StevenGuthmiller Posted December 19, 2017 Author Posted December 19, 2017 Being as I'm going for a little higher level of detail on this project, I needed to address some engine bay issues. The Firewall on this old MPC kit was more or less devoid of a couple of vital details. There was no master cylinder of any kind, so I added the one from the '66 Goat kit. While I was at it, I also added the steering gear, washer bottle & the battery from the same kit. I also decided to grind the wiper motor detail from the GTO firewall & install that. I also got the engine color on. It's a custom mix, so it's probably not perfect, but it looks ok to me. Every step gets me just a little closer! Steve
montelsc Posted December 23, 2017 Posted December 23, 2017 Get rid of that gear box bonnevilles were automatics not stick Looks great !!!!!
Can-Con Posted December 23, 2017 Posted December 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, montelsc said: Get rid of that gear box bonnevilles were automatics not stick Looks great !!!!! They also came with a standard tranny. Here's a link to one for sale,, https://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/88694
montelsc Posted December 23, 2017 Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) Are you sure its original?? never known a Bonneville to come with stick thats like saying cadillacs of that era had stick Edited December 23, 2017 by montelsc
Can-Con Posted December 23, 2017 Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, montelsc said: Are you sure its original?? never known a Bonneville to come with stick thats like saying cadillacs of that era had stick Says in the brochure that 3 speed standard was the base tranny for all fullsize Pontiacs in '67, including Bonnies and GPs with the 4 speed and Turbo Hydromatic auto being optional. On a full size Buick or Olds I'd question it but remember a Pontiac was only the second tier mark for GM at the time with only Chevy being placed lower. Also Pontiac was thier "performance car" so a standard tranny would be expected to be available. Edited December 23, 2017 by Can-Con
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 23, 2017 Author Posted December 23, 2017 34 minutes ago, montelsc said: Get rid of that gear box bonnevilles were automatics not stick Looks great !!!!! Manual transmissions were available on nearly everything back then except for some of the very high end marques, (Lincoln, Caddy, etc.) I've done some research & while they might not have been particularly common, the four speed was available in the '67 Bonneville. At least it better have been! The interior is already finished & it went through several modifications to change it to a 4 speed. Steve
Tom Geiger Posted December 23, 2017 Posted December 23, 2017 Back in '66 my father special ordered a Lemans with a 326 4 speed. That was our family car for until 1968.
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 Still plugging along slowly, but making progress. Finished the engine this afternoon. This is a combination of the Revell '66 GTO engine with added parts from an MPC '69 Firebird kit, as well as a modified air cleaner from some old annual kit. I also added a couple of better interior pics to this post after setting up the photo studio. Steve
Janne Herajärvi Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Looks great so far.. Engine and interior came out nicely Cant wait to see more..
John Goschke Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Outstanding as usual, Steve! That engine looks very authentic – nice use of washes to highlight the detail. FWIW, I think the air cleaner might be from AMT's '62 Buick, or one of the other 60's Buicks with the 401. Edited January 12, 2018 by John Goschke
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 13 hours ago, John Goschke said: FWIW, I think the air cleaner might be from AMT's '62 Buick, or one of the other 60's Buicks with the 401. Very possible. I just stumbled across it while looking for a suitable piece for this build. I retained the basic air cleaner "body" then shaved off the straight "stumpy" original snorkel & replaced it with a scratch built one which has a slight "taper" & is angled downward like the '67 Pontiac piece. Steve
Eric Macleod Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Your interior is a work of art all by itself. The door trim and locks are especially impressive.
doggie427 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 Extremely impressive level of detail and finesse, love everything about it.
disabled modeler Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, PARTSMARTY said: Amazing and then some !!! Xs 2 Steve....just stunning work....Ill be happy if mine comes out 1/2 that nice.
oldrevellfan Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 wonderfull, amanzing !!!! the interior is terific !
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 25, 2018 Author Posted January 25, 2018 Finished up a few details recently. Front bumper & grille are finished. (Head lights were drilled out & replaced) Rear bumper & wheels are all detailed & ready to install. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Well, Hallelujah!! This project is finally done after messing around with it since the end of July, 2017! Almost 7 months is way off of my target time for a build completion, but I'm already looking forward to the next one! I'll leave this thread with a few shots of the finished engine. I still have to install the antenna & rear view mirror & then I'll get busy shooting a few photos for the "Under Glass" section. You can see it there in the near future. Don't expect any outdoor shots just yet. You know, February in Northern Minnesota & all. Whew!.......Glad that's over! Steve
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