1966 Pontiac GTO

[mrmike]

My new project is the '66 GTO by Pontiac.  I painted the hood and body yesterday afternoon, but I am not totally happy with the color.  It is too bright and reflective!  It should be more subdued like the cap is.  I may strip the color and start again.  I added a Hurst T-Handle shifter and a friend has given me another '66 GTO kit for the decals.

[1972coronet]

Another classic G.M. A-body from the sixties for your collection. 

Quite looking forward to following your progress, @mrmike!

[espo]

While I like the shade of gold, you might consider this a good base coat for a candy color if that is of interest to you. 

[KWT]

Looking forward to another one of your builds!

I have this one and have pulled it from the shelf many times... alas... it's still wrapped lol

[mrmike]

Thanks John, David and Jeremy!  I was thinking of adding another color over the gold, but a gold color is what I was going for.  I am going to look for another gold that is more subdued.

[KWT]

Which color did you use?

Maybe looking for like Champagne Gold?

[espo]

Does Tamiya TS-21 Gold look like something you would want? Tamiya also has one TS Lt. Sand Metallic that would be between this and the Champagne you mentioned. 

[mrmike]

I found a gold in my spray paint box called Tamiya TS-75 Champagne Gold and it sprayed nicely over the Tamiya TS-21 Gold that is already on the body.  It is not exactly the color I want, but I had it.

More GTO to come...

[1972coronet]

57 minutes ago, mrmike said:

Tamiya TS-75 Champagne Gold

One of my favourite gold paints available in a rattle can. Excellent choice , @mrmike!

[Slotto]

I dig that champagne color

[mrmike]

Thanks John and Steve!  This color was originally used on my Lindberg 1964 Plymouth Belvedere from the TV series, Overhaulin'.  One of my favorite models!

[KWT]

Wow... may not have been what you originally wanted, but that looks good on that body. I may have to grab a can now

[slusher]

Very nice color choice, John!

[mrmike]

Thanks Jeremy and Carl! 

I have completed the 389 Tri-power engine!

[mrmike]

I assembled the wheels and tires to the GTO.  I decided to use the Hurst wheels and the last of my Shabo Tire Graphics.  I drilled out the ends of the exhaust system and painted the insides with Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black.  I have hand painted many of the parts by hand and will paint the rest with spray cans.

[espo]

Like the Hurst wheels. Man they were expensive even back then. 

[mrmike]

I never knew the price of those wheels, now or ever. 

[doorsovdoon]

Good looking wheels. Nice work.?

[mrmike]

Thanks Gareth!  I have since then painted the spokes on the Hurst wheels with Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum.

Edited March 20, 2023 by mrmike

[mrmike]

The chassis is mostly assembled.  Just need a few touch ups.

[KWT]

Nice looking chassis/engine you got there. It's gonna be a real looker I'm sure.

[mrmike]

Thanks Jeremy! 

[Dragonhawk1066]

Looking good so far Mike. I used Tamiya TS-87 Titanium Gold on my '67 Impala SS.

[charlie8575]

I built one of these a long time ago. Very nice kit, although I found the rear shocks a little touchy.

Charlie Larkin

[mrmike]

15 hours ago, Dragonhawk1066 said:

Looking good so far Mike. I used Tamiya TS-87 Titanium Gold on my '67 Impala SS.

That color was reported to me by someone else when I first painted my '66 GTO.  I may have to visit my LHS for a can. Nice Impala SS427!

 

2 hours ago, charlie8575 said:

I built one of these a long time ago. Very nice kit, although I found the rear shocks a little touchy.

Charlie Larkin

Was it the Revell '66 GTO or the AMT '67 GTO?  They may look similar, but are different in builds.  I was told the Revell kit was the better kit.

Craig, I built the custom version and converted it to stock.

Edited March 22, 2023 by mrmike