68 Chevelle Bracket Car

[Brutalform]

I started this build about a year ago, and put it away when we moved into the new house. I always like the 68 Chevelle, and was constantly looking for a kit online. This was before Revell tooled this kit, and they were really expensive, that is, if you could even find one. Since I had this car in the plans for a long time, I decided to do some extra details on the build. The plan is a blue car, with black interior, and white stripes. The stripes will be from the Revell Germany kit. Just a quick car, that sees track duty on the weekends. 

[Brutalform]

I added a weld in fuel sump to the stock tank. Also adding a resin pump and filter. Hopefully I have a small fuel pump decal in my bins somewhere? Maybe a BG, or Weldon. 

[Brutalform]

I scratch built an MSD box, and roll bar, and also a tach with shift light. 

[Brutalform]

Getting the engine square in the frame rails. Took some filing to get this old resin bell housing to fit right. Also added a deep sump to the supplied oil pan. 

[Brutalform]

These tires and rims are beautiful works of art. Thanks Scott at Futurattraction. 

[Old Buckaroo]

Nice work on all the scratch built tid bits,  the Blue body has the wow factor! 

[Vettegasser]

Very cool 

[Brutalform]

Thanks guys. I wanted to show one method that I’m using to incorporate aftermarket aluminum wheels to my model.  I dig through my wheel backs bin, and find a useful that I can use. Then in order to keep them centered, I use a piece of styrene rod that I can push through the wheel backs. In my case I’m using two different sets. Only because I want the skinny’s up front to fill the wheel well, and not be too far in. After the rod is through, I can glue them together,( not the rod) just the backs. Then I can tailor the rods after the glue dries, to center one end into the aftermarket wheel, and the other end into the front suspension part. I noticed this topic came up on here a few times, so I wanted to do my best to try to show how I did it. 

[Brutalform]

Got the wheels all figured out. Just gotta find some lugs for the front rims, as they are not a spindle mount. Maybe I’ll just leave them this way? Pretty much how it should sit. Plan on decals tomorrow, and clearing a few days later. Only doing the hood and trunk in white stripes, and BMF on the sides, with no decals. Never was a big fan of the stripes running the full length of the car. While I’m foiling this car, I’ll foil the Dick Landy car too while I’m at it. 

Edited February 15 by Brutalform

[BK9300]

Excellent detailing on your engine and painting on your front suspension parts.  Like the idea you came up with for the aftermarket wheels - good stuff!

[keviiin86]

Killer look in that last picture you posted..I love those futur attraction wheels and tires, used those same front runners and 30x11 slicks on a nova I built, really gives it a nice stance.  You should find a nice 4" cowl hood for that car..would really set it off!

[dragcarz]

This is one sweet build Tom, I love what your doing here! Great detail !

[Belugawrx]

It sits just right Tom, really like that blue,..what is it?

[ybsluos]

Tom I can only echo the nice comments from our friends.  This is burly!  -Mark

[Zippi]

The 68 Chevelle is looking killer.  I'm liking the wheels & tires.  

[Brutalform]

Thanks guys! 
 

Bruce, it’s either Tamiya Deep Blue Metallic, or Tamiya Racing Blue. I painted it a while ago, and I’m not totally sure, as they are pretty close in color. 

[Tony Coomer]

Great looking chevelle, looking forward for more updates…

[Codi]

Your last pic Tom brings back a lotta memories.  My big brother had a new SS 396 Chevelle when I was just 16.......he was a typical kid and just beat the heck out of that car.  Scared the BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH out of me a few times......Your color and stance are really sharp and your choice of wheels for her.  cheers, tim

[Mattilacken]

Super neat chevelle! I have had the same problem with lugnuts before i got a printer. after that it has never been an issue again  I just print some!

 

[Brutalform]

Thanks, Tony, Tim, and Anton. 
Did a little more work on the Chevelle last night and today. Now, I’m starting to doubt clearing over the decals. I’ve never cleared over them before, and I’m afraid I’ll mess them up. It took few coats of Micro Sol to get the hood stripes to lay down. I’ve heard some people wash the body, with the decals on, in warm, soapy, water, and let dry. Then mist the decals in very light coats of clear. I’m feeling kind of reluctant to doing this. Anyone have any pointers on performing this? I plan on using Mr Hobby gloss clear, as it’s not as harsh on them as Tamiya. 

[NYLIBUD]

Nice work,wow

[Keef]

Absolutely STUNNING!! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

[Brutalform]

Thanks. Did a little on it today. Just have to decide if I want to clear the body and decals, or just foil it as it is. After that, all that’s left is hooking up the fuel system. 

[Brutalform]

Laid down several mist coats, and one heavy coat of Mr Hobby UV cut clear. I really think I just might get away without wet sanding and polising. This clear lays down really nice. I wanted to use a clear that was less harsh on decals. I’ve read the Tamiya clear is hit or miss, but only heard good things about the Mr Hobby clear. I’ve never cleared over any decals before this. 

[Rescued customs]

On 2/24/2025 at 12:19 PM, Brutalform said:

Laid down several mist coats, and one heavy coat of Mr Hobby UV cut clear. I really think I just might get away without wet sanding and polising. This clear lays down really nice. I wanted to use a clear that was less harsh on decals. I’ve read the Tamiya clear is hit or miss, but only heard good things about the Mr Hobby clear. I’ve never cleared over any decals before this. 

This is such a perfect to me build I love it … don’t get me wrong all the builders that use lathe and make stuff and spend yrs on a build is great but God I love a built like this …. Beautiful build