1955 Chevy "Street Gasser"

[Modellpularn]

This is an old build, some of you have most likely seen it on another forum... It started life as a Revell kit in 1975, then I added parts from X number of kits. It was finished in 1977, military service got in the way in '76. Finished in time for the model contest held at the big Hot Rod Show. For some strange reason it was taken out of competition, I didnt get an award for it. I "happened" to see the judges papers, it was taken out, but had recieved sky-high points!

The hood and fenders are molded to a one-piece lift off front. The doors still have the stock kit, but modified hinges. To make the custom firewall sides, I cut pieces out of a trunk lid from a Revell '56 Chevy. Other than that, the body is pretty much stock. Paint is Pactra Candy Wild Cherry.

Engine is from AMT's '57, wired, custom headers and induction system.

Front axle; '55 Nomad. Rear axle; '57 Ford. Wheels; AMT Cragar S/S.

Seats; MPC Monza, AMT Capri. And here it is:

[ismaelg]

Not only it looks GREAT! but it has held perfectly for 30 years! It looks like a fresh build. Very nice!

[dragking]

Ajob well done keep up the good work and its holding good for 30 years thats for sure.

John Pol

[Modellpularn]

Thanks guys! You know, it still wins trophies at model contests...

[Jairus]

What did you use for the firewall there Hans? Looks one piece and CHROME! Very nice build, VERY NICE!

[Modellpularn]

Thanks Jairus! The firewall chrome was cut from a piece of self adhesive vinyl-ish... I still have the rolled up stuff, lots left... :wink: Very simple, really.