gardnerpag44 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I used a 57 Chrysler as a donor , the 59 is from Model King and was curb side I used a Ross Gibson long cross ram 383-440 resin engine , wheels from 65 Buick Riveria Thanks for looking and comments welcome
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I think you did pretty well Paul. Paint looks nice, good foil job & a nice job of mating the chassis & engine to that old body. The only criticism I have is the interior color. There are several colors you could have used that would have went well with the light blue, but that bright green just doesn't jive. All in all, pretty nice work though. Steve
crazyjim Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Sweet, SHINY :) , but that interior green looks terrible.
cobraman Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I don't want to pile on but that interior color is not doing your beautiful car any favors.
thatz4u Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) I like it Paul, nice work Edited June 23, 2015 by thatz4u
Sledsel Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Sweet looking ride. Nice conversion w/the 57 Chrysler. I am on the interior bandwagon with the others tho.
Guest Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Other than the interior color, great job. Edited June 23, 2015 by midnightprowler
gardnerpag44 Posted June 23, 2015 Author Posted June 23, 2015 Thanks guys for the comments I'll remember that ( about the interior color ) and not make that mistake again
moparfarmer Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Paul, I like it all but whats with the green interior?
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks guys for the comments I'll remember that ( about the interior color ) and not make that mistake again A good rule of thumb is to consider a different shade of the body color, usually a darker shade. That was many times the rule rather than the exception in the 50s & 60s. At least if you're looking for something close to stock. You can never go wrong with black, tan or white either. they'll look good with anything. I think, with this build, being as you were going for a custom look, a light beige would have looked nice. Sort of a bone color with maybe medium blue inserts in the seats & door panels. But, colors can be a funny thing. Sometimes colors you think won't work together do, & vice versa. Steve
unclescott58 Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 Ah, an Imperial convertible. Imperial was built by Chrysler. But, from 1955 through 1975, they were not Chryslers. Imperial was a seperate division of Chrysler. Like DeSoto, Dodge, and Plymouth. Scott
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