665@213 Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) Happy New Year everyone. I started on this a while ago. If you grew up in the 80s and were into hot rods and cars in general, then you probably have seen this car! Scott Sullivan built this car in the mid 80s and this is my all time favorite pro street car. That says a lot coming from a Ford guy lol. It won't be an exact replica, but very close. I started with an AMT 55 post kit, and used the Revell 1967 Chevelle pro street chassis and suspension. More to come, and as always, all comments are welcome. First the real car: Now the model: Edited January 14, 2018 by 665@213
damodelguy az Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 i love that stance, ready to git r done and with a lasting impression! i seen this body with the piece of chrome coming down from side window, i was surprised, but i liked it. nice work
junkyardjeff Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 Being from Dayton Ohio I remember that car well.
Casey Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 7:12 PM, 665@213 said: Happy New Year everyone. I started on this a while ago. If you grew up in the 80s and were into hot rods and cars in general, then you probably have seen this car! Scott Sullivan built this car in the mid 80s and this is my all time favorite pro street car. "Recognized" it just by the post title. Very iconic Pro Street car, so looking forward to how this progresses.
mikemodeler Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 The mock up pictures seem to indicate that you have the look, now you just need to get it painted! Love this car, very subtle but definitely a hot rod.
Daddyfink Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 Love that car! Followed it's adventures in Hot Rod back then! Your build is looking real good.
bytownshaker Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 Like everyone here I loved Scott's 55, it was so clean and simple ( less is more ). This build is going to be good one to follow.
665@213 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks for the comments! I got a little more done in the 55. The 1:1 has its vent windows removed and cowl area shaved. I also started on the mechanical side as well. The engine and transmission are from the Foose Cadillac kit, the intake from the AMT 57 Chevy street machine kit, and an air cleaner from an AMT 68 GT500 thats been shortened and smoothed. Headers are from the Revell 67 Chevelle Pro Street kit, with modified collectors. I hope to have the body in color by the end of the month. The color came from the man himself, Scott Sullivan. He was nice enough to send me a pint of paint from Ohio, so the color will be dead on. As always, all comments are welcome.
dodgelover Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 not too big into bowties but I do love a nice tri-five
geemoney Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 ALL of Sullivans cars are incredible I loved the article in HOT ROD telling the story of the road trip BOTH front wheels broke!! one of my favorite cars!!! you model looks great!!! motorwheel!!!
geemoney Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 wow! Scott gave you the ACTUAL paint!!! too steenkin cool!
jeff f Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 A great replica of a timeless hot rod , nice work on the 210 trim . Jeff .
chadrob30 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 I remember the articles from Hot Rod as well. I always thought it was odd that he would allow them to dump Cheez Whiz on the car for a photo lol
665@213 Posted January 14, 2018 Author Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the comments! I got a few things taken care of on the 55. The 1:1 Has a set of breathers on each valve cover. I used the breathers from the Revell 41 Willys street rod and added them to some quarter round styrene rod to make them. Next is the inner fender wells. Heres the real engine: And here's the 1:25th scale. Edited January 14, 2018 by 665@213
jeffdeoranut Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 great work so far!! im not surprised that scott sent you some paint. I met him at the 88 street nats in duquion il and he seemed like a nice guy.
rsxse240 Posted January 21, 2018 Posted January 21, 2018 I too remember it! I think I may still have the Hot Rod magazines it was in. I remember they had a bottle of cheese wiz with a hose hanging from the hood like an I.V. and the hose just kind of disappeared into the engine somewhere. This is a cool build. I can't wait to see what too with it!
Terminator-Fox Posted January 21, 2018 Posted January 21, 2018 I loved that car as well. Your model is shaping up as well.
D. Battista Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Lookin' good so far keep up the good work..!!
crowe-t Posted August 24, 2018 Posted August 24, 2018 Great job so far! You really captured the look of it. I can't wait to see it with the paint on the body.
willieman Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 Lookin killer so far, I also remember this car from Dayton.
ThatMustangGuy Posted August 28, 2018 Posted August 28, 2018 On 1/2/2018 at 7:12 PM, 665@213 said: Happy New Year everyone. I started on this a while ago. If you grew up in the 80s and were into hot rods and cars in general, then you probably have seen this car! Scott Sullivan built this car in the mid 80s and this is my all time favorite pro street car. That says a lot coming from a Ford guy lol. It won't be an exact replica, but very close. I started with an AMT 55 post kit, and used the Revell 1967 Chevelle pro street chassis and suspension. More to come, and as always, all comments are welcome. First the real car: Now the model: What engine is that?
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