Mr Stock Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Hi all, it's been a while since I've completed a model, been very busy over summer so didn't get a lot of bench time in. Finished this one up today though. I got this one from a friend of mine it's an original AMT annual 67 Thunderbird, it was built as a sort of custom, custom wheels, lowered etc, and it had the wrong engine in it (a Dodge V8!). I stripped it down and carried out some repairs to the body, I decided to go for a plain black look with a monster V8 in it, I found a great looking ram inducted 427 in the parts box that slotted straight in, I painted the body with a rattle can and polished it out and found some period mags and redlines to complete the look. Bumpers were refinished with Spazstix, hope you like her, I'm happy with how it turned out. I've included a photo with how it looked before....... Edited September 17, 2017 by Mr Stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I believe the engine you transplanted into your very nicely rebuilt T-bird is actually a Ford 427 cammer (SOHC) single over head cam. Looks good!! Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Great rendition of a car seldom seen in scale. The mags and redlines are a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Very nice, kind of reminds my of the old hot wheels version with those redlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Nice restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Wow. What a nice save! It looks "right". Your right, that induction system is very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Good Lord, that 'Bird has a Cammer!!!Keep the revs up, and don't have mercy on the clutch, and I doubt someone will pass you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Love it, love it, love it! Was NOT expecting to see that engine in it! I have a '67 T-Bird to restore one of these days, but mine isn't a kit- it's the promo with the built-in Philco AM radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have a original AMT 1967 Bird still in the box. Someday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I love that Bird! I have done a '68 and a '71 Town Landau, and I have a '67, '69, 70 and '71 to do one day. That is one fantastic build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Awesome !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It would be sooo cool to have a real 1:1 bird like that with that sweet SOHC 427 sitting under the hood. Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Great cruiser, smooth paint and perfect stance. Then you lift the hood and you see why Fords were First on Race Day instead of Found On the Road Deserted. Perfect induction system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Nice! Perfect sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It would be sooo cool to have a real 1:1 bird like that with that sweet SOHC 427 sitting under the hood. Sweet!Wouldn't it though! She'd be the ultimate sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 beautiful t-bird nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Excellent details and craftsmanship throughout!!!, refreshing to see an engine I haven't seen here before as well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thankyou for all the very kind comments guys, I enjoyed this one and it's certainly a little different with that monster Cammer under the hood !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I like the 1967-69 TBirds,not so much 1970/71. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 1970 is the Bunkie Bird (Bunkie Knudsen) aka Pontiac noses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) Hi all, it's been a while since I've completed a model, been very busy over summer so didn't get a lot of bench time in. Finished this one up today though. I got this one from a friend of mine it's an original AMT annual 67 Thunderbird, it was built as a sort of custom, custom wheels, lowered etc, and it had the wrong engine in it (a Dodge V8!). I stripped it down and carried out some repairs to the body, I decided to go for a plain black look with a monster V8 in it, I found a great looking ram inducted 427 in the parts box that slotted straight in, I painted the body with a rattle can and polished it out and found some period mags and redlines to complete the look. Bumpers were refinished with Spazstix, hope you like her, I'm happy with how it turned out. I've included a photo with how it looked before....... Those wheels are awesome, did you bash those out of some other kit or buy them independently? As for the red lines, superb combination, I took the translucent tail light red paint that Testors makes and took a pair of white walls and just painted over them to get red lines for a '66 Galaxie I'm working on. Those look factory; are they? You did a great job on the paint, I doff my cap to you. Edited September 19, 2017 by El Caballo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) Those wheels are awesome, did you bash those out of some other kit or buy them independently? As for the red lines, superb combination, I took the translucent tail light red paint that Testors makes and took a pair of white walls and just painted over them to get red lines for a '66 Galaxie I'm working on. Those look factory; are they? You did a great job on the paint, I doff my cap to you.Thanks TedI have to be completely honest, those wheels came from the parts box, they have definitely come from a 60s AMT annual kit but I can't remember which one sorry. The redlines are precut vinyl stickers from Vinyl Nation, but they are very tricky to put on !. Thankyou for the very kind reply Edited September 20, 2017 by Mr Stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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