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This is really clean looking. I like the "Cal Custom" looking rocker covers, I had those on my '66 back when. The paint finish is great looking. An aside on the Decals. I notice the decal "409" emblems on the front fenders. The Engine here is representing the introduction of the new "396" Engine to the Chevrolet line.

No need to apologize about anything on this build. As for the white color, that gives any car a very clean understated look. The hood pattern is a little bold, but still looks great to me. If it ever bothers you that much it would be easy to change without effecting the rest of your build. I like how you detailed the engine compartment.

These both have really clean looking finishes. Excellent paint work and the interiors look perfect.

That's a great looking Resin body. I like the tutone combination but the chassis and drive train is really a good idea.

Glad to see you're back in the Studebaker. You mentioned Hot Rodding the Studebaker engine. Consider the Paxton blower set up from the Avanti kit. that kit has two complete setups for either single or duel Paxton blowers.

I'm enjoying watching your build. I like your "Gasket idea". I'll have to remember that for myself.

If you enjoy building pick-ups this is a kit worth try to find. Amazingly items like the hood will interchange with the Revell Suburban kit. The entire kit is a great credit to AMT of old.

Thanks for the link. I have always been a big Pontiac fan and worked in a Pontiac dealership for many years. The body lines and everything else about those cars from the late '50's on where just the finest to me anyway.

I have wondered about the "Coke Red" at times and looking at the product on the market shelves I've come to the conclusion that there is more than one shade of red. This may be rivet counting but I'm pretty good at that sometimes. To my eye the most predominant shade seems to be some where near Tamiya TS-86 Pure Red. or their TS_74 Clear Red over a silver base coat. Again this is based on packaging observed at the market.

If adhesion is a problem with the foil, gently burnish the foil. I will use a tool with a round ball type shape on the end sometimes, but still prefer a good old fashion cotton Q-Tip for this.

Beautiful looking build. Great paint job and the color really makes this standout. I also like the chassis details.

As long as the surface is smooth the foil will have the same smooth appearance.

Great color selection, looks era perfect.

I personally prefer the silence when building, but I do appreciate some of the suggestions others have made. Sounds a lot like Surfer music from the early '60's. This will really get your head bobbing up and down.

Great looking build. Nice paint color and finish. The decal trim looks correct as does the wheels.

Good news. I'm on the lazier side so please let use know when and where the casting can be obtained.

I like the look of the old stone building. That should go a long way to help with the insulation of the structure. Very nice "Man Cave" next door.

I understand and apologize if you feel that I have crossed the line on the politics. My intent was only bemoaning the fact of a lack of participation by the general public. I didn't want to speak ill of either party.

This could also be done by combining the Revell '50 Oldsmobile kits roof and an AMT '50 Chevrolet hardtop kit. Some surgery would be involved, but in the real world many of the body stampings would interchange between these two bodies.

Great looking deep Green color. The mild trim removal really cleans up the appearance also. I also like the modified Tail Stripe pattern.

I have to agree with everyone else on the appearance of this build. The Dark Blue really looks Black in the pictures on my screen. I especially like the way you detailed the engine.

Great looking color and the engine detail is very impressive.

I like how you have blended so many different bits from several different kits to create the body. As others have mentioned the fender and body gap, is there any way to remove some material in an unseen area to better lower the body on the fenders ? This may also improve the alignment of the body molding between the hood and the body. great looking paint color and finish. Where did you source the air cleaners ?

First off I really like what you're building here. I was wondering where the basic body came from. Your post mentioned the '58 Bonneville promo, I noticed the four stars in the side trim. The roof and tail gate look like the '58 Chevrolet resin body. I don't think you could make a living selling a good resin casting of this, but I think there would be many who would be interested such as myself. You have the different body parts come together just the way I would envision Pontiac Motor Division doing it.

An FYI on the driveway salt. Depending on the chemical makeup of the salt products on the market for this purpose many can and will really damage any concrete surface. Local TV station was pointing out that the more expensive versions are usually the best to use. I don't use any but several of my neighbors have thru the years and are now having to replace driveways and walkways. Their explanation about the more expensive salt was that the chemical makeup was the least damaging and that the chemicals were also more expensive for the manufactures. I'm cheep so I use the solar method to melt the ice.