Claude Thibodeau

Thank you Oliver! I was undecided as to do this version, or something else quite unusual I had imagined. I'll save my second idea for the next copy of this kit that I find at a right price... CT

Thank you Oliver! CT

Hi! Chip Foose is a tremendously gifted designer. Let's assume that "you can't out-Foose Mr. Foose". Therefore, let's go in a totally different direction... Curbside, built with the Eldorod, with roof from Monogram's F100 panel truck grafted, lowered and fitted with shorter rear doors. Lowered stance. Cargo floor and casket scratchbuilt. Rolling stock from Revell of Germany Jag XK-120. Tamya's Linoleum brown + spray net + custom mixed tan hue, distressed & satin cleared. Home made decal. BMF where needed. Hours of fun with styrene! CT

Thank you Oliver. Much appreciated! CT

Thank you Dennis! CT

Hi Francis! Thanks for the comments. However, as much as I would like to claim "paternity" for the concept, I was actually inspired by a picture in a very old issue of SAE, A gentleman from England, I think is name was Terry Ross (not certain, I'm sorry) used the same architecture on a very contemporary 52 Chevy coupe. I was impressed, and stuck the clipped picture over my bench, until the time came to do something unusual with a Camaro. Turned-out satisfactory I guess! Hope we have a show this coming october, if de gods of Covid allow it! CT

Hi! Thank you. But experience showed me that, ultimately, you can substitute time for talent, somehow... CT

Hi Matthew! Thank you for your comments. Outside of the Chezoom stylish roof, I thing the most effective modification is the addition of the bodyside reveal. A trick that Chrysler reserved for the Imperial, and it works at providing a visual perception of a longer car. CT

... and thanks again, Craig! CT

Thank you for the comments, Craig! CT

Hi Marty! Nice mash-up, very believable. This thing is so jacked-up, the driver must have nose-bleed.... Bravo! CT

Hi Timothy! You nailed it, bravo! The stance is spot-on. And I see that Mr. Glidden autographed it for you? Nice! CT

Stay tuned, then... Maybe tonight, if my wife is looking the other way... CT

David, what you say is sOOOOOOO true! To console you, let me quote the famous Pete Chapouris, of Pete & Jake's fame: "The moment you start bending and running brake lines on a car, you start loosing money!".... Well, let's proclaim " The moment you start installing brake lines, hoses, air lines & al on a model... you start loosing PATIENCE".... And to say that I pride myself in being a patient guy. Go figure... CT

Thank you Steeve! CT

Thank you David! When i build a ProTouring type of car, I always try to build a totally enclosed floor platform, who also serves as the under-belly pan. It raises the powertrain OVER the floor, and requires a taller central tunnel, but it facilitate the creation of the front and rear frame clips with frame rails running higher in relation to the ground. Therefore, you IFS and rear axle are easier to locate, and give you room to adjust the car VERY LOW. Plus, the underside is clutter-free. In this Camaro, the transmission "cover" is made from part of a Dollar store pencil sharpener cup, and the rear tubs with sliced Super Glue transparent pill-bottle style containers. I will soon post a 49 Ford ProTouring which is heavily scratchbuilt, and where I applied the same approach. CT

Hi Snake! The remaining cavities in the 69 grille, on both sides of the transplanted 70 central section, were very narrow. Any light looked squeezed... I even tried Starliner glass panels, but same problem. That's why I cheated with the simulated panels. Best outcome I found... CT

Hi Gareth! You may traumatize a few Camaro owners here... Just kidding! CT

Hi David! You know what? Same here. That is why I always have 3 or 4 models in progress at once. Therefore, I can switch when inspiration goes low. More than 4? I tried it, and it was a never-ending marathon, which is worse, I fear... Besides, that process allows you to throw in improvements that you think about along the way and did not envision at the beginning. Just my 2 cents... CT

Thank you for the praise, Larry! CT

Hi David! Thanks for the comments. I've seen your work, and I know you could pull it off, no worries! CT

Hi Bob! Thanks for the comments. CT

Thanks Larry! CT

Hi Michelle! Thank you. I know you are quite a prolific builder yourself, keep on! CT

Hi Marty! Thanks. Hope you eyes are better than mine, then. CT