Holloman & McKinney 57 Chevy C/MP circa 1964

[R. Thorne]

Made up some extra parts for the next race cars.  Finished loop.

[R. Thorne]

Painted and installed driveshaft loop and modified stock exhaust.

[R. Thorne]

Got some tachometers and gauge decals.  “Chromed” a couple with some flysea.

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decalled some old and new school tachs.

[R. Thorne]

Tach installed, some shiny stuff put on, and hood and trunk hinges.

[FoMoCo66]

Nice job on the shiny stuff.

Just realized this, that's the same color scheme I did my 1/16 scale 57 chevy convertible (original release).

[Bainford]

It's coming along nicely, Ron. Lots of details to keep track of. 

That is a good looking sheet of gauge decals. Is that an ebay purchase?

[R. Thorne]

Yes, Trevor.  Southern Motorsports Hobbies.

[R. Thorne]

22 hours ago, FoMoCo66 said:

Nice job on the shiny stuff.

Just realized this, that's the same color scheme I did my 1/16 scale 57 chevy convertible (original release).

Thanks, Ace.  Nice work.

[R. Thorne]

Trying to wrap this one up.  Finally, got the chassis installed along with the radiator and some other fiddle bits.  Funny how changing a few things (trans, intake, etc. ) complicates seemingly easy assembling procedures.  Had to remove the intake as it was installed a tad too far back on the engine.  Lost one of the wiper blades in the process (maybe tech inspection will let that slide lol).  Gonna try and finish her up tomorrow.

[R. Thorne]

Got the intake back on, then reamed the bumper out with a 3/32” drill bit to install the “rubber”  bumper protectors.

[R. Thorne]

Thought about making the grill from paper clips as someone had suggested, but, decided to go with round plastic tubing and some square tubing to mount it on .  “Glued” the square stock to some double back tape to keep it in position.

[R. Thorne]

Trimmed the grill mounting brackets and gave it a quick Revell Chrome spray.  First time using this high dollar stuff and I am impressed.  No primer, just styrene.

[FoMoCo66]

Nice grill! Your model looks amazing. Good work.

[R. Thorne]

On 5/31/2024 at 9:10 AM, FoMoCo66 said:

Nice grill! Your model looks amazing. Good work.

Thanks, Ace, you are too kind.  Decided to try and do some final trim clean up work on the Hasegawa chrome trim with the new (to me) short scalpel with a #11 type blade.    I muffed it up pretty good when I first put the trim on.  A big part of the problem was not being able to differentiate between the black shiny paint and the bright chrome trim and I was using a saw type blade which had a tendency to dig in too much.  In retrospect, a lot of the problem was due to the light over the work bench glaring.  Today, it was cloudy, and I worked in my son’s bedroom with only the ceiling light on.  I was able to trim it up pretty good.  I tried to show some before and after pictures.

[R. Thorne]

Some front end pics after installing the bumper and grill.  In retrospect, I should probably not have handled the grill so soon, as some scuff type marks are shown in the pictures.  Also, the grill protrudes too far, I think, due to too thick a backing.  Live and learn.  Gonna hold on this one for a while until I decide how to do the lettering (hand painting, home made or aftermarket individual decals, etc.).  I have some coming from Bedlamcreations that may work ok.  Anyway, back to work on the 69 Camaro stocker.

[R. Thorne]

Well, it’s done.  Had ordered some decals to try, but they were too small.  Decided to hand letter it.  Did the driver’s side only as I may come up with something better in the future.  Not thrilled with the results, but a man’s got to know his limitations, as Clint would say.  Whoops, forgot to cast & mold the hood scoop.  Will do that tomorrow.

[Kenmojr]

Great work and thread...

[R. Thorne]

On 6/15/2024 at 11:11 PM, Kenmojr said:

Great work and thread...

Thanks, Ken.  Still working on the hood scoop casting.

[R. Thorne]

Just wasn’t happy with the lettering, so tried some Gothic 1/8” and 1/4” stuff I had for another project. You have to trim it close as they are not unitized for each one (one big decal).   Used this on the passenger side.  I like it better.  May just leave the driver’s side hand lettered to remind me of the difference.

[R. Thorne]

Finally got the hood scoop painted and installed (thanks again, Trevor).

[R. Thorne]

Put the top radiator hose on and tried some double sided tape to hold the hood and trunk on.  Not enough trim on the trunk, so just put it on the outside.  Results are not very impressive, but better than nothing and quick.  Next model may use magnets.  Calling it done.  May take some pics later for the finished section.  Comments, criticism, and suggestions are always welcome and encouraged.

[Tony Coomer]

This build is turning out great, keep up with the fab work, I’m enjoying your progress…

[R. Thorne]

On 6/27/2024 at 9:33 AM, Tony Coomer said:

This build is turning out great, keep up with the fab work, I’m enjoying your progress…

Thanks, Tony.  I am calling this one done.

[Bainford]

On 6/20/2024 at 10:37 PM, R. Thorne said:

Finally got the hood scoop painted and installed (thanks again, Trevor).

Cheers Ron. The scoop looks perfect on this build. After 50 years of swishing around the parts box, it's great to see it where it belongs. Car looks great. Has a great period look.