‘73 Corvette build

[gbtr6]

I’m not very good at WIP’s because I’m a slow builder. But, I’m working on a Corvette for my neighbor. It’s mostly stock, I’m wiring the engine, PE from MCG, a mix of parts from the AMT 70 LT-1, and MPC 74 convertible. Paint is a Krylon burgundy. It doesn’t show here, but I’m having trouble fitting the hood. It hits the windshield and doesn’t lay in place. Wondering if I should shave some thickness from the hood, or cut some off the windshield?

Perry

Edited January 26, 2022 by gbtr6

[FLHCAHZ]

I don't know how to fix the hood issue, but everything else looks great.  Really nice detailing on the dash!

[David G.]

Without seeing them assembled, it's really hard to tell where the parts are conflicting with one another. If you could post some shots of the problem areas somebody may be able to offer some pointers.

Aside from that, everything you have so far looks great.

David G.

[espo]

The hood may be warped. Since you have already painted it, I would go very slow with maybe a hot water bath and try and see if it can be straightened without damaging the paint.  

[TransAmMike]

Cool project. I owned a 1:1 '73 myself. Far as I know there was only 1 '73 Coupe model kit ever built.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Looking good! As far as the hood/windshield issue, maybe trim both so as not to take too much off any one piece. That windshield does look like it could use some slimming from what I can see.

[gbtr6]

Couple update pics. Coming together. 

[Bainford]

Looking good. Nice foil work on the scripts.

[gbtr6]

Scripts and letters and logos are PE. Finished it. Fought me all the way. 

Perry

[bisc63]

Good looking 'vette, but a shame about the hood. We've all been there.

[gbtr6]

Yeah the hood is a bit wonky. I tried to heat and straighten, but didn't want to stress it. It's hard because it's a 73 body and the rest is either 75 or 68 Vette. Still, I'm happy with it, and hope my neighbor will be too.

Perry