1964 Chrysler 300, 12/26 Done!

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks guys!!

Nice project Steve! I will be watching. When you said you were building a pair, my first thought was that you had two '64 Chryslers going! I have a couple of that kit, at least one each of the hardtop and convertible. I was thinking of doing a pair like that.

Per Squadron Green Putty. I've used it for years and it only shrinks if you put it on too thick. I've found it works fine if I do several thin coats. I recently started using Squadron White Putty. Works the same as green but is easier to cover with paint. I've asked and nobody can tell me if the formulas are different, even the writing on the tube is the same! So I can only figure that the green is for the military guys and the white is for car guys.

I like the green putty just because it's easier to see what my repairs look like contrasted with the white plastic. I usually don't use a lot of it. mostly small imperfections & sink holes. Haven't had a lot of problems with shrinkage myself. I don't have another '64, but I do have a '63 hardtop to do in the future. Steve

[StevenGuthmiller]

Just tried my hand for the first with embossing powder for the carpet. It worked great but I need your opinion. I opted to try the "Glitter" black thinking it would simulate some of the "salt & pepper" carpet from the 50s-60s era. I think it looks ok on the floor, but it might be a bit over the top for the rear package shelf! My question is, should I shoot some flat black over the rear shelf to cover the glitter & leave the floor? What do you think? Steve

[slusher]

I think it looks good but I would leave it on the floor.

[Mopar - D]

I like it on the floor but I would not use it on the rear deck.

[ChrisBcritter]

Does the package shelf in the real car have that sort of effect? My 1/1 '62 Imperial had a sort of woven finish to it; for my Revell kit I used a piece of linen finish bond paper painted matte black with a little rubbing to bring up the texture.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Does the package shelf in the real car have that sort of effect? My 1/1 '62 Imperial had a sort of woven finish to it; for my Revell kit I used a piece of linen finish bond paper painted matte black with a little rubbing to bring up the texture.

I don't think so Chris. I just figured, being as I was in the process of flocking the carpet, I'd go ahead & do the rear shelf right away. Most cars usually have some sort of material on it. It's hard enough to find good shots of a '64 Chrysler with a white interior for reference, let alone shots of the package shelf. I'll probably paint over it. That way there will still be some texture, but your eye won't be drawn to the "glitter". Steve

[Ramfins59]

Yes Steve, I'd paint over the package shelf.

I've never used embossing powders yet as I'm still a fan of flocking. I'm wondering though, if they make white embossing powder, and if so, could you mix a small amount of it with the black powder to get that "salt & pepper" look?

[StevenGuthmiller]

Yes Steve, I'd paint over the package shelf.

I've never used embossing powders yet as I'm still a fan of flocking. I'm wondering though, if they make white embossing powder, and if so, could you mix a small amount of it with the black powder to get that "salt & pepper" look?

Yeah Richard. They make all kinds of colors of embossing powder. I could have bought just opaque black & mixed it with gray or something, but I thought I'd try the glitter black. As I said, I like it on the floor, but it's a little crazy on the shelf. I might just cover the rear shelf with a black material of some sort too. Depends on what I can find. Give the embossing powder a try sometime. Works great! & you can pick it up at your local Hobby Lobby. Steve

[StevenGuthmiller]

I know anyone who wanted to see this already has, but being as everything after 11/25 went "Poof" I just thought I'd add the engine pics to the build thread. Which I guess is where it should have been in the first place! Steve

[StevenGuthmiller]

This project is moving along pretty well despite the paint problems with the hood. I wound up having to strip & repaint the hood, so it's lagging behind a little, but not enough to slow things down. Still have clear coats to put on it & then polish & foil the hood moulding. Should be able to have that caught up by next weekend. In the meantime, the body is polished & the foil has begun. It surprised me a little how much foil is on this one. I guess mainly because of that nit-picky fender well trim! Some detailing left on the interior & the engine bay area & some parts to scratch build, and I should be getting close. Still have to make the "wheel" decision. No stock hubcaps on this one, so it's either Mopar Magnums or a set of wires. I think that being as it's a '64, wires may be more appropriate. Steve

[moparfarmer]

Magnums never looked good on the big Chryslers...Wire wheels looked classy on those years of "C"bodies..Too bad you couldn't get a set of Rallye wheels from the 1974-77 series of cars..Never made them in plastic..My friends 64 Windsor has them on it and it looks good. If you went to Mopars in the Park the last few years his car was there..Light turquoise 64 Chrysler Windsor 4 dr sedan...

[slusher]

Looking really good Steve. Nice work on the foil...

[StevenGuthmiller]

Magnums never looked good on the big Chryslers...Wire wheels looked classy on those years of "C"bodies..Too bad you couldn't get a set of Rallye wheels from the 1974-77 series of cars..Never made them in plastic..My friends 64 Windsor has them on it and it looks good. If you went to Mopars in the Park the last few years his car was there..Light turquoise 64 Chrysler Windsor 4 dr sedan...

I don't know Wayne. I thought they looked pretty nice! But then again, I always loved the Mopar magnums. I'll probably go with a set of original wires that came with the '64 kit. They're not in great shape but I think they'll look ok after detailing them. If not, I can always strip them & shoot them with Alclad. We'll see how it goes. Steve

[charlie8575]

The Magnums do look nice on that.

I like the color, too.

Another beauty on the way.

Charlie Larkin

[Mopar - D]

Steve nice work on the polishing and BMF. I would go with the wire wheels if your looking for more of a factory stock look.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Steve nice work on the polishing and BMF. I would go with the wire wheels if your looking for more of a factory stock look.

I was Dan. I bought the kit on ebay & the stock caps were missing. I never really liked the '64 300 hubcaps anyway, so I skipped ordering them from Modelhaus. Two of the original wires that were on the kit when I got it were damaged from over gluing, but luckily I found a gentleman on ebay selling 6 of the same wheels. How lucky was that! with those 6 & the 2 good ones I still had, I now have 2 full sets! But, the chrome is not in great shape on any of them, so I'm debating on whether I should shoot them with Alclad or if by the time I put a wash on them they'll be ok. I'll just have to try that first & see how they look. Steve

[mangodart]

Very nice job on your Chrysler, I'm like you I like different cars that change from the usual Camaro or 57 CHevy, very impressive job on your engine !!! might be too late but the 50ies Mopar wire wheels might look good on your Chrysler...

Have a convertible to restore and kind of happy 'cause Modelhaus is making the rear taillight bezel now ( which wasn't the case when I first get my 64..), mine has the custom bezel....

[StevenGuthmiller]

This is my second attempt at scratch building mirrors for one of these Mopars from this era. I figure If I can handle these, other mirrors will be a snap! This time I tried to get a little more accurate & even added the tube in the center that the "remote cable" would run through. This is made from scrap plastic & the mirror head is fashioned from a pulley. The mirror "glass" will be added after painting with Alclad Chrome. Steve

[1 bad55 stan]

awesome build Steve,and the mirror is just out there! very cool...

[Robberbaron]

Great job as usual, love seeing these unusual Mopars.

[Mopar - D]

Steve nice scratch built mirror it's going to make a difference when you get it finished.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Steve nice scratch built mirror it's going to make a difference when you get it finished.

Thanks Dan. I would prefer not to have to build them, but those ugly old square mirrors that all of the manufacturers used to include in the kits back then are just heinous!! Nobody produces a nice resin cast mirror, so I guess it's up to me to make my own. Steve

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks everybody! I think they look a little better with a coat of Alclad! Steve

[slusher]

Yes, great looking mirrors Steve...

[peekay]

Yes, great looking mirrors Steve...

...what I was about to say.