'55 Chevy Street Machine

[john66]

Next up is the Revell 1/25 metal body '55 Chevy from American Grafitti. I am building

it as the movie car even though Revell didn't go all the way with accuracy. They goofed

up with the front suspension, exhaust, flip nose among other things. I may do a "politically

correct" '55 with the flip nose but want to use a plastic kit. I have no interest in dragging out

my grinder with a cut off wheel to hack up the front end. Had nuff of that when I retired from

welding a few years back.I will probably detail paint the engine and a few other areas but I really

just want to get this on the shelf.---John

 

[Snake45]

I built the Revell metal-body 'AG '55 a few years ago and was VERY pleased with the way it came out. Interestingly, the Revell kit is probably more true to the intent and spirit of the movie car than the real movie car was. The non-flip front, stock front suspension, and 348/409 are much more "period correct" for 1962 than the 454, tube front, fiberglass-front veteran of Two Lane Blacktop. Have fun with it! I sure did. 

[john66]

Thanks, I see what you are saying. The Tow Lane Blacktop was an early 70s car, the Grafitti

car was earlier before the 454 was around. Some progress, it is moving fast. I have the basic

engine block primed and detail painted the door handles- window cranks and steering wheel.--John

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[Snake45]

If you're interested, here's mine and my build comments. I really enjoyed building it. Good luck with yours--I think you'll enjoy it, too! 

 

[john66]

NICE! I still want to do a flip nose conversion from a plastic kit.....some day,---John

[john66]

It's really going fast. Engine needs a few more parts. Should be done in a

few days.---John