2zwudz Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Anyone have a idea of what hardtop I can use to convert a resin 62 Buick Skylark convertible to a hardtop???
MrObsessive Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 You'd have to do some slicing and dicing, but I think any of the '63-'64 Chevy's would get you a good base to start with. Similar profile, but you'd have to add the creases in the C pillars and flatten the crease that's over the roof somewhat in the middle. Can't think of anything else right now.
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Well, the most obvious choice would be the Johan 1962 Olds F-85 Cutlass roof. They would share the same design, but I doubt very much that you would want to sacrifice a Johan '62 Olds for it. Steve
Mark Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, MrObsessive said: You'd have to do some slicing and dicing, but I think any of the '63-'64 Chevy's would get you a good base to start with. Similar profile, but you'd have to add the creases in the C pillars and flatten the crease that's over the roof somewhat in the middle. Can't think of anything else right now. The Skylark was the Buick version of the Tempest/F-85. AMT made one, but it was a wagon. For a two-door sedan or convertible, I'd look at the AMT '62 LeMans body (Jo-Han F-85 is a bit wider as I recall). Second choice would be to get the roof from the '63 Tempest altered-wheelbase funny car, and rework as needed. The AMT '61 Tempest has a four-door sedan roof. With any of these, the trunk lid and taillight panel will come in for a bunch of rework/scratchbuilding on the builder's part.
2zwudz Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 Does anyone make a 62 skylark resin kit anymore??
Mark Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 I can't remember ever seeing one in resin, not even a copy of the wagon.
2zwudz Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark said: I can't remember ever seeing one in resin, not even a copy of the wagon. I think R&R Resins used to make one but I think they are out of business now?????
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 4 hours ago, 2zwudz said: I think R&R Resins used to make one but I think they are out of business now????? Long Gone. Steve
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