1957 Corvette "My Way"

[curt raitz]

I've had a couple of AMT '57 Corvette Street Machines and a Gasser in my cupboard for quite sometime. And with the main theme for the upcoming NNL West being "7"...I had to build'em! 

I plan on building 4 different models of the '57 Corvette. The Gasser w/tilt front end, two based on the Street Machine and one stock version using the recently issued Round2 AMT-R2-1015-2 1957 Chevy Convertible Corvette from the Car Builder Series.

On this one I used the Street Machine kit AMT #8213 along with the 1995 Corvette in the AMT combo kit #31818. 

I used the chassis, suspension, running gear, engine and wheels from the '95 Corvette.

Goodyear "Polyglas GT" tires are from AMT's Custom and Competition Parts Pack.

Tonneau cover is from the AMT '62 Corvette.

Paint is Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red.

 

[curt raitz]

Somehow this thread double posted, how do you get rid of the extra thread???

[Misha]

That's a real stunner Curt!!! Lovely version of a straight axle that isn't, modern components with a vintage body, and not the reskinned ones, is the way to go!

thanx for sharing your build,

Misha

 

 

 

 

[vintagercr]

Very nice!

[Snake45]

I like this VERY much! All it needs to be perfect is the hard top added!

[cobraman]

Very sharp!

[donb]

Great job on this car., It looks beautiful...

[slusher]

Sweet Corvette Curt, love the color and modern drive train..

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[bbowser]

Another beauty from your bench.  Great concept and execution!

[PARTSMARTY]

I love it !!!

[crazyjim]

Gorgeous build.

[espo]

Beautiful build. The perfect blend of old and new. Great paint job.  

[RestoModGuy]

Nice build! Looks great with the ZR1 motor

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nicely done. Clean work.

[DumpyDan]

Looks sharp, great color choice

[RAMBENNA]

very nice great job

[MeatMan]

Very well done Curt! Clean and neat.

[TooOld]

That is one beautiful Corvette . . . I like it your way !