vppelt68 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Couldn't keep my hands off a Revell 1957 Chevy Black Widow kit any longer. Haven't built a '57 since the Street Fighter lowrider kit nearly 40 years ago... I have very little parts to swap in her so I had to resort to a scalpel, putty and sandpaper... and paints of course, but they come later. Fortunately I have some options for her wheels, Chevy Rallyes from a '68 Camaro or classic chrome five spokes. Well that'll be one of the last things to decide! That hood still needs some more sanding. V-P 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I remember Hot Rod magazine did a '57 Bel Air custom back in the '80s (orange IIRC, and would nowadays be termed a restomod); it's a classic shape and takes mild customisation really well. Wheels? Cragars always! (the version with the grey spokes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 That was the "Flashback '57" if I recall the name correctly. It was quite influential build, at least to me! They gave it away at a sweepstakes and nowadays it rots away somewhere, painted black... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 I may yet have to go and buy a rattle can full of orange paint! Even that body colour painted upper lip of the grille doesn´t look that bad, to be honest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Clearly a nice project. I remember some of those Chevys in cruising nights in Helsinki. There were really special in late 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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