Full custom '62 Chrysler

[Can-Con]

So, Finished up the T-bird so back on this one.

Did up the headlights. The bezels are from a Revell '59 Chevy with Lucas lenses.

I've also been working on the custom interior between other things over the last few months. The seat inserts aren't quite there yet but they're coming along.

[bisc63]

Happy to see this continued!

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi!

Very unique project.

These kits are rare and difficult to get. And if you find one, a second loan on the home is ofen needed $$$. Your shaded paint job is very nice.

And to say that back then, when the car came out, journalists critiqued that it was just a "carry-over" of the previous design, barring the fins. Notheless, I find it very appealing!

CT

[Can-Con]

Here's a little teaser for ya, , , ?

[bisc63]

Where's the angel hair?!

[Richard Bartrop]

That looks slick!

[slusher]

Sweet paint!

[Can-Con]

Worked on my grille today. 

19 strips of sheet plastic in 2 thicknesses stacked on top of each other and sanded to shape.

Needs to be cleaned up a bit more and painted.

[Bucky]

Grille looks good!! Also, looks a bit tedious!! LOL

[Can-Con]

The grille is finished and I'm working on the under hood area and interior.
The long ram intake manifolds were in a junk box I bought at a show for $5. and the valley  cover is foil cast from one in another junk box.
I'm smoothing out the inner fenders and will I try to match the fade on the body.

 

The interior is almost ready for some paint. I see a couple spots that need a touch more filler.

 

[slusher]

Really nice work on the grill...

[Koellefornia Kid]

Every time I take a look in here I have to wipe the drool from my keyboard! The grille looks great!

[Modlbldr]

This is looking very nice! I like the custom touches you have done. You're giving me some great ideas for mine. Thanks.

Later-

[David G.]

Excellent progress. love the paintwork!

David G.

[crazyjim]

Excellent work.  I 'll be watching.

[Can-Con]

Finished up the firewall.
Kit part with the molded wireing smoothed off, painted to match the rest and "chromed" the master cylinder and heater box with a molotow pen.

 

And have the interior about 1/2 done.
The pleated inserts will stay pearl white and the rest will be blue.
This is my first time trying to do pipeing on the seats.

[Bucky]

Piping looks good! What did you use for that?

[Can-Con]

2 minutes ago, Bucky said:

Piping looks good! What did you use for that?

I first tried stretched sprue but it didn't work out too well for me so I ended up using some 28 gauge wire.

[Bucky]

I use brass wire for mine. it measures .030".

[doggie427]

Really coming along great Steve. The finish line is in sight. 

[Can-Con]

Finally got the seats smooth enough to paint.

Here you can see how much depth I added to the floor.

Not %100 happy with the shade of blue but it should look OK with the rest of the detailing done and installed in the body.

The silver on the door panels and console is supposed to represent brushed aluminum. You can just barely make out the PE power window switches on the arm rest areas.

[Nazz]

This is quite the build you have here Steve. Very nice! Great craftsmanship !

 

[Can-Con]

Here's a couple shots of the finished interior.

I was going to mount the mirror on top of the dash but it would interfere with the windshield.

I put a touch of clear blue on the switches and shift lever to simulate clear plastic pieces.

Looking at the pics now makes me want to go back and tweek the fit of the pleated panels in the doors. 

[oldscool]

This is a real beauty!

[Can-Con]

The engine's almost done ,, just needs a little cleanup and a bracket for the alternator.