1951 Chev Corsa V-12

[Plankwing]

I'm in the midst of bashing an AMT 1951 Chev Fleetline into a tribute to 50 years of Chev, 1951 meets 2001 (with some 1955 and 2005 'Vette). Body sectioned at beltline; top chopped and converted to hardtop style; interior is mostly 1951 with 2005 Corvette instruments; chassis and running gear is all 2001+2005 Corvette with V-12 engine bashed from the 2001+2005 engines (thus the Corsa V-12 moniker). Upholstery pattern was printed on white fabric with Epson ink jet printer (not shown in the photos, installed since). Extensive mods include moving the firewall back to enable the engine to fit; shortening and sectioning the interior; combining the two 'Vette chassis and drivetrains to lengthen the wheel base to fit the Fleetline body; removing the exterior trim and adding custom trim using Evergreen .020" square; inserting the 1955 'Vette grill; frenching the headlight buckets (headlights will be projectors with halos); inserting the 2001 'Vette rear facia; gas tank made from two '55 Nomad tanks added; forward half of greenhouse from AMT 1951 Bel Air kit (as the Fleetline windshield didn't lend itself to blend into hardtop style). To maintain an impression of the '51 style, the hood is scratch built using RenShape and Evergreen stock. Photos are of beta fit, build is still in progress.

[Dr. Cranky]

Very cool body styling. Keep it going, please.

[Greg Pugh]

Pretty ambitious project. I like your body mods and your suspension setup. I'm trying something similiar with a '54 Chev Sedan Delivery (Corvette running gear) so I'll be watching how this all comes together. Good luck!

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Love the way you made that V12

[Plankwing]

Thanks for the compliments. It will be on the workbench for awhile though I will continue pecking away at it. I worked on the interior last night, scavenged parts from the Corvette kits to make the door handles and electric window switches. Posts will be random ... but will come when relevant.

[Dr. Cranky]

What you are describing seems to me to be the in-the-zone building so many of us here love. Once you get to this point in primer, the rest is salivatin' and dreaming about the impending coat of paint.