1964 Chrysler 300 Hardtop.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Hi guys! I was hoping to finish this one up by January first so I could make an even 10 builds finished before the end of the year. This is an original Johan 1964 Chrysler 300 kit I picked up as a built up from ebay a while ago. It's what I would call another "conservation" build using almost exclusively parts found in the box with some added detail parts. Finished in "Chestnut". Not a strictly factory color, but very close to '64 Chrysler "Royal Ruby". The Chestnut is a '64 Plymouth color. Personal touches include, flocked carpets, scratch build interior & exterior mirrors & a few other small parts. I added a set of "parts pack" Firestone tires & the wheels are original Johan wires with added 2-bar spinners from a Lindberg '61 Chevy kit. The engine is the 413 "Long Ram" that was original to the kit, ( a few parts were donated by a '62 Chrysler kit) & then it was detailed with the usual goodies. Hope you like it guys, it was kind of fun to do one other than "curbside" for a change. Hopefully I'll get some outdoor pics some time this weekend, weather permitting.

 

Steve

 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller

[slusher]

Gorgeous model Steve. Amazing work on this classic...

[ChrisR]

Great job!

[Guest]

Wow! Now I gotta dry off my keyboard!

[S. Svendsen]

That's sharp

[GeeBee]

Superb build, love the colour ...

[Tom99]

Great build!

[Belugawrx]

Sweet

That engine bay is Crammed!!

Beautiful

Cheers

[yura1961]

Beautiful work!

[peekay]

What they all said!

I was given one of these for Christmas exactly 50 years ago (I was 14) but it wasn't a favourite design at the time and I traded it, probably for something a lot less interesting.

[sjordan2]

Excellent all around, outstanding paint work.

[John Goschke]

Beautiful job, Steve! Looks great with the wire wheels!

[StevenGuthmiller]

What they all said!

I was given one of these for Christmas exactly 50 years ago (I was 14) but it wasn't a favourite design at the time and I traded it, probably for something a lot less interesting.

It wasn't one of my favorite designs either. As a matter of fact, it wasn't even on my list of projects to look for. I wanted to build a model of as many "generations" of Chrysler 300s as I could and this generation included the '63 & '64, Neither one real high on my list of beautiful cars. I had a '63 & really wasn't looking for a '64, but this one popped up one day on ebay, so I just threw a small bid at it & some how picked it up for $40.00. It was in pretty nice shape & once I got to looking it over, I started to get excited about building it. It seemed to have everything I loved going for it. A very unusual subject with a nicely detailed interior & a great engine configuration. It was great fun to build from start to finish! Steve

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks everybody! I had a great time building this one! Steve

[mangodart]

It's a killer !!! Beautiful !!!!

[Prince Ital Mike]

Awesome build!!!

[bbowser]

Beautiful, love the engine bay details.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Beautiful, love the engine bay details.

Thanks guys! Bruce, I did do a few minor modifications under the hood to add a little more realism. One thing that's always drove me nuts on these older kits are those bumper/chassis mounting posts on either side of the radiator, so I eliminated them. Does pose a little bit of a problem when it comes to installing the bumper & chassis, but nothing too pressing. I also added an alternator & power steering bracket, & the space between the radiator brace & the grille looked a little "cavernous" so I scratch built a grille brace/ hood latch plate & painted it body color. seems to help a little. I did do some detail painting on the chassis on this one, which I usually don't bother with, but I didn't go over board. here's a pic. Steve

[Ron Hamilton]

That is impressive Steve!!!!!

[StevenGuthmiller]

That is impressive Steve!!!!!

Thanks Ron! Steve

[Harry P.]

Beautiful! And the engine detail is very convincing.

[Ramfins59]

Great job as usual Steven. That is a beautiful car.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks guys! This was the most enjoyable build I've done in a while. That surprises me a little just because I never really had any intention of building a '64 Chrysler. It just kind of fell in my lap & grabbed my attention at the right moment I guess. Steve

[Danno]

Beautiful build!

[TooOld]

Another beautiful restoration Steve !