Ron Hamilton

Yes it was. Couldn't you see how giddy I was?

Over he past year, after looking at Steve Guthmiller's gorgeous 1962 Chrysler 300H Convertible build. I wanted to do one of these myself. At the time Steve did his build, I had in my possession a Revell '62 Chrysler Newport Convertible. It was a little worse for wear, but it cleaned up nicely, and I have everything so I can put it in primer and re-build it. However, the JoHan 1962 Chrysler 300H Convertible is the Holy Grail when it comes to these cars, so I sought one out. I checked EBAY from time to time, but to be perfectly honest, I either was out bid on one, or couldn't afford it. Last Saturday, my club (MAMA) had an NNL, and fortunately my "used model car dealer" had in his possession a re-buildable JoHan '62 300H. It's a little crusty, but everything you see is there, and the chrome is freshly re-plated (Thanks Matt!!!!). I have some wheel covers, a resin windshield frame, and some Modelhaus Vacuumformed glass, in the event that I am not able to save the original parts. The new plan is to do both of them as brothers in the same garage. The Newport as the daily driver in Black, with the Red Interior, and the 300H as the "Special Car" in Black with the Saddle Interior. Both will be period cars, but not necessarily Replica Stock. I have a Cross-Ram that can go on the Newport for a little flavor, but the 300 will keep its 413 with the in-line Carbs. I hope to start cleaning up the 300H this week. I have a couple of Lincoln Continentals to be done ahead of these. Looks like I am going to have a busy summer.

So that's where you were Saturday. I missed your appearance at the NNL, but I was able to score a few things. Pretty good show, and believe it or not. someone called me Bill. I took it as a compliment, but told him you now weigh about half as much as me now. I love those 356 Porsches, and the one you are doing is pretty nice. I am in the same boat with a 911 Cabriolet I built several decades ago. I would like to preserve the paint, but I think I have to strip and re-paint the car.

Thanks for doing this one. I have always liked the round front Dodge Vans, but until today, I have not had a kit of one since the early '70's when I built a window van kit. I scored both a cargo van and a window van at our clubs NNL.

I just bought my latest "bomb" on the 'Bay. A 1966 Rambler American 2 door hardtop. I got it cheap, and it was unpainted, has a mis-built 6-banger, and all of the scripts are there. It is missing the hood, wheelcovers, wheels tires and axles, and front and rear ends, which I have. I'll post it when I get it in my hands. A Zona Blade and a grinder bit in my Dremel, an x-acto knife and mini saw will be my best friends on this one along with a little putty. Depending on how it comes apart is going to determine whether or not I sacrifice an S/C Rambler kit for this one. The window glass is pretty hard to find on these.99% of the time, the glass has been glue-welded into the car. I have one already, and all I wanted this one for was some parts, but this one is better off than the one I have, so I may convert it to a 2-door post sedan.

The resin I have is better than the kit piece. The lower moldings have been removed, the taillamps, which are moulded in, are correct, and the interior has been converted to the correct 300 Deluxe style. It is very clean and crisp. I am very happy with the purchase.

I saw the built-up offered you know where, and it is what I expected!!! Fantastic!!!!

That one brings back memories. The very first 1964 new car I remember seeing as a kid was a 1964 Plymouth Savoy Taxicab. The local Chrysler Plymouth Dealership was 2 blocks from my school, so the next day I went down to take a look on the storage lot, as the actual introduction day was about a week away. After seeing your fantastic work, I may do one up as a cab. Thanks for posting your excellent work.

You are welcome Eric. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to do mine. I have two of the "countdown" issues of this kit, which I may turn into a '68, using the parts from the Modelhaus, and the Model Car Garage '68 El Camino Photoetch, and a scratchbuilt interior upgrade, using parts from the '68 El Camino, and scratchbuilding the rear seat and side panels. I have a few '69 Chevelle SS396 kits and the Model Car Garage Photo-etch set. One of them is going to be built as a Malibu 2 Door hardtop, and I have an excellent Shawn Carpenter Resin 2 Door Post Coupe, which can be built as a 300 Deluxe, or an ultra rare SS396 2 Door Sedan. One of my unbuilt '68 El Caminos is going to be updated to a '69 SS396 El Camino. I have my work cut out for me. The 1969 SS396 is one of my favorite Chevrolets.

I love it!!!!!

Thank you! I only wish that I had a picture of the actual part. Kevin Lutz should be able to show you a picture of the lamps, which I believe has the rear bumper too.

To me, for what I will do with it, the Dirty Donnie version costs too much, and is moulded in Orange, which is a deal breaker for me. I agree with you, it does have a nice set of decals. I have built two '71 Chargers so far.

If the caster doing this one is who I think it is, the product will be of high quality, and will be an easy sell. I have never seen the W11 full wheel covers in a kit, but I have seen, and have a couple of sets of the W24 Road Wheels. The wonderful thing about 3d printing, just about anything is possible.

Missing link resin has a set of correct '69 SS396 tail lamps in their line I bought a couple of sets of them for my next '69 SS396 builds.

Wonderful work Steve!!!! I have an original '70 Plymouth Brochure in my collection with the Multi-Color 'Cuda in it.

To me, one of the main things about applying either the Motolow Pen or Bare Metal is the underlying paint has to be smooth with NO orange peel. I use a pointed cotton Makeup applicator, or a pointed stick to burnish the foil, and I never apply Bare Metal Foil before I polish the paint. I have used the Motolow pen on smooth styrene and resin with very good results.

Looking good so far. That is a conversion I plan to do in the future on a '72 as well as a '74 Charger. I did the conversion on a '74 Roadrunner, and it worked out great. I bought several '71 Chargers while they were cheap, and I am glad I did, as I have several projects where they are used as the base kit.

Nice!!!!!!!

Very nice build Al!!!

I happen to like it! I would be happy to get it.

I happen to like it! I would be happy to get it.

That one you did is very nice. I have two I want to do. One as it was brought home new in the early '70's as a Bronco Ranger, and the same vehicle lifted with flares, aluminum slot mags, On/off road tires, engine mods, and a re-paint. Something like this one, with whitewall mud/snow tires.The tricked out one will be I the same color family, without the stripes, but I may do the flares in white along with the roof.

I appreciate the work you have put into this one, and the others you are creating. I only hope that I will be able to get one.

Interesting conversion. I bought a '68 caddy Coupe De Ville promo that had the A-Pillars broken. I can fabricate new pillars, so that will not be a problem.After seeing yours, I may try my hand at either a Sedan Deville, or a Fleetwood brougham, as I have a derelict '68 convertible body and another promo chassis. Keep up the good work.

You know I love it!!!!!!