Nacho Z Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Fandamntastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 It doesn’t get any better than black over gold 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 I am just sitting here in front of my computer babbling to myself. Your work is simply amazing. The transformation of that stock metal top to a convertible top is beyond my simple understanding. One question: in the picture where you are showing the inside structure it appears there are stitching seams across the top - how did you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 5 hours ago, TarheelRick said: I am just sitting here in front of my computer babbling to myself. Your work is simply amazing. The transformation of that stock metal top to a convertible top is beyond my simple understanding. One question: in the picture where you are showing the inside structure it appears there are stitching seams across the top - how did you do that? The stitching was actually molded into the top. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Now that makes sense, probably represents the factory headliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Today I began installing the boot trim and adding the boot snaps. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermodel Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 That top looks really good. Captures the "skin over frame" look very realistically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 (edited) The top alone is a work of art. Edited December 28, 2023 by Scott8950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 Thanks guys! Here is a text book example of the reason that I like to post detailed WIPs of my projects. It was brought to my attention by a couple of gentlemen in the Facebook modeling groups that the '64/'65 GM A-Body convertibles did in fact NOT have snaps to secure the top boot. Not being aware of that fact, I began to install snaps, but was alerted to this mistake by these individuals. It might not be important to some, but I do strive to be as accurate as possible, and without the detailed posts, and some folks who were more knowledgeable than I about this particular detail, I would have continued this inaccuracy and at some point, it would have been difficult or impossible to change. So, in conclusion, thank you to the gentleman who alerted me! I'm always open for suggestions to help make my projects the best that I can make them. I've since returned to the shop and have done the boot trim over......correctly this time! Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I did a quick investigation (looked at pictures) and I didn't see snaps on mid-size GMs until '68. Weird, huh? I wonder if it was an option because I did see one but figured it was a custom installation because almost all I saw had no boots at all except some that appeared just laying on the down roof but not snapped down. Who knew? Just the full size cars had snap-down boots. I'm surprised 😯. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I'm following as I actually owned a 1964 Lemans convertible in my youth. White with black roof and interior. Straight 6 with auto and power steering. Baby moons with trim rings. It was a sharp looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 On to some other modifications. I started looking at what needed to be done to the engine compartment, and as there are differences between the '66 GTO compartment that I'm using, and the '64's compartment, I began investigating what changes had to be made. The most glaring difference was the radiator guard/shroud. As I had to remove the '66's guard, I discovered an issue that I needed to find a solution for. The radiator from the '66 GTO is molded to fit around the guard that I was removing, so I either needed to find a replacement for at least the upper tank, or I was going to have to modify what I had. Look as I may, I couldn't find a radiator tank that resembled the tank from the '64/'66 in any of the kits that I had. So, into the shop to basically scratch build a radiator tank. This is what I came up with. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Always enjoy your new projects 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Your work is impeccable. I am definitely following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Thanks guys! Beginning some of the less glamorous, but necessary changes to the chassis and engine bay. The body of the donor '66 GTO appears to be a bit narrower at the bottom than the '64, so I felt that some fillers were needed to deal with some of the gaps. Some filling was also required with the firewall to get rid of gaps and holes as well. Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 The Pontiac is coming along great Steve! I am very interested in what you are doing with the chassis. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro69 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Hi Steve, I love reading your build threads. There is so much information for any modeler and your skills are awesome. Still so much to learn for me I think. The softtop looks top notch. Can´t wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Really nice work as always Steve! Glad to see a convertible with the uptop, because a) the top itself looks fantastic, and b) I think most of the convertibles look the best with the top up anyway. Excellent work with the details. This will be another stunning model when finished. I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 I just have to do this on occasion while I work on the boring stuff, just to keep the juices flowing. Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I feel you. Whenever stuff gets dry a mock-up always gets you going again. Great work 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Gives you a chance to back up and really study what you have to see if any adjustments need to be made before it's too late. Years ago, I thought guys who did mock ups were just admiring the model ahead of time! Haha. Then, I learned the benefits of doing it for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 This is coming along so well, great attention to the fine details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfzr61 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 As others have said your builds are amazing. So realistic. Your 1/24 and 1/25 builds are indistinguishable from the real car. I can only imagine what you would do with a 1/12 scale model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I watch the whole procedure, and I still don't know how you do it! Looks like another fabulous build. Thanks for sharing and keeping us tuned in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Thanks everyone, for your encouragement! Finally getting back on this project a little since sitting for 6 weeks or more After getting some feed back, and a little parts help from some of the members, I've decided to go with a 326 2 bbl in this model. As I am not aware of any aftermarket 2 bbl Rochester carbs available, it fell on me to try to dress up a kit 2 bbl. This started as the center carb from the Revell '66 GTO kit, with a little bit of added detail. Pay no mind to the attached rear carb as that will eventually be removed. Just left it there for the time being as a "handle". Still have some linkage to add, but I believe that it will be at least a bit of an improvement over the kit parts. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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