am73grand Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 After doing the '72 Vista Cruiser I was asked by Greg Wann to master one for him to cast in resin. I tried twice to make another '72 and messed them both up. They did not end up straight. After taking a break for a while I sat down and studied my notes on how I built the first one. It was then that I discovered I needed to build the body around the frame/interior. Not wanting to start a fourth '72 (Mainly because I was out of Johan and Revell bodies) I decided on a '69. I started this project around a year ago. I shelved it because I butchered the right rear quarter panel. After looking at it I was able to save the body. This is by no means first on my list of projects but it is far enough along that I can use it as a fill in while working on other stuff. Here's where I am at so far. Step one was to cut two '69 cutlass bodies in half. One body was cut at the rear door line and one was cut forward of the line to give me the proper wheelbase. Once the body was stretched I had to stretch the floor pan and chassis Once everything was stretched I popped the body on the frame. Then I sliced out the trunk lid and added a section of a cargo bed from an AMT El Camino. Here it is with the roof in place. Now it is time to blend everything and add all the trim. More coming soon!!!
66belair Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 That is awesome, I love wagons from up to the early 70's. Will this be produced by some one when done?
Greg Wann Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Wow Ron, I am glad to see you are on track again. I know all about shelving projects when they are going downhill in progress. I really like A bodies. A few years ago I was a member of The Gran Sport Club Of America. In one of the periodicals was a feature article about a guy who was running a 68 or 69 all steel Sportwagon and it was making 8 second passes in a quarter mile. That is some mighty fast groceries.
DrKerry Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 Ooohhhhhh, wow!!!!!! I'll be watching this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
charlie8575 Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 He's at it again. And having seen the '72 up close and personal, I can say without hesitation you'll like the resin kit! I'll look forward to seeing this progress, Ron. Charlie Larkin
PappyD340 Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 Very NICE start Ron, looking forward to more!!
Greg Wann Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 The 72 was a stunning build for me. I really would have liked to make a mold. Of course once you have created the master it may not survive being removed from the master mold. I made a mold of the 70 Johan Cutlass and upon it's removal the front end broke off at the wheel wells. I was not happy. I made the latest Fox body mold and the back bumper came off. Mike did a fabulous job with the top of the body. I think this wagon is a great subject. I would like a 68/69 Buick Sport wagon too. Buicks 70's Centurion models were very stylish cars as well.
DrKerry Posted September 15, 2013 Posted September 15, 2013 I agree Greg, I'd buy one that's for sure!!!!!
Greg Wann Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 Hi Ron, I am curious as to how this project is coming along?
Randytheroadrunner Posted November 30, 2013 Posted November 30, 2013 After doing the '72 Vista Cruiser I was asked by Greg Wann to master one for him to cast in resin. I tried twice to make another '72 and messed them both up. They did not end up straight. After taking a break for a while I sat down and studied my notes on how I built the first one. It was then that I discovered I needed to build the body around the frame/interior. Not wanting to start a fourth '72 (Mainly because I was out of Johan and Revell bodies) I decided on a '69. I started this project around a year ago. I shelved it because I butchered the right rear quarter panel. After looking at it I was able to save the body. This is by no means first on my list of projects but it is far enough along that I can use it as a fill in while working on other stuff. Here's where I am at so far. Step one was to cut two '69 cutlass bodies in half. One body was cut at the rear door line and one was cut forward of the line to give me the proper wheelbase. Once the body was stretched I had to stretch the floor pan and chassis Once everything was stretched I popped the body on the frame. Then I sliced out the trunk lid and added a section of a cargo bed from an AMT El Camino. Here it is with the roof in place. Now it is time to blend everything and add all the trim. More coming soon!!! Hard to see your project when all the pictures are gone because you moved them.
am73grand Posted December 23, 2013 Author Posted December 23, 2013 Here's a small update on the project. After shelving it for a while it is back in the rotation. I've got most of the bodywork wrapped up. Just need to do some scribing and add some trim. Then I need to make the door panels and finish up the interior and it is off to Gregg for casting.
charlie8575 Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 I like it, Ron. Your conversions are wonderful to watch come together. Charlie Larkin
Edsel-Dan Posted December 23, 2013 Posted December 23, 2013 I like this too. Do wish it was a 70or 72, as Indy has a couple H/O versions of those!! Interesting seeing an H/O version of a Wagon!!! I HOPE to save up to get one of these!!!!
Davewilly Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Nice..This is a wagon I would also be interested in having if you get to casting it.
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