Lyle Willits Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Inpsired by this photo from Tom Kren, I started to duplicate this car about a year ago. I have no idea what engine is in the 1:1 car, but this will be my version. Still needs some detailing. Thanks to STEVE MILLBERRY for the plain-jane Malibu resin hood.
John E. Bowers Jr. Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Looking fantastic Lyle! You know that this style build is right up my alley...
plastikfreek Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Lookin' pretty sweet so far........ ..I had a 1:1 back when I was in high school. '68 with the 2speed powerglide tranny.....Dad sold it for what I owed on it at the time......a lousy $500.....
george 53 Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Looks really good so far Lyle, but ain't it kinda "new" for ya? I mean, it's a 68! If it comes out(which I have a sneeky suspicion it will)like your other builds, it'll be a killer! I got a soft spot for late 60's(66/69) Chevelles, an this ones lookin like it'll be right up there! Nice build so far!!!
Lyle Willits Posted December 7, 2008 Author Posted December 7, 2008 Looks really good so far Lyle, but ain't it kinda "new" for ya? I mean, it's a 68! Actually, it's a '69.
MyBradKeselowski Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 that is 1 hot lookin malibu it is turning out 2 match the pic perfect keep it up and can't wait 2 see it finished.
MyBradKeselowski Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 that is 1 hot lookin malibu it is turning out 2 match the pic perfect keep it up and can't wait 2 see it finished. needs the side markers and emblems.
Lyle Willits Posted December 8, 2008 Author Posted December 8, 2008 needs the side markers and emblems. Models shown in this category are in-progress builds. This car needs a lot more things.
Ron Hamilton Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 Lookin' good, Lyle. I was wondering when you were going to finish this one. I'm going to do a 300 deluxe 2 door post myself, one of these days.
joe messer Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 looking good im looking for a flat hood for mine i own a 69 2 door post and im build a model like where did u get the grill thanks alot
Lyle Willits Posted December 9, 2008 Author Posted December 9, 2008 looking good im looking for a flat hood for mine i own a 69 2 door post and im build a model like where did u get the grill thanks alot The car in your pic is an SS,,,,,,,,,but the flat Malibu hood that I'm using came from a friend in Canada, Steve Millbery. You can make your own by cutting out the "humps" and molding in sheet plastic. The complete photoetch set comes from The Model Car Garage.
Peter Lombardo Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 Lyle, this is looking really nice. My father-in-law had this exact car, in this exact color combo back when I met my wife. I always thought it was a great looking car...the vinyl roof always looked better then good on this car. Your model is looking perfect. Very nice, but I am used to that from you.
Randy Kern Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 That's looking good so far, Lyle. I was curious why you went with a more lime color green, than something like Dupli-Color's Hampstead green, which looks closer. Personal preference, or, are you also going to put a mirror under it? Those wheels on the 1/1 look like American Wheels' Hopsters, that came in the Revell California Wheels '67 Chevelle kit. Your choice of wheels looks great, too. OK, that's all. You can give me grief when you see me at the MAMA meeting (yes, we will be there!).
cruz Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 That's looking good so far, Lyle. I was curious why you went with a more lime color green, than something like Dupli-Color's Hampstead green, which looks closer. Personal preference, or, are you also going to put a mirror under it? Those wheels on the 1/1 look like American Wheels' Hopsters, that came in the Revell California Wheels '67 Chevelle kit. Your choice of wheels looks great, too. OK, that's all. You can give me grief when you see me at the MAMA meeting (yes, we will be there!).Hey, you just make sure to bring that beautiful Nova with you!!! Oh, and your appetite!!!!!
Rudy Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Looks excellent! I also had a 68 in high school, with a 327/2 speed powerglide!!! Low and go! Got caught drag racing by my dad..... Not good. That car rocked, I loved the crank-out vent windows. It would seat 8 skinny high school kids comfortably! Keep up the good work!! Rudy
joe messer Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 The car in your pic is an SS,,,,,,,,,but the flat Malibu hood that I'm using came from a friend in Canada, Steve Millbery. You can make your own by cutting out the "humps" and molding in sheet plastic. The complete photoetch set comes from The Model Car Garage. i put the ss hood and etc on it see the malibu fender trim i have bought me a real ss and im gonna put this one back factory it was gold with black insides 250 6 cyl 2 speed power gluide real granny car
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