts would not allow this... Enclosed are a couple wip shots of the new brackets and AC Compressor--still some to go but,I am getting there...Have to make smaller brackets for all - then belts. Comments suggestions or just plain chit - chat are welcomed.. Tom B)

Billy, Awesome paintwork, especially on this scale of cars...Reminds me of what I have done on 1:1 cars in the past.. Would like to try something on this scale but I would have to finish a model first , lol -- before I got into something like that.. My builds seam to go a lot slower than I would like.. But I am not in any hurry... Great tutorial and again ---- awesome paint work..... Tom :D

Hello People, Has been a while since I posted on this sight so I thought i would put up the latest..Have been off and on with the project 67 , more off than on but alas I have got some more work done. I redid the Hood--raised the center section that was below the sides but now is above the outer side's..Pics to follow.. Also managed to get the body wet sanded and primed . Should now be ready for final wet sand before paint. Still a lot to go but a least I am making progress again.. Enjoy the pics.. As always any comments - thoughts - or just plain chit-chat are welcome.. Thanks Tom B)

Looks like that was a great show with some outstanding builds. Thanks for sharing.. Tom

Hi All , Thought I would through out a couple more pic's. 1st : a little more progress on the gate mldg/script with bumper mock up.. next a pic or two of the Engine--started on but not done.. May redo the Headers with Solder and a little smaller in Diameter .. also to make them look aluminum coated.. Thanks Tom PS / The one pic of the gate also shows the gate half way open with the window up.. Sorry about the graineness -- but I could not clear it up any..

Rich, The foil work realy woke up the build ..It looks excellent--also the Grille and Firewall and rad support are Superior.. If I ever get to the foil work ( on my builds ) I hope I can make it look half as good as yours, as I have yet to attempt foil..The scripts ( nomad and bel air ) would have me pulling my hair out ( what little I have left ). Sorry about the undoing of suspension for the wheel change, but i'm sure you wont have much problem converting to the new ones.. Is realy looking Great..Excellent Work.... Tom

Rich, Build is comming along great.. One question though---Do you plan on some kind of window tint , like the 1:1 shows in the pic... Looks as though it might be -- on the order of a factory tint ? Would realy be interested in how that would be done to a Model.. Thanks Tom

I noticed that there is not a shot of the extended Sun Roof -- So I thought I would throw one in.. Tom I used to have more pictures to choose from, but I recently had a Computer problem and lost a great deal of my pics..Oh well, always whats left on this one as I go and more projects are up comming w/pics..

Thank You to , all that posted... Imsanut: I thought about doing it as a Vista Cruiser, but changed my mind when i got into the roof modification and decided to go with large ( Moon Roof ) as I was not sure about how to do Vista roof panels... Midnightprowler : I didnt lower the roof any-- windshield pillar to rear 1/4 pillar are as they were on the car and I tried to keep rear added roof section at the same height as front..Must be the picture that makes it look lowered..Also the Vista Roof would be higher than mine from the back seat rearward anyway... Tom

Thanks Mike

Thought i would post a pic or two of the 442 project wagon. It is a 67 442 that is being made into a 2dr Hardtop Station Wagon ( concept car of sorts, as one was never made ). I started with a Lindberg 442 kit, cut the back section of the roof and trunk out--grafted a roof from a 67 Chevelle doner car--and the rear floor and tailgate from a old El Camino I had.. Fought a lot with the roof but finally got it where I want it, had to totaly redo the rear gate design as well as the way it mounts..Hand made rear interior side panels--extensive alterations to the rear of the roof to allow the rear glass ( also hand made ) to close up into the roof.. The gate IS FUNCTIONAL ... A total remake of the Bumper was next trying to keep it in with the funcitonality of the tailgate when the gate is in the open position..so the gate clears the bumper when down..Also frenched in the taillights, with close to orig shape. Have been on this project for a long time --redoing as nec, due to not liking certain changes when first made..Oh yea , have a rather large sun roof panel incorporated into roof as well.. Plan on useing the 66 442 Tri Power Engine, with all plumbing and adding AC Compressor. Have not decided yet,( as to weather or not,) to hinge the Hood.. Still a long way to go and it has definatly been realy trying my patience and skill in this size range..Hope I can get some pics up, will try now.. Comments --- Suggestion's --- and just plain chit chat welcomed.. Thanks Tom B)

Amazing work... look's awsome the car and the video....Detail is unreal !!!!!!!! Tom :o :o

Rich.. Hey , like the 58....My dad bought a new 58 - 98 Convertable in 1958 . Black with red and white interior ,- J2 engine option.. ( three 2bbl Carbs) plus all avaliable options for that year.. They did not have second color between mlgs, but people did do that as my Dad did also, between top and bottom 1/4 moldings and between top and bottom moldings on front fender and door were painted white. That was a cool car back then,, will be following your progress closely.. Love the Old Boat....had good times in it, even though I was not old enough to drive I drove it anyway, once or twice without dads premission........ Tom

Shane, What kit is that ? I had a 1-1 63 SS a while ago, but havent seen a kit for one that was not the altered wheelbase model... Would be interestyed where that one came from , as would like to do a replica of my old one.... Thanks Tom By the way is comming along great --- WILL derfinatley be following this one.. :D

Hi All, Im new to this sight but just saw this thread.. even though it was started a long time ago I read all through it.. I am originaly from Oak lawn , back in the 60s ( hence my sight name 60s era )..I remember White castle-- Dog n suds Bus's Drive in -- Skip,s --- Riverview Park etc..etc.. Have gotten pic,s from a freind who is still there..Area has changed so much over the years but I guess that is life. Also remember WLS -- US 30 --Union Grove -- favorite place 107th street.. See how many remember that. Anyway this seams like a great place and will put up a WIP before to long.. Am also on EScale so will update and reset my wip and put on here later.. Loohing forward to being here ... Tom B)