AMT 57 Corvette Gasser style

[cobraman]

I bought this kit just to get the wheels for a project. When that was done I was trying to figure out what to do with this kit. While doing a search I came across the photo you will see here. I am not going to try and do a replica of it but rather use it as a guide to something similar. I don't normally do any rat rods or barn find stuff but will try and do this up as a car where the interior and engine and chrome was restored but the body was left as found.

[Intmd8r]

Cool idea for a project.  Can't wait to see more.

Its been many years since I tried to build this kit, don't have many positive memories...best of luck!

[cobraman]

Did a quick mock up.

[maltsr]

Looking good, Ray.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Cool idea. The weathering looks believable.

[cobraman]

Thanks ! I am fighting the urge to put a shiny paint job on it. : )

[slusher]

Looks cool Ray, great looking wheels and tires..

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great project.  Definitely this the eeathering is great. If you want you could always do a shiny version for a before and after set.

[Snake45]

Very interesting and very nice. I'd say the hood scoop is of a style that looks much newer than the rest of the car, but otherwise, it looks very "barny."

[cobraman]

I must agree about the scoop. I may have to check the parts box and see if I have something more period looking.

[Intmd8r]

I must agree about the scoop. I may have to check the parts box and see if I have something more period looking.

or no scoop at all....

A tunnel ram intake sticking out of the hood would suit the gasser look.

[cobraman]

No scoop could work .

[madhorseman]

eenteres tine,..... verdy eenteres tine!

[iBorg]

What about a Grump Lump? Should be easy with sheet plastic.

 

Edited June 11, 2016 by iBorg
Added photo

[Snake45]

I'd say No Scoop would work best for this, too. Just have a weathered-looking blower/injector coming through the hood.

[Mooneyzs]

What Ray... No cobra? Haha  I am really liking where you are going with this build. It is looking good so far. I gotta say I like Richards idea with the blower.

[cobraman]

Made some progress on this one. Just needs some bits and pieces added to complete it.

[vintagedragcrazy]

I have a 69 Chevelle rusty old drag car a friend of mine built for me and he made a tarp over the tunnel ram sticking through the hood with the hood on it looks really cool with the tarp sticking through the hood.

vince