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Post by webby Wed 15 Jan 2014, 9:29 am

As I mentioned in the "1950 Olds" thread, the muse is indeed upon me. This is another stalled build that has been dragged out into the harsh light of day.

OTB build, wired the dizzy, choke heat riser. Fuel line to come. Interior is going to be light & dark blue.
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Close up of the engine & I must trim the bits of black tyres that are showing up against the whitewalls.

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Post by Guest Wed 15 Jan 2014, 10:42 am

- still a long way to go - but an iconic Chevy.
How did they build so many? and how do they survive?

I need to get my many stalled kits built too.

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Post by Skid Wed 15 Jan 2014, 10:58 am

That's a good looking engine Chris. Keep at it.

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Post by RetiredMike Wed 15 Jan 2014, 3:45 pm

Great looking smallblock, Chris.
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Post by Guest Wed 15 Jan 2014, 4:14 pm

dadooronron wrote:
How did they build so many? and how do they survive?

I don't know just how many survive, but it's a bunch.  Restored they sell for big, big prices.  Back in 1956 I bought a 1955 BelAir.  Can't remember what I paid for it, but it was less than $2000.  Traded it in 1959 for a 1957 BelAir; got $500 or $600 for it.  Oh for prices like that.  '55 Belair by Revell 524092055   Those two cars rank in my personal top three cars I have owned.  The other is a 1966 Mustang fastback.

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Post by Guest Wed 15 Jan 2014, 5:45 pm

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Post by webby Thu 16 Jan 2014, 12:53 am

[quote="dadooronron"]- still a long way to go - but an iconic Chevy.
How did they build so many? and how do they survive?quote]

And there's a thriving aftermarket for them in NOS & reproduction parts too. You'd go close to building one from brand new parts
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Post by Geezerman Thu 16 Jan 2014, 1:38 am

Engine looking good !

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Post by webby Sat 18 Jan 2014, 11:52 pm

Interior painted & mocked up. I've got some touchups to do, then dullcote & BMF.

Paint is cheap auto store enamel. Works a treat with Dulcote over the top.

Love the '50s two tone interiors, but HATE masking them!
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Post by john2308 Sun 19 Jan 2014, 4:04 am

Looking good  '55 Belair by Revell 3887228019 
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Post by Guest Sun 19 Jan 2014, 4:06 am

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Post by Skid Sun 19 Jan 2014, 10:17 am

A little touch up and Dullcote and that will be spot on Chris.

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Post by Brizio Mon 20 Jan 2014, 5:13 pm

Looking good! Love the color scheme!

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