1962 Ford Sunliner

[goofy62]

I haven't been frequenting the site for a while as life has gotten in the way, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. 

 

This is one of my older builds from some years ago.

An AMT 1962 Ford Sunliner convertible done in black, with a tr-tone "Chestnut" interior.

Built basically box stock, but with a few added engine bay upgrades, and an engine swap from the newer AMT 1962 Thunderbird kit.

Thanks!

Steve

[jeaton01]

Lovely, Steve. The overall finish is great but the bumper chrome just hit me right in the eye!

[lyle]

Lovely old classic!

[stuart]

That is a superb build. I love the chrome work and the engine detailling.

[atomicholiday]

Top notch work as always Steve. It’s beautiful.👍

[goofy62]

Mar 13, 2024 11:55:08 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Lovely, Steve. The overall finish is great but the bumper chrome just hit me right in the eye!

Thanks guys!

The bumpers had been re-plated many years ago.

Steve

[406 Silverado]

Good LORD man!! You really made this one pop Steve. I'm pretty sure that's kit chrome on the bumpers (which look great!) but what did you use to touch up the sprue attachment points?


utiful work man.

[406 Silverado]

Mar 13, 2024 14:16:29 GMT -5 goofy62 said:

Mar 13, 2024 11:55:08 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Lovely, Steve. The overall finish is great but the bumper chrome just hit me right in the eye!

Thanks guys!

The bumpers had been re-plated many years ago.

Steve

 You just answered my question on the bumper chrome attachment points. Who does your plating? 

[project510]

Thats a very lovely build. Congrats on the great work.

[kyledehart5]

Absolutely incredible Steve!! Thanks for dropping back in on us and showing this beauty off. Top notch detailing and painting as usual.

[buddho]

Never heard of this car, but its a gorgeous build. Wow

[goofy62]

Mar 13, 2024 14:24:58 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Mar 13, 2024 14:16:29 GMT -5 goofy62 said:

Thanks guys!

The bumpers had been re-plated many years ago.

Steve

 You just answered my question on the bumper chrome attachment points. Who does your plating? 

I've had a number of different individuals do my plating over the years, but sadly, I believe that they're all gone now.

It's come to my attention that the last remaining model parts plater, "Little Motor Kar Company", (LMK) has just very recently ceased operations.

A very sad turn of events.

I will continue to search for another outlet for parts plating.

I have very little confidence in chrome paint as a substitute.

Steve

[406 Silverado]

Mar 14, 2024 11:25:04 GMT -5 goofy62 said:

Mar 13, 2024 14:24:58 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

 You just answered my question on the bumper chrome attachment points. Who does your plating? 

I've had a number of different individuals do my plating over the years, but sadly, I believe that they're all gone now.

It's come to my attention that the last remaining model parts plater, "Little Motor Kar Company", (LMK) has just very recently ceased operations.

A very sad turn of events.

I will continue to search for another outlet for parts plating.

I have very little confidence in chrome paint as a substitute.

Steve

 Yeesh!!! It is indeed a very sad turn of events. I was looking forward to having someone plate my bumpers after doing all of the necessary clean up work on them. These look GREAT!!!! 

[outerlimtz]

Very nice. Love these non-muscle classics.

[deafpanzer]

Stunning work! I liked the first picture because the car really blended well with the surrounding neighborhood.

[handiabled]

This is almost too lovely for words! The perfect black paint work accented by the chrome and detail is a blue ribbon winner all day long!