AMT Chopped 25 T (finally built one))

[2doors3pedals]

I've been around long enough to have bought new 1958 AMT kits at the local corner store. On occasion during the past 65 years I have imagined building the chopped top 25 T hot rod, but just never got around to it. 

I have finally rectified that situation with a version of what I think a '70s style show rod might have looked like. 

It's mostly built out of the box,  but I used the 6 carb manifold from an earlier issue, and wheels and tires from the parts box. The kit chassis is a  fiddly one, but I managed to lower it just a little.  Tamiya paint and some minor wiring and fuel and brake lines were added. The old survivor in the background was found on ebay,  so it doesn't count. It's likely how mine would have looked in 1960 or so. 

It feels good to finally have this one on the shelf. 

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

I'm from the same era. I remember the chopped 25T Double Kit. Good to see this. Good color and stance. Loving the engine too. Congrats!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Was worth the wait. Came out great. Nice job.

[XYHARRY]

Nice 25 T there Dave. Colour, stance and wheels make this look cool. I really need to get this kit. Well done.

Cheers, 

David. ??

[ChrisR]

Nice!

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[espo]

Great looking engine detailing, especially since it's out in the open. Like the paint color and smooth finish. I remember those AMT kits of the 1958 model cars. They were the first ones that didn't seem more like toys as I recall. 

[1930fordpickup]

Well done.

[ea0863]

Very tastefully done!

[Classicgas]

Very nice, great color.

[Flatout]

Beautiful build of an old classic Dave…that shade of blue and the chrome wheels with white walls really make this stand out!

[Erock]

That looks awesome. Great job!

[BeakDoc]

Man, that’s cooler than the other side of the pillow.

[2doors3pedals]

Thank you all for the kind words.  Glad you like it. 

I enjoyed this one and am considering building several of the great old Trophy Series models. They are still very cool!

[Zippi]

Nice looking little Hot Rod.  Nicely done.  Love the blue.

[slusher]

Good looking chopped T!

[Supernurd]

There both very nice ?