1965 Chevelle Malibu SS build replica of fellow car club members car.

[rastta]

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.

[charger74]

Looks very good 

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

Beautiful.  I miss having a Chevelle.  The Challenger is nice, but the Chevelle.........it's a whole different vibe.

[XYHARRY]

Nice replica of your buddy's SS. Well done Joe. 

[Mike 1017]

Very Very Nice

[rickcaps55]

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.

[rastta]

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!

 

[drodg]

Well done!   

[BKF]

Very nice build!

[rickcaps55]

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.

[TransAmMike]

Super nice Joe, I like's it!!   👍

[rastta]

23 hours ago, rickcaps55 said:

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.

Just finished it up. I put the 65's BB in it.  Added a few things.  Gonna post it up soon.

[espo]

Beautiful looking model of your friends Chevelle. The paint looks great, and the color is dead on. The engine looks just as clean as the real cars engine. Like the rally wheels. 

[slusher]

Beautifully done!