RAW GOLD: a '68 TBird Pro-Touring with a '71 roof transplant in satin gold, inspired by Steve Stanford

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/20/2023 at 8:32 AM, TooOld said:

Beautiful work Claude !  I never would have thought about swapping the roofs but you're correct , it does work !

Thank you Bob! Another great idea from the mind of designer Steve Stanford!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/20/2023 at 5:31 PM, TransAmMike said:

Man, what a cool looking T-bird Claude.  Beautiful work as usual from you?

Hi Mike! Thank you for the compliment, much appreciated.

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[Dominik]

looks really cool. well done!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/20/2023 at 5:34 PM, Matt T. said:

Stunning! Beautiful concept brought into 3D with great results. The *bottom* of this is cleaner than the tops of some of mine! ?

Thank you Matthew! 

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/20/2023 at 10:38 PM, BDSchindler said:

Love this build!

Thank you Brian!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/22/2023 at 11:04 PM, Lobo2me said:

Nice cruiser! Your endless imagination rules!

Thank you Steve. We try harder...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/23/2023 at 12:54 AM, Sledsel said:

Very nice! Did you use the entire rear half of the 71 because I noticed it still has the 71 tail light. Very cool build. 

Hi Andy! Yes, the windshield & pillars, roof, rear deck and bumper/tailight. Almost a shoe-in!

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[Brudda]

Hello Claude. Fantastic build sir! You’re blessed with skills and ideas that are out of this world. Another super build. Great job sir.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/23/2023 at 4:58 AM, PappyD340 said:

That's a real beauty Claude, well done!

Thank you Larry!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/23/2023 at 5:26 AM, ChrisR said:

Very nice!

Thank you Chris!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/25/2023 at 7:33 PM, slusher said:

Excellent craftmanship!   Absolutely stunning!

Thank you so much, Carl!

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[Bob Ellis]

Claude, this is awesome work.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/26/2023 at 8:17 AM, Pierre Rivard said:

As good as gold!

Merci Pierre!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/27/2023 at 10:24 AM, Phildaupho said:

Gorgeous in all respects and very well engineered and constructed

Thank you Phil, I'm flattered!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/28/2023 at 9:37 AM, crazyjim said:

Awesome build with a perfect stance.

What is the source of those terrific wheels?

Hi Jim!

Thank you. Alas, I bought those in a Ziplock, used, from a parts seller at a recent show. But judging from the axle stem, I'd be inclined to say that they come from a Maisto diecast...

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/28/2023 at 9:07 PM, Slotto said:

Great job on the T-Bird! Love the pro touring look

Thank you Steve!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/30/2023 at 6:17 PM, tim boyd said:

Claude....great concept and execution.  I've been watching for a '67 T-Bird kit myself as I wanted to do a pro-touring execution.  Yours goes way beyond my idea, however.  Particularly impressed with the IRS and the engine.  Lovin' it!   Cheers....TIM

 

 

Hi Tim!

Thank you for the comments. You are right: the annual kits are very rare, and the Allison in Wonderland "funny car" was the last ditch solution for me. I was surprised, since the kit offered a choice of grilles (stock or custom), and front bumper or roll pan. More than I expected. 

If you ever need a pristine 67 roof and glass, just let me know: I have one to spare!

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[ncbuckeye67]

That is not a model kit. It is an engineering masterpiece! Absolutely flawless!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 4/30/2023 at 7:58 PM, Zippi said:

That's a Looker right there Claude.  Very nice build.

Thank you Bob, happy you like it!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/3/2023 at 8:44 AM, Dominik said:

looks really cool. well done!

Thank you Dominik!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/7/2023 at 11:08 AM, Brudda said:

Hello Claude. Fantastic build sir! You’re blessed with skills and ideas that are out of this world. Another super build. Great job sir.

Thank you Bruce! Well, I don't know about such dispositions, but I'm certainly having fun! 

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/10/2023 at 3:43 PM, Bob Ellis said:

Claude, this is awesome work.

Thank you Bob! Much appreciated. 

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 5/16/2023 at 10:35 AM, ncbuckeye67 said:

That is not a model kit. It is an engineering masterpiece! Absolutely flawless!

Hi Jeff!

Thanks for the superlatives. A bit much... but appreciated!

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[ncbuckeye67]

I don't think it's too much, lol. Way more than I've ever put into one model kit. Even my contest entries aren't that detailed.

[customline]

Oh yes. I'm a big advocate for the roof swap.  This one is exceptionally nice. Great model, Claude!  Gorgeous paint!