62 Pontiac Custom

[Phildaupho]

This model was definitely inspired by Richard Zoochi’s ‘62 Pontiac Grand Prix but it is not a replica. My AMT  ’62 Pontiac Hardtop is not box stock but it does not use any parts from any other kit. The building experience brought back memories of building my first custom car model using only what came in the AMT Thunderbird Styline kit I got for Christmas 1961.

-         Chopped the top about 3½ scale inches.  The window trim and vent windows were removed

-         Removed the trim in the side coves

-         Eliminated the door handles, fuel filler door and other body trim

-         Removed windshield wipers and filled cowl vent

-         Opened up area behind the grill

-         Frenched headlights and taillights

-         Extended trailing edge of rear fenders by way of taillights

-         Additional lowering of suspension

-         Extended and flared the side rocker panels to give a lower appearance

-         The paint job is Testor’s Alumina Yellow over Blue Angel Yellow fades - all over white primer and topped with 2-part urethane clear

[cobraman]

Pretty cool custom you built there.

[Ramfins59]

That's a good looking custom Poncho Phil.

[nicknkim14]

Slick...

[c. jackson]

man thats old school customizing, great job

[Hubert Rollins]

Very very cool!!

[da Speedinger]

i like your approach - not oob but make the maximum from nothing. i personally would have also modified the stock exhaust into lake pipes or bellflower tips using pieces from the kit's molding frames.

[slusher]

Super nice custom. The wipers really stand out their missing because of the holes in the cowl..

[DumpyDan]

I like it looks cool

[crazyjim]

Extremely nice custom.  Paint is nice and SHINY

[Modlbldr]

Nice work. It definitely has a Zocchi custom look. I love his cars. Great job on this one.

Later- 

[Grumpa]

Way "COOL" looking custom Phil! Looks like it came right off the pages of "Rod & Kulture" magazine. Very..very nice!

[Ken Gilkeson]

turned out great  

[Mike C]

Cool custom!

[XJ6]

You sure put in a lot on the model....paid off....nice work ??

[Jon Cole]

Way nice Poncho, Phil !
 

[Rider]

Cool mods, very well done. I like the muted shade effect. 

[TarheelRick]

Absolutely beautiful custom Pontiac.  The changes are subtle, but at the same time "in your face"; they make you ask "Has that been changed?"  Now, did you change the shape of the rear wheel openings?  And is the interior button/tuft?  If so how did you do it?

[om617]

Very nice custom.

[Phildaupho]

Absolutely beautiful custom Pontiac.  The changes are subtle, but at the same time "in your face"; they make you ask "Has that been changed?"  Now, did you change the shape of the rear wheel openings?  And is the interior button/tuft?  If so how did you do it?

Thank you everyone for your replies. I am very pleased with how well received this custom has been.

In regard to the shape of the rear wheel wells, the opening was unaltered but I added material to bottom of he central and rear rocker panels. I was very impressed with this Pontiac kit - it actually comes with the button/tuff interior option and those beautiful chrome wheels.