realgone58 Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 This is a pre-finished Polar Lights kit that I got for five bucks, so I figured I'd pop it together. I did strip the chrome from the valve covers and air cleaner, and painted the engine correctly to resemble a 383. The body color is right on for '65 Dodge Dark Turquoise Metallic, but the interior was wrong, so I shot the seats white, and dash medium turquoise, with black floor. The body is right out of the kit, just polished up a bit. I didn't bother with foil or engine wiring on this one, just a fun quick build. I think it still looks ok with my other kits and promos. White walls from Vinyl Nation are on the kit supplied tires. I did lower the suspension in the back, as these things have a tendancy to sit too high in the rear. I also used parts box Mopar exhaust manifolds.
gtx6970 Posted November 19, 2013 Posted November 19, 2013 I like it. especially the color combo. I for one don't think this kit deserves all the bad rap it gets. It builds up into a pretty decent looking replica, especially at the price point compared to an original AMT version
DumpyDan Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Wow mark, show room condition, that's a beauty!
realgone58 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Posted November 20, 2013 I like it. especially the color combo. I for one don't think this kit deserves all the bad rap it gets. It builds up into a pretty decent looking replica, especially at the price point compared to an original AMT version I feel the same way.
David G. Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Very nicely done, interior looks great! David G.
Porscheman Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Excellent Alan!!! Love the interior upgrade.
Tom Geiger Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 I like it. The whole thing back then was that Polar Lights was developing a new concept in kits, where a novice could snap it together in a short amount of time and get pleasing results, while those of us who want to detail can do so to our hearts content. To prove the point, you added some detail and you came out with a respectable model and a pleasant experience. I especially like the Herbie Lovebug VW done in the same style.
High octane Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 That looks great, and what did you use to polish out the body? I just love dem Mopars!
drodg Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Looks great. I have one finished in red with a white top.
Bob Ellis Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 I don't understand why people bash the Polar Lights '65 Dodge. That kits looks great.
Davewilly Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 I built the hardtop pre painted one in Black It built into a really nice looking car. I like your convertible Nice job on it!
realgone58 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Posted November 20, 2013 That looks great, and what did you use to polish out the body? I just love dem Mopars! I use a product called Formula 113, available from one guy (the manufacturer) out of Lakeland, Florida.
FASTBACK340 Posted November 20, 2013 Posted November 20, 2013 Beautiful build, clean & classy! Great color choices too!
om617 Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 Sweet! Look like the day it rolled out from factory
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