PRO-Tour-O-NADO: A modernized 1970 Johan Toronado with the drivetrain of a Z06 'Vette

[Zippi]

Pretty slick looking ride there Claude.  Looks Super nice.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Super. The 70 had a good look!

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/14/2024 at 12:39 PM, BK9300 said:

Beautiful car, Claude

Thanks Brian!

CT

[ea0863]

Another beauty Claude! You did to the Buick what Chip Foose did to the Impala with his Impostor. If he sees your build, he is totally liable to copy it 1:1  

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/14/2024 at 1:16 PM, Ulf said:

Yes yes yes, those JOHAN kits !
Wonderful build that really takes care of the shape of the car.

Thanks Ulf!

Yes, those JOHAN kits! I hesitated to strip and mold the bumpers in a mono-chrome manner, but sanity prevailed: after all, it was the 70's, and chrome was still a feature of luxury cars! 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/14/2024 at 1:35 PM, espo said:

Beautiful looking paint color and finish. The chassis conversion looks like an OEM level design that should have been originally.  The custom interior looks great and well detailed. The wheels really work well on this.  

Thanks David!

The paint gave me major problems, all of my fault. 10 days before the pics, the finish looked like a dry raisin. I needed all my resolve to "save" it instead of just stripping it and starting again. I'd say it's a 7.5 out of 10.

Oh well...

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/14/2024 at 1:35 PM, thatz4u said:

CT, that is absolutely the best Johan 70 Toronado kit that I have ever seen in my many decades...extremely well done....to quote a Ringo Starr song" What goes on in your mind? "

Thanks Al!

To your question: "strange things, strange things" I suppose...

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/14/2024 at 8:27 PM, TransAmMike said:

Ahhh, another Claude Thibodeau masterpiece??

Thanks Mike!

CT

[crazyjim]

Aesme build and so SHINY ???.  Love that color.

[Sam I Am]

Beautiful ? 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/15/2024 at 5:04 AM, STU111 said:

That is one smooth custom. Nice work. ??

Thanks Stuart!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/15/2024 at 5:51 AM, ncbuckeye67 said:

Beautiful work! Yet another masterpiece.

Thank you Jeff! It sure was fun!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/15/2024 at 7:33 AM, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Happy you like it, Chris! Thanks. 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/15/2024 at 5:38 PM, karbuildr said:

Wow, just beautiful.

Thanks David! 

Well, it is a great design to start from, isn't-it?

CT

[karbuildr]

11 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Thanks David! 

Well, it is a great design to start from, isn't-it?

CT

I agree, it is a great design and you made it better. 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/15/2024 at 6:03 PM, KWT said:

Very nicely done

Thanks Jeremy!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/16/2024 at 1:41 PM, Rocking Rodney Rat said:

Nice cruiser! -RRR

Thank you Sir!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/16/2024 at 1:56 PM, Brudda said:

Looks like the design studio hit another home run. Beautiful just beautiful. 

Thanks Bruce!

The paint gave me troubles, but I was able to "save it". Not up to your standards, however. But it was all my fault, so...

CT

[Brudda]

2 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said:

Thanks Bruce!

The paint gave me troubles, but I was able to "save it". Not up to your standards, however. But it was all my fault, so...

CT

Claude your paint jobs are what I try to copy. I look up to your builds and standards of models. Actually I’m a new guy compared to most here in the forum. Still learning. I wish I had the imagination of your builds and to me your the chip foose of models. One day I would like to make my own car design and model it. But I still have a lot to learn so it will not be anytime soon. Great job and I  will be looking for the next CT design. 

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/16/2024 at 7:34 PM, PappyD340 said:

That is a SWEET custom there Claude, well done!!

Thanks Larry!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/17/2024 at 10:58 AM, Phildaupho said:

Beautifully designed, built and engineered

Thanks Phil! 

This is a fairly rare kit, so I had to "honor" it! 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/17/2024 at 12:10 PM, Speedpro said:

Excellent build! Outstanding workmanship and creativity!

Thanks Paul!

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/17/2024 at 5:58 PM, John B. said:

Your builds never cease to amaze me - absolutely stunning!

Thank you John!

I follow my taste of the moment, but finding the Toro ( a Johan kit) kind of requested I dive right in! 

CT

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 8/18/2024 at 9:35 AM, Geno said:

I can't say anymore than what's already been iterrated. Stunning, plain and simple. ??

Thanks Gene! All is said, then!

CT

[Moparman18064]

Fantastic build! Wonderful mods throughout. Perfect color for it