62 Pontiac Catalina Mild Custom Finished

[Alyn]

Here's my best shot at BMF. I'm pleased that it didn't end up in a repaint.

the rear bumper is just set in place here.

While I had my X-Acto knife out, I came up with a dome light upgrade. Due to chopping the top, the original was mostly sanded off. This one looks much better anyway.

and some sun visors

thanks for checking in.

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[Custom Mike]

And you're afraid of BMF...why???? That looks great buddy, you shouldn't fear it, you've got it nailed! Now about the dome light and visors, how did you make those babies, they look awesome!

[vintagedragfan]

ahhh, I knew you would knock the chrome out Alyn, looks as beautiful as the rest of the car man, I bet you are feelin pretty good about it now huh? you bout got this badboy whipped! you plan on having it done in time for Omaha? would love to see it there! congrats on the BMF , looks as good as I have ever seen!!

[Alyn]

Thanks, Jim. I made it shiny just for you

Mike, I keep pictures of the dark side to myself. Dome light and visors should be self explanatory. The light is a slice of aluminum tube with a slice of styrene rod in the middle. The aluminum tube edge was rounded down and polished with fine sandpaper and Dupont #7 rubbing compound. The visors are just pieces of styrene mimicking the shape of the moulded in visors. I added the wire "?" for some added detail and then just glued them to the headliner.

Bill, thanks for the kind words, but you need to spend more time looking at Mr. Cruz's BMF work. His work and some of the other masters put mine (and many others) to shame. I've done a couple of cars with some very minor BMF work, but this is the first car with a significant amount of chrome. I may go back to hot rods to avoid the BMF for a while.

I should have this one done in time for the Omaha show. I don't know if I have much else to enter

[Randy D]

Hi Alyn, The colors you choose really work well together!! Awesome BMF job :)

Randy

[daveparker]

Hello!

Pretty new here on MCM and I am just looking at this post which I am really interested in as I just got this kit. Anyway, just really wanted to thank you for sharing your work, it looks really nice man, I am blown away. Engines are my fav as well and I love what you did with this 421, really great stuff man! -dp

[Dr. Cranky]

Beautiful colors and details, Alyn. KUTGW. Cheers.

[sjordan2]

Stunning work all around. This is a joy to watch.

[Albie D]

This thing is a masterpiece. All those details are adding up to way more than the sum of the parts.

[1930fordpickup]

Awesome !!!!!

[Alyn]

I sincerely thank you all for your interest and encouraging comments.

Randy, I had planned on painting this car all one color, but changed my mind on paint day and went with the silver top. Very glad I did.

Welcome aboard, Dave. It's always good to have new faces and ideas around here, but if you're hanging out with Virgil, we may have to keep our eye on you.

Cranky, I was planning on asking what your acronym meant, but I got it just moments ago. Thanks.

Probably about one more update from putting this thing away and my mind is already wandering; deciding on what to concentrate on next.

[Jantrix]

Somewhow I missed this fantastic built! Thoroughly enjoying this.

[Alyn]

Happy to hear you're liking it, Rob. Thank you and everyone else for following along, not to mention all the nice comments. I'm calling this one done. Here's a few pics. I hope to snap some better ones in the next few days to post up in the Under Glass section.

[tabsscale1]

Very nice Alyn was hoping to see it in person at the Omaha show but I won;t be making it this year.

[Randy D]

Hi Alyn,

Congrats on a fabulous build!! The dash, the shifter, the fuel system , the grill inserts... it all looks great :)

Randy

[bryan_m]

Nice work alyn!! i like it!

cheers

bryan

[H.A.K]

Came out real clean man.

[Albie D]

Looking forward to its Under Glass debut! The detailing is supurb.

[vintagedragfan]

dude, that thing looks killer Alyn! you should be VERY pleased with the way it turned out! I am excited to see it, looks like a best of show to me! hohboy, I guess it was fun while it lasted! congrats my friend! awesome!

[Alyn]

Thanks again for all your support and encouraging comments.

Todd, it's a shame you can't make the Omaha show. I'm sure you'd agree that this one always has a great turn out by the vendors. I think that's what makes that show so popular.

I'm looking forward to some progress pics from some of you guys so I can steal some ideas and techniques

(Randy, Bryan; wink, wink)

Bill, I'll start setting my "Best of Show" goals once you retire from the model bench and sell off the big boy machines. Between the California Charger, your current HEMI project and who knows what else is up your sleave, I think you may have a lock on that award for a while.

P.S., Bryan, how's that Cobra coming along?

[Ron Hamilton]

Alyn,

You have some mad skills. I love this car.

[Alyn]

Thanks, Ron. I appreciate it.

I love this one too. Wish I could make it about 25 times bigger.

Edited January 20, 2013 by Alyn

[Dave Mikrut]

This engine is going to be incredible! Just a side thought for a future project for you. I used the top from this Poncho on one of mr 62 Chevys. Why not yank one of those bubble tops for your next Pontiac build?

[Alyn]

Dave, I dig the bubble tops, but at the rate I build, and considering numerous kits already on deck, you can look for my next Pontiac project sometime in 2030.