Slotto Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 This is the AMT release of the 1966 Ford Galaxie 500. I picked this up on Ebay. It was missing a seat and the engine block. The inspiration was the Dave Kindig Galaxie. Just as I started in on it, @Koellefornia Kid dropped his. I almost put it back on the shelf at that point but decided to take a different route. I lobbed off the top and went without the graphics. Since I had one good seat, I put it in the copy machine and made another. Can you tell which is which? I can't remember if I used Krylon or Rustoleum for the flat white exterior. The red interior is Apple Barrel Pure Red craft acrylics. The engine was missing so I robbed the boneyard for that. I added plug wires, carborator connections and return spring, fuel lines and radiator and heater hoses. Then decided to go curbside. I may put in the 7 litre at another time, just not now. I used stick pins for the turn signal switch and sun visors pivots. The sun visors are sheet styrene cut freehand. I don't love the wheels but they are a good fit for this build. I should have left them chrome. The disc brakes are flat washers and the calipers are scraps of sheet styrene painted red. I used a chrome pen and BMF for the bright work. Thanks for looking. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I watched this come together, it turned out great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 All in all a clean build Steve. The stance looks great and the wheels help set that off. Interior is well detailed out and the overall car has a very tidy appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Great looking Ford, and I think it looks better without the stripes. The trim and interior are really clean looking, and I like the stance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Very nice in white with the red interior. Good combination. The wheels look great, and the low to the ground stance tells us there's more than meets the eye here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 A great rendition of a classic with a modern touch. Great color combo. Good job sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Looks nice Steve, goood job!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 That turned out great Steve. Really nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Sweet build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Yeah, that's got the look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Smooth. Nice stance and colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Nice wheel choice. Bravo on the whole build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Good looking 66 Ford Galaxie. Can't go wrong with the traditional red & white. Nice looking build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Let's take it for a spin! Nice one Steve. Very contemporary style. Convertible conversion worked out quite well. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Nice and clean build with a killer stance and cool wheels! Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 NIce!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave branson Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Great build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Great job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Beautiful 66 Ford! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Really sexy looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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