Post by SKR on Mar 20, 2009 10:35:00 GMT -7
Hi my name is Sam B. and I'll be running a Chevy at the 2009 S/S Nationals. Wheeeeeeeew! that is hard to say. I kind of feel a little sick now 
Open up this link, turn up your speakers and minimise the "You Tube" page before reading this thread. Kind of sets the mood for my nauseousness.
All kidding aside. I've always liked the look of the early 60's Impalas. After doing a little research and taking a look at what I had in the slot shop I decided that I'll be running a 62 Chevy. I put together this thread to show you that you don't need a bunch of fancy equipment to have a cool looking ride. All the paint used is from a can. Nothing special here, only one color.
Well, here is my donor car. A 1962 Chevy Bel-Air made by Auto World. What do you think John & Chris? Is this blower legal? ;)Alright before you pull out the last few strands of hair Chris. I'm only going to do a hood swap with the rag top version from Auto World.
Rag Top
To start off I had to grind off the melted plastic tabs that hold the hood to the body from the underside.
Here is a shot of the hood off of the car. I also started stripping paint.
The donor hood fits good and really it's not a donor because the rag top will now get the blower hood.
Stripping more paint
Paints used for this project are all by Dupli color purchased at Checker Auto Parts.
Primed
White base coat. Use light coats. One thing that can mess up a body when using cans is applying coat after coat without allowing time to dry in between. Allowing paint coats to dry will lessen the chance for runs. And since there will be less paint on the body, the body lines will look crisper.
Time to apply decals. I used a set from TSS Hobbies. They are replicas of Dyno Don Nicholson Chevy. Who else would of I have gone with?
Well not a exact replica of the car above. It still pretty cool.
I lowered the rear end a little (shaved body rear body post) to give a more correct stance. Here is a shot of the stock A/W and the Dyno Don conversion. It's kind of funny because usually when most of us go to customize cars we end up adding blowers or hood scoops.
Phil, seeing how you have lined out the odds of the test and tune session. What do you think my odds are on this car winning at the S/S Nat's?
Open up this link, turn up your speakers and minimise the "You Tube" page before reading this thread. Kind of sets the mood for my nauseousness.
All kidding aside. I've always liked the look of the early 60's Impalas. After doing a little research and taking a look at what I had in the slot shop I decided that I'll be running a 62 Chevy. I put together this thread to show you that you don't need a bunch of fancy equipment to have a cool looking ride. All the paint used is from a can. Nothing special here, only one color.
Well, here is my donor car. A 1962 Chevy Bel-Air made by Auto World. What do you think John & Chris? Is this blower legal? ;)Alright before you pull out the last few strands of hair Chris. I'm only going to do a hood swap with the rag top version from Auto World.
Rag Top
To start off I had to grind off the melted plastic tabs that hold the hood to the body from the underside.
Here is a shot of the hood off of the car. I also started stripping paint.
The donor hood fits good and really it's not a donor because the rag top will now get the blower hood.
Stripping more paint
Paints used for this project are all by Dupli color purchased at Checker Auto Parts.
Primed
White base coat. Use light coats. One thing that can mess up a body when using cans is applying coat after coat without allowing time to dry in between. Allowing paint coats to dry will lessen the chance for runs. And since there will be less paint on the body, the body lines will look crisper.
Time to apply decals. I used a set from TSS Hobbies. They are replicas of Dyno Don Nicholson Chevy. Who else would of I have gone with?
Well not a exact replica of the car above. It still pretty cool.
I lowered the rear end a little (shaved body rear body post) to give a more correct stance. Here is a shot of the stock A/W and the Dyno Don conversion. It's kind of funny because usually when most of us go to customize cars we end up adding blowers or hood scoops.
Phil, seeing how you have lined out the odds of the test and tune session. What do you think my odds are on this car winning at the S/S Nat's?
sam did you really have to open the door ? ;D ok now take a deep breath ! there don't it feel good to have come out of the closet 
well you went there oh i guess next you will tell us you like the beach boys 
hey nice pic tho !!!!! ah does that red 55 chevy with the blower in the back ground have a home yeah i know we talked about a lot of stuff but for now lets talk about that chevy !!!!!! 
Full hood change? That's not the origional metal hood is it? 
Plastic's kinda like fiberglass isn't it? Qualifying #1 odds? You may not make it past tech!! 