1970 Buick GSX

[modelcarjr]

Although it looks like a Chevelle to me (maybe the same body) I'll go with Buick GSX. I've painted this one Dupli-Color Pure White as the box indicates that the only colors this car was painted are white and yellow. I already have a yellow one, hence the white. Everything on the body is painted and I have all the other parts ready to go tomorrow. With some luck I'll have everything painted so that I can build while the temps go below freezing late this weekend and into the early part of next week. At least it won't b below 0 like some other parts of the country but we are not built for below freezing for very long. Interior will be black. Thanks for looking! 

[kyledehart5]

Excellent. I look forward to this one. The GSX did indeed share a body with the Chevelle while the Pontiac and Oldsmobiles also shared a body. I love these Buick Chevelles though. Can’t wait to see it.

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! You certainly keep them rolling across your bench!

[406 Silverado]

I've been waiting to watch one of these cars in a WIP. I've seen several finished cars but not an in progress thread on one yet so this'll be a treat JR. Looking forward to this one.

[mrversatile]

Ah Yes, one of my favorite muscle cars, and one of the fastest of its time. This one is on my short list of future builds. I love this body style in any make. Let us in on any shortcomings please.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, All! No shortcomings yet and I don't expect any as its a good kit, 1/24th scale so this Revell kit was probably a Monogram kit originally. The interior is a bucket but the engraving looks good. Decals look good too.

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Finished rubbing out the paint and finished the foil on the body. I know the hood should be gloss but I like the flat black on the hood. I don't have to rub it out or touch up any edges on the scoops when I rub them out. the body was in good shape coming out of the box and I only had to remove the mold lines across the "B" pillar on both sides. The scale is 1/24 so I guess this was originally a Monogram kit although it is now labeled as a Revell kit. I did get the other pieces painted today so now I can just work on the interior, engine and chassis while the weather turns cold and wet. I'm also looking for the one that I previously built and painted yellow but I haven't found it yet. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Looks outstanding! White with black is a classic color combo. I prefer it to the yellow but the car looks good no matter what.

[atomicholiday]

Looking really good as usual. This one is on my to-build list so I'll be watching too.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle and Atomic! I appreciate your comments!

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I finished the engine and the interior yesterday and today while awaiting the winter freeze. For the engine, I wired it and added a fuel line. Heater hoses will be added later. I had a feeling that there would be clearance issues on the wiring so I used four long two-hole wire looms as "L" brackets to hold the wires tight against the valve covers and then curl down with boots to the plug locations. I scratched a coil and mounted it on the right side of the engine.  I still need to add a hose to the left valve cover and air cleaner and the heat riser tube to the left side of the engine and air cleaner. Both coming later with the heater hoses. 

The interior is pretty straight-forward. I added wood color to the lower dash and  console and then added chrome trim with some foil and mainly chrome pen. The only shortcomi1nng is that the instructions would have you put the speedo in the left most position but the engraving indicated to me that the speedo should be in the center, as most are. But it doesn't make much difference since they are black gauges on black paint so they are hard to see and probably won't be seen once ensconced in the interior. But to those who view with a pen flashlight and tiny magnifying glass, it should look correct! Sorry for the poor photos. A new camera is on my To-Do list! Thanks for looking! 😎

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[TJ]

Oh man that looks really good. Not one you see done very often

[kyledehart5]

Really nice. Engine looks great and I love the touches of wood in the interior.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, TJ and Kyle! I appreciate your comments!

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I have good news and bad news! The good news is that this one is on wheels!  The bad news is that I haven't built this one before - Oh wait; maybe that is good news too. It means that I am building something I haven't built before! Its going together well and really no problems with the chassis, glass or mounting interior in the body or body and interior on the chassis. Everything is going pretty well. I have to glue the front end down and glue the wheels on but the mock-up looks pretty good. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Mock-up Lola excellent, to be sure!! Nice work on those wheels. It’s looking really great

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle! I appreciate your comment!

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This one coming together. Chassis and body are together, wheels glued on and the business end is plenty busy! Added heater hoses and then connected the heat riser and added the master brake cylinder. I added Fireball Modelworks Goodyear decals to the tires and used the kit Keystone wheels. 

I didn't want a glue mess on the trunk while attaching the spoiler so I pinned the supports. It took a little measuring, a little guessing, a little bending and a little gritting teeth but it worked! A nicely pinned rear spoiler! I am also going to pin the mirrors and already have the pins in the mirrors. I just have to drill holes in each side of the body and it should be good. Just a few more pieces and decals and this one will be done! Thanks for looking! 😎


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[kyledehart5]

Quick work and she’s looking really nice now!!

[handiabled]

This is coming together wonderfully! Engine bay and interior detail look excellent!

[brandonk]

Glad I spent more time digging into some older posts. Love the car, the build and the work. Too bad that once you post it up it's buried in two pages of threads after one day. Great work.

[modelcarjr]

This one is done and posted in Completed builds.