Six-Fo Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 This is my latest and greatest. It will also fly to California soon, to El Destructo Inc so he can take it to model car shows. I'll make a thread about it later. One day a guy called Charles gave me idea to build a street rod. There's a NNL show in North-Carolina in August, street rod and Corvette special I think, and he asked me if I would be interested to build one and send it to him later on so he can take it to a show. This idea was great so I agreed. Later I talked to El Destructo Inc and we decided I'm gonna send the car to him first, and later in August he will send it forward. Anyways... lets talk about the car now. I was inspired by this video I thougt I wanna build a model car just like that, except it would have much better Corvette ZR1 engine and chassis. So I started to look for a kit, unfortunately the Revell's 56 Bel Air kit is old and lack in detail so I looked for much better Del Ray kit. Got it+ Corvette kit thanks to Mike (El Destructo Inc) and then all the fun began. Had some heavy modifications to chassis and engine bay, as well as corvette's stuff to make them fit in old and totally different car. Modified the suspension parts and gearbox(Corvette has rear gearbox, it wouldnt fit to Del Ray without heavy undercarriage modification) It also has other details like Corona 6pack on rear seat. Carbon Ceramic disc brakes More pics to come, this forum has limit for pictures per post
hookedonplastics Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Great topic! I love the late model motor in a mid-fifties ride.
Hakan ERYILMAZ Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Yessssss bro yessssss. Excellent,perfecto and amazing
Cesar Bossolani Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Awesome Street Machine!!! Super clean job!!! Cesar Bossolani
Trae Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Very nice! You did a fantastic job making the Corvette suspension look right at home.
ajulia Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hello there friend! This is so cool! This screams for a driver! Lemme take it for a spin real quick!!Ill be back bro!! lol I plan for this subject or a 55'to hit the bench after the Plymouth im currently workin on and I'll try my hand at a Art Morrison chassis to drop on top of! The color jus pops amigo very clean all around! Keep on wit the keepin on!!
outlaw035 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 awesome build....love everything...the color...interior the wheels...even the six pack...but would like to add its not a streetrod...
Jantrix Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Great work. I really like this. but would like to add its not a streetrod... Hmm. Check this http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/street+rod street rod  noun an old automobile that has been well maintained and typically has been provided with a powerful, modern engine and modern interior fittings. Yeah, I know what the NSRA calls a street rod, but geez, what is really that important to even mention? Edited February 7, 2011 by Jantrix
Kanedge Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Beautiful looking car, where did you get the little Corona's from?
Chris C Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Excellent job! It's all tied together really well, looks great!
Sixties Sam Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Wow! Great update to a timeless classic! The look is just right. Great work! Sam
Bernard Kron Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Bravo! Superb build! A very fine resto-mod, indeed.
h3ae86 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 That is the nicest blue I have ever seen. great build
stewart Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Wow!!! That looks amazing. It is hard to beat a good pro touring build. STewart
Dr. Cranky Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 I love the colors, the details . . . the simple and classy look. Homerun!
pharr7226 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Nice work mating the vette running gear to the '56. The paint really pops and the colors are very complimentary. The beer is a nice touch.
Six-Fo Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Thank you very much. I'd like to mention that this car will tomorrow be shipped to California so it will start a "US Tour" in some spots of America to take part of the shows and stuff, planning to take part of the NNL West and many other. I'll make a separate thread about it later. Beautiful looking car, where did you get the little Corona's from? I made them from scratch. From the transparent parts tree and printed out corona logos with orange/yellow background for case. That is the nicest blue I have ever seen. great build Its Zero Paints Candy Electric blue.
Erik Smith Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 That blue is great. The chassis is great - it looks like the 56 frame was made for the Corvette suspension. Nice work!
Baloo Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 WOW that is an awesome ride in every way, and i too want to take that for a drive.
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