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Post by goofy62 on Jan 27, 2022 16:03:25 GMT -5
Up next will be another full detail build of this 1964 Pontiac Bonneville.
First order of business was a 3mm stretch of the Moebius '61 Chassis.
Steve
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Post by mack2856 on Jan 27, 2022 21:31:35 GMT -5
Are we talking black on turquoise or turquoise on black? What ever, I'm looking forward to a interesting build!
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Post by TooOld on Jan 28, 2022 8:58:28 GMT -5
Wow that has to be the best fitting top I've ever seen ! Is it the kit top or resin ?
Always liked the 64's , don't see enough of them and it will look great in Turquoise .
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Post by deuce on Jan 28, 2022 10:22:02 GMT -5
Where did you get the 64 Bonneville body? I'd love to build one for my brother.
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Post by lo51merc on Jan 29, 2022 9:35:01 GMT -5
That chassis stretch is beautiful! Don't even tell me you did it with only a minute's thought. What a great model this is gonna be!
Gary
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Post by constructionbob on Jan 29, 2022 11:56:14 GMT -5
Crisp & clean start! Will enjoy the jurney.
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 29, 2022 12:35:19 GMT -5
Are we talking black on turquoise or turquoise on black? What ever, I'm looking forward to a interesting build!
No black.
Either turquoise with a white top and turquoise interior, or white with a white top and turquoise interior.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 29, 2022 12:37:03 GMT -5
Wow that has to be the best fitting top I've ever seen ! Is it the kit top or resin ? Always liked the 64's , don't see enough of them and it will look great in Turquoise .
It's a kit top from another kit.
I've already done a few mods to correct the top fit, but I still have more to do.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 29, 2022 12:41:53 GMT -5
Where did you get the 64 Bonneville body? I'd love to build one for my brother.
I picked up 3 original AMT '64 Bonnevilles in various condition on ebay about 6 or 8 years ago.
One convertible with custom parts attached, one hard top with a broken front quarter panel, and this pristine body.
I saved all of the best parts from the 3 for this build and traded off the rest a couple of years ago.
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Jan 29, 2022 12:44:47 GMT -5
That chassis stretch is beautiful! Don't even tell me you did it with only a minute's thought. What a great model this is gonna be! Gary
No, I put a little thought into where on the chassis I wanted to add the material, but the stretch itself didn't take too long.
It's currently being filled and sanded before I move on to other things.
Steve
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Post by TooOld on Jan 31, 2022 6:58:13 GMT -5
Wow that has to be the best fitting top I've ever seen ! Is it the kit top or resin ? Always liked the 64's , don't see enough of them and it will look great in Turquoise . It's a kit top from another kit. I've already done a few mods to correct the top fit, but I still have more to do. Steve
That makes sense now , no kit top fits the windshield that nice without some work . I can see the rear needs a little work but that's the easy part . |
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Feb 1, 2022 23:46:15 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing your build.
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Post by goofy62 on Mar 7, 2022 9:25:09 GMT -5
Time for a few more updates.
Continuing with the top modifications, I first added some beading around the side window openings, and then began with the addition of boot trim and snaps.
While in the midst of these items, I decided to try my hand at creating a fuel door molding.
I had seen these on a few of my research examples and thought it might add a unique and interesting touch.
All the while, taking a little time here and there to scribe and re-scribe panel and trim lines.
Steve
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Post by 41chevy on Mar 7, 2022 13:02:31 GMT -5
Excellent details! Paul
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Post by Dave from Pleasanton on Mar 7, 2022 14:45:20 GMT -5
Nice work Steve.
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