1966 G.T.O.

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I won't be building the drag version but all stock. unsure of colors at this point. c&c are welcome and thanks for checking in.

[TransAmMike]

Do it up right there Ken.  Other than the '66 Chevelle SS (since I actually had one), the '66 GTO is at the top of my favorite cars. I did mine in Yellow since my wife had a '66 yellow Convertable.

[Oldcarfan27]

Here you go.

My favorite is Marina Turquoise. ?

[slusher]

Great build choice Ken!

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On 10/3/2022 at 3:08 PM, TransAmMike said:

Do it up right there Ken.  Other than the '66 Chevelle SS (since I actually had one), the '66 GTO is at the top of my favorite cars. I did mine in Yellow since my wife had a '66 yellow Convertable.

thanks Mike, I'm going to put forth some effort to make it nice. I like all the 60's pontiacs.

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On 10/3/2022 at 4:38 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Here you go.

My favorite is Marina Turquoise. ?

thanks for the color options Patrick. I like both turquoise's black and white.

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8 hours ago, slusher said:

Great build choice Ken!

thanks Carl, I'm going to give it a go.

[Bronzekeg]

started work on the engine. by the part count it looks like a nice kit.

[slusher]

nice engine Ken!

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thanks Carl.

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pretty much done with the engine and test fitted in the chassis. have been working on the rear end and suspensions. also testing paint colors for the body on scrap plastic.

[XYHARRY]

Looking good Ken. I have the MPC 67 gto and I'll be watching your build for inspiration. 

Cheers, David. ??

[ModelcarJR]

This Revell 66 GTO is one of my favorite kits. I have built a couple of stock versions and the racing version of this kit. Tim Boyd wrote a nice article on it a few years ago in another magazine.  Nice job on the engine! If I could offer one suggestion - clean up the sprue attachment points on the air cleaners with a sanding stick and then touch up the paint. That way it will not detract from your nice work on the engine. Good luck with the rest of the build! ??

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8 hours ago, XYHARRY said:

Looking good Ken. I have the MPC 67 gto and I'll be watching your build for inspiration. 

Cheers, David. ??

just about bought that kit at hobby lobby the other day on a paint run!

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6 hours ago, ModelcarJR said:

This Revell 66 GTO is one of my favorite kits. I have built a couple of stock versions and the racing version of this kit. Tim Boyd wrote a nice article on it a few years ago in another magazine.  Nice job on the engine! If I could offer one suggestion - clean up the sprue attachment points on the air cleaners with a sanding stick and then touch up the paint. That way it will not detract from your nice work on the engine. Good luck with the rest of the build! ??

thanks for the advice, my eyes aren't what they once were. I need to rotate them.

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I got the fuel tank and exhausts painted up and mounted the rear suspension.

[TransAmMike]

Coming along nicely Ken, keep up the good work!!

[slusher]

Very nice chassis and detailed engine!   

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11 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Coming along nicely Ken, keep up the good work!!

thanks Mike!

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10 hours ago, slusher said:

Very nice chassis and detailed engine!   

thanks for the kind words Carl!

[Bronzekeg]

I have decided on a set of hurst mag wheels over the factory steel ones. I think I have the paint color figured out, finally.

[TransAmMike]

Nice, you're keeping us in suspense about the body color??

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20 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Nice, you're keeping us in suspense about the body color??

trying for marina turquoise with a white interior Mike.

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I found out if I put this aqua over a black base coat it comes pretty close to marina turquoise. it appears to look nice with the wheel and tire combination. I think this is the route I'm going to take. with the driveshaft installed I'm calling the chassis done. need to paint the wheel center caps emblems.

[TransAmMike]

That should be real nice.