Bert Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Well from the pics I can see I'm getting old & shaky, I wish I could get better at applying bare metal foil. It is what it is, fun to buld with all the mods I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Pretty nice! I like the frame and independent suspension mods, and the interior is well done! Good work!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Good job! That's a cruiser ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Looks good to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Looks pretty good, Bert, but you have to give your source for the wheels and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flesher Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Nice job, those look like Ferrari wheels? F50? Edited May 13, 2016 by Flesher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nice looking build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Wow! The suspension and chassis details are incredible. Well done Bert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 My favorite dash of all times came out great in your build ... especially like the PE items used! I'm with you on that BMF issue ... I have a '59 myself that has been stalled for 20 years because I couldn't finish the BMF! My fingers ... and steadiness ...seem to be improving as I've done a few trim jobs pretty well. This is a build of the one I owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Well from the pics I can see I'm getting old & shaky, I wish I could get better at applying bare metal foil. It is what it is, fun to buld with all the mods I did. Really nice job. My Mom had an original in blue. This will be one I'd like to do. Thanks again for showing us your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Yes, the wheels and tires are from the Tamiya F50. I contacted the Tamiya America parts ordering # and told them what I needed, and ordered 3 sets of them, and a couple of sets of wheels. it cost me a lot less then the kits are going for. Edited May 15, 2016 by Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I too think it turned out real well! Great detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard Racing Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 A lot of interesting modifications! What is the source for the frame and suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 This will show you how crazy I am to get the right look. The front half of the frame is AMT's 67 impala Street machine. the rear half is Amt's 57 Chevy Bel Air Street Machine( I love this kit, lots of good parts}. Other part I used were off the Revell Corvette C5-R for the a arms and other cool looking stuff that just fit. I added plastic tubing to the frame to make it look stronger, and scratch built a working rack and pinion steering. the inspiration for this car was the Street Rodder road tour Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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