Vintage chromoly Posted October 8, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Wow! Great color and finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 12 hours ago, Slotto said: Wow! Great color and finish! x2! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted October 9, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Great looking paint finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Beautiful paint and color! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted October 10, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted October 10, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted October 11, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage chromoly Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted October 31, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted October 31, 2022 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage chromoly Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Count me in. Following. My Best Man owned one of these a couple of years before I got married. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage chromoly Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Nice weathering, I think you did a wonderful job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecarbuilder Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecarbuilder Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Amazing job on the car! The paint finish turned out great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Great job, really nice to see someone do a U code instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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