1967 Corvette

[modelcarjr]

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Painted another body today. An old friend of mine always wanted a Corvette and he said if he ever got one it had to be red! So here's a salute to an old friend who has since passed.  It should rub out pretty easily. Dupli-Color Bright Red and two coats of Krylon Clear lacquer. Revealed the BMF foiled Corvette badge with some lacquer thinner and a cotton swab. I'll be back to finish painting and construction later.  Just trying to get some bodies painted before winter.  Thanks for looking! 😎



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[406 Silverado]

That's a pretty slick idea in getting ahead for the weather to come JR. I'm always down for either a good Corvette or Camaro build and this one's looking HOT so far.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Joe! I appreciate your comment!

Well I ran into a problem with the red Corvette. I rubbed out the body and exposed some edges so I touched up and added another coat of clear. But that turned out cloudy and rough. I also noticed what appeared to be a glue drop on the left front fender and when I picked it off, of course, I exposed the white plastic. So this body is headed to the oven cleaner bath. 

I thought I had another in the closet so i looked and low and behold, a kit still in the wrapper. Since it is going to be raining and cold this weekend I quickly got this one in paint including all the parts today. I painted it Dupli-Color Bright Aqua Metallic with a tan interior. The red one will have to wait. This color is close to Lynndale Blue Metallic it appears to me so I think it will work out well. I rub it out tomorrow and start on it as soon as I finish the 2021 Charger. But I won't have plenty to do while its raining! Thanks for looking! 

[406 Silverado]

That color looks AWESOME JR! Looks like it lays down nice and smooth too!!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Joe!

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Rubbed out the body and hood and the body looks really good but I took a little too much off the nose of the hood so I will have to give it another coat of paint. But I'll have to wait until next week as it is going to be raining until then. Thanks for looking! 😎


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[deafpanzer]

Love the color!!!!!!

[406 Silverado]

That's lookin' nice n' smooth so far JR. You really do a great job in bringing the best out in paint jobs brother.

[kyledehart5]

Off to an another great start. I will be watching this one with interest.

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! I'm really liking the metallic blue on this!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments!

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Finished the engine and have the rear suspension and tailpipes installed. Added plug wires by taking out the sides of the distributor shield and gluing the wires to the inside of the shield. No need for a coil as it is inside the shield with the distributor. Added a fuel line and drilled holes for the heater hoses. wire looms are glued to the valve covers for the two forward plug wires in each side. I'll add the air cleaner decal at  final assembly. The clamp is holding the exhaust pipes in place until the glue dries. 

Body has also been foiled. Not too much to do there. Still waiting on the weather to repaint the hood. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Coming right along now. Very soon you'll have another one completed. Engine looks great, and the color is going to go nicely with the chevy orange.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle! I appreciate your comment!

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The interior is done. Lots of tiny detail but you can't see much with my camera. Foil, chrome pen, and some black and brown paint. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[modelcarjr]

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Interior is in and body is on! It was a tight fit but the only thing I lost was the fit of the wiper canister on the left side inner fender. I did manage to turn it upright and glue it to the floor. You really can't see it so its not a big deal. I repainted and rubbed out the hood today and it works fine. Just have to remember to pull back on it a little when closing it. Wheels and hardware next and this one should be done. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Brilliant! You are very efficient. That interior looks really nice with all the little added details. And now it all looks very good mated together. Looking forward to seeing it up on it's wheels.

[brandonk]

67's just look really good. Great color choice on the Blue Vette and too bad with the issue on the red one. You'll get it whipped into shape. Nice work.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle and Brandon! I appreciate your comments!

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This one is done except for decals and the outside mirror. I'll put the stinger decal on first and leave the mirror off until that's done so I don't knock it off in the process of putting the stinger on. Happened to me more than once. Finishing to this point took awhile since there is a lot of detail and tiny parts. So here are some photos. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Nov 17, 2023 20:58:51 GMT -5 modelcarjr said:

Thanks, Kyle and Brandon! I appreciate your comments!

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This one is done except for decals and the outside mirror. I'll put the stinger decal on first and leave the mirror off until that's done so I don't knock it off in the process of putting the stinger on. Happened to me more than once. Finishing to this point took awhile since there is a lot of detail and tiny parts. So here are some photos. Thanks for looking! 😎

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a stunning conclusion. Just those last finishing touches to put it over the top. Great work!!

[handiabled]

Wonderful finish to this! The engine bay, interior and trim topped off with the redline tires are just perfect!

[deafpanzer]

Everything came out great especially the paint! It really looks great and it is something I would own if I was that rich. Lol