1963 Corvette Grand Sport (update 8/16/16)

[RancheroSteve]

Nothing too fancy here - just doing a (mostly) out of the box build of the Accurate Miniatures kit. I will be using the HRM upper control arms and headers.

Yes - I filled the slots on the bottom of the frame:

An enjoyable build so far - more soon.

Edited August 17, 2016 by RancheroSteve

[Len Woodruff]

Luv these.

[Jhedir6]

Nice start Steve. I've got one of these I started along time ago that needs attention. I just picked up the upper A arms and headers from HRM too recently, how's the fit? I'll be watching this one.

David

[MrObsessive]

I'll be tuning in as well! One of my favorite Corvette racers!

I'm curious how Harold's parts will fit this one too......I've got a couple of these as well as his rare resin "roadster" transkit that I won many years ago at NNL East. 

Edited March 20, 2016 by MrObsessive

[DumpyDan]

Nicely done, really cool

[afx]

I plan on building one of these eventually as well.  Very interested in your progress Steve.

[RancheroSteve]

Thanks guys.

The upper arms fit just fine and are much more delicate than the kit items. I don't have any good reference photos, so I'm only assuming they're more prototypically accurate. Mine also came with a good set of instructions on how to install them and also how to lower the front ride height. 

I haven't gotten to the headers yet, but they are supposedly a much better fit than the kit parts.

[Jhedir6]

Thanks guys.

The upper arms fit just fine and are much more delicate than the kit items. I don't have any good reference photos, so I'm only assuming they're more prototypically accurate. Mine also came with a good set of instructions on how to install them and also how to lower the front ride height. 

I haven't gotten to the headers yet, but they are supposedly a much better fit than the kit parts.

Can you scan and post the instructions with the a arms please, mine didn't have anything. I'd like to see them. Thanks

David

[RancheroSteve]

Can you scan and post the instructions with the a arms please, mine didn't have anything. I'd like to see them. Thanks

David

Here you go - hope these are legible enough.

[Jhedir6]

cool, thanks very much. I did not get that sheet with my order.

David

[kevjoh]

Thanks for the instructions, that's a big help.

[65slotcar]

thanks for posting instructions,  will have to try out on my  next grand sport build.

 

[Lizard Racing]

Good work!  I built the Delmo Johnson (Sebring #3) version.  But I am going to convert it to the Jim Hall/Roger Penske version.  This car actually won a major race (Nassau '64).

For anyone interested in GS Corvettes, I would recommend the book Corvette Grand Sport by Lowell Paddock and Dave Friedman. 

[65slotcar]

this  is a great  kit.   and can be made into  many  different  versions  .  i have the #2 car built also.    and yes  that is a good  book for reference.

 

[afx]

Good work!  I built the Delmo Johnson (Sebring #3) version.  But I am going to convert it to the Jim Hall/Roger Penske version.  This car actually won a major race (Nassau '64).

For anyone interested in GS Corvettes, I would recommend the book Corvette Grand Sport by Lowell Paddock and Dave Friedman. 

Great reference source, I have a copy in my library.

[RancheroSteve]

Great reference source, I have a copy in my library.

Looks like it's out of print and going for more dollars than I have laying around. Wish I had a copy, but I can't complain - I've got a pretty good auto reference library. Can't have it all!

[afx]

Looks like it's out of print and going for more dollars than I have laying around. Wish I had a copy, but I can't complain - I've got a pretty good auto reference library. Can't have it all!

Yea I pounced on it when it first came out. Unfortunately a lot of these books go that route, the specialty book re-sellers stockpile copies and as soon as they go out of print they jack-up the price.

[RancheroSteve]

The interior is done. I added a fire extinguisher and a couple of gauges to the dash. I also made a spacer to move the pedals down and closer to the floor.

[Rider]

Good work.

[Dogfish_7]

Most excellent! This is too weird. Am getting ready to build the 63 and 64 in a Group Build, starting May 1st. Thanks for sharing with us!

[afx]

I like the color Steve - what is it?

[RancheroSteve]

I like the color Steve - what is it?

It's a custom blend at this point. The instruction sheet lists Tamiya XF17 as a choice, so I started with that, but it looked a little too dark so I lightened it up a bit.

[GTJUNIOR]

Looks great. 

[Dogfish_7]

I agree Tony. The You Tube video shows it as been a much lighter flat blue. Excellent details!

[showrods]

Out of curiosity, why weren't the Grand Sport versions split windows as were the '63 production coupes?

Edited April 23, 2016 by showrods