51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023

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51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 1, 2023 22:59:09 GMT -5 via mobile BUCKY likes this

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Post by Jcon on Jan 1, 2023 22:59:09 GMT -5

On a Facebook group called Old Farts Of Model Building that Al helps moderate, we are having a New Year's 3 month Group Build of any vehicle in the 1950's. This is my entry, and if I have time, I may build the older kit I have with the Hardtop, time will tell. Here is the Convertible I will be building and what's in the box and the box of the older kit too...

Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

topside Mopar Maniac Now entering 2nd childhood Posts: 790	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 1, 2023 23:06:13 GMT -5 BUCKY and Jcon like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by topside on Jan 1, 2023 23:06:13 GMT -5 Steve McQueen drove one of those convertibles in The Hunter...
	I may have bumped my head...

tubbs Administrator Forum Maintainer miss you Willy!! you will always be in my heart!! Posts: 8,540	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 3, 2023 7:31:40 GMT -5 BUCKY and Jcon like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tubbs on Jan 3, 2023 7:31:40 GMT -5 very cool. i have never seen (noticed) the convertible before. would \make a great resto rod. actually, it would be cool built as the box art too.

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 3, 2023 12:46:16 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 3, 2023 12:46:16 GMT -5 Thank you gentlemen!!!
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 4, 2023 13:37:03 GMT -5 BUCKY likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 4, 2023 13:37:03 GMT -5 Started on the Stovebolt Six engine for the 51 Chevy...
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 5, 2023 18:40:58 GMT -5 via mobile BUCKY likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 5, 2023 18:40:58 GMT -5 Some colors on the engine and lots of sanding on the body that had mold lines everywhere...
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

tubbs Administrator Forum Maintainer miss you Willy!! you will always be in my heart!! Posts: 8,540	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 6, 2023 7:03:39 GMT -5 BUCKY and Jcon like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tubbs on Jan 6, 2023 7:03:39 GMT -5 uugghh... really?! you couldn't drop a 350 in there? nice start. really curious if you are going to paint it yellow.

DusterEd Hemi Head Posts: 1,714	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 6, 2023 10:43:46 GMT -5 via Tapatalk BUCKY and Jcon like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DusterEd on Jan 6, 2023 10:43:46 GMT -5 First time time I’ve ever seen that convertible kit. And it’s cool that it even comes with the top up.

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 6, 2023 14:13:58 GMT -5 via mobile BUCKY likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 6, 2023 14:13:58 GMT -5 Yes it will be yellow, my wife's favorite color...
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 7, 2023 19:05:33 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 7, 2023 19:05:33 GMT -5 Painted a nice sunny yellow... interior together and then a moch up to see how she looks... think I'll call her Bumblebee!!!
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

BUCKY Administrator MOPARS FOR LIFE!! Posts: 4,527 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"274bdb"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 75f738 Mini-Profile Text Color: f4f7fa	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 8, 2023 2:14:29 GMT -5 Jcon likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Jan 8, 2023 2:14:29 GMT -5 Nice paint! Lotza contrast in those colors, too.
	Keith Buckner...When I was born, my first ride was in a 1948 Dodge! MOPAR is in my blood!! I feel more like I do now than I did earlier. WORKING ON: '53 Ford, '58 Impala, '65 V-100, '67 Coronet, '67 Puma GT, '68 Coronet R/T, '72 Dodge Van, '73 Mustang

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 8, 2023 12:16:53 GMT -5 via mobile tubbs and BUCKY like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 8, 2023 12:16:53 GMT -5 I think it will be better once the chrome is added...
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

BUCKY Administrator MOPARS FOR LIFE!! Posts: 4,527 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"274bdb"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 75f738 Mini-Profile Text Color: f4f7fa	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 9, 2023 2:54:29 GMT -5 tubbs and Jcon like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BUCKY on Jan 9, 2023 2:54:29 GMT -5 No doubt! Then, it should really pop!
	Keith Buckner...When I was born, my first ride was in a 1948 Dodge! MOPAR is in my blood!! I feel more like I do now than I did earlier. WORKING ON: '53 Ford, '58 Impala, '65 V-100, '67 Coronet, '67 Puma GT, '68 Coronet R/T, '72 Dodge Van, '73 Mustang

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023 16:13:52 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 12, 2023 16:13:52 GMT -5 Painted the chrome trim on the 51' Chevy... definitely toned down the yellow a bit!!! Now I like it!!! The Bumblebee continues...
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

Jcon Administrator Modelių kūrimo fanatikas "Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." – General George Patton Posts: 3,695 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"055705"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0dd0d7 Mini-Profile Text Color: f0e148	51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023 17:58:40 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jcon on Jan 12, 2023 17:58:40 GMT -5 Undercarriage done...
	Keeping our hobby alive and well!!! Joe

51' Chevy Convertible Completed Jan 12, 2023

Post by Jcon on Jan 1, 2023 22:59:09 GMT -5

Post by topside on Jan 1, 2023 23:06:13 GMT -5

Post by tubbs on Jan 3, 2023 7:31:40 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 3, 2023 12:46:16 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 4, 2023 13:37:03 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 5, 2023 18:40:58 GMT -5

Post by tubbs on Jan 6, 2023 7:03:39 GMT -5

Post by DusterEd on Jan 6, 2023 10:43:46 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 6, 2023 14:13:58 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 7, 2023 19:05:33 GMT -5

Post by BUCKY on Jan 8, 2023 2:14:29 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 8, 2023 12:16:53 GMT -5

Post by BUCKY on Jan 9, 2023 2:54:29 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 12, 2023 16:13:52 GMT -5

Post by Jcon on Jan 12, 2023 17:58:40 GMT -5