Stricklers, Old Reliable 1962 Bel Air

[gtx6970]

This one is more of a 're do ' so to speak. I built this one many years ago and found out a couple years later I had the wrong color int and exterior lettering. So I was never happy with it. Well, about 3 weeks ago while surfing Ebay I found the correct decals to do the light blue lettering.So I took it apart,,,,, carefully. Then removed all the decals from so many years ago with scotch tape hoping I didn't hurt the paint. ( that was fun ) Resprayed the interior in something to more closely resemble the blue/teal color int, and relettered the exterior of the car. It looks so much better now and back in the case it goes for the next 20 years. Enjoy, Comments both good and bad always welcome.

Yea, I know it's missing the chrome trim above the tail lights, this one was done back before I had internet access and not a lot of research material on hand at the time. I didn't even know there was supposed to trim there in the 1st place. ( Not a GM guy at heart )

Few moreNot much in detail , just added plug wires and fuel lines

Edited March 12, 2013 by gtx6970

[slusher]

Very nice model Bill, show really well. nice refreshed build....

[Burnout]

Don't know how it looked before but it looks good now!

[Bluemiles22]

Very nice! Where did you get the decals?

[gtx6970]

Jim Heller - Ebay store

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400336399435?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Very nice! Where did you get the decals?

[ChevyCoupe41]

Very Nice Bel air! I'm a big fan of these '62 Chevys and this one looks very nice. Paint job looks very good and engine detail is good also. Nice Job!

[Green Duster]

Looks great!

[tubbs]

nice rebuild Bill. what color did you use for the valve covers? looks real nice. do you display your builds in your shop?

[gtx6970]

nice rebuild Bill. what color did you use for the valve covers? looks real nice. do you display your builds in your shop?

Nope, the only cars I have in my shop office are a few 1/18th scale diecasts ( various makes btw )

Built models are in a 5' tall 4' wide display case in the spare bedroom for now, till the finished basement family room gets done ( hopefully this summer sometime )

ps, I 'think' the valve covers are just testors silver clear coated. ( this car was done probably close to 20 years ago ) As far as exterior paint , I honestly don't remember . It's pretty slick so I think it was sanded and polished out, just don't remember brand / type

Edited March 12, 2013 by gtx6970

[Turbotoll]

I a have this kit waiting on my shelf to get build. Those blue decals look a lot better than the black ones that come with the kit. Especially with the blue interior. Don't know why they made them black.

[Zahadum]

One nice looking build/re-build!

[vintagedragfan]

nice Bill!!! very cool

[W-409]

Excellent build, and perfect subject, too! There can Never be enough X-Frame Chevrolets, especially if they are built as Drag Cars! Nice finishing, and detail on the engine bay.