Sport Suburban Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Since I'm sharing some of my builds this 70 GTO Judge convertible is one that has been bounced around my workbench in many forms for many years. The actual build here restarted in early 2014 when I acquired an unbuilt MPC 70 GTO in a trade and it had a damaged A pillar. At that point is when it became a 70 model. Before that it was to be a 71 Judge convertible that was starting with a glue bomb 72 GTO build that I cut the roof off and was trying the kit bashing. That build started sometime in 2008. The Judge rear spoiler is from AFX-N-Scale and dates back to that time. So does the Modelhaus 69 Chevelle conv windshield frame and convertible boot. I bought a Chevelle boot but it didn't work out and later used a Modelhaus 69 GTO convertible boot. The chassis is AMT 69 Olds 442 and the engine is from the Revell 68 Firebird. I had most of the kitbashing done on the 72 and was working on converting the interior to a 71. So when the 70 kit came along I restarted the bodywork buy cutting the roof off and reshaping the rear quarters. Lots of details were added to this build that I don't normally do like, plug wires, heater hoses, brake and fuel lines, carpet flocking, seat belts, armrests, some photo etch, key in ignition, separate door handles. Well here is the finished build and I will add some posts of the construction. All questions and comments are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Super job Raoul. Looks great.Nice catch on flattening the deck lid area, I think it's the first one of these conversions I've seen that caught that detail. Edited July 21, 2016 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Here are a few shots of the body in the ruff with the resin windshield frame. This is the rear section after I flattened out the quarters. The black is permanent marker to help guide me in shaping the quarters. The body was thick enough and didn't need any putty. Here is the damaged roof and why I got the kit. It was perfect for what I had in mind. and for comparison the Modelhaus copies of the conv boots. Top is MPC 68 & 69 GTO, bottom is AMT 69 Chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Here is the boot fitted along with the spoiler. The MPC interior tub is actually correct for a convertible and the boot fits great! and for comparison, my convertible conversion right next to another 70 GTO Judge that I built. Edited July 21, 2016 by Sport Suburban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Beautiful gto !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Clutch Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Very nice work, especally on getting the back of the car correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My buddy Richie at work has a 70 GTO hardtop. I'm going to show him this today and he is going to be stoked. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 This looks really nice, it is an impressive model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Sharp looking GTO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Super nice GTO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Really nice job I like it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiches Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Great job with the conversion, you can't tell where you cut and modified the body. Again, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Beautiful conversion!would love to see a kit issued by one of the Model companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Raoul, That is some exquisite work on those '70 Judges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Very nice. You rarely see a Judge convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That's an impressive collection of kitbashing and scratchbuilding... but you have the side stripes crossing over the door panel lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Nice conversion,looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanof69 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Real nice conversion!! Looks fantastic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardz Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Sweet work...wish I could get my hand on a 70! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 That's an impressive collection of kitbashing and scratchbuilding... but you have the side stripes crossing over the door panel lines!yup, you caught me! I believe the factory stripes are also one piece decals and cut and rolled into the jams. On the model I usually put it on in one piece and let the setting solution sink it into the jamb. Some I cut and some I leave alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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