55 Chevy Pro Street

[Zippi]

I finally got this one finished.  I had trouble with this build from the beginning with the red paint all the way to the end loosing the red lens taillights and then I stepped on the lens frames.  I think it turned out pretty good with all the issues I had.  The body was painted with Rust-Oleum Flat White Primer and cleared with Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Lacquer.  It was then wet sanded and polished.  The chassis, engine, and wheels & tires are from the AMT 67 Chevelle Pro Street kit.  I opted not to use an alternator so this ol boy will have to head back home after a run and charge the battery.  That's what I did back in the day.  I also used an electric fan instead of a mechanical one.   

WIP: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/169156-55-chevy-pro-street/

 

 

Edited May 1, 2022 by Zippi

[espo]

Beautiful looking build. I like the clean looking white color. Enjoyed watching all the detailing you did on the engine and chassis. 

[Zippi]

28 minutes ago, espo said:

Beautiful looking build. I like the clean looking white color. Enjoyed watching all the detailing you did on the engine and chassis. 

Thanks Dave.  Much appreciated.  

[Reuhkapelti2]

Maybe the first 55 I've seen in white paint, and it really looks good and sharp. 

Great detailing everywhere, a joy to look closely. 

 

[Zippi]

8 minutes ago, Reuhkapelti2 said:

Maybe the first 55 I've seen in white paint, and it really looks good and sharp. 

Great detailing everywhere, a joy to look closely. 

 

Thanks you sir.  I appreciate the kind words.

[Beamerman]

Really cool!

[Zippi]

47 minutes ago, Beamerman said:

Really cool!

Thank you sir.

[ea0863]

Very nice build!  I particularly like just the right amount of detail under the hood.

[oldscool]

Very well done!

[Zippi]

21 minutes ago, ea0863 said:

Very nice build!  I particularly like just the right amount of detail under the hood.

Thanks EMRE.

[Zippi]

3 minutes ago, oldscool said:

Very well done!

Thanks Gerald.  Much appreciated. 

[PappyD340]

Very nice, well done!

[Zippi]

3 minutes ago, PappyD340 said:

Very nice, well done!

Thanks Pappy

[Vintage AMT]

May I ask what silver you used on the bumpers? 

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah Buddy, Mikey likes it! ?

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, Vintage AMT said:

May I ask what silver you used on the bumpers? 

It was Krylon silver metallic I believe.  Didnt turn out that great 

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, TransAmMike said:

Oh yeah Buddy, Mikey likes it! ?

Thanks Buddy.

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Nice looking '55 !

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, MADmodelDOCTOR said:

Nice looking '55 !

Thank you sir.

[grodudulle77]

Clean work, very nice build with an awesome look, i really like your color choice !! ??

[Zippi]

7 hours ago, grodudulle77 said:

Clean work, very nice build with an awesome look, i really like your color choice !! ??

Thanks Philippe.  I'm really happy with how the white turned out.  

[happy grumpy]

Wow Bob, this one is a looker. The trim beautifully contrasts with the white. Always nice to see what you come up with.

[Zippi]

6 minutes ago, happy grumpy said:

Wow Bob, this one is a looker. The trim beautifully contrasts with the white. Always nice to see what you come up with.

Thanks Mario.  I do appreciate it Buddy 

[cobraman]

Good job Bob !  Turned out great !

[deuces wild]

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