StevenGuthmiller Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 I finished this literally a few hours after the "ball dropped" so it can't be considered a 2016 finish. But, being as it was finished right on January 1st, I'll hopefully be able to get more than 3 done in 2017! I want to start by saying thank you to Al Rich, (thatz4u) for trading this very nice original Johan '62 300 Convertible with me. For the life of me, I don't even remember what I gave up for it, but I was very happy with the trade! These '62 convertibles are not easy to find. Anyway, I did quite a few mods on this one to get the top to fit correctly. I had to make several cuts on the top & modify the tulip panel area of the body to get it to look right. I also added the boot snap detail to the body & the chrome strip to the leading edge of the uptop. Other modifications included, removing the front screw posts & adding the lip on the inner fender that the hood sits on, as well as a top for the radiator brace & the hood latch panel on the back of the grille. I dumped the plastic grille back in favor of stainless mesh screen painted black to add some realism to the grille. The engine was plumbed & wired. On the inside, I modified the rear package shelf / top well, & added details like a transparent steering wheel, Instrument cluster "bubble", cast window cranks & a scratch made mirror. I also flocked the carpet & added a 300 emblem between the rear seats & door lock buttons. On the outside. a set of correct 300 wheel covers & AMT "parts pack" wide whites were added & the headlights were drilled out & replaced. I also scratch built the mirror & antenna. Underneath, the only modification that was made was pose-able front wheels. The paint is just Duplicolor "Bright Red" lacquer shot from a can, cleared & polished. I've had a number of Johan '62 Chrysler 300 hardtops over the years, but have never completely finished one. When I got my hands on his rare convertible with the correct interior & an uptop to boot, I knew it was a "need to build" kit. So, after all of these years, I finally have a '62 300 gracing my model shelf! It's about time! All comments are welcome. Thanks Guys!! Steve
DeeCee Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 SERIOUSLY tidy build, as usual mate, very nicely detailed and presented.
GMCMAN52 Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 what a way to start the new year off with a bang. I love your work and detail of every one of your builds
gtx6970 Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Wow. Just plain WOW.I dont know what else you have planned for the rest of the year.But this ones going to be tough to top How did you make the front wheels posable ...?
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 1, 2017 Author Posted January 1, 2017 How did you make the front wheels posable ...? That's kind of a funny story. I really had no intentions of doing pose-able front wheels. It was just kind of a last minute deal. I actually just used the torsion bars from the kit. Cut them to a C shape, drilled a hole through them & the axle for a pin & viola, pose-able wheels. I didn't even bother with a tie rod. Might be a little tough to pick out in the photo. Steve
72 Charger Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Fantastic job I have a hard top to finish one day I don't think I could come anywhere close to fine work you did Steve . But I will try
charlie8575 Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Very nice, Steve. The colors work well.Wait...GREEN grass (or any at all) in Minnesnowta in January?? Wow.Charlie Larkin
Xingu Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) The long ram intake looks awesome under the hood. I don't think they were the greatest performers, but man they sure look cool. Edited January 2, 2017 by Xingu
donb Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Steve - your builds are always top quality. And this is no different. Color combo is killer! Thanks for posting.
1972coronet Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Another outstanding masterpiece , Steve! Exner would be proud !
Lunajammer Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Top shelf buddy. Such a handsome and detailed model.
6bblbird Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Best model of 2017! (Might even hold up for 364 days!)WF
CometMan Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Another beauty Steve! Your work is always stunning!
MrObsessive Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Absolutely Beautiful Steve!! I really like the look of your uptop------very well fitting and "tucked in"!
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