James W Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Has anyone done this before. I doubt I am the first by a long shot. AMT sedan with Revell 53 roof. I was going to build it bone stock but might do a mild street rod or daily driver . What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 that looks pretty cool. I'd do it as a mildly hotrodded car...maybe leave the straight six but add dual exhaust, chrome valver cover and air cleaner and some mags are chrome reverse wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Looks good. I wish Amt would have made them this way in the first place. Why don't you do it as a mix of stock and mildly hotrodded. These guys would drive these things everyday and drag race them on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Haveing been the proud owner of a 283 powered 52 Deluxe, It DOES look a little strange to me.But, you CAN see the natural progression of the roof line for the next model year. Very interesting conversion! LOOKS like a factory job! You know, if I look at it long enough, the lines just flow naturally together! VERY NICE JOB!!!I LIKE IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Has anyone done this before. I doubt I am the first by a long shot. AMT sedan with Revell 53 roof. I was going to build it bone stock but might do a mild street rod or daily driver . What do you think? Looks factory James I love it. Me?? Orange body, white top, BMF, lowered nicely with some body colored "Steelies", center caps and beauty rings; um um um - COOOOOL 50's.......MY 2CTS . Edited May 11, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) James, that is a killer build, I have to admit it's not one that I've ever thought of doing. I'm glad you brought it to our attention. I'm looking forward to seeing this completed. What about something like this as a basis for your build? Hosted on Fotki One of the 750+ cars at Portland Transmission Cruise this past Saturday. Edited May 11, 2009 by Fletch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 George,Here are a couple shots when I was playing with some tape to see how close it was to the old roof line. Thanks for the comments guys. Dave,that is a sweet ride. But now I'm going to have to wait a year for the best car show in Portland to come back around. That's not the only picture you took Saturday is it? I do like the two tone and will be painting this one that way, maybe a gold top or a two tone blue. A factory look is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys. Dave,that is a sweet ride. But now I'm going to have to wait a year for the best car show in Portland to come back around. That's not the only picture you took Saturday is it? I do like the two tone and will be painting this one that way, maybe a gold top or a two tone blue. A factory look is a must. Come on Brother you know me better then that there's around 150 photos in the album on Fotki, here's the link: http://public.fotki.com/dcfletcher/automot...and-transmissi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks for posting the pictures Dave. It's almost as if I went. Well no it's not NEAR as if I went but at least I got to see a few of the cool ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 James, Sorry I missed this thread, as I was on vacation for a couple weeks. I built a '51 two door post using a fleetline for the front half, and a Belair Hard top for the back. For the rear window, I turned the fleetline rear window upside down. The trunk is shortened as the Belairs had a longer trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I really like that roof on it. Has to have a bit of hot rodding to it.. whatever the owner can afford.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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