echo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 This is a car I started years ago, sat unfinished for ages and I finally worked on it in earnest. Of the tri five Chevys, the '55 is my favorite. As a youth there seemed to be many hot rodded '55s tooling around the area I grew up in. A close friend had a jacked up blue '55 that probably influenced the color on my model. A lot of the features on the model are based on a '55 gasser named "Tobasco" that was featured in the April 1967 Hot Rod issue. The model has an AMT Bel Air body that had all the Bel Air trim removed. The frame is a Revell '55. From the firewall forward the frame is scratch built. The straight axle is also scratch built. The interior has been stripped of most of it's pieces. As with all models some things worked out better than others and it has a numbers of issues but on the whole I'm happy with it. Comments are welcome, Thanks for looking. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ed.......I like this........Really cool!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's great. I like how rough and tough it looks. Very business-like. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 YAAAAAAY, GASSERS !!!!!! That's a sweet ride Ed. I love blue, so you played right into me on that. Also love that you did a wash in the doors and gas filler too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 sweet it got the right look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ed, that looks awesome. Great stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That's one awesome 55. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Straight up old school. I luv it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nice job! That looks proper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 That car is totally legit! Very realistic!WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Very nice! Your flaring of the radiused rear wheel arches is particularly impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Real nice gasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Flat paint always works on a gasser. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Great detail, just gotta keep lookin', there's a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 VERY nice! You added period correct overlooked details. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Man, that looks good!!! I've built and seen ALOT of 55 gassers, but most of them didn't have"the look". Its that certain quality about a build that you can't quite put your finger on, but you know its there with so many great period details. You did your homework!! This 55 definitely has "THE LOOK"!!! Great job!! Edited October 29, 2015 by bismarck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mredjr Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Great job! It has the right look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 This is definitely a very cool '55. Excellent overall look, it has that Old School vibe in it as others have said. Your detailing is very sharp too, especially I like that opened grille. Very good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Looks great Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry ray Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I like the Gasser Tell us about the grille. looks good Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 That is a stand out piece and an eye catcher. Nice detailing and build style...Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 First of all thanks for all of you looking and especially those of you who took the time to comment.The grill started out as the AMT '55 Bel Air grill, my first idea was to sand away the back to make it see through however the kits plastic mesh was too shallow and came apart, perhaps someone with better skills could have had success. I removed the center of the grill leaving the raised surround, I had a Model Car garage photo etch '55 Chevy detail set which included a grill, however it was for a Revell kit. The fit was close , not perfect but when I epoxied the mesh to the grill surround and filed away a tiny bit of overhanging photo etch it looked and fit o.k. Thanks again for the positive comments. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1947customs Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 On 10/28/2015 at 3:19 PM, echo said: This is a car I started years ago, sat unfinished for ages and I finally worked on it in earnest. Of the tri five Chevys, the '55 is my favorite. As a youth there seemed to be many hot rodded '55s tooling around the area I grew up in. A close friend had a jacked up blue '55 that probably influenced the color on my model. A lot of the features on the model are based on a '55 gasser named "Tobasco" that was featured in the April 1967 Hot Rod issue. The model has an AMT Bel Air body that had all the Bel Air trim removed. The frame is a Revell '55. From the firewall forward the frame is scratch built. The straight axle is also scratch built. The interior has been stripped of most of it's pieces. As with all models some things worked out better than others and it has a numbers of issues but on the whole I'm happy with it. Comments are welcome, Thanks for looking. Ed out standing build MORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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