Mr Stock Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Another glue bomb restoration off the bench this year, just completed this Johan Olds Toronado.It was in a pretty sorry state when I got it painted green and the paint had etched into the body, the front suspension was all broken and I had to do a lot of work to even have something for the front wheels to attach too!. So after a lot of fabricating and filler work later. .....and anybody that's tried restoring an old Johan will know just how delicate the plastic is, anyway she's done, not added any aftermarket parts, just used what the kit would have had originally. I painted it with car spray paint and lacquer and fabricated a vinyl roof using the masking tape method. I'm happy with it and it's another one saved, hope you all like it too. Edited April 25, 2017 by Mr Stock
CometMan Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 Nice work, Gary! Always love seeing those old Johans get saved.
Snake45 Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 Nicely done! I have two of these needing resto (both AMT '68s, I think), so I know EXACTLY what you mean about the fragile, fidgety FWD parts. I feel your pain and salute your work on this one.
Mr Stock Posted April 27, 2017 Author Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks for all the very kind comments guys, I do enjoy these restos even if they are a challenge lol ! Edited April 27, 2017 by Mr Stock
om617 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Really nice restoration,love the blue,also nice wood detail.
bbowser Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Nice clean restore. That dash is killerI agree, the vinyl top looks very convincing too.
darthsideous Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Beautiful, I would have never guessed it started as a glue bomb. The wood on the dash looks great and is a really nice touch.
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