1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

[ModelcarJR]

This is an AMT kit re-issued by Round 2 with updated pad-printed tires and new decal sheet. I kept the redline and Goodyear tires for a future build and substituted some blackwalls and wheels from the 66 GTO in the parts box. The kit itself is a pretty basic relic for days gone by. One piece chassis, metal axles, hole in the engine, interior bucket with poor door panel engraving. The decal sheet is not very good. the dash decal broke on me but I was able to piece it together. The red on the GTO crest on the front fender quarters doesn't register and the front turn signal decals are too small. I didn't even try the pin stripes for the top of the fenders and doors. I did practice on a couple of skills that I wanted to develop; seat belts for the interior and drilling out the headlights and replacing them with clear plastic. Both turned out pretty well. I also eliminated the hole in the engine and used some brass rod for spindles on the front. That's about it the rest is box stock and certainly not to the level of detail that Steven G. is putting into his 64 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible. The paint is Dupli-Color Bright Aqua Metallic on the exterior, Krylon Satin Ivory interior and Tamiya Coral Blue on the engine. Thanks for looking! 

[espo]

Like the color and a great finish. Your efforts on this old tool kit look great. 

[Joe Nunes]

The kit is what it is...a fun build from the past, when we youngsters built the kit without worrying about every little detail being perfect.  Your model looks very good wearing the colors you chose. Nice work on this kit. ?

Joe

[Jim B]

Nice GTO.

[Tom99]

Looks good.

[TransAmMike]

Oh yeah John, really looks nice, great job!!

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, David, Joe, Jim, Tom and Mike!  I appreciate your comments!  I remembered that I built a 65 GTO some years ago. I'm not sure if it was this convertible kit that I added the hardtop too or a hardtop kit. Anyway, I used the chassis, engine, wheels, tires, and mirrors from the Revell 66 GTO. Although I could have done a better job on the rear wheel position, it turned out pretty well with a few other additions, such as, MCG PE, a steering wheel from the 66 Chevelle wagon and an antenna that has since fallen off. The paint is MCW Evening Orchid Metallic.  Thanks for looking! 

[slusher]

Beautifully done, John!

[ewetwo]

Excellent!

 

[Robberbaron]

Nice buildmJohn.  I also remember that orchid hardtop from when you posted it on that "other" forum many years ago...

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[Zippi]

Nice looking build.  I like the blue and white.  Great job on the 65 convertible.  

[charger74]

Very well done ??That color looks great on it 

[ModelcarJR]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments and Merry Christmas! ?

[TooOld]

Beautiful GTO John and a gorgeous color !  You don't need all of the extra super detailing when it's built this nice , great job !

[carrucha]

Cool GTO.  Nice work on the interior.