Vintage chromoly Posted October 8, 2022 Posted October 8, 2022 Hello all. I'm doing a 1970 bee at present. The inspiration comes from a neighborhood car a friend owned when we were in high school. Late 80’s. it’s getting Centerline auto drags, a cage, a pitchfork hood, and a 440/4BBL. (Having a hard time locating the intake) this is the body, so far. Initial cut and polish. It’s B5 blue from MCW. 2
Bronzekeg Posted October 9, 2022 Posted October 9, 2022 12 hours ago, Slotto said: Wow! Great color and finish! x2! 1
bisc63 Posted October 9, 2022 Posted October 9, 2022 Kinda nice to see a Mopar muscle car that's not a "high impact" color. This should look very nice indeed! 1
Keef Posted October 10, 2022 Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 7:34 PM, Vintage chromoly said: Hello all. I'm doing a 1970 bee at present. The inspiration comes from a neighborhood car a friend owned when we were in high school. Late 80’s. it’s getting Centerline auto drags, a cage, a pitchfork hood, and a 440/4BBL. (Having a hard time locating the intake) this is the body, so far. Initial cut and polish. It’s B5 blue from MCW. My most favorite Mopar EVER!!! I will be watching this one for sure!! 1
Slotto Posted October 10, 2022 Posted October 10, 2022 24 minutes ago, Keef said: My most favorite Mopar EVER!!! I will be watching this one for sure!! I know what you mean! I'm excited about this one too! 1
1972coronet Posted October 11, 2022 Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Nice WM23V0 there! The B5 appears to be the GB5 (1971-1973) as opposed to EB5 (1969-1970) -- maybe the lighting? Regardless, it's one of me favourite blue metallics, next to EB7/GB7. Edited October 11, 2022 by 1972coronet *TYPO* 1 1
Vintage chromoly Posted October 11, 2022 Author Posted October 11, 2022 16 hours ago, 1972coronet said: Nice WM23V0 there! The B5 appears to be the GB5 (1971-1973) as opposed to EB5 (1969-1970) -- maybe the lighting? Regardless, it's one of me favourite blue metallics, next to EB7/GB7. It does appear dark. I was a bit bummed about that. It looks more like EB7. unfortunately, this is what MCW calls 1969-1970 B5 blue. ☹️ I’ve used Scale finishes B5, and while the shade is more correct, the metal flake is way out of scale. I’m not doing a V code as far as multi carbs go. I’m using an RB engine with a single Holley 3310 from Fireball model works. This car is an effort to emulate a high school friend’s car. anyhow, I’ll keep this thread updated as I go. thanks for the interest. Rob 1
drodg Posted October 31, 2022 Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) I was going to order B5 from them for a 70 Roadrunner Monogram because the B5 from Scale finishes also looks a bit light compared to the 1:1. That B5 looks pretty dark like B7 as someone else said. Great job on the paint though! Edited October 31, 2022 by drodg 1
1972coronet Posted October 31, 2022 Posted October 31, 2022 27 minutes ago, drodg said: I was going to order B5 from them for a 70 Roadrunner Monogram because the B5 from Scale finishes also looks a bit light compared to the 1:1. That B5 looks pretty dark like B7 as someone else said. Great job on the paint though! There are at least three (maybe more) unique B5 blues: - EB5 (1969-1970) - GB5 (1971-1973) - KB5 (1974-1975) - MB5 (1976-197?) Here's a paint chips' list, direct from the horse's mouth -- navigate as you see fit (covers up to 1979) :The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1970 Paint Chip Charts (hamtramck-historical.com) 2
Vintage chromoly Posted December 3, 2023 Author Posted December 3, 2023 Still plugging away at the Superbee. I made a scratch built cage and used embossing powder for carpet for the first time. 1
Bills72sj Posted December 4, 2023 Posted December 4, 2023 Count me in. Following. My Best Man owned one of these a couple of years before I got married. 1
Vintage chromoly Posted January 9, 2024 Author Posted January 9, 2024 I decided to try some acrylic paints and some “dry brushing” to weather the bottom and engine compartment. I’m attempting to replicate a nice driver type car Here’s my attempt:
cifenet Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 Nice weathering, I think you did a wonderful job! 1
Musclecarbuilder Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 On 10/10/2022 at 6:31 PM, Keef said: My most favorite Mopar EVER!!! I will be watching this one for sure!! Mine too! 1
Musclecarbuilder Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 Amazing job on the car! The paint finish turned out great! 1
Moparman18064 Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 Great job, really nice to see someone do a U code instead. 1
Moparman18064 Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 On 10/31/2022 at 3:49 PM, drodg said: I was going to order B5 from them for a 70 Roadrunner Monogram because the B5 from Scale finishes also looks a bit light compared to the 1:1. That B5 looks pretty dark like B7 as someone else said. Great job on the paint though! Not trying to hijack thread, but here is the GB5 True blue that I was going to use to recreate the 72 Duster 340 I had 1
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