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Actually it is a Straight 8.

Break out of my '66 Bonneville in to its own WIP thread. Body in color.

Break out of my '65 2+2 in to its own WIP thread. Body in color.

Break out of my '65 Grand Prix in to its own WIP thread. Body in color.

Break out of my '65 Bonneville WIP into its own thread. Body is in color.

I have had the best luck using BMF then coloring in amber with a "Marigold" colored Ultra Fine Point Sharpie.

How does the 65 Promo body compare to the HT in this kit? I have two of these.

I agree.. They were just too lame.

Wat cool! I did the Matador version like 45 years ago

Inspired by Steve G., I am going to attempt to modify the bucket seats like he did. They will never be seen in the finished models but at least I can get the practice in on these. The 1st two pics are what Steve has done with his. The last 3 are the start of my attempt(s).

Glue first, cut and sand later. Got it. Sharpened toothpicks (one of the most useful tools) and lacquer thinner. I was using fine point cotton swaps and acetone. I also applied my foil before primer. Lesson learned. Thank you. As an aside, I saw what you did with your front seat bases. As they come they are all wrong. I just cut my 3 sets of bucket from their consoles. I am going to take a swing at duplicating what you did.

I understand. It is not worth the effort for me at this time. I will just live with the excess wheelbase.

I am doing just that with what my progressing skillset allows.

It has been inspiring to see how you do all the details. I am working some '65 Ponchos right now. How the heck do you hold onto and work over such tiny pieces like the seat buttons? Also what is your method for revealing the pre-foiled Bonneville letters after paint? Sanding? Solvents? Magic buffer?

His wheels sure are pretty. I will need a set when I get to doing my bling truck. (After my skillset gets good enough to tackle it)

Are you working on a 65 Pontiac or are the photos from a previous build? That dash looks SWEET!

My BFF in the Navy had a 70 Challenger R/T SE. I got to drive it a few times. It was pretty quick.

I have accidentally made flat paint by decanting a Testors Gloss Competition Orange and then thinned it too much with lacquer thinner for airbrushing.

Beautifully done on a very rare subject. Nice color too.

Worked on the bumpers that needed it. Grand Prix bumpers black washed and red washed. 65 Bonneville front bumper had bad chrome, too much flash and ugly parting lines on the sides. Did some sanding and dechroming is in process. 2+2 Merged tail panel and bumper dechromed. Tail light lenses shortened and modified. Debating if I want to remove parting line on front bumper which has decent chrome. 66 Bumpers seem to acceptable for now.

Way cool build! I love the wheels. I was not aware the 66 GP has the large chrome rocker trim. A little research shows that they indeed do. What was your technique for the vinyl roof?

Thanks Steve! Your timing is impeccable as I have 4 clear steering wheels for my Big Girls batch build.

You nailed the stance. This is my favorite of the "Fuselage" era bodies.

Shapeways has traction bars.

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