rmvw guy Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 This is the way most '55 Chevy daily drivers looked in the snow belt in 1969. This was mine I purchased for $300 with the intentions of building a Drag Car. I had been tearing up my new at the time, '69 Nova at the local Drag Strip and decided it was time to build a car just for this purpose. Little did I know Uncle Sam had different plans for me. Almost exactly 30 days after this purchase I entered the US Army. The Nova was sold but, this car sadly was parked by my Mom's garage for 2 years. I had just started to work on it removing the bumpers to find a big surprise, more rust. I started with this kit.This was what I wound up with after 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) The engine was the stock 265 cubic inches with manual 3-peed trans.No Bare Medal Foil on this one! Edited February 15, 2014 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Chassis with a little weathering.Plenty of rust but, easily repaired.I did reward myself with this one later in life. Thanks for looking, please leave comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Cool ! I love models of cars we've owned or still own . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very realistic build Ron, awesome work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 That is a great looking '55. Looks just like the one in the pic - nice match on the colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Good idea and a great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Our '55 Chevy was rusted so bad in 1962 that we could drop trash through the floorboards! Nice work on the models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys! I forgot to mention the paints I used. These are Anita's all purpose Acrylics purchased from Hobby Lobby for 30 cents a bottle on sale. I custom mixed the blue color to match my photo as close as I could. They are very easy to use and I am happy with the result so far after painting two models. I spray Testors clear or dullcoat over at the end. A small amount can be squeezed from the bottle on to a brush for small parts. I used my airbrush for the body. Best part is easy clean up with water. Any questions please ask. Oh yeah, and no primer was used. Edited February 15, 2014 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 1st of all....u nailed it....did u spray that craft paint thru ur airbrush???...if u did what did u thin it with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) 1st of all....u nailed it....did u spray that craft paint thru ur airbrush???...if u did what did u thin it with... Thanks Neal, Yes I did spray it through my airbrush after it was thinned with a few drops of water. Very easy to use and easy clean up. Also it drys very fast and process can be accelerated with a hair dryer. Edited February 15, 2014 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very nice. I had a '55 four door; 235 6 cyl, with powerglide. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thank you for your Service Ron. Great story behind the '55 build and the "Time and Money" black '55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadracer Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Very Nice Work!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 great story and builds-appreciate your service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 ron i tried to spray that once thinned it with water and it made a mess in my air gun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Another great '55 Ron, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Super NICE build, and you did indeed nail it, well done Ron!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 ron i tried to spray that once thinned it with water and it made a mess in my air gun... No problem for me really, I have a single action Paasche with only two pieces to clean, very easy with just water or window cleaner. I'm finding these paints very friendly and easy to use. If you have ever worked with water colors, that's what it kind of reminds me of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Thank you for your Service Ron. Great story behind the '55 build and the "Time and Money" black '55. great story and builds-appreciate your service What service? That was my first thought. lol Thanks guys. I was part of a miss guided generation, from our fearless leader Richard Nixon on down. My hero now is Uncle Si on Duck Dynasty, I feel like I served with him. I can relate to the snakes and reptiles in Louisania since that's where I got my Infantry training. My Wife and I are catching up on the past seasons after just recently discovering the show. I might be a Redneck. Redneck logic: Just Blow It Up. Edited February 16, 2014 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks to all you other guys for all the kind words. This was a fun stress free build the way it should be. I am really enjoying the hobby and the great people on this Forum from all over the world. Thanks to Gregg and all the Moderators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Great model Ron, very convincing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbman Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 nice cars ron ! they remind me of my 55 also bought in 1969! but I only gave 50.00 for mine! I have posted pics of mine that I still own in the 1.1 section! nice rust on the first one! by the way im a duck dynasty fan to! si is the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) nice cars ron ! they remind me of my 55 also bought in 1969! but I only gave 50.00 for mine! I have posted pics of mine that I still own in the 1.1 section! nice rust on the first one! by the way im a duck dynasty fan to! si is the man! Thanks guys, $50 would have probably have been about right for this one but, I did get $300 for it when I sold it. All I lost was the little bit of work I put into it. I had to move on to a Harley Chopper when I returned home to feel the freedom of the wind blowing through my beard. lol Do you have a link you could post to your '55 Glen, I would like to see it? I found it! Thanks. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81537 Edited February 16, 2014 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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