NitroMarty Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) A simple little curbside build, that started out with a broken promo, while the Yenko Chevette concept was inspired by a car, that sat for sale, in front of a local storage facility several years ago... Now for the finished product.... Body mods were limited to molding in a cowl scoop, that was cultivated from a Revell 1/32 scale '69 Z 28 hood, while the rear spoiler is a narrowed Revell 1/25 '69 Z snap kit unit..... The stock Chevette front and rear bumpers were split down the center, narrowed, and tucked in closer to the body. New axle holes were drilled to mount big n little large diameter Corvette style Rally Wheels, sourced from a 1/32 scale Jada diecast. Paint is Testors Extreme Lacquer Icy Blue, cleared with Duplicolor 1K (Love that stuff)... Decals are a mix of Revell kit decals and a set of 1/32 scale slot car decals that I found on eBay. Interior features the custom bucket seats from an AMT Dodge D50 pickup kit, Corvette shifter, and a custom steering wheel from the parts box. Interior finish is Tamiya Light Blue Pearl.... Carpet is blue embossing powder.. Edited March 5 by NitroMarty 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Wow, I thought this was going to be a likeness of the second picture. That looks amazing, great job on turning it around and that colour is gorgeous. Well done Marty. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Wow, a far better looking "Vette" than what inspired the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I really like that build a lot! I love the big diameter rally wheels👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 That turned out really kewl looking. NIce color. Those ole Chevettes were throw away cars back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 That's pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Sweet looking Chevette! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 That's pretty neat. Nice execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroMarty Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 On 3/4/2024 at 8:51 PM, XYHARRY said: Wow, I thought this was going to be a likeness of the second picture. That looks amazing, great job on turning it around and that colour is gorgeous. Well done Marty. Cheers, David. 😎👍 16 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said: Wow, a far better looking "Vette" than what inspired the build! LOL..... Yeah, the car that inspired me was, and I'm being kind here, extremely crude. But, it planted the idea in my head, of what if it was done right. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 7 hours ago, NitroMarty said: LOL..... Yeah, the car that inspired me was, and I'm being kind here, extremely crude. But, it planted the idea in my head, of what if it was done right. 😉 I had an 81 Chevette, that was almost exactly like your inspirational pic. Tootsie-roll brown two-door, tan interior, 4 spd. I could fill up the gas tank with a $10 bill.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 very cool, my dad used to have the vauxhall version in almost the colour you painted yours. He had a darker blue 4dr saloon version with a ford v6 too and a van for work in babypoo brown with white panels on the glass line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Brilliant! Love everything about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Great looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 That's just too cool, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Awesome build Marty! Love the stance, and subject matter. I really enjoy these “off the beaten path” type of builds. Very well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 This is cool beyond words. Excellent idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 W O W!!!!! That is KILLER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I bet that little guy can haul some groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 This is amazing! I love these “what if” style builds. Someone should build that in 1:1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Cool concept. Goes to show even a car as mundane as a Chevette can be cool. Nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 This is great. Love the color and the stance. Tell you what, Send it to me and I'll stuff a big block under that hood. For a curb side, thats pretty darn cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Nice work. That's a cool little build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Maybe the meanest Chevette I‘ve ever seen! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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