"The Dodge Boys" 1964 Polara

[RancheroSteve]

Starting a new one. When I saw that Slixx had recently released a new sheet for this car, the wheels in my head started turning. I have a kind of unusual personal connection to this car that I'll reveal at the end of the build.

After deciding I wanted to build the hardtop (S/S) car, seeing the prices of Jo-Han Polaras, and realizing I had both a Lindberg Dodge 330 and a Plymouth Belvedere, I thought "why not?" and figured I'd take a chance. Out came the saw.

Close, but it's going to take some massaging.

Edited September 29, 2024 by RancheroSteve

[RancheroSteve]

Part 2: Of course, the side trim is now wrong, so out came the brass:

With a quick shot of primer:

With a little more cleanup, I think it will be acceptable. Onward.

[W-409]

This looks like an interesting project! Nice work with the roof swap and side trim!

Will be following to see how it turns out.

[Brutalform]

Nice construction going on with this body. I’m following your progress as you kinda got my wheels turning now also. 

[iBorg]

Impressive. I've got both kits but never thought of this conversion. I look forward to seeing this one finished.

[Scott8950]

Nice job on the roof swap.

[Kenmojr]

Impressive work.

[RancheroSteve]

Got a few decent coats of paint on:

Looks like I have some BMF work ahead of me.

[BK9300]

You really blended the roof conversion in cleanly!  Nice work.

[spkgibsonfirebird]

Very nicely done , I love the brass trim. 

[Bainford]

Nice conversion work. Looking good. 

[250 Testa Rossa]

Nice

[RancheroSteve]

Trim is foiled:

[Brutalform]

Very nice job on the Dodge. It looks as if it came that way. Nice job on the foiling also. 

[RancheroSteve]

Progress: engine is in, chassis and interior done. Body going on soon.

Carbs from Fireball (much better than the kit blobs), headers made from solder. Floor shift hump added.

[deuces wild]

😎👍

[gtx6970]

Looking good so far.

 

I built the hemi Sedan several years back using the Lindberg kit 

 

Mind if I ask how you got the Plymouth roof to fit the Dodge body

 

It looks a good bit wider that the Body

[RancheroSteve]

1 hour ago, gtx6970 said:

Looking good so far.

Mind if I ask how you got the Plymouth roof to fit the Dodge body

Thanks, Bill. Check the pictures earlier in this thread - I tried to show the roof conversion as best I could. It does take some massaging, a little putty, and a fair amount of sanding, but it is doable.

[Phildaupho]

Great project Steve from a  from a very innovative and creative era of automotive history. There seemed to advancements in performance in every new  issue of the car mags back in the day.

[RancheroSteve]

I was pretty deep into this build when I realized the Lindberg Dodge 330 doesn't have the correct tail light panel for the hardtop I'm building. I thought about just letting it be, but then I figured I might be able to scratchbuild a reasonable version.

Fortunately, I had an extra kit on hand to rob a couple of extra tail lights from to use as backup lights.

It'll do.

Edited March 6 by RancheroSteve

[Hemifever]

Great transformation from sedan to hardtop. Everything looks really good, you are a master. 

[RancheroSteve]

And it's done! I'll do a more detailed "Under Glass" post tomorrow.

[slusher]

Great build  and w.i.p.!

[Phildaupho]

Looks fabulous. Maybe my most favourite Dodge body style of the early 1960's