1962 thunderbird.

[sak]

Started this 1962 thunderbird. Switching it to a hardtop. Doesn't quite match at the windshield frame. Will need to add some material to the top of the frame and chop the roof a little. I've read that mating the floorpans and interior is quite difficult. I chopped quite a bit of the inner fenders but I am adding fender skirts so it should not be too obvious. Modified how the floorpans are held in place in the back so I can drop the floorpans in vertically. Looks like much material with need to be removed from the door panels and dashboard too.

[sak]

Roof lines up now. 

[JollySipper]

That looks good! The '62 is an excellent kit, this will be a cool build.........

[sak]

Decided on a color for my thunderbird. Its a buick color. I bought it to try to build a replica of a regal in my neighborhood years ago. Should look ok with a white roof.

[Kenmojr]

Nice work...

[sak]

Painted, clear-coated. Now to start on other things while it cures...

[sak]

While waiting for the omni to cure a lil while longer, mixed a shade of red for the seats and did some essembly on the motor.

[FoMoCo66]

Nice work on this! I recently bought an amt 63 tbird annual and hope to do this chassis swap on it. I would also help because the windshield frame is gone.

[meechum68]

Great color, and this is looking great!!

 

[sak]

Long wAy to go, but started foiling. Can only do a little at a time, get too nervous, and need to step away.  I thought I had the photoetch for this but I do not. Shipping is crazy expensive to canada so wont be able to get one until I can travel to US, whitch won't be for quite some time. That said, I dont think I will add much from it. Maybe only the thunderbird logos. I think it looks cleaner without the trim .

[FoMoCo66]

Looking really good! I agree, BMF can be intimidating .

[Monty]

On 8/25/2025 at 5:30 PM, sak said:

While waiting for the omni to cure a lil while longer, mixed a shade of red for the seats and did some essembly on the motor.

 

Very interesting project, love the creativity.  Couldn't help but notice the belt/pulley detail, which instinct tells me is not OOB. 

Any chance you could elaborate on how you achieved this? 

[Glassparman]

That color really pops! Looks awesome so far.

[sak]

8 hours ago, Monty said:

Very interesting project, love the creativity.  Couldn't help but notice the belt/pulley detail, which instinct tells me is not OOB. 

Any chance you could elaborate on how you achieved this? 

I can eloborate on this later. Easier if I uploaded a picture.

[espo]

I agree with everyone else on the color and the smooth finish. Understand how you feel on the chrome foiling, I have to be in the zone when doing the foil trim. Better to take your time.