Revell 1/25 55 Chevy

[Brudda]

Here are some more pics for oldnslow. You know Codi , Years ago I was a total ford guy. Had a 66 shelby .Just sold it a few years ago. Ford had the total performance covered in the 60s . Drag racing, Indy car, f1, road racing. They had it all. But today I’m not one mark . I’m all over the place and in modeling it seams I have more gm cars than ford. Strange. Still love my fords though The Shelby pics are the real car sorry they are not straight 

[Brudda]

Thank you dbostream and Bobdude for the great comments. Fitting the Big block. Going to have to cut the firewall and floor area. Have some pics

[Brudda]

Cutting the firewall for the big block. 

[beeRS]

This build is awesome. I love the stance and that chrome paint looks amazing. I will have to track down some of this stuff myself. Thanks for sharing.

[Brudda]

Thank you beeRS. Here is the firewall primed. Put the interior dash in and it fits. 

[Brudda]

Here is the big block. Going to be a 4 speed car. Was going to leave it alone to build my friends car. Had to put a big block and 4 speed in it. Had to modify the exhaust manifolds . The angle was wrong. The big block came from the revell 66 el Camino kit. 18436572 is the firing order. Small block next to the big block. Here goes

[Deuces]

Lookin' good!!..... ☺️

[Brudda]

Motor in the car. Firewall fits , dash fits. Lucky so far. Steering box is going to be a challenge but the rest is good. There should be enough clearance for the fan and radiator. Pretty happy with it so far. 

[511 nova]

Wow this build is very nice. Great work!

[Brudda]

Thank you Deuces and 511 nova. 

[Brudda]

Good morning. The motor is wired. Now the carb. Was not going to change and detail this much but cannot help myself. It’s addicting 

[Brudda]

[Brudda]

Carb fuel lines are in place.starting to look like a hot rod.

[Deuces]

Looks beautiful!.... ??

[mod3l Lover]

NICE!!!

[Brudda]

Thank you Deuces and mod3l Lover. Here is a pic of the fan assembly 

[Deuces]

Cool.... ??

[Modlbldr]

This is turning out to be one amazing build. Love the color.

Later-

[beeRS]

That engine is looking really good.

[Brudda]

Thank you Deuces ,Thank you Modlbldr, and Thank you beeRS

[Brudda]

Laying out the chassis. Cut the rear wheel wells out to fit the rear tires. Put a brass crossmember for the transmission. The optional custom suspension is great! The stance is perfect. 1/25 cars usually have a very bad stance. This kit is very good . Put the exhaust in as you have to put that in before the cross brace and rear end. Have to modify the front of the exhaust to meet the big block exhaust manifolds. So far this is one cool kit as fit and finish is very good. I will do another. Not quite a tamiya kit but very close. I am impressed. Here is a pic of the chassis 

[Brudda]

[Deuces]

Just curious if that "X" member came on all the '55 chevys or only on the convertible....????

[Brudda]

You know Deuces that is a good question. But I figured that since it is a big block with a few more horses and more weight that the crossmember might help keep it straight and strong. The crossmember is not on the instructions.But included in the kit.  So maybe it is only on the convertible. Great question. 

[Brudda]