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I am calling this one finished,,,. I bought a few months back on a whim,,thinking I would get to it someday. After doing a google image search for my files,,,someday turned into that day. This car just looked to cool. I pushed everything else aside and dove right in. Painted in gloss black laquer, duplicolor red coves and Upol urethane clear top coat. The polished out with rubbing compund followed by a light waxing to make her shine. Interrior is done in the same duplicolor red with white accents. Embossing powder for the carpeting look . And Tamiya dark red for the top boot . I had to repair the broken vent wing frame so I was afraid of pushing to hard to really polish out the BMF but thruned out pretty good . Chassis is done in red primer with some details picked out with testors enamels . All the chrome is new Modelhaus stuff ( originals are bagged and put away and will get replated someday later on whne I get enough to make it costs effective ) Its not perfect. As I build for me not contests. But this one is hands down my favorite build that I've ever done. And looks killer in my case . I have to get a super fine tipped brush then I plan to redo the black on the side vents . Also Ive attached a picture that was my insperation. I thought about all black or with white coves instead ,,but the black and red looked just looked right so I had to do it. comments of all kinds welcome. Thanks for cking in

Sweet. I stil have nightmares about the interior I did on a 62 Catalina a year or so ago. Not looking forward to another one at all. So,,, I wish ya luck . but am looking forward to your updates I am leaning towards a dark red body with a tri tone red interior on mine.

So thats a model ? I though it was real Cool pic, I just bought a 60 Merc builtup

Looking good. Did I miss it ,,,have you decided on an interior color yet ? The color is starting to grow on me . I am thinking my builtup 59 Convertible is gonna be on my short list

The stinger hood is cool....might have to get one of those

I would use plastic tube that fits the wheel...then redrill it to fit the axle The hole in the new tube will provide a pilot to drill and be centered

There is a model show coming up here locally in about 3 weeks I am hoping one of these is there avail. I really want to hold one in my hands before laying out cash for one ( the multi piece body has me gun shy.) I might look for a re-issue Johan 1958 promo Instead

Correct, But I decided to leave it as is...its survived all these years with nothing sanded , glued on or funky done to it so I decided to leave it as is . Steve, I wanted that hardtop,,,, but it was over $100 the first day ot 2 . I watched 2 convertibles sell in the past few weeks, 1 for $145 and the 2nd for $115 I am in this one postage and everything for less than $70 I am actually looking for a 58 Buick convertible ,,but they get expensive fast . About my limit on any builtup is $100 , preferably less than $75

Well, the chrome showed up yesterday so this one is back to the ft of the line . I got the bumpers and headlight detailed. and in for a test fit so I decided to take a snap shot while it was sunny outside this morning. About the only thing left is BMF the windshield frame, polish the glass and make the final assy. Then a good waxing to make her shine . I've tried to get a hardtop builder to go with this . But WOW these get pricey. I'm begining to believe I got a smoken deal on this one .

I cant speak for the model kit . But on the actual car there is white decal on the dirvers side inner fender ,,basically right behind the battery and there is a yellow decal on top of the radiator support

Was over a friends house last nite for a few beers. Picked up a builtup 1961 Inperial convertible, a builtup 1960 Bonneville hardtop ( not 100% sure what I will do with it,,i was mainly after the Imperial ) I already have a 60 Bonneville convertble builtup ( 2 actually ) And a decent builtup AMT 1968 Cougar ( I was hoping it was a 67 ) . Today though, my Model haus order arrived for my 1958 Bonnevile project . So that one can move forward again .

I am quite sure it could pull the trailer.....stopping it and controlling it at speed is entirely different.

Sorry guys. It's the model kit. I picked up a builtup yesterday...and think it's a 67 Will ck and get pics this morning Edit,,,,,,its got sidemarkers.....its a 1968. I want a 1967. I'll remove the sidemarkers and move on if thats the only difference in the 2 kits ? unless someone has a an original 67 kit they want to trade . I'll sand them off and build my old car I had in high school. Which was a 1967 390 auto red oxide primer , black int and blk vinyl top.... backseat wasnt worth a darn for a high schooler though

.. is there anyway to determine which year it is ?

Seats in the gtx kit were avail on a roadrunner. ..the door panels with the woodgrain were not. Remove the side trim and get a roadrunner grille. And your good...sorta But like said....the johan body is far superior to the amt kit.

REALLY nice. I looked at that exact color for an early 30s Cadillac build I have in mind . This pretty much insures I'll use it

IF it is in fact Decals by Lucas. I've used 2 of his decals ,,,with NO complaints

Anyone know the color of the red ? I am thinking candy apple red over a gold base I have one in the pile ,,,( later)

Looks good in yellow

Keep the ideas coming fellas. I am soaking them all in. I picked up paint yesterday.and plan to keep moving on this as time allows. And while the desire to do this is hot to trot. Not this weekend though...I am painting the floor pan on a shop customers 1968 charger......if all goes well it turns blue by the end of today. ........

Picked up some paint yesterday...and will be picking up some spoons this weekend I want to get moving on this while the desire is there.

Very well said . I agree 100%

Depends a lot on which car your trying to replicate. In a single season most of the cars /chassis designs were very similar ..if not the same. From about 1970 thru 1972 a lot of changes took place.....especially on the big name cars.

Holy cow that loosk sweet. I love the color , wheels , stance , everything

If your really up for a challenge. try this one