John Goschke Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 As I wrap up the '58 Ford project I've also been working on this '59 Dodge I started way back in the '70s from a mint kit. Got the various extraneous emblems, etc. shaved off and am now in the tedious sand, prime, sand, prime phase of body work with lots of subtle and not so subtle blemishes to resolve. But at least it's all one color now. Also polished and treated the glass with Future. Received the beautifully plated bumpers back from Dale at LMKCo. One thing I did that's not so obvious was to reshape the rear wheel openings to a more accurate profile.
Ramfins59 Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 That is looking great so far John. I'm loving this car as I used to own a 1:1 '59 Coronet.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 11, 2018 Posted February 11, 2018 Very nice John! I know that it's probably too late, but if you're going to re-plate the bumpers on this kit, another good idea is to saw off the tail light bezels & have them chromed at the same time. Foiling them is a real PITA! Steve
PARTSMARTY Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 6:17 PM, High octane said: I just love dem Mopars! Expand x2 for sure !!!
disabled modeler Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Oh..That is so cool...! Very cool old car...!
espo Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Very nice mild Custom so far. These Chrysler products at that time almost looked like Customs from the factory, very advanced styling for that time frame.
GlennS Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Love the lines on this car, the eye brows and those fins. Nice build John.
John Goschke Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 3:59 PM, Ramfins59 said: That is looking great so far John. I'm loving this car as I used to own a 1:1 '59 Coronet. Expand Thanks, Rich! The '57-'59 Dodges just might be my favorite car designs On 2/11/2018 at 4:36 PM, restoman said: Watching this one... Expand Thanks, Mike! Updates might be slow for a bit while I finish the Ford. On 2/11/2018 at 6:17 PM, High octane said: I just love dem Mopars! Expand Thanks, Nick! I love the real ones and the JoHans!
John Goschke Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/11/2018 at 10:09 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Very nice John! I know that it's probably too late, but if you're going to re-plate the bumpers on this kit, another good idea is to saw off the tail light bezels & have them chromed at the same time. Foiling them is a real PITA! Steve Expand Thanks, Steve! I think that separating and having them plated is great idea and what I'll most likely do.
John Goschke Posted February 12, 2018 Author Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 12:20 AM, Ron Hamilton said: I cannot wait for this one. Expand Thanks, Ron! Hope to have it done for NNL! On 2/12/2018 at 10:27 AM, PARTSMARTY said: x2 for sure !!! Expand Thanks, Marty! On 2/12/2018 at 11:25 AM, vintagercr said: I look forward to seeing it completed. Expand Thanks, Steve! Me too!
geewhiz Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Very nice work on the body, John. As is your trademark, it's going to be gorgeous when you're finished.?????????
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