Kustom Steve Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I just bought from my local hobby shop the flat box of the '65 Poncho. I had one as a kid in the late '70's and never finished it. I had trouble with the custom parts and old tube cement was not the best thing for this project. I got rid of it and now I have a fresh new one to screw up, lol! I always loved the cover box art. As I remembered, the custom front clip and hood have a horrible fit. Engine has an axle hole through it and some flashy parts. I got my trusty Zap A Gap out and accelerant and had at it last night and this morning. I trimmed 1mm off of the back of the hood to make it line up with the slant of the front clip. I glued the hood in place in the front and tacked it in the back. I plan on pancaking the hood. I smooth the fender tops to follow the artwork, dechromed and shaved the sides. I am not sure f I will use the skirts and I also shaved the handles. I removed the crease on the trunk declid and emblem. I used the custom rear pan and full tailight. both the front and back pins have a awful fit and a lot of super glue was used for filler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Looking good..... Looking forward to progress. Any color thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom Steve Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) I found a Pearl Teal I may use with pearl white interior. I am going for the cover art vibe. Edited May 23, 2016 by Kustom Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016    What does the cover art print look like?I want that version for the print and well, .. . . of course the kit!  A pic of the decals would be super coolalso if you don't mind!?!  Looks like it's going to be a great build!!I will be watching in personal envy.      David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldDwarf Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Anything new? Progress? Edited June 7, 2018 by GrumpyOldDwarf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom Steve Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Well, I have been off for some time building other things. I am back working on the Grand Prix now. I got a 62 Poncho kit mint cheap, but the chassis was warped. I was going to use the chassis and engine for the model, and scratch build a lot of the interior around the custom dash and bucket seats. I have straightened out the chassis, and found a second set of custom bucket seats to make rear seats. The biggest thing holding this project back were what rims and tires to use. I think I got that figured out today. I am stealing the ployglass style wide whitewall tires from the 29 Model A Ford Pickup by Revell. The rims are from Polar Lights GTO optional wheels, radir style rims. Ford Gulf Stream Aqua from MCW is going to be the body color. Edited June 7, 2018 by Kustom Steve Added pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 This should look very cool! White interior w. aqua carpet? Whatcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPunkAlley Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I was thinking of pearl white naugahyde and black carpet. maybe '65 Mustang Twighlight Turquise or '68 Rord Gulf Stream aqua. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Can't wait to see more !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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