-wip- 69' Chevelle

starting a new model. AMT Chevelle. it looks like a great kit so far.

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first thing im working on is the grill. It’s pretty good. But those molded on chrome headlights need to go!!.

So I drilled them out and installed some lenses.

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Another masterpiece in the works!!:sunglasse

I'm glad you're building this car. I've thought many times about buying it but have been worried about it's quality and detail. I'll finally get to see what can be made of this kit. I know you will make the best out of it.

I'm looking forward to following this thread.

Another masterpiece in the works!!:sunglasse
:1:

Can´t wait to see more.

Another one by the master... i'm looking forward to this one!

thanks guys!

little more work done.

made an alternator bracket. and added a little decal on the alternator.
also added wires to the kit's distributor

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Nice work with the alt, brakcet!
Little things like this make big difference!

first thing im working on is the grill. It’s pretty good. But those molded on chrome headlights need to go!!.

So I drilled them out and installed some lenses.


Hey JT,
What did you use as replacement lenses? I am working on a 70 GTO that has VERY similar headlights, and I was planning on doing the same thing. I bought a 69 Firebird kit for the headlight lenses though. Is that what you did? Thanks man,
Erick --

Hey JT,
What did you use as replacement lenses? I am working on a 70 GTO that has VERY similar headlights, and I was planning on doing the same thing. I bought a 69 Firebird kit for the headlight lenses though. Is that what you did? Thanks man,
Erick --


Hey Erick,

the lensies I think were from a 62' Bel Air. but lenses from any car will work.

ok another update now
I got the plug wires hooked up, and the exhaust on

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When you do the spark plug wiring it looks so "natural"...is there a secret to posing them, is the wiring flexible to th epoint that it won't spring back?

When you do the spark plug wiring it looks so "natural"...is there a secret to posing them, is the wiring flexible to th epoint that it won't spring back?

yeah, when you bend the wire it stays that shape, no secret lol. i use this 30 gauge wire. you can find it at electronics stores

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Another fantastic work! You are the best!

stunning, looking to be another great build.

got some more work done on the engine.

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Hey James, nice Chevelle you got going on. I need to post some updates on mine. What kit did you steal the valve covers from? Those aren't the ones that come in that kit.

Hey James, nice Chevelle you got going on. I need to post some updates on mine. What kit did you steal the valve covers from? Those aren't the ones that come in that kit.

thanks!

lol yeah they do come in the kit. its part number 43, for the stock engine. they are on the same parts tree as the carb.

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maybe you have an older version of the kit?

Awesome!
Your progress after a day or two equals what I MIGHT get done in two or three weeks!
Keep it comin'!

lol thanks!

small update. i'll try and get some better pics if its not raining tomorrow

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Great work on the engine. awesome detailing job as always. keep up the good work and keep the pics coming

Awesome work......as usual!!

im seriously impressed with the engine work (as well as the rest).

look forward to more

wow nice build so far....i love american muscle(as well as japanese cars, from the civic till skyline:P)

Wonderful!

Haven’t done any more work other than painting.

All black my favorite! :sunglasse

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awesome! Looks evil in all black!

I was just detailing the battery on my 240Z, yours looks great! Love the battery post connections/decals...looks very realistic.
Paint looks smooth and sinister :smokin:

Looks good love the black. smooth and clean as usual. Planning on any stripes on it or just black and evil looking

This is looking GR8!!!! Excellent work...

thanks guys!
i did a bit of weathering under the hood. i cant add anymore stuff until the body is attached.

now i cant decide if i should weather this one to make it look old or not ?

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Looks stunning, as usual. Shiny or weathered? Make it shiny. It's a very nice car, it doesn't deserve to be a rust-bucket! :)

Looks stunning, as usual. Shiny or weathered? Make it shiny. It's a very nice car, it doesn't deserve to be a rust-bucket! :)

I agree, it wouldn't look right with such beautiful exterior and a dirty engine bay!

i already added some rust into the engine. like on the air cleaner. you can see it in the pic. but thats just normal wear for an old car.

Hey James, how did you make the battery terminal ends? It looks like the wire's actually crimped into it...

Hey James, how did you make the battery terminal ends? It looks like the wire's actually crimped into it...


For the battery clamps I take some small diameter solder, (for electronics), flatten it with a hammer and shape it using a knife and file. Then make a hole in it. , and on the other end make a hole so you can sliide the wire into it
On the battery sand off all the molded on stuff, and install 2 straight pins in as terminals. And file the ends of them flat.
Then just place the clamps over them and you’re done!

Looking good, looking good JT!!! And yes, it looks very bad azz in black!!!

Me likey

Wicked, I'll have to give that a try!