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  1. Superbird McMonte
    My stalled Corvette Summer project. So close now, I should get it done!
  2. Superbird McMonte
    Looking good!
  3. Superbird McMonte
    This is the only picture of Mr White and his Corvette I can find so far! It was in the Year Book. It was taken at a parade with Mr and Miss West Islip sitting on the back!
  4. Superbird McMonte
    Thanks guys! Mr. White drove with the hardtop most of be the time. Only in the beginning and end of the school year you would see it with the soft top or top down. I have to look for a soft top that will work with this style deck.
  5. Superbird McMonte
    I’m calling this one done! I had a couple of issues trying to fit the grill and bumper assembly into the front end. It would appear that Revell’s 62 Corvette is a completely new tool. The lower front valance is a slightly different shape on the 58. So it was a real struggle to get the 62 grill and bumper assembly to go in. I had to grind a lot of material off the back of it. Still not real happy with the fit at the bottom, but you have to flip it over to see. I really like the Torch Red! I’ll be using it on the Honcho next. I may use it on a 1985 Mustang I’m building box stock for a friend. A couple little things left on it, but this is it! Hope you like it!
  6. Superbird McMonte
    That is very interesting!
  7. Superbird McMonte
    Some of you may have noticed the front of the car has provisions for an older style nose emblem. Actually, it will accommodate a 1958 nose emblem. There’s a noticeable difference between the emblems on the front of it 58 compared to the front of a 61. The story goes, one day Mr. White was on his way to work in the snow. He had almost made it to the school when another car lost control and slid into the front of the Corvette. The nose was damaged. He bought a front clip off of a wrecked 58 and in the auto shop, he and his pupils replaced and painted the front clip. And that’s the reason why the nose and emblem is from an older car. That boys and girls is what you call artistic license! ? Truth be told, I just noticed that I should have filled it in when I did the body conversion. Oh well. Next time I won’t forget. And yes there will be another! I am thinking of doing it a little bit different this time. Stay tuned!
  8. Superbird McMonte
    I had read about the in accuracy of the rear panel, but I couldn’t really see it. Your pictures help though. I have to get my kit back in my hands to see it in person now. Keep posting pictures of the progress! It’s very interesting!
  9. Superbird McMonte
    WOW! I didn’t look at it that close, but you’re right. Honestly, this is probably the first time I took it out of the box since I bought it at a LIARS club meeting last year!
  10. Superbird McMonte
    I’m a bad influence!? I got the windshield/frame on but it’s being very stubborn. It keeps trying to pop off!
  11. Superbird McMonte
    Nearing completion!
  12. Superbird McMonte
    Nice conversion! Here are some reference photos of the original kit if you need them. Let me know if you need any more.
  13. Superbird McMonte
    Really cool! That kit is very high on my up next list!?
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  15. Superbird McMonte
    Moving right along!
  16. Superbird McMonte
    I too had often thought of doing a conversion like this. I was looking at the 70 Buick GS headlight bezels as a possible replacement. The 76 Torino’s seem to fit quite well too. Great work!
  17. Superbird McMonte
    What kind of phone do you have? I can upload from my IPhone.
  18. Superbird McMonte
    Thanks! Yes, they are from the same kit.
  19. Superbird McMonte
    Here are some pictures of the foil work
  20. Superbird McMonte
    That and the 1971 cuda!??
  21. Superbird McMonte
    I did the conversion on this model about two years ago. I got it into prime and then let it sit for a few months. I wet sanded it and painted it red about a year ago. I used Dupli-color Chevrolet Torch Red and urethane automotive clear. That sat for about another year. I figure by now everything is good to handle! So I took it out and started work on it last night. I’ll add some pictures with the chrome foil later today. I realize last night that the door panels may not be correct for a 61. I’ll probably go with the 58 door panels instead. Which means prime and paint but no clear.
  22. Superbird McMonte
    Nice to meet you!
  23. Superbird McMonte
    Welcome! I’m pretty new here too!
  24. Superbird McMonte
    Enjoy!
  25. Superbird McMonte
    Awesome!
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