AMT 1963 Corvette lowrider

[xs650shawn]

Was going to build this kit for a 24 hour build in January, but turns out I won't be able to participate. Figured I try to build it far better than I could in 24 hours. Inspired by a photo of a rendering I found online. Going to make this into a lowrider.

[xs650shawn]

Made a better hood hinge. Had to modify the radiator support a little for clearance. Getting that chassis to sit decently in the body is going to be fun.

Edited December 11, 2023 by xs650shawn

[JollySipper]

This is gonna be cool........ I like unusual subjects done up as lowriders. I built a Camaro one a while back. This kit has wire axles?

[xs650shawn]

11 hours ago, JollySipper said:

This is gonna be cool........ I like unusual subjects done up as lowriders. I built a Camaro one a while back. This kit has wire axles?

Yes, wire axles. Should make it easy to lower.

[Nosferatu]

Looking good! 

Never saw a Vette low rider.

Dave

[dust collectors]

I like where this is going.

 

[mustang1989]

This looks like a fun build to follow.........

[xs650shawn]

Not much done other than set the ride height. Had to make some axle locators from sheet styrene, as the kit ones wouldn't allow it to sit low enough. Also realized that my hood hinge isn't really prototypically correct, but I like the way it hinges out better.

 

Edited December 20, 2023 by xs650shawn

[OldNYJim]

24 minutes ago, xs650shawn said:

Also realized that my hood hinge isn't really prototypically correct, but I like the way it hinges out better.

Doesn’t look like you’re building it factory stock, so I think you’re off the hook ?

Cool project - got an idea in mind for paint?

[xs650shawn]

22 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Doesn’t look like you’re building it factory stock, so I think you’re off the hook ?

Cool project - got an idea in mind for paint?

I was inspired by a rendering I saw online. Was originally thinking white pearl with some silve/blue/green panels. Now having second thoughts. I like the original rendering color as well.

[slusher]

Really nice work so far!

[Dirty Gringo]

Love it when people take unusual cars and turn into lowriders good luck with the build look forward to the progress. 

[JollySipper]

The paint job on the inspiration pic looks like it could be replicated with clear yellow over gold, maybe? or Even turn-signal amber over a base...........

Just thinking aloud!  

[xs650shawn]

Spent some time on the Vette today. Got most of the engine assembled, it's not much to see atm. Also worked on this for the interior.

[mustang1989]

You're doing great with the detailing Shawn. Looking forward to this creation taking some good shape. 

[OldNYJim]

Nice work so far - did you make that hydraulic pump?

[mustang1989]

Looking forward to more on this one when you get back to it Shawn. 

[xs650shawn]

On 1/3/2024 at 9:53 AM, mustang1989 said:

You're doing great with the detailing Shawn. Looking forward to this creation taking some good shape. 

No, it's from Pegasus Hobbies, and I modified it. Still on the fence about using it, or ordering a 3D printed one.

 

On 1/13/2024 at 8:57 AM, mustang1989 said:

Looking forward to more on this one when you get back to it Shawn. 

It's still in the works. Haven't had much bench time the past couple weeks, and I did set it aside to do a 24 hour build. But I'll be back at it shortly.

[slusher]

Is that the stereo system and hydraulic pump in back?

[Dirty Gringo]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Is that the stereo system and hydraulic pump in back?

YEs looks like that is exactly what it is

[Jonathan]

Love it.

Needs a bomb air conditioner; and maybe a sun visor 

[chris chabre]

KILLER!!!!!

[xs650shawn]

Been away from the bench for a long time. Real life getting in the way, picked up one of my dream motorcycles as a project, blah blah. Anyway, finally took some time to work on the 1963 Vette lowrider. Shaved the emblems, shaved the poorly molded front marker lights, and had to fix the passenger side front wheel opening.

[slusher]

Nice hood hinges!

[xs650shawn]

Got some time with my 1963 'Vette lowrider tonight. Adjusted front ride height, smoothed firewall and started on some smooth fender aprons. Also got a different 3D printed hydraulic pump for it.