Progress: Chevy Bel-Air 57 Custom

Hi. This time im going to use my fotki place for pictures. Please bare with it, and check all pictures.

After watching too many Overhaulin episodes, I wanted to create similar car that they bilt. Im not sure if they would use same kind color theme, but that body smoothing is what they usually do.

Body
-upper rear trim removed
-locks, emblems and door handles removed
-three-tone color

Engine
-basic 283 block
-added custom air cleaner from super bee
-added throttle return spring
-added fuel line with filter
-added spark wires
-added support for generator

Interior
-carpeted
-added grant steering wheel from hemi hydro
-added shifter from super bee

Chassis
-original
-tyres from revell camaro
-rims from revell super bee (centerline)
-lowered using custom height position

http://public.fotki.com/Jurvanen/chevy_bel_air_57_custom/

Thanks for watching.

Hey,

Overhaulin...mmmmm...Lookin sweet so far. What no chip foose designed rims? lol. What is the 3 colors in there? Reminds me of an oompa loompa a bit. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see this finished.

Frank X.

lookin good

I can't get access to Foose's wheels. :) Seriously, i dont have or cant get any aftermarket wheels.

Not so sure about the three colors, but I'll wait till it's completed. Nice work!

When I'll get those colors separated with BMF, I'm sure it'll look better.

Got alot done. All body BMF. Engine bay. Pic of engine.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/85123Bel_Air_014.jpg

Next week brings finished fotos.

I think the spark plug wirers are a little to big and it looks like there are only 6? O well good job on it.

Awesome! I love the paint!

Its pretty cool IMO I would ahve used that purple on the roof as well. I'm also not so keen on the green battery. Its cool though and keep up the good work!

Spark plug wires might be too big. All 8 of them. But I only have that size. Other size is too small. There's no Radioshack in Finland. :)

Using different colors is for more detailed look.

About that coloring. This was a kind of experiment for me, how well i can mask the car. This was easy, because of those chrome trims. My next project will have two-tone painting.

Color looks awesome, keep up the good work!!

This is the AMT 1:25 "2 in 1" '57 Chevy kit isn't it? At least it looks familiar, I have built that in early 80's... :) (and several other Classic Chevy models)

AMT 57 chevy hard top.

It comes with option for custom, stock and drag. Also blown 409 is included. Now it needs a new home. :)