gtx6970 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Very nice model Bill, show really well. nice refreshed build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Don't know how it looked before but it looks good now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemiles22 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Very nice! Where did you get the decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyCoupe41 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Duster Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 nice rebuild Bill. what color did you use for the valve covers? looks real nice. do you display your builds in your shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotoll Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahadum Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 One nice looking build/re-build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 nice Bill!!! very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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