1965 Bonneville

[Bronzekeg]

this is the newly re released kit. 3 build options, I'm going to build the stock version. should be fun, I've built 2 of the grand prix versions. c&c are welcome as usual.

[bisc63]

Look forward to seeing what you do with this! Custom parts look interesting, could you post a pic when you get around to starting? I may need to grab one of these...

Oops! Just saw that HpiGuy did a video review and gave a good view of all the sprues, so I got a good look. Several mentions of this kit on the forum, but no pics of the custom parts. Will be watching your progress, it's a handsome subject.

Edited January 30, 2022 by bisc63
correction

[chris chabre]

Id love to see one of these with the custom stuff attached. May have to find a review somewhere

[deuces wild]

Maybe attach those custom parts on with some Elmer's white glue and take some pictures of it????....??

[slusher]

Looking forward to your build Ken..

[Bronzekeg]

thanks all for your interest in this kit. while I like the full blown custom rear treatment I think they could have done a better job with the front. the box depicts the front treatment and it just doesn't do anything for me. the kit can also be built stock and mild custom. I'm personally not fond of the mild custom front either. there are parts for a stock and custom interior, stock and modified engine and 2 complete sets of tires with your choice from 2 sets of rims. pictured are the custom assemblies from the instruction sheet along with the custom decals.

[bisc63]

Very cool to see the expanded decal sheet with stock emblems and gauge faces. Those whitewall tires look pretty nice, as well. Thank you for the info and pics!

[TooOld]

Another great body style from the mid 60's , I'm sure some will nit-pick at the body in this kit but I like it !  Thanks for the photos !

[Geno]

My favorite 60's Bonneville, can't wait to see this one.

[chris chabre]

now that you show the front end, boy did they drop the ball there.  the rear is awesome

[Bronzekeg]

12 hours ago, bisc63 said:

Very cool to see the expanded decal sheet with stock emblems and gauge faces. Those whitewall tires look pretty nice, as well. Thank you for the info and pics!

no problem.

[Bronzekeg]

5 hours ago, TooOld said:

Another great body style from the mid 60's , I'm sure some will nit-pick at the body in this kit but I like it !  Thanks for the photos !

I sure like them Bob!

[Bronzekeg]

3 hours ago, Geno said:

My favorite 60's Bonneville, can't wait to see this one.

personally I like the 65 & 67 the best.

[Bronzekeg]

1 hour ago, chris chabre said:

now that you show the front end, boy did they drop the ball there.  the rear is awesome

not my taste either Chris, feel they could have done better.

[Geno]

1 hour ago, Bronzekeg said:

personally I like the 65 & 67 the best.

My dad had a '65 when I was a kid, man I loved that car, that's why the '65 is my fav, it's just got a fantastic body style.?

[espo]

Something that caught my eye looking at the pictures of the instructions. They show a Tonneau Cover to go over the rear seat area. Depending on where you are from, that was something that was popular in the late '50's so I was a little surprised to see it in a mid '60's car. 

[bisc63]

I like the potential in the custom front end pieces, but not for the Pontiac body here! I agree that it just doesn't work for this car, but I can see it working elsewhere.

[Bronzekeg]

well I finally got started on this kit and 2 days later I'm pretty happy with the way the engine is turning out. I find all the input interesting.

[Bronzekeg]

4 hours ago, bisc63 said:

I like the potential in the custom front end pieces, but not for the Pontiac body here! I agree that it just doesn't work for this car, but I can see it working elsewhere.

I have the custom front end from the 65 grand prix kit and it seems to be more mild and better suited.

[bisc63]

Much more suited to the body, overall more thoughtful design I think. Your engine is looking the part!

[slusher]

Really nice looking engine"..

[doorsovdoon]

Nice kit, one of my favourites. I built one up using the custom parts and it looks pretty good. Looks like this version has a different custom option to the Grand Slam box. Look forward to seeing this built up, mid 60's Bonnies are stunning.

[Bronzekeg]

thank you all for the kind words and checking in on this build. I've been working on the chassis and engine. they're coming along slowly but surely. not sure about the whitewalls yet, I may turn them in just depending how they look once the body is painted.

[deuces wild]

I'm wondering if the amt '62 Catalina chassis pan/ frame will fit the body....?

[Can-Con]

13 minutes ago, deuces wild said:

I'm wondering if the amt '62 Catalina chassis pan/ frame will fit the body....?

Not without some work. Bonnevilles were on a longer wheelbase than the lower level Pontiacs. 

I'm thinking the frame design changed in '65 anyway, but I may be wrong on that.