Building Dad's 68 Chevelle

[Ryan Quantz]

So I spent 3 hours today digging out my building supplies from the mess which is my stuff still packed from "the move". Still can't find all my kits.... I'm ready to start building something. I'm going to be building a replica of my Dad's 68 Malibu convertible. I need to start planning now so I can hopefully have it done for Christmas. So I have a rundown of what I need with some questions attached where applicable. Just to be clear, I am strictly fishing for info. here, not fishing for parts.

1. AMT 69 Chevelle- Check

2. Modelhaus 68 Chevelle conversion kit Unless there is a better one??

3. Need a 327. What type of engine is in the 69 Chevelle kit and can it be fudged as a 327? If not, what can? If yes, what does it need?

4. I'll worry about a bench seat and interior later...

5. Convertible top boot. Is there one made in resin? Will another kit's top boot fit the role?

6. Paint. Is there any company that makes GM Butternut Yellow or a color VERY close in a spray can? I do not have an airbrush and will not have one or access to one any time soon. But for kicks, does anyone have this color available for airbrushing?

7. Any PE sets that include Malibu scripts?

8. Wheels, I need these wheels. Once again, are they made in resin? The only kit I know of that has these is the Revell 65 Z-16 and the Lindberg 66 Chevelle(?).

-One more thing! Does anyone on here do their own Photoetch? I'd love to replicate the "local dealer badge" that is still on the trunklid. I'd like to avoid just making a decal.

I think that's it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

Oh, here's what I'm replicating.

Edited March 27, 2010 by Ryan Quantz

[Guest Mustang3.8]

I have the engine from the El Camino kit, and may have a set of wheels like those one, too. Just say the word and they are yours, Ryan. I also have the more detailed chassis for the '68 El Camino as well if you want it, too.

Edited March 27, 2010 by Mustang3.8

[Ryan Quantz]

I have the engine from the El Camino kit, and may have a set of wheels like those one, too. Just say the word and they are yours, Ryan. I also have the more detailed chassis for the '68 El Camino as well if you want it, too.

Thank you Kevin. Much appreciated. I'll contact you if the time arises when I need those.

[VW Dave]

If Kevin strikes out on those wheels, I have a set too.

If you're OK with enamel paint, the 'Odds n' Ends line from Valspar(formerly Pactra, then PlastiKote) has a color called 'French country yellow' that might be close to butternut. Even though it's mildly weathered in the pic, you can see it here on the main body of my 'Joe Dirt' Charger:

Edited March 27, 2010 by VW Dave

[Kenny]

Just don't put the oil filler neck on and they should be good. , , although I don't know if they even used that style valve covers in '68. Anyone know ??

Steve, I'm guessing no, since when they moved the oil filler tube from the intake manifold, the cap went on the valve cover. I was going to change my suggestion to 'depends on what transmission he needs' since the rest can be fudged with intake manifold and valve cover swaps.