68 Camaro RS/SS L89 396

[moparman18064]

This build is a replica of the car my Father special ordered in 1968. It was built from 4 kits- the Revell 67 Nickey Camaro, the Revell 67 Camaro SS, the Revell/ Monogram 69 Pace Car and finally the 70 Vette LT1 for the belts, along with some of my own fabrication. I don’t know how to link the build, so look in the WIP thread for build until I figure it out.

Edit: Gotcha taken care of with linking that build thread Rich. Here's the link: Revell 67 Nickey conversion to 68 L89 RS/SS

[406 Silverado]

What a build Rich......what.....a.....build! That paint job is just out of this world as is the rest of the build. Excellent color and shine and detailing throughout man. You should be proud of this top shelf build brother.

[406 Silverado]

Fyi Rich moparman18064, if you want to link a thread click on this icon in the reply box toolbar   and you'll be able to title the link in the top line and paste the link on the second line. 

[moparman18064]

Jul 22, 2024 11:49:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

What a build Rich......what.....a.....build! That paint job is just out of this world as is the rest of the build. Excellent color and shine and detailing throughout man. You should be proud of this top shelf build brother.

Thank you so much Joe for the kind comments and the help with link. It feels good to complete a kit after 30 year hiatus. I plan to bring many more.

[406 Silverado]

Jul 22, 2024 12:13:06 GMT -5 moparman18064 said:

Jul 22, 2024 11:49:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

What a build Rich......what.....a.....build! That paint job is just out of this world as is the rest of the build. Excellent color and shine and detailing throughout man. You should be proud of this top shelf build brother.

Thank you so much Joe for the kind comments and the help with link. It feels good to complete a kit after 30 year hiatus. I plan to bring many more.

  Hey bud....when it's good.....it's good. Definitely looking forward to more builds from your way pal. 

[BattleScale Collectica Show]

Not much can beat a Red Camaro.

Looks great Rich.

[moparman18064]

Jul 22, 2024 12:47:14 GMT -5 BattleScale Collectica Show said:

Not much can beat a Red Camaro.

Looks great Rich.

Thank you very much Jack

[sharp]

Great job, Rich! Nice shade of red too!

[moparman18064]

Jul 22, 2024 13:25:07 GMT -5 sharp said:

Great job, Rich! Nice shade of red too!

Thank you Mike, much appreciated!

[TJ]

Man that's awesome. And to think the original is from the family

[moparman18064]

Thank you TJ. Yes, it would be cool to have the car back. I tried searching for it, as it is a rare bird(272 Camaros built w/ L89 in 68). My father blew engine up for 2nd time in 1974. In 75, he sold it to his friend that turned it into a full time drag car. After that, it was lost.

[project510]

Beautiful build, Rich. That red really pops outside.

[moparman18064]

Jul 22, 2024 14:34:51 GMT -5 project510 said:

Beautiful build, Rich. That red really pops outside.

Thank you James. Yes, it pops. The car really was a looker( even though I’m not a Chevy guy). It also was an animal on the streets.

[project510]

My aunt had a yellow 68 I basically grew up in. It was stolen when I was in high school and I was really upset for a while. I need ask her for photos.

[kyledehart5]

Like I said in the build thread, just a beautiful build that I’ve really enjoyed. Love it outside too. Great work

[joelw]

Rich,
Now that's one impressive Camaro. Love the paint and finish. And the engine compartment really looks the part.

joel

[maverick]

Well done! You didnt miss a detail either with the engine comp/air injection set up. Still have the stinger hood from the Nickey kit??

[moparman18064]

Jul 23, 2024 14:32:03 GMT -5 joelw said:

Rich,
Now that's one impressive Camaro. Love the paint and finish. And the engine compartment really looks the part.

joel

Thank you Joel

[moparman18064]

Jul 23, 2024 14:42:41 GMT -5 maverick said:

Well done! You didnt miss a detail either with the engine comp/air injection set up. Still have the stinger hood from the Nickey kit??

Thank you! Yes, I still have the hood, but I also have the other mostly complete 67 SS kit that I can build the Nickey without hideaway headlights

[handiabled]

The finish, the engine compartment, the interior.... wow!! This build was a genuine joy to follow!  

[moparman18064]

Jul 24, 2024 8:43:30 GMT -5 handiabled said:

The finish, the engine compartment, the interior.... wow!! This build was a genuine joy to follow!  

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the ride.

[brandonk]

Great job. I love first gen Cameros, especially the 67. Love how this turned out.

[moparman18064]

Jul 24, 2024 11:58:34 GMT -5 brandonk said:

Great job. I love first gen Cameros, especially the 67. Love how this turned out.

Thank you Brandon

[kwt]

Very nicely done

[moparman18064]

Aug 4, 2024 7:17:18 GMT -5 kwt said:

Very nicely done

Thank you

[moparman18064]

Now it is officially a 1968. I added PE marker lights for 68 Nova from Model Car Garage

[modelcarjr]

Looks good, Rich! The paint really pops! Good work on the conversion too!

[keavdog]

Great subject to build and wow what a finish! I imagine your spares box grew quite a bit

[moparman18064]

Aug 28, 2024 17:18:03 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Great subject to build and wow what a finish! I imagine your spares box grew quite a bit

Thank you very much, John! Yes, I could now build a 67 Nickey with standard SS trim and a 69 Camaro SS with all the extras.

[moparman18064]

Aug 28, 2024 8:04:02 GMT -5 modelcarjr said:

Looks good, Rich! The paint really pops! Good work on the conversion too!

Thank you,JR. I think I am starting to get a clue of how to do this again. Now, if I only had my eyesight and nimble fingers again