1964 Buick "Wildcat" Custom

[John Teresi]

Hello.....last month I was at a swapmeet and bought a box of built up models for $20.00 ......I like to buy parts for future builds........well 2 week`s ago I decided to check out the box........well to my surprise they were all 1964`s......a Falcon. El Camino, Pontiac leman`s, Corvette, Buick Riviera and this 'Wildcat".......as I was checking them out ,I noticed they were all screwed together from the bottom with 4 screws.......I thought maybe they might be old so I checked on Ebay.....they turned out to be old Amt Custom kits.........they all had engines too......I took them all apart and stripped the paint and chrome........thet all looked in decent shape.........well I decided to make the "Wildcat" first......I changed a few things......wired and plumbed..... Pro Tech spark plug wires,wire loom`s,braided line,detailing wire,valve stems,coil...........foil ......flocking.....Slixx mini flakes......H.O.K. Khameleon paint.....alclad paint......thank`s for looking.

Edited December 13, 2010 by John Teresi

[DRG]

Now that was a trip down memory lane as I remember that kit from the sixties when I was 14 tears old.

Naturally it did NOT look any where near that good.

[vaughn]

That color plays tricks with you. Is it one or two colors? Or just my eyes ? Looks good regardless. Good find.

[Harry P.]

Are those two skeletons ex-NBA players? They must be about 7 1/2 scale feet tall!

[TheCat]

Very nice build. LOVE the color and custom work.

[Trae]

Very cool!

Are those JPS wheels? Haven't seen those in years . . . or maybe I've just been out of touch for too long.

[cazxr2]

What a beauty love the custom work and the paint is stunning as is the engine. one of the nicest models I've seen this year. A true freshen up for the new age. Can I ask where u got the wires for the engine? Cheers craig

[sjordan2]

John, I am constantly amazed at the variety of work you do, and the skill with which you do it.

[Jantrix]

Great work. Love it! I may totally steal that side-pipe idea.

[Jon Cole]

Obviously a model to die for.

[CaptainAhab]

Fantastic detailing all around! Great save. Cheers to you sir

[John Teresi]

That color plays tricks with you. Is it one or two colors? Or just my eyes ? Looks good regardless. Good find.

Vaughn......the paint is H.O.K. Khameleon paint .......it has about 4 different colors depending where the sun hits it......blue,red,purple,pink..........Trae.....yes,the wheels are JPS wheels..........Graig most of the engine detail is Pro Tech 1/24 scale products.....thank`s

[pharr7226]

I love the shot with the skeleton looking at his reflection. You photography is almost as cool as your builds. Great work on the Wildcat.

[Eshaver]

Hey Round 2 ya listinin................... how bout a re- release of these kits !

Nice build of a piece of Vintage A M T history ! Ed Shaver

[disabled modeler]

Ill second what Ed said...very nice work John, and Round2 listen up PLEASE I have an old build up that not all there so there is interest in the older kits

[Danno]

John, Great build ~ as always! ~ and terrific save. That paint is awesome.

But, how where did you get that miniature replica of yourself?

[Lownslow]

that came out sweet

[Sixties Sam]

John, I should be used to your incredible workmanship by now, but you still amaze me! That's a great model! The engine compartment looks absolutely real! I'm eager to see what you do with those other 64's. Your Buick is a hard act to follow!

Sam

[davyou5]

Whoa! I love the paint and the Dead theme;) , Exceptional build! B) B) .

[bsoder]

So I'm scrolling down admiring this beautiful Buick and then I came across the first pic. of mr. Bone's and almost spewed coffee all over the computer very cool, although I don't know where you find the time to build a custom like this, in so short a time man

[crazyjim]

Nice work. Super paint.

[Jon Cole]

How can we get our own "Mr. Bones"? I mean, those look much better than the skeletons in kits such as Rommel's Rod.

[Art Laski]

John, my friend, another killer build!

-Art

[Harold]

Beautiful work on your Buick . Are they driving to a Dead concert, or just deadheading back from a delivery?

[Railfreak78]

Hey John! Great work and nice save! I want to point out something I really like. Those side exhaust pipes. I really like the way they look did you hand make them too? Great looking car and paint. Cheers my friend