realgone58 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Just finished this one up today. I bought it new in 1984. It's a JoHan re-issued X-EL promo. Took it apart, cleaned it, re-finished the interior correctly, buffed out the body (factory Turbine Bronze metallic), stripped and re-shot the bumpers in Alclad, (original chrome was shot), blackwashed where applicable, "redwashed" the tail light panel, and then did all the BMF. I've always wanted this in my case, now I can finally put it in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 It came out BEAUTIFULLY! It was always a beautiful car, and you've built a beautiful copy of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Really nice save.....it's beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Sweet lookin' Mopar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Great looking car. That red wash looks very good on the taillights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 very nice and soo clean . love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice. I have two of those, molded in bright taxi yellow, that I have had for as many years. Someone had swiped the chassis out of them, put both remainders in the same box and sold it to me for $3. Price tag is still on the box. I need to figure out what chassis would work under the Chrysler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Great job. You can be proud to add it to your showcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 That car has lots of class. I need to get me one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Alan, it looks beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albie D Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Awesome, clean build. It looks great stock, but I cant help imagining what a nice mild custom this would be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Beautiful job!!! I love 60's Land Yachts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Simply beautiful, clean build of a neat 60's Mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 That's a rare one in real or model form. Very nice work on it. It looks classy and clean! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-Machine Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Man, that is very sharp looking and cleanly detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Now there's something you don't see everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Love your build! As I get older, I find myself wanting to build less common cars. I'm tired of Mustangs and Camaros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Beautiful...I have an older promo of this car in cream w/ a black top w a 'Tournament of Roses' parade decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I've never seen one of these before, in scale or 1:1. Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 very clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Alan , that is beautiful ! Great job rebuilding it back to pristine condition . I love those big Chryslers ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I remember a nice, clean '68 4-door for sale when I was in college. If I had the money, or could've found a way to get it... Very nice job on that. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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