AMT 1957 T-Bird custom with all the fixin's

[mr moto]

Built this a few months ago but never got around to posting it before now. This is the first issue kit from 1962 that came with a ridiculous amount of custom parts and I tried to use as many as possible. Most of what you see here came in the box in one form or another - some parts were modified but the original instructions even encouraged you to do that! The wheel covers came in the first release (also 1962, I think) of the 1934 Ford pickup and the upholstery is courtesy of Hobby Lobby. Interior console is from the 1953 Studebaker kit. Enjoy!

 

[TarheelRick]

Love these OTB customs. Remember that version of the 57 T-Bird really well, would love to find one. I have the '61 Ford Galaxie on the bench and have used the complete custom front and rear pieces. That thing is really long.

https://imgur.com/ptUtELA

 

Edited April 2 by TarheelRick

[Street Rod]

Really cool, looks very space-age. Great work!

[bondo bill]

great custom

[VanGoGo]

Way cool daddy-O!

[Falcon Ranchero]

Looks crazy cool; when done correctly those AMT custom parts actually look pretty cool on the cars.

[Zippi]

Now that's a car ahead of it's time Manuel.  Nicely done.

[dino246gt]

Far out!

Building models is a form of free expression, and that one's pretty out there!

I love "out there"!

[NOBLNG]

Cool!😎 Nice work Manuel…I never would have guessed that there is a ‘57 T-Bird under there.🙂

[rickcaps55]

Awesome custom great 60's look.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Pretty cool.  

You really have to look hard to see any baby 'Bird in that.

[Belugawrx]

Wow!!

That is spacey man..it all just flows beautifully...and that interior is PLUSH

Well done !

[Mike 1017]

OUTSTANDING !!!!

[falcon wagon]

Great old school Kustom

[stitchdup]

awesome, you made it look far better than the description

[ea0863]

What an incredible build! I have never seen this model before, and it is fascinating! Thank you for sharing

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi!

Ah, those full-custom kits of the 60's. You made the most of it. Bravo!

CT

[espo]

Your isometric body design has a real "Jet Age" custom look. The roof and sunroof design has a lot of interesting lines to it.  Beautiful paint finish and color. Like the fuzzy looking interior. 

[karbuildr]

Awesome work, really very cool. Try as I might as a kid, I never could get those crazy custom parts to look right. Your build is exceptional.

[slusher]

futuristic creative build very well done!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Cool custom. Did a nice job.

[mr moto]

Thanks, Everybody! I'm happy that you got some enjoyment from my work. It was fun for me, too.

Here's a little trivia quiz to lighten your day: What's the significance of the license plate in the photo below? I know some of you will get it!

[Koellefornia Kid]

Wow, that looks kool!

[Kah puts]

That there is just nuts, George Barris would be proud 🌶️