xs650shawn Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Was going to build this kit for a 24 hour build in January, but turns out I won't be able to participate. Figured I try to build it far better than I could in 24 hours. Inspired by a photo of a rendering I found online. Going to make this into a lowrider. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 (edited) Made a better hood hinge. Had to modify the radiator support a little for clearance. Getting that chassis to sit decently in the body is going to be fun. Edited December 11, 2023 by xs650shawn 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 This is gonna be cool........ I like unusual subjects done up as lowriders. I built a Camaro one a while back. This kit has wire axles? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 11 hours ago, JollySipper said: This is gonna be cool........ I like unusual subjects done up as lowriders. I built a Camaro one a while back. This kit has wire axles? Yes, wire axles. Should make it easy to lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Looking good! Never saw a Vette low rider. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust collectors Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I like where this is going. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 This looks like a fun build to follow......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) Not much done other than set the ride height. Had to make some axle locators from sheet styrene, as the kit ones wouldn't allow it to sit low enough. Also realized that my hood hinge isn't really prototypically correct, but I like the way it hinges out better. Â Edited December 20, 2023 by xs650shawn 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 24 minutes ago, xs650shawn said: Also realized that my hood hinge isn't really prototypically correct, but I like the way it hinges out better. Doesn’t look like you’re building it factory stock, so I think you’re off the hook 🤪 Cool project - got an idea in mind for paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 22 hours ago, CabDriver said: Doesn’t look like you’re building it factory stock, so I think you’re off the hook 🤪 Cool project - got an idea in mind for paint? I was inspired by a rendering I saw online. Was originally thinking white pearl with some silve/blue/green panels. Now having second thoughts. I like the original rendering color as well. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Really nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Love it when people take unusual cars and turn into lowriders good luck with the build look forward to the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 The paint job on the inspiration pic looks like it could be replicated with clear yellow over gold, maybe? or Even turn-signal amber over a base........... Just thinking aloud!  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 Spent some time on the Vette today. Got most of the engine assembled, it's not much to see atm. Also worked on this for the interior. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 You're doing great with the detailing Shawn. Looking forward to this creation taking some good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Nice work so far - did you make that hydraulic pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Looking forward to more on this one when you get back to it Shawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 On 1/3/2024 at 9:53 AM, mustang1989 said: You're doing great with the detailing Shawn. Looking forward to this creation taking some good shape. No, it's from Pegasus Hobbies, and I modified it. Still on the fence about using it, or ordering a 3D printed one.  On 1/13/2024 at 8:57 AM, mustang1989 said: Looking forward to more on this one when you get back to it Shawn. It's still in the works. Haven't had much bench time the past couple weeks, and I did set it aside to do a 24 hour build. But I'll be back at it shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Is that the stereo system and hydraulic pump in back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, slusher said: Is that the stereo system and hydraulic pump in back? YEs looks like that is exactly what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Love it. Needs a bomb air conditioner; and maybe a sun visor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 KILLER!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Been away from the bench for a long time. Real life getting in the way, picked up one of my dream motorcycles as a project, blah blah. Anyway, finally took some time to work on the 1963 Vette lowrider. Shaved the emblems, shaved the poorly molded front marker lights, and had to fix the passenger side front wheel opening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Nice hood hinges! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Got some time with my 1963 'Vette lowrider tonight. Adjusted front ride height, smoothed firewall and started on some smooth fender aprons. Also got a different 3D printed hydraulic pump for it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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