57 T-Bird old build finally finished

lo51merc
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57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 11, 2023 10:13:55 GMT -5 dodgefever, kenny, and 3 more like this

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Post by lo51merc on Jul 11, 2023 10:13:55 GMT -5

Disclaimer! Disclaimer! Disclaimer! Pictures of the car in the next 2 pictures were not brought to my attention until I was heavily into the body work on my model, below.

I started this model sometime around June 2010 and finished it last week. I took these pictures on my desktop because I didn't get my lights for the usual setup. I'll try to answer any questions you might have and thanks for looking. Gary

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I've been building models in eight (!) decades. Does that make me experienced or just old? I'm old! Well, I do have SOME experience!
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Murphy
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57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 11, 2023 11:59:37 GMT -5

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Post by Murphy on Jul 11, 2023 11:59:37 GMT -5

Wow Gary, that's just plain beautiful! I like yours better than the 1:1 photos. The turquoise, white and gold paint is gorgeous, perfect! The license plate surround, the front and rear grilles, the longitudinal peak... I just love it!

Last Edit: Jul 11, 2023 12:00:51 GMT -5 by Murphy

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froghawk Greaser "Nip Tuck" Posts: 2,900	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 11, 2023 12:39:30 GMT -5 gascrank likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by froghawk on Jul 11, 2023 12:39:30 GMT -5 Brilliant, perfect and SO much better than that 1/1!
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cturner Greaser Posts: 1,314	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 11, 2023 21:18:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cturner on Jul 11, 2023 21:18:54 GMT -5 That is SWEET Gary. VERY cool! I admire your building style.
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,446	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 11, 2023 23:25:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Jul 11, 2023 23:25:10 GMT -5 beautiful example of a real kustom!
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57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 12, 2023 9:22:47 GMT -5

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Post by skip on Jul 12, 2023 9:22:47 GMT -5

Gary - You took this one out of the park again! I like your version better in most if not all of the modifications
to both of the T-Birds. I think the vision carries throughout the Bird, which turned out to be a real stunner!

Skip Ragsdale

HotRodTom Greaser Bald Headed "Slick" For those who fought for it, FREEDOM has a taste that the protected will never know. Posts: 1,638	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 12, 2023 13:10:22 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by HotRodTom on Jul 12, 2023 13:10:22 GMT -5 Woweewwooooowwwww!!!! That ain't no snack scooby!!! Like, zoinks man! I dig it totally!
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41chevy TRaKMinion Posts: 805	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 15, 2023 14:09:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 41chevy on Jul 15, 2023 14:09:24 GMT -5 Beautiful!! Much better looks and flow than the 1 to 1 IMO. Paul
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sharp Thug Mike Posts: 437	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 15, 2023 15:46:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharp on Jul 15, 2023 15:46:56 GMT -5 Beautiful job Gary!! Love the looks of this Kustom!!
	Mike Sharpless

Bernard Kron Greaser Posts: 4,792	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 16, 2023 10:27:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bernard Kron on Jul 16, 2023 10:27:49 GMT -5 Just spectacular!
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mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 16, 2023 19:11:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on Jul 16, 2023 19:11:03 GMT -5 Thats the best custom Tbird I've ever seen hands down congrats 💕
	Glen MacIntyre

Zed Greaser The "French Watson" Posts: 857	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 22, 2023 21:06:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Zed on Jul 22, 2023 21:06:27 GMT -5 very cool bird ! love the mods and the final looks! the turquoise touchs are a bit surprising but kinda works with rest
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randfink Greaser Posts: 1,600	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 23, 2023 8:28:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by randfink on Jul 23, 2023 8:28:01 GMT -5 Without a doubt the KOOLEST Kustom Bird I have ever seen. Way better than the 1:1.
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modelcrazed Rebel Posts: 90	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Jul 23, 2023 12:42:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by modelcrazed on Jul 23, 2023 12:42:39 GMT -5 Most definitely a homerun on that build !!!
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SteveMilberry Greaser Posts: 566	57 T-Bird old build finally finished Aug 6, 2023 8:58:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveMilberry on Aug 6, 2023 8:58:04 GMT -5 Wow !! That's just perfect !!!
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rickcaps55: Thanks Ed i have had this one for a long time got it as a kit that was stared but never got to it i have to say it was on the shelf for the last 15 years i guess it's time to get it going.!!! Jan 22, 2024 14:53:00 GMT -5

41chevy: Yeah I'm leaning towards the Torino as a Winfield /Starbird style idea car like the Ford Custom Caravan would have commissioned. Jan 23, 2024 13:53:42 GMT -5