Pop's Muscle car

Custom 1971 Chevelle "Heavy Chevy"

Well guys, sorry haven't posted progress in a while, but I've been doing a lot of investigating trying to find all these miscellaneous parts for my version of my dad's show/drive on special occasions car. He bought it many many years ago and he put it back together . And since my dad is my hero, I wanted to make him a model that he can display when he goes to shows.

The base kit is pretty much the 72 amt with mods as the 71 kit is about $100 (b.t.w. the typical amt quality, nothing fits and just about everything needs some modifying to make it look descent). I also chopped a 70 revell for some pieces that the 72 doesn't have.

changes i've made to make it like my dad's:

exterior-
-vinyl top from modelcargarage.com (very easy to work with)
-pe upgrade set from modelcargarage.com
-cut out chrome plated grill to fit in the pe one.
-shaved all ss badging as (unfortunately) his is not ss
-using rims from buick riviera kit (thanks for the help finding these guys)
-custom liscense plates using testors decal paper and the illinois dmv website ; )
-custom dual exhaust

interior-
-pe upgrade parts
shaved off all ss type speedometer/gauges and replaced with more accurate version using many different decals from various kits spliced together and putty
-added tiny custom gauges above heat/ac control
-switched center console shifter from the 72 gun handle type to the 71 type (looks like a small letter "n")
-added styrene arm rest on both doors
-flocking
-seat belts

engine-probably the least accurate
-fan cover from the 70 kit
-customized '70 air filter
-wired distributor
-switched side the alternator was on
-custom alternator bracket
-braided hoses

and finally some pics...sorry so long, but I'm quite excited about this build.

p.s. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME DESIGN THE SIDE STRIPES!
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/4963/DSC01493.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/1932/DSC01552.jpg
http://img10.exs.cx/img10/9966/DCAM0033.jpg
http://img10.exs.cx/img10/7917/DSC01555.jpg
http://img10.exs.cx/img10/9130/DSC01553.jpg
http://img10.exs.cx/img10/9418/DSC1516.jpg
http://img10.exs.cx/img10/3492/DSC01554.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/1854/DSC01557.jpg

Superb progress, this is gonna be one helluva beauty!

BMF is just spot on , love the way you're trying to replicate one particular car!

Olivier

Nice going, hope you will find decals, you are on the right track, it realy looks like that real one. Nice!

looking good looking good, keep it up man

That thing is looking good, keep up the great work!!!!

Great job!, I love the attention to detail, Im sure your father will be very happy to display such a fine creation with his car. :sunglasse

Great work so far. Can't wait to see this car done.

Very nice looking so far. The detail work is great - save for the distributor, which has wires coming from some mystery spot behind it it. Otherwise, this thing is spot on. The roof is great, as is the air cleaner. Great work - I hope you get the decals to finish this thing!

It's looking realy good!!

Great detailling...nice grille ;)

Awesome!!! Really impressive!
That's a damn nice replica!

wow thats really awesome! you did a great job on the vinyl top also.

Thats one fine build,
Have you tried locating the Decals from the Heavy Chevy isuue? I am not sure how accurate they are but it might be easier to use them.
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Keith Marks should have those decals. I'll post the link here when I find it.:) Great replication by the way!!:sunglasse

Keith Marks should have those decals. I'll post the link here when I find it.:) Great replication by the way!!:sunglasse
I didn't even think to look in Keiths albums Tonio, good suggestion
http://public.fotki.com/mofobow/chevy/chevelle/7172_chevelle_heavy/
I can tell you Keiths stuff is top notch, I ordered some decals for the Monagram 65 Mustang and they are incredible, the scripts and badges are even chrome like.
Almost forgot Keith Marks can be contacted at [email protected]

that looks beautifull! just need a couple of decals;)

Keith Marks should have those decals. I'll post the link here when I find it.:) Great replication by the way!!:sunglasse


WOW!!!!!!! my jaw dropped when I saw those decals....and I will contact him ASAP.

Thanks tonio and dag. That's why I love coming here. This is what it's all about. I was actually getting down on this whole project and telling myself that I would have to settle for mediocore results if nothing pulled through. And in comes a couple of AFers for me to help me find what I need. I hope this works out.

thanks again guys and keep the comments coming. I feel like a model newb again! (in the level of excitement only of course, hehe)

You are welcome , always glad to help out. I don't know if its standard practice for Keith but when I ordered mine I received 2 sets for $8 shipped.
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Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks great. Excellent replication. It looks real good. The only thing that is picking at me is how did you do the Xtreme K&N lid for the air filter? It looks freaking great. The use of PE parts on this car is excellent, couldn't have done near as great a job as you're doing now. Best of luck finishing this excellent replica!

Looks great. Excellent replication. It looks real good. The only thing that is picking at me is how did you do the Xtreme K&N lid for the air filter? It looks freaking great. The use of PE parts on this car is excellent, couldn't have done near as great a job as you're doing now. Best of luck finishing this excellent replica!

the air filter was done taking the chrome air filter from the 70 revell 3n1 chevelle. I then painted it pink. (i think maybe too light). After the paint dried I took my exacto and ran the blade down it's broad edge. I just kept rotating the filter as I made cuts straight up and down. After the grooves where made I just filled in the lines with a black pen. Nothing special and I think I need to work at it a little harder to make the lines darker

You're welcome!! I love that car!!:sunglasse

Great job there!!! I've started a new project using a mint unbuilt 1971 MPC Chevelle SS that you will like. BTW, I paid $80 for it two years ago. I also have a near mint unbuilt AMT 1971 Chevelle annual that I STOLE for $30 on ebay!!! I'll post some pics of my Chevelle later this weekend.

Marc

Been hard at work guys. Sorry no progress pics. but I lost my digicam with my memory stick in it. So all i have are these pics I took with my new camera. Clearer pics, but I just don't know how to make them smaller. Sorry.

Well just about done, need to polish out a couple of spots, and add the front turning lamps. But other than that...I'm waiting on those decals.....Keith!!!!!!! hehe

http://img24.exs.cx/img24/8175/71nodecals.jpg

Ooooo, looks great! Nice replication-ing!

hot damn :D

she's done!!! those decals are super sharp, too bad the camera doesn't show it.

http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9153/IMG_1563.jpg

here's the 1:1 to compare.
http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9966/DCAM0033.jpg

http://img92.exs.cx/img92/9486/IMG_1567.jpg

Sweet replica! You did a great job with this.

I love replicas!
Great work with the grille, it's a definite improvement.
Engine bay is almost identical. You even included the AutoMeter decal on the inner fender!

Thats pretty dead on.
Someone makes resin versions of those Edelbrock valvecovers.

:iagree:
great work :thumbsup:

nice to se it done :D you ahve done a good work! it looks superb!

Fantastic job....it came out looking awesome