Straightliner59 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 This car was inspired by the late-'60s Trans Am series Camaros, and Mustangs. By the time the Monza was introduced, most of the road racing cars were wearing those big, pontooned IMSA-type fender flares. I always hated those, so, I went a little retro,with my design. This represents something that would have been built around 1977 (I wanted something I could use those beautiful Bicentennial Montana plates on!). It's built for speed and safety. It features a basic roll bar, four point harnesses, and a big fuel tank, for those wide-open spaces on the highways under the Big Sky. I've always loved the "H"-bodied GM cars, especially the Vega and the Monza. This is, actually, the third Monza I've built! Funnily enough, they've all been green! If you're interested in the process of this creation, you can follow the entire project here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/…/130953-1975-monza-all-parts-…/ Questions/comments always welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Thank you, Carl. Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Monza never looked so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 You know, when I was a kid, these were the farthest thing from being a sweet ride, but the way you built this shows just how wrong I was!....its OUTSTANDING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Thank you, Dave and Oscar. I'm pretty happy with it. And, it always feels good to put something new in the display case! 1 hour ago, Dann Tier said: You know, when I was a kid, these were the farthest thing from being a sweet ride, but the way you built this shows just how wrong I was!....its OUTSTANDING!!!! I appreciate that, Dann, very much! Thanks! It does look like it would be a fun ride, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Very cool! The wheel/tire choice and stance are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Cool Ride ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 That is so cool ! I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 There is a movie with a line about polishing something.... when these were new, it was the Dark Age of design in Detroit. I like how you updated it, the Panasport wheels look really good. It's nice to see something different too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I love the look you've achieved with this Daniel. I once went for a long trip in one of these and have appreciated them ever since. Not often seen in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<profile removed> Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Love it! Really, really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 The green works very well on this car..... well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I like it a lot.Cool color and great stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Still a fugly car, but a beautiful build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Color, stance and concept all reveal the true potential of this period piece. I'm certain this is what the guys at GM had in mind. Really nice build, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Very nicely done Monza! Always great to see another GM H-Body built in scale, and this one is definitely one of the better builds that I've seen done from this kit. I think you nailed the overall look with this one. Good looking paint work, clean BMF and sharp detail painting here and there make this one stand out. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Very sweet build reminds mr of a friend I grew up with he ad a silver 2+2 and it was awesome looking (in my memory) he wrecked it on an icy road one morning but this one with that big fuel tank would be nice one to drive Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 I want to sincerely thank everyone for your kind words. I am stunned, and honored. I accomplished the vision I had for the car, and the model, and it's gratifying that others appreciate that vision. Anyhoo, before I get too sappy, I enjoyed the process and learning a couple of new techniques (Thanks again, Steve Milberry, for the tip for the headlights!). I'm trying to decide what's next. If I can make a set of Enderle injectors and manifold for a small block Chevy, I might see if I can't finish up my junior fueler...or, I have an Ideal Toy Company BMW R69 motorcycle that I've been looking at. Or, there's the Badman, or... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I love the look and the colour grabs you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I always thought those Monzas were a handsome design in an era that was not a good one for American styling, and I like how you modified it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: I always thought those Monzas were a handsome design in an era that was not a good one for American styling, and I like how you modified it. Thank you, Richard. It was love at first sight, for me. Thanks, Bob! Edited December 30, 2018 by Straightliner59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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