1966 Ford Fairlane GT/GTA

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Joe, Mike and Carl!  I appreciate your comments! 

the thing I wish Round One would do when they re-pop these old AMT kits is add mirrors. They have added pad-printed tires and expanded the decal sheet except for dash gauges. You can't drive a car without a mirror (or it would be difficult to do so) so why not add mirrors. I searched the parts box instead of robbing another kit for an interior mirror and finally found one. It was molded in black plastic, maybe from a truck kit. I painted it aluminum and also added some mirror foil and installed it.  Looks OK. I have a small round Mopar mirror for the outside although it doesn't have the longer Ford neck. The windows installed well, even the side windows. So now its on wheels! It may be a little high in front but I like it and there's nothing I can do about it anyway.  Maybe I can raise the back a bit.  Thanks for looking! ?

 

[Mopar - D]

Looking good John. I like the red wall tires. 

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Dan! 

I wish I had figured out how to attach the front bumper and grill before I tried to attach it about 3 times.  I also had to re-touch the left front fender. I also had to remove the left rear window as it must have gotten some clear on it. I could sand it out but I probably wouldn't be able to re-attach it.  So now its almost done. I'll rub it out and wax it in the morning.  Attach the mirror, the side stripe and license plates and it will be done! Thanks for looking! ?

[ModelcarJR]

This one is done.  I'm disappointed with my ability to put this one together well. Paint issues, issues with the body not sitting well, bumper issues, etc.  But another one is on the shelf and maybe I'll do better on the next one.  Thanks for looking! ?

[dsummone]

The side stripe finished it of perfectly. 
I enjoyed following your build. 

[slusher]

Sweet Fairlane John, if you want one in the other color build it again, buddy!

[Mopar - D]

John even with the issues that you had with this one you have pulled this one to be a beautiful looking Fairlane. 

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, Dave, Carl and Dan! I appreciate your comments! ?