66 Elcamino

[Teds57]

something i have been playing with
4 coats of essie purple nail polish and 2 coats of ppg acrylic urethane clear
and some of the foil done
enjoy and as always comments welcome
Ted

[Modlbldr]

Beautiful work. I've been working off and on on this same kit. I like it.Nice paint.

Later-

[Snake45]

If someone had told me two minutes ago that I would LIKE a purple El Camino, I'd have laughed in their face, but that thing looks FABULOUS and AWESOME!

[slusher]

Man, that is some great paint, love the color...

[TooOld]

Oooooooo that's nice !

[GMCMAN52]

looking goooood.

[Bob Ellis]

nice color

[Guest]

That paint looks really nice! Like S., I would have never thought I would like a purple El Camino. I also like the scoop on the hood! Is that a kit part or scratchbuilt? The only kick I have is the late '40s-early '50s steel wheels. I would switch them out for some later model steel wheels. The AMT '58 Impala has a real nice set and even has an extra pair of deep steel wheels. Another is the Revell '64 Fairlane Thunderbolt. One problem to watch out for on this kit is the front suspension. For some reason, it needs to be moved forward some to get the tires centered properly in the fender wells. IIRC, the rear also needs a little adjustment towards the rear. It's been a few years since I built mine. But, I remember having to adjust the wheel base a little on both ends.

[MikeBoyle]

Beautiful paint work.

Edited September 13, 2014 by MikeBoyle

[Teds57]

Thanks Guys

the hood scoop is a resin one from competition resins

the wheels and tires are out of the 32 5 window

I thought about changing them out but for now ill leave them

Ted

[Chris White]

I sure love a shiny paint job B)

[66belair]

Nice work.I agree about the wheels they need to be a bit more modern especially with the color you are going with.

[Jeremy Jon]

Nice paint work, that's going to look great when done!!

[tbill]

looking great! BMF'ing the bed rails sure is fun, isn't it? look forward to seeing this come together.

[Teds57]

well almost done it got a last minute wheel update
just a few more things to finish up

[66belair]

Nice look,I love that wheel choice.

[Mopar - D]

Nice like your wheels.

[slusher]

Great stance and looks awesome..

[mopar_guy1]

Looks great, fantastic color. Would've been awsome with a white interior. But black is fine too.

[crazyrichard]

sweeett !! love the paint !!

[TFchronos]

Wow that color is drop dead gorgeous! Beautiful Camino!

[John Goschke]

Love that color!

[Teds57]

Thanks guys

[Teds57]

here it is finished
Ill try and get outside pics when the sun comes back out here