Codi Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Just went through the entire thread Greg and it is so impressive what you've done with this. You deserve all the credit in the world for even having the vision of what it MIGHT / COULD be. I doubt anyone could have done what you have with it. Your choice of color is fantastic especially after seeing what you did to the interior and how nicely detailed it is. Just fantastic sir. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Shortening the scoop was a very positive move; I find myself liking it much more as it is now, actually adds a swooping feel to the car, a sort of "in motion while standing still" feel that I find attractive in auto design. That interior is SO crisp and clean; GREAT work! My 2 pennies on the grille treatment; the dual headlights look to take up too much of the opening. I'd be tempted to stick with single headlamps, which would also mimic the rear end styling parts from the 61 Ford. Some versions of the Tom Daniel '60 Impala drag wagon had a tube grille with single lights, I believe, that could be adapted nicely. Maybe someone here can tell me which? (Bad News, Quicksilver, Street Fighter, etc?) Anywho, just my thinking out loud, so to speak. Your handling of this project is exemplary! MMMOOORRRRE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I really like where this is going. I've always enjoyed seeing survivors and and restored vintage builds. A friend of mine has some really cool survivors in his collection that he's picked up over the years. Can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Your kind words are the motivation that keeps this daunting project bumping along! It is REALLY appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 On 12/17/2017 at 6:00 PM, bisc63 said: My 2 pennies on the grille treatment; the dual headlights look to take up too much of the opening. I'd be tempted to stick with single headlamps, which would also mimic the rear end styling parts from the 61 Ford. Some versions of the Tom Daniel '60 Impala drag wagon had a tube grille with single lights, I believe, that could be adapted nicely. Maybe someone here can tell me which? (Bad News, Quicksilver, Street Fighter, etc?) This is another area that I've spent a tremendous amount of time mulling over. I actually mocked up a single headlight option and the dual headlight option for two different pictures and posted a poll on a Facebook Modeling page and put it to a vote. Lol. I was originally leaning towards the single headlights but the dual headlight version won by a landslide. While I do build for myself, I also take other people's opinions to heart. I figured if the voting leaned so far in the direction of the dual headlights, it must be the way to go. I've since accepted them and like them myself. But rest assured, it's not over until it's on the car! I'm STILL thinking about it. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 Here are the pictures I took... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Single lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Yes, single lamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 My vote is for the quad lamp setup ... so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I think with the Quad Headlights it fills the Grill Opening and reduces the size of the Grill so that neither feature dominate the appearance of the front of the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I think the doubles look too clunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 10 hours ago, Russell C said: Double. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Great work! Strange how a glue bomb rescue sometimes can provide more motivation than a new kit. About the nose ... I'd be tempted to get away from the early Camaro look by giving it something like a mild Ferrari shark nose, building on the chin it already has, with the upper edge forward of the lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 How about a full-width tube grille, with the headlights--either duals or quads--behind the tubes? I've seen this treatment on some early/mid '60s customs and it usually looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 10 hours ago, espo said: I think with the Quad Headlights it fills the Grill Opening and reduces the size of the Grill so that neither feature dominate the appearance of the front of the model. Precisely . The two , widely-spaced lights leave too-big of an "embellished void" ; and , that makes the compact truck's fascia look too-wide . The quad setup looks like the ideal arrangement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisBcritter Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 How about a real '60s touch - use the Cibie lights from the Fireball 500? They're one-piece chrome but could be recast in clear (I could be persuaded to make a set!) Any thought about taillights? The custom units from the '64 Falcon kit come to mind: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Or flip ups like the 69 Camaro for the front Edited December 21, 2017 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, ChrisBcritter said: How about a real '60s touch - use the Cibie lights from the Fireball 500? They're one-piece chrome but could be recast in clear (I could be persuaded to make a set!) Any thought about taillights? The custom units from the '64 Falcon kit come to mind: I wish I would've know about that! Although I ended up with something very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 I appreciate the input guys. I think I'll stick with the quad headlight setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 Bodywork is officially DONE!! She's ready for some color! This is the last time you will see her in primer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Man, that is some clean work. You can be proud of this one. Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Can't wait to see it with some color! (My uncle drove a red one for years when I was a kid; I remember when it was sold to a crusher in the late 80s...) P.S. Happy holidays to ALL my fellow modelers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Nice work. Great save. Great job on the body mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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