AMT 57 Chevy

[Modlbldr]

So, I was going through some of the kits that I just got and I came across this semi-started build. I think this will be moving to the front of my build pile.

Loving the look of what has been done already.

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Edited April 3, 2021 by Modlbldr

[bisc63]

Nice! Yeah, you need to finish this one, it's off to a cool start. I was just mulling over those intake parts the other night and thinking, you seldom see this option built. Stance is seriously cool. Digging it!

[TransAmMike]

Big '57 Chevy fan here watching this!!

[Modlbldr]

20 hours ago, bisc63 said:

Nice! Yeah, you need to finish this one, it's off to a cool start. I was just mulling over those intake parts the other night and thinking, you seldom see this option built. Stance is seriously cool. Digging it!

Thanks!

 

7 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Big '57 Chevy fan here watching this!!

Thanks!

So, I have spent t a bit of time today working on this new project a d trying to come up with a plan. I'm thinking on a late 60's- early 70's home built hot rod / weekend drag car. My inspiration is loosely taken from this 1:1 I found online.

I cut the bumper free from the grill, found a parts box steering wheel and seats, and removed the signal indicator from the column. Next is to clean up the body for primer.

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[bisc63]

That's a very cool look in my book. I even like the copper-ish brown color!

[slusher]

Engine looks killer. Looking forward to your build..

[Sam I Am]

I think you should slam it with big wheels. ?

[Spottedlaurel]

Looks like the original builder has given you a great starting point, look forward to seeing it progress.

[Modlbldr]

Dug through the paint cabinet this morning and came up with this Testors blue. Sprayed a first coat. I'll wet sand this smooth and get another couple of coats on it tomorrow.

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[TransAmMike]

Nice color Tom and thanks for your comments on my '55. Oh, and I like the black spokes with the chrome rim.

[Modlbldr]

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Nice color Tom and thanks for your comments on my '55. Oh, and I like the black spokes with the chrome rim.

Thanks Mike.

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[FLHCAHZ]

Really nice color choice!  Looking forward to your progress. 

[slusher]

Good looking shade of blue,Tom..

[David G.]

Good work so far.

Looks like a fun build.

David G.

[Modlbldr]

20 hours ago, slusher said:

Good looking shade of blue,Tom..

15 hours ago, David G. said:

Good work so far.

Looks like a fun build.

David G.

On 4/9/2021 at 3:53 PM, FLHCAHZ said:

Really nice color choice!  Looking forward to your progress. 

Thanks Chaz, Carl and David.

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[Modlbldr]

Got this all cleared today. I will let it gas out all weekend and see about foiling on Monday and another quick coat of clear.

I took pics today but they don't look much different than the last photos.

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[Modlbldr]

Wow! Had to dig a few pages back for this one. Been a bit.

I wasn't feeling the blue paint as a 70's street cruiser/ weekend racer. So, I stripped the paint and changed it up. The body will be a Gloss Metallic Black.

Working on the interior now.

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[TransAmMike]

Yikes, stripes?

[Sam I Am]

That should look better than the blue when it's finished. 

[espo]

The stripes were the style of the day for many Drag Cars. 

[Modlbldr]

7 hours ago, espo said:

The stripes were the style of the day for many Drag Cars. 

Thanks guys.

Got the idea from this pic.

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[bisc63]

Very cool, and agree that this is more of a standout color scheme. Reminded me of several cars associated with Larry Watson and that period and place.

[David G.]

Nice work on the roof. It reminds me of the old Ramcharger race livery.

 

David G.

[Modlbldr]

4 hours ago, David G. said:

Nice work on the roof. It reminds me of the old Ramcharger race livery.

David G.

Thanks David!

I got the body painted this morning. Definitely a different vibe than the blue.

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[John Pol]

that is so cool