‘57 Chevy gasser show and go

[FLHCAHZ]

I’m calling this one done. Built right of the box with the only add on was that I wired the engine (pre wired distributor)

I wanted it to look like something you would see at World of Wheels show. This is a decent kit, but the rear shocks, tail lights and bumper took some work for my skill level. I don’t like chrome headlights, so I mixed some clear Elmer’s glue with a drop of white paint, and painter them with a toothpick .  I should add that there was a trust to the kit, I did my best to make it work.

  Here are some pics:

 

I went with Avery basic clean white interior  I think it works well

 

I think I need brighter lighting in my photo box. Any comments welcome and thanks for looking

Edited November 28, 2021 by FLHCAHZ

[TransAmMike]

Great job on it Chaz!!   If I ever get the paint to match on the flip hood to match the body on mine I'll be posting pics of mine too.

Anyway, I like yours and a very nice color?

[FLHCAHZ]

1 minute ago, TransAmMike said:

Great job on it Chaz!!   If I ever get the paint to match on the flip hood to match the body on mine I'll be posting pics of mine too.

Anyway, I like yours and a very nice color?

Thanks Mike!  I’m happy with the way it turned out

 

What color did you go with?

[TransAmMike]

Actually 3 colors, red, white and blue pearls. I screwed up the clear on the hood so had to repaint the red and I can't get it to match now even tho its the same paint. Frustrating!!

[FLHCAHZ]

That is frustrating!  I’m sure u will get it figured out.  

 

I just realized i forgot forgot to put the brake booster on the firewall.  Lol

[TransAmMike]

Just now, FLHCAHZ said:

That is frustrating!  I’m sure u will get it figured out.  

 

I just realized i forgot forgot to put the brake booster on the firewall.  Lol

Well shoot, now I have to look and see if I put it on mine?

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[FLHCAHZ]

37 minutes ago, ChrisR said:

Nice!

Thanks!

[Zippi]

Bad ass looking Gasser Chaz.  I gotta get one of these.

[bluestringer]

Looks great Chaz. Nice work. 

[FLHCAHZ]

26 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Bad ass looking Gasser Chaz.  I gotta get one of these.

Thanks Bob!

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[FLHCAHZ]

11 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Looks great!

Thanks!

[Scott8950]

Nice

[FLHCAHZ]

55 minutes ago, Scott8950 said:

Nice

Thanks

[Snake45]

Nice so far. What's it look like with the front end installed? 

[FLHCAHZ]

7 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Nice so far. What's it look like with the front end installed? 

The front clip doesn't sit perfectly, but I'll post a pic tonight  

[Snake45]

15 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said:

The front clip doesn't sit perfectly, but I'll post a pic tonight  

Yeah. I've got a few hours in trying to make mine fit right, and I don't have it to my satisfaction yet. 

I had the same problem with the Monogram '66 Chevelle and the AMT/MPC '57 Corvette. And I can tell I'm gonna have it with the Monogram '60 Chevy sedan delivery. 

[Bills72sj]

Congratz on a job well done.

[slusher]

Looks great!

[FLHCAHZ]

6 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Congratz on a job well done.

Thanks Bill!

[FLHCAHZ]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

Looks great!

Thanks Carl!

[FLHCAHZ]

8 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Yeah. I've got a few hours in trying to make mine fit right, and I don't have it to my satisfaction yet. 

I had the same problem with the Monogram '66 Chevelle and the AMT/MPC '57 Corvette. And I can tell I'm gonna have it with the Monogram '60 Chevy sedan delivery. 

Here is a pick with the flip-front down.  I'll probably never display it this way, so its good enough for me....

 

[Nazz]

 Nice '57 Chaz! Well done.

 

Jerry

[FLHCAHZ]

13 hours ago, Nazz said:

 Nice '57 Chaz! Well done.

 

Jerry

Thanks Jerry!