6bblbird Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) One of the things that I like to do is buy "junkyard cars" at model shows (for cheap) and bring them back to life. This one is sort of a slump buster. Certainly not trying to build a contest winner. Just to have fun. I started out with this: Edited October 22, 2023 by 6bblbird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 While old JoHan bodies were excellent, the chassis pans were definitely not. I found that a Revell '68 Dart chassis fit perfectly. Not exactly correct but light years better than the JoHan part. Just noticed that I forgot a driveshaft loop. Ooops, the tech inspector just failed himself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 I wanted to install a 426 wedge but could not find a decent set of headers so I dropped in a HEMI. Instead of Super Stock, it will run in B/ Modified Production. The photo shows the radiator support to look a bit rough. A piece of sheet plastic will fix that. Maybe. The hood on this one needs to remain closed! The camera brings out all the ugliness! Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 Better pics: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M W Elky Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 It looks awesome . The wedge from the lindburg color me gone kit would be a good fit it has good set of headers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 It awesome to see junkyard cars brought back. I enjoy restoring junkyard cars more than building fresh kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Nice resto. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altered Ego Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 It's a perfect representation of a backwoods super stocker. Imagine someone racing a 62 Dart and dropping a hemi in somewhere around 65 or 66. I love it and if you hadn't told us about the chassis, I would not have noticed. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 If you know anything about me, you know that I LOVE bringing "dead" old rare builtups back to life, and you've certainly done this one justice. HELLA well done, and model on, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 Thanks everyone! This little project was something to occupy my time while I search for a new place to live. Thought it would be quick and easy. Well it turned out to be a p.i.t.a. . For whatever reason, I could not get paint to stick to this old plastic even though I used a quality primer. Testors white enamel was just horrible. Painted and stripped it twice. Got some Tamiya lacquer and that was better but it "fish eyed" in spots. Stripped it again! The fourth time was the last time. It was better but still not up to par. I actually put the red stripe on the roof to cover the "fish eyes" once again. I do like the stripe though. The chrome on most of the parts was just gone so I used foil on the bumpers and a Molotow pen on the other parts. Its a nice back of the shelf model. WF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Great save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Came out pretty nice. Love to see old ones brought back to life. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Looks fine to me! Did a nice job. And don't fret about taking the hood off. Engine looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bblbird Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 Thanks for all the comments. I thought that it might be fun to bring this one back from the dead . When I look at the prices of new kits, I cringe. It's probably because I grew up in a time when these kits could be had for a dollar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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