Slotto Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Started on the 1967 Plymouth GTX today. Planning to build this one 'Day 2' with a drop top. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Nice! Ollie's has been good to me too, I snagged three of this kit. One may be the Sox & Martin, but if your ragtop goes well I may copy your idea!Did your have the horribly bad slicks in it too? I opened one up and saw those, looks like it's time to buy some of the AMT Part Pack slicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I've been wanting to do the same thing so I'll be interested in following your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Did your have the horribly bad slicks in it too? I opened one up and saw those, looks like it's time to buy some of the AMT Part Pack slicks Yeah Ollies was good to me too. I bought 2 kits. My plan was to build the convertible and a S&M car. I have those slicks too. I don't like them either. I used the Goodyears from '37 Ford kit. I gave the tires a bit of wear then painted up the back side of the wheels in front silver to simulate disc brakes and the backs black as drum. I always liked the look of Cragar SS's Also got the block together and mounted a few of the chrome bits on. Glued on the suspension and gave it a splash of flat black. The rear seems to be sitting a little high. I may have to adjust this as the kit comes together. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Got the body painted up today, foiled the rocker trim and used one of those Wally World $3 paint pens around the windshield Painted up the grille and inserted the headlights Then painted the white letters on the tires. It's a little messy I know but I'm not really sure of the best way of going about it other than just jumping in with a 0000 brush. Just for kicks I wanted to see what the grille and hood looked like in place. Stay Tuned... Edited May 31, 2017 by Slotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizz62 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Got the body painted up today, foiled the rocker trim and used one of those Wally World $3 paint pens around the windshield Painted up the grille and inserted the headlights Then painted the white letters on the tires. It's a little messy I know but I'm not really sure of the best way of going about it other than just jumping in with a 0000 brush. Just for kicks I wanted to see what the grille and hood looked like in place. Stay Tuned... tire letters, carved down toothpick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Great looking build, awesome idea may just steal the idea myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousgeorge Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Car looks awesome so far! I use white gel pens for wheel lettering, works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 That is looking very nice Steve. Years ago, I started on a '67 Satellite convertible project. after looking at yours, I may have to get back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Looks good ! What color is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Looks good ! What color is that ? Thanks Bob. DupliColor Perfect Match is the brand. It's GM's blue. I don't know the name. The label is on the lid and I used the lid as a prop while painting and the overspray covered it up. Got the engine bay dressed up. I used a busted pair of ear buds for the heater hoses. Interior was pretty straight forward. Not too much detail. Glossy black everywhere -brightened up the gauges, window cranks, ashtrays and wheel. Should be just one ore day on the bench. I got a little overzealous with the floor wax and had to strip and redo the hood. I got a plan for the boot and it wont take too long. Stay Tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 This car is now Under Glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 It's looking good, Steve... headed over to check it out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Steve somebody may have asked this already but what are you using for a boot or an up top? I really like the convertible look and you are doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Steve somebody may have asked this already but what are you using for a boot or an up top? I really like the convertible look and you are doing a great job. i used sheet styrene cut down to fit and covered it with vinyl. Its in the under glass section.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Thanks! looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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