jeffs396 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 I dig full-size Chevrolets...here's one I've been wanting to try for years now, curiosity finally gave in, seems like it's gonna work out just fine. Chevrolet discontinued the fastback after the 1968 model year. Also the last year for vent windows. I've always liked the 69's, but wondered how it would look with the swoopy roof... I couldn't cut up a scarce 1969 to do this, so I'll use an easily obtainable AMT 1970. Here's what I started with: And the AMT 1967 fastback: Here's the cuts: And the necessary mock-up: Not sure if the vent windows will stay...it is a phantom after all!
BigBeze Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 That's pretty sweet! What did you use to make your cuts?
jeffs396 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Posted January 21, 2010 That's pretty sweet! What did you use to make your cuts? A razor saw mostly Brandon...I chain-drilled a few tight areas & filed & sanded to finish.
63special Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Hi Jeff, the mock up photo made the kit look like it was how it was meant to be!. If I was you, I'd get rid of the vent windows, but don't throw them too far away, just in case! Just wondering, does the '68 interior tub still fit with the '67 fastback roof on it?, or do you have to extend the parcel shelf? I can see a factory metallic gold body in my mind. What's your choice? James.
63special Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Sorry, I meant the '69 interior tub.... D'oh...
jeffs396 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Posted January 21, 2010 Yeah James, the 69 tub still fits. The parcel shelf will be short though, I can use the one from the 67 interior. As for color, that'll probably be a ways off, so lotsa time to decide...
charlie8575 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 That looks great, Jeff! G.M. could definitely have pulled off something like that without too much trouble and it would've sold quite well, I think. For color, I could see that in something like Dusk Blue or Burgundy with either a blue or saddle interior. Charlie Larkin
george 53 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 How you gonna resolve the bulged out quarters on the 67 to the flatter lines of the70? It looks REALLY good so far. Are you just gonna file the 67 quarters flat? or you gonna build the flat sides of the 70 out? Like I said, it DOES look GOOD so far. Ain't plastic GREAT? Now what would it cost to do that in REAL LIFE????
george 53 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Are you going to put the '70 roof on the '67? That would make a neat pair... OOO that formal roofline would make it look kinda Caprice-ish! GOOD idea Mr.Mike!
Space Cowboy Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Hey great idea and a great start. I like builds like this so keep it coming..
charlie8575 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Are you going to put the '70 roof on the '67? That would make a neat pair... That is a good idea. The only issue I'd see is transposing the Coke-bottle fender tops, but it is, after all, a model, and a way to play with ideas. Charlie Larkin
jeffs396 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Posted January 21, 2010 How you gonna resolve the bulged out quarters on the 67 to the flatter lines of the70? It looks REALLY good so far. Are you just gonna file the 67 quarters flat? or you gonna build the flat sides of the 70 out? Like I said, it DOES look GOOD so far. Ain't plastic GREAT? Now what would it cost to do that in REAL LIFE???? The quarter panel cut lines actually line up quite nicely...in the pic it's only taped together for mock-up and shows some mismatch, once I glue it together permanently very little body work will be required. No formal roof for the 67...I'm not a big fan of 67's, but these make great parts kits for other full-sizers!
MyBradKeselowski Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 That looks to be very interesting I like it..
Metallicar Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Very cool. I like the concept aslo how well it was executed.
fordnut1966 Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) Hey , Nice start on your build , gm DID actually make a sports roof 69 impala what they considered a fastback lol , i used to own one , heres a pic of one , although not mine , i wish i still had mine...although not a fastback, the roof was different than the standard caprice/impala. mine was an original ss with 427 and turbo 400 bought it back in the 80s for a mere 600.00 enough rambling , im getting tears on my keyboard...your model looks GREAT so far!! Edited January 22, 2010 by fordnut1966
disabled modeler Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Jeff, That is too sweet! Very cool looking.
David G. Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 How you gonna resolve the bulged out quarters on the 67 to the flatter lines of the70? It looks REALLY good so far. Are you just gonna file the 67 quarters flat? or you gonna build the flat sides of the 70 out? Like I said, it DOES look GOOD so far. Ain't plastic GREAT? Now what would it cost to do that in REAL LIFE???? Larger tires in the back! Fifteen inch L-50's on Cragar Keystone Klassics would look great.
Harold Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) Sweet kitbash. Can't wait to see it finished (maybe as a factory stock?). Edited January 22, 2010 by Harold
charlie8575 Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Sweet kitbash. Can't wait to see it finished (maybe as a factory stock?). My thoughts exactly. Charlie Larkin
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