~ backyardinc's 1962 chevy bel air WIP~

[backyardinc]

.......... COMPLETED ...............

here is a project i started a few years back. I always had like 3 or 4 models to work on so getting one done was near impossible. I have some more time on me now, so hopefully i can get more progress done. here is a breakdown of what i have done to it back then.

BODY-
*shaved the side moldings as wheel as the body line above the molding
*shave the hood completely
*started to cut out trunk

CHASSIS-
*lowered front and rear suspension

INTERIOR-
*rear seats removed to make a custom audio box
*used a "lowrider" resin center console
*have like 3 "lowrider" resin tv's
*put some door panel details, custom nothing stock

TRUNK-
*put speaker box in trunk molded in with design of styrene i did

WHEELS-
*monster primo rims w/tires from hoppin' hydros

....here are some pics i took today..... first picture is of the last time i worked on it a few years ago





















...as i keep working on it i will post up the progress.....

[pharr7226]

The interior mods are sweet. Nice work.

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by pharr7226

The interior mods are sweet. Nice work.

^thank you......

[backyardinc]

...did lil bit of work, i painted the theme on the interior parts first so i know exactly what is getting a specific fuzzi fur color..... the whole interior and trunk are getting fuzzi fur...... maybe dash will stay a solid paint color.......









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---** need opinion on detailing engine... i bought this engine to build, but i was thinking of leaving it all chrome.....im painting the car a red color just havent decided which, so leave engine chrome, or color theme it to body color?

[pharr7226]

You've done a great job with this build so far. I would leave the chrome finish on the engine. All chrome engines look a little toy like to me. How about using some metalizers on the engine and using your exterior on interior paint scheme on the lower portion of the engine and/or valve covers.

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by pharr7226

You've done a great job with this build so far. I would leave the chrome finish on the engine. All chrome engines look a little toy like to me. How about using some metalizers on the engine and using your exterior on interior paint scheme on the lower portion of the engine and/or valve covers.

^thank you..... ive never used "metalizers" , you have any info on that?.....and thanks for your opinion on the engine...i will use that....

[backyardinc]

-- added the fuzzi fur from kens customs today..... black/red theme i went with...... im going to let it dry, then start putting together the interior and trunk soon......

[Drift F.C]

The fuzz fur looks really good!

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by Drift F.C

The fuzz fur looks really good!

^ thanks ...

[Yovillian]

Beautiful work on that interior. Beautiful.

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by Yovillian

Beautiful work on that interior. Beautiful.

^thank you.... still got more to do on it.....

[backyardinc]

... the chrome on the wheels were turning yellow, and i didnt know how to strip the chrome off safely..... thanks to " rollin80s " tip , i stripped off practically all the chrome, here is how they look now....

[pharr7226]

Here is a link to a description of the Alclad line of metalizers http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/to..._alclad2.shtml Testors makes a line of good metalizers also http://www.testors.com/category/1456...r_Enamel_Paint

[backyardinc]

Originally Posted by pharr7226

Here is a link to a description of the Alclad line of metalizers http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/to..._alclad2.shtml Testors makes a line of good metalizers also http://www.testors.com/category/1456...r_Enamel_Paint

^thanks for the links, they are very helpful and im going to look into those, see if the hobby shop i go to has them.......

[rollin80s]

hey bud, looking good. no prob on the info, we are all here to learn.