Bills72sj Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1969 Rally Sport Camaros are one of my favorite cars and black and gold is my favorite color combination. I started with a Revell Z28 Camaro RS kit. As you know, a Z28 is a 302 small block and a ZL-1 is a 427 big block. I got the big block from an AMT 68 El Camino kit. For something different I used the Electronic Fuel Injection option from a 70 Chevelle SS kit. The gold SS stripes made by Keith Marks. http://public.fotki.com/mofobow/ During final assembly I found the hood would not close. I had to trim the motor mounts to set the engine a little lower, shave the throttle bodies and the EFI engine cover but even all of that was not enough. I then took a Dremel to the underside of the hood which was already painted and decaled. I ground down as much as I dared, and fortunately it was just enough. I got the Fujimi wheels & tires from ebay as I wanted the Pro-touring look. Wire wheels were not my first choice but it was the best I could do to get the 285/40 and 345/35 tires. In order to fit these wide tires, chassis modifications were necessary. First I cut away the inner fender wells in preparation for mini-tubbing. I used the rear wheel tubs hacked from a 71 GTX chassis I had left over from an eBay lot purchase. The stock leaf spring suspended axle could no longer work so I snagged the ladder bar rear from a 72 Nova kit. The front suspension and inner fender wells required serious grinding and trimming as well. Since the wheels were open enough, I added disc brake rotors from my parts bin. Other details include filling four of the rectangles in the grille for the ZL-1 emblem decal, adding back up lights from the parts bin, and meticulously painting the hidden headlight frames. Overall I am quite pleased with the result. If I had to do it over, I would NOT have used Testors clear coat over Keith’s decals. They wrinkled a bit due to some kind of reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Beautiful looking Camaro. I wouldn't normally care for the Gold Wheel treatment, but it is perfect with the models color scheme. I like the deep set wheels and rubber band tires. The body trim looks great also. The head light doors especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 That's a sweet looking ZL-1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Awesome build, I like the black and gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Looking fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) Great job. I REALLY like it. Edited November 26, 2019 by drodg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Very nice Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Thank you Trevor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Great looking Camaro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Killer Camaro! Stance is great! Even dig the gold combo! Not common on Camaro but suits any TA. Great work! Some out door pictures many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 7:11 AM, slusher said: Great looking Camaro! On 5/25/2020 at 7:44 AM, Mattilacken said: Killer Camaro! Stance is great! Even dig the gold combo! Not common on Camaro but suits any TA. Great work! Some out door pictures many? Carl and Anton, Thank you. I may do a little "SnakeFu" on it and reshoot some pics once my diorama is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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