gseeds Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Here’s another one I just finished, this is the early Monogram 1955 Chevy , when I got this kit the windshield post was broken and after trying to repair it a few times I finally just cut it and glued the windshield to the custom bubble top and re made a new windshield post allowing me to be able to chop the top, adding most of the kit supplied custom parts ,shaving all the chrome and giving the car the stance I wanted , it was ready for primer and paint, candy green mixed with candy teal and sprinkle with a rainbow flake, and topped with a 2 K clear coat, all this over a silver metal flake base, pearl white and candy teal interior, I didn’t like the way you could look down though the bubble and see the stock rear seat so I made a rear cover, all in all it was a fun fast build of a vintage kit ,complete build about a week, hope you enjoy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 That is epic. I love these sorts of builds. Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Great looking kustom. Nice smooth body mods all flow together. The Bubble Tops were all the rage. I like the rear seat Tannu cover and the bucket seats. Nice fine flake paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Armstrong Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just a beautiful build, Gary! I love your work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Really cool! Love the color! I just got one of these first issue 55's on ebay and the guy packed it poorly so the windshield broke on mine too. Luckily, I was able to repair it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Very impressive work and as a fan of green cars definitely admire the shade. Pretty cool seeing a build of a vintage kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Spectacular model. Great idea. That shade of green is perfect for it. Now I hope you have A/C in that thing while cruisin' on Hollywood blvd ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Fantastic kustom, we don't see enough of these and yours is smooooth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Very unique custom for sure. Well done Gary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Awesome look !! ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Love this custom build. Color is great. And the detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Love that bubble top! Great body work and paint! So smooooooth! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Killer! I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Very slick. Like all of your builds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Very cool, and great save! You just reminded me I have an original survivor of this kit I want to restore this year. Model on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Super nice custom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Man, that thing is wild!! love the interior, looks period perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Interesting. Not my style, but its fun to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks guys for all your comments!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1971 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Strange thing. But I like it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just realized I forgot to add the crazy kit supplied custom head lights, I guess to match the bubble top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerman Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Awesome! I love it! The box art is fantastic and your model is a great example of the good old times...love it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Very cool and very great looking custom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 10:12 AM, Beamerman said: Awesome! I love it! The box art is fantastic and your model is a great example of the good old times...love it... 21 hours ago, slusher said: Very cool and very great looking custom! Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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