codie27 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hello folks. This is what I'm hoping is my slumpbuster, i got to a point where i lost interest so much I boxed up all my supplies kits and unfinished builds...anyway, I bought my all time fave car and decided if this didn't break the slump nothin will!! Im tryin to build this as my ideal 57 Kustom and my idea of pulling that off is what id call a factory parts bin special. So far I've modded the grille to fit two 57Corvette grilles, 57 Buick inspired trim,the gauge pod and trim is designed with the 57 Olds in mind. Wheels are also from 57 Corvette...not sure yet what the color will be...thinkin maybe Cyan blue and a heavy metal flake silver roof. Ideas..comments ...criticisms welcome. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Very Interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Very interesting indeed, color choice sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Really likin' whatcha got so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 With the big toothy grill,tunneled headlights, radiused rear wheel wells and the side trim I actually thought it was a 1957 Buick. You are off to a wicked start. I could see this in 1:1 from someone like John D'Agustino or Richard Zocchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Super idea and great start. This is a must build. (or give up in total, futile defeat, drown your sorrows in a couple Carltons and send to Lunajammer ) Edited June 21, 2013 by Lunajammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thanks guys. Seems I'm on the right track so far, its definitely getting me excited about building. I'm gonna do some interior work tonite so hopefully Ill be posting some progress pics later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 too bad the pics are not real clear .. but oooooo that looks promosing , love the lines just looks spot on to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Looks real nice man. I hope you can stick with it. I'm building one now = slump buster,first one in a long time if I can stick with it myself. So hang with it and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 One sixties detail would be to sink the license plate into the trunk lid, and then smooth out the rear bumper. That front end is really cool, as is the side trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Very interesting project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hello guys, I got in a fair bit of building time while the forum was down so I can post some updates. Got the interior done and added some extra detail,the door and winder handles are all made from pins. The dash is a 57 Oldsmobile its not an exact replica but it was the best i could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 And.....for some reason I can't upload any pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Finally I can share some update pics guys. The Slumpbuster idea worked, got two projects finished and two more on the go now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Very nice progress, its looking great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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