PappyD340 Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Hey guys this is my 55 vette, my goal on this build was to try and capture what a backyard one man drag team of the late 50's early 60's might have looked like, box stock except for an altenator bracket and plug wires. Paint is Testors one coat copper metallic with Rustoleum 2X gloss clear top is Rustoleum gloss black with 2X clear, wheels and tires are out of the parts stash, and BMF. This is the first build in about 10 years. All comments welcome!!
JunkPile Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 It does have that "back in the day" look about it. That kit requires quite a bit of bodywork and you did a nice job with it. Looks great.
vintagedragfan Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 looks like a Saturday nite special, cool vette Larry
Alan Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Only thing, I would have sourced more detailed era correct carbs ..... Great looking build, you captured the era, nice job!!!
PappyD340 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 I like that a lot. Nicely done! Thanks Steve It does have that "back in the day" look about it. That kit requires quite a bit of bodywork and you did a nice job with it. Looks great. Thanks Chuck
PappyD340 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 Larry, nice job! Simple and clean. Thanks Oscar Real nice Larry Thanks John
PappyD340 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 looks like a Saturday nite special, cool vette Larry Thanks Bill Only thing, I would have sourced more detailed era correct carbs ..... Great looking build, you captured the era, nice job!!! Thanks Alan, TBH I didn't even think about changing the carbs, probably got some in the parts box somewhere.
PappyD340 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 Sweet build Larry, great color and finish... Thanks Carl, means alot bud! Looks good. Nice color. Thanks Ray
W-409 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Very Cool! It sure looks "Period Perfect" build to me. I like the stance and wheel and tire choice. Smooth paint and great overall look... I really like it.
PappyD340 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Very Cool! It sure looks "Period Perfect" build to me. I like the stance and wheel and tire choice. Smooth paint and great overall look... I really like it. Thanks Niko Looks great! Thanks Chris
PappyD340 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Nice build , looks great. Thanks Bruce
Davewilly Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Great looking little vette! Great job on the paint!
DrKerry Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Great idea and great build. This is spot on and has "the look"!!!!!
1972coronet Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 PappyD340 - I really like your '55 ! Nice , clean construction and sublime finish . My fave years for the Corvette just happen to be 1955-1957 .
PappyD340 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Great looking little vette! Great job on the paint! Thanks Dave Great idea and great build. This is spot on and has "the look"!!!!! Thanks Kerry
PappyD340 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 PappyD340 - I really like your '55 ! Nice , clean construction and sublime finish . My fave years for the Corvette just happen to be 1955-1957 . Thanks John
hOLMS Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 I like it, one cool Vette right there...looks great!
PappyD340 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Posted October 15, 2013 I like it, one cool Vette right there...looks great! Thank you Jeff
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