1951 CHEVROLET FLEETLINE CUSTOM - FINISHED - CLASS OF '51 - ENTRY #1

[Pete L.]

Really nice work ...the engine compartment is especially well done !!!

[Harry P.]

One of your best, Rich! Perfect "old school" look, and the engine compartment is especially nice. This is one to definitely be proud of.

[Danno]

Very nice.

[Maxicoop]

Awesome lookin' Rich !!!! ya just have to love the color and details you did on this ...... fantastic build !!!!

[Ramfins59]

I thank you all so very much for your very kind and encouraging words.

Ron, while I wanted this to be an "old school Custom" I also wanted to "modernize it" a bit, hence the dual bowl master cylinder with booster, 4 wheel disc brakes, alternator and 12 volt battery.

Harry, thanks so much. Actually, I'm more proud and happy that I was finally able to beat this thing into submission and finally get it together. The paint job and engine room detailing are probably close to the best I've done. If I could get ALL of my models to come out this good I'd really be happy.

[Joker]

" I was finally able to beat this thing into submission "

Well said Rich ... best quote ever.

[Ramfins59]

Thanks James....... and thanks again for that laminated shifter knob.

[Joker]

Not a problem Rich ...just showing my appreciation.

Thanks for posting/sharing your builds and techniques.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice work.

[jeffs396]

Glad to see you won Rich!

Turned out GREAT, looking forward to seeing it at Castle Shannon in the early spring!

[donb]

Glad you got this one completed Rich. I was hoping you would bring it back. And it looks great!

[Ramfins59]

Thanks guys.

Yeah Jeff, unless we get a blizzard this one will be at Castle Shannon in March.

[Ira]

Looks Great Richard!

Real Nice Paint & Pin Stripes...

[Ramfins59]

Thank you very, very much Ira.

[impcon]

While I am not usually a fan of customs, I have to say that this one really does appeal to me! your workmanship is always good Rich and this car has to be one of your best to date. I do like that blue with the white pinstriping and the detail is awesome! You obviously have many hours on this build and the love and care shows in the finished product. AAAA++++

[Ramfins59]

Gary, thank you so very much for your very kind words. Yes I wound up putting a LOT of extra time in on this model especially with all of the disassembling and reassembling several times in order to finally get it together properly. Coming back to it after several months with a fresh outlook and renewed interest and patience was the key to my eventual success.

[Harry P.]

Coming back to it after several months with a fresh outlook and renewed interest and patience was the key to my eventual success.

Smart.

[Antikainen]

Assembling firewall and front inner fenders properly in place is really a big challence in this kit, after building a convertible version I know that.

You've done fine job with this model, it looks good and well built.

Congratulations for a battle won!

[Ramfins59]

Thank you very much Jarkko. Yes, now I hopefully know about, and will be prepared for those challenges, when I build the convertible kit "down the road".

[crazyrichard]

cool rich !! love it

[Ramfins59]

Thank you Richard.