thatz4u Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Shown as received from Steve Guthmiller in a deal, I plan a few upgrades for it...we'll see how it goes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I'll be watching. I just got one last month from someone. Mine has been stripped to the light blue plastic but looks in about the same condition. Can't wait to see what you do with yours. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I'll be following. I've got the kit and a 1:1 Dynamic 88 convert to start on sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Looks familiar Al. I'm watching. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Oooh! I have both the hardtop and convertible kits to build. I only wish that it was a 62, as Dad had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 painted & chrome work finished, new interior ready.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Looking nice Al! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I love these old Johan kits. Wish someone would retool or find the original molds and bring them back. Olds looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I agree. I'd love to get a few of these also. We can only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Man that's looking great Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I like the blue you picked for the body. The '63 Impala interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 52 minutes ago, espo said: I like the blue you picked for the body. The '63 Impala interior? When I traded this kit to Al, the interior was missing. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 started work on the engine, more to come.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 4:25 PM, Modlbldr said: I'll be watching. I just got one last month from someone. Mine has been stripped to the light blue plastic but looks in about the same condition. Can't wait to see what you do with yours. Later- thanks, I have a few ideas for it, we'll see how it works out. On 1/25/2019 at 7:17 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: I'll be following. I've got the kit and a 1:1 Dynamic 88 convert to start on sometime. why not start it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, thatz4u said: ...why not start it now? As far as the real one goes, I don't have an enclosed workspace for it at the moment, here in Ga. I'll be moving the car to Az., along with everything else, after I finish up two client projects here. There's a decent sized shop with attached paint-booth and office, as well as a lift, at the property out there. I've been picking up bits and pieces for years, like a vintage Edelbrock 3X2 manifold, etc. I HAVE been using the convertible model to get a feel of what sort of wheels and rubber and stance I want to go for on the real car, and experimenting with things like body-colored bumpers, etc. All your work looks great, by the way. Edited February 12, 2019 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 1:37 PM, ewetwo said: Looking great. 21 hours ago, Super28 said: Like it! thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 12:17 PM, jjsipes said: I love these old Johan kits. Wish someone would retool or find the original molds and bring them back. Olds looks great. or maybe 3-D print them........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I agree Al. I’ve been waiting for the round 2 1959 imperial but nothing yet.It’s not a johan but still a kit that you don’t see often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/14/2019 at 4:59 PM, ewetwo said: I agree Al. I’ve been waiting for the round 2 1959 imperial but nothing yet.It’s not a johan but still a kit that you don’t see often. small update 2/25/19....bumpers chromed ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Coming together nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 This is an interesting build. I rarely see a nice Olds being built from the early 60s. This is looking really nice so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Brutalform said: This is an interesting build. I rarely see a nice Olds being built from the early 60s. This is looking really nice so far. That's absolutely true. Mostly because Oldsmobile and Buick have been so grossly ignored by the kit manufacturers since the annuals disappeared in the mid-60s. This is about the only full sized Oldsmobile kit that can still be found from this time period. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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