rastta Posted Tuesday at 09:45 PM Posted Tuesday at 09:45 PM This one was a bit of a challenge as I had to build an almost stock SBC version of a 65 SS using the AMT kit that came with the big block. Luckily he had left over paint so I was able to air brush that. The biggest challenge was the rear end, as it's completely different on the regular SS not the Z16. That and the fact that the small block has a spacer between the radiator and the support to move it back to the motor. I did add some stuff to the model that aren't on his car yet, such as the bumper guards, wheel opening chrome, windshield wipers and washer tank. Those are in the works. Overall I'm happy and he's stoked so that's all that matters. Made the license plate decal and had the SS one from my stash. Here's a couple pictures of his car and then the model version follows. 9
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago Beautiful. I miss having a Chevelle. The Challenger is nice, but the Chevelle.........it's a whole different vibe. 2
rickcaps55 Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago 18 hours ago, rastta said: This one was a bit of a challenge as I had to build an almost stock SBC version of a 65 SS using the AMT kit that came with the big block. Luckily he had left over paint so I was able to air brush that. The biggest challenge was the rear end, as it's completely different on the regular SS not the Z16. That and the fact that the small block has a spacer between the radiator and the support to move it back to the motor. I did add some stuff to the model that aren't on his car yet, such as the bumper guards, wheel opening chrome, windshield wipers and washer tank. Those are in the works. Overall I'm happy and he's stoked so that's all that matters. Made the license plate decal and had the SS one from my stash. Here's a couple pictures of his car and then the model version follows. I am building a 65 SS now myself and the biggest thing was the tail panel i took a gamble and bought a AMT 65 AWB kit and cut out the rear panel ant it was a good gamble it dropped in with very little work i also used the taillights and bumper it all fit good and has the factory look. I hope to get to the point soon to show some photos. 1
rastta Posted 9 hours ago Author Posted 9 hours ago 8 minutes ago, rickcaps55 said: I am building a 65 SS now myself and the biggest thing was the tail panel i took a gamble and bought a AMT 65 AWB kit and cut out the rear panel ant it was a good gamble it dropped in with very little work i also used the taillights and bumper it all fit good and has the factory look. I hope to get to the point soon to show some photos. Yeah - I thought about it but wasn't sure how the scale was going to work out. I did buy the 64 kit thinking it had a motor - but LOL it was a curbside. At least it had decals I could use and the correct steering wheel. Good luck on your build!
rickcaps55 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 5 hours ago, rastta said: Yeah - I thought about it but wasn't sure how the scale was going to work out. I did buy the 64 kit thinking it had a motor - but LOL it was a curbside. At least it had decals I could use and the correct steering wheel. Good luck on your build! lol yeah i got the 64 also i knew it was a curbside but that's what i wanted that's my next project i got a couple 3D in-line 6's with the side draft weber carbs to do a street build up. and your right the decals came in very handy for both.
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