R. Thorne Posted August 13 Posted August 13 This is a build I started in 2021, got a bit over my comfort level, and put it away. Most of the work had been done. Sometimes, you just gotta get it over with. Anyways, this is the venerable amt kit with the blown big block. I had adapted a torque flight trans to a Chevy stick shift bellhousing to build the B&M Clutch Flite transmission (essentially a stick shift clutch adapted to an automatic transmission). Details of how the trans was built by B&M are in the WIP section for those technically inclined. One of my first airbrush paint jobs using Testors metallic green and lacquer thinner. A lot of modifications to the hood and the rear wheel wells. Parts box slicks, kit wheels, aftermarket headers painted with FusionFirm,decals from eBay (Fremont racing specialties). The things I am not happy about on this build: not Cragar wheels, paint job, motor was slightly tweaked during installation, didn’t paint the rear wheel inners black. The things I like: the corvette body, the paint is pretty from 3 feet, the decals worked great, when I look at it it reminds me of the 60’s drag race cars. Questions, critiques, comments are always appreciated. As Frank says, Be Well. 6
R. Thorne Posted August 15 Author Posted August 15 15 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Great looking build! 3 hours ago, Zippi said: I'm diggin it....nice job Ron. Thanks, guys. I had some fun with it and learned a few things.
R. Thorne Posted Saturday at 05:32 PM Author Posted Saturday at 05:32 PM 16 hours ago, pulln4dejr said: Another great ‘vette, perfect representation! 2 hours ago, Mike 1017 said: Most Excellent Thank you, gentlemen. I enjoyed it (for the most part).
R. Thorne Posted Sunday at 10:47 PM Author Posted Sunday at 10:47 PM 20 hours ago, slusher said: Beautiful build! Thanks, Carl. Have a good day.
70Monte454 Posted Tuesday at 04:15 PM Posted Tuesday at 04:15 PM What a wild looking machine! Nice foil work, paint, and the window lettering is a perfect touch.
R. Thorne Posted yesterday at 04:36 AM Author Posted yesterday at 04:36 AM On 8/19/2025 at 12:15 PM, 70Monte454 said: What a wild looking machine! Nice foil work, paint, and the window lettering is a perfect touch. Thanks. It was a fun and interesting build.
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