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Nice work happening here. It can be very satisfying to whip an old kit into shape, just to challenge yourself and your skills.

Nice work! LOVE that last pic.

Interesting project, and looking good already. The wheels work beautifully, and change the flavor of the car instantly.

Rattitude indeed! The pipes look right on target. Now, about how you managed to get those rear aluminum wheels to rust...?

Very nice work, love the paint fade-away. Well done.

Very nicely done, you made a handsome replica there!

A beautiful build. Have to echo pretty much everyone else; clean style, subtle custom touches, nuanced color combo, wicked engine , etc. This model really has a unique flavor that is very cool! Well done.

Fun stuff; can't wait to see more!

Yep, the entire rear end raises up. One thing I need to mention: I did cut the base of the C-pillars horizontally, to free them from the body. I did this so as not to introduce any binding stresses on the top when the rear is lifted. I just used my razor saw, and glued them back when I had the rear where I wanted it and the glue had dried. Only had to do some minor file work to get them back into shape. I didn't want the top trying to spring back and fight my body work. (Do all this before you glue the rear valance in place.)

Harder than they should be! I traded for 4 separate glue-bomb '66 Chevelle kits just last year, 2 black and 2 red, along with quite a bit of extra parts, and not one of those slotted wheels was present! I think the Early Iron series had wheels that more closely resembled the old "Chrome Slots" that were a chrome plated steel wheel, whereas the ones from the Chevelle represented genuine "aluminum slots" (as we called them then). They are much thicker in the center, obviously. Also, those Early Iron series are getting pricey these days too!

You know it! Too far along to revert back to a Futura stock build, no real point in finishing with a more accurate choice on the shelf now...

Those slotted mags are SO missed. I could use a couple sets myself. They wouldn't even need to plate them, I can spray aluminum finish!

Same here, I had one started and well on its way to becoming a Batmobile when the newly tooled kit was announced. Ain't that the way?

BTW, how does one go about finding one of these bodies to purchase?

Readily available Impala kits from 1965, 66, and 67 have 119-inch wheelbase, might need to narrow floorpan just a little, but otherwise should fit easily.

Love the green on "Mr.Speed", but all look really good. Excellent model building. Hows about posting links to the WIP threads when you post several pieces like this? Not just you, I think it would be a good idea in general!

Loved this build; a great looking replica. Well done. Loved the show, too; one of the most memorable and listenable theme scores!

Excellent work!

Ambitious amount of work ahead!

Very nice, methodical approach to the top trim. This is going to be a sharp Chevelle!

I'd love to see you warp it a little bit more, and do a "Deal's Wheels" style car-toon vehicle; it has almost perfect proportions for a Dave Deal buildup! Open the rear wheel openings and throw on some High Bloatation rubber, put a blower peeking thru the hood, and a cool straight axle under the front!

Have at it! I'm keeping this one clean, but I do like that. I considered that one, and also the Plaza spear, which runs from the back bumper to the front of the door. Both are more attractive to me and look less dated than the extravagant Fury trim. BTW, that is looking NICE in black! Wheels are in line with my plans, not exact, but close. More to come! Hmm, that black is screaming for some traditional yellow/candy red flames!

Cool pic! Those chrome reverse look sharp on there. Are those red line tires?

"Vette taillights are a real nice solution. Never understood the '39's design there; a swing and a miss!

That thing is just plain COOL!