1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom

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1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 15, 2023 13:59:06 GMT -5 falconwagon, Murphy, and 1 more like this

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Post by lo51merc on Dec 15, 2023 13:59:06 GMT -5

Started 11 years ago and finished last month. I finally got a paint finish I liked, so I put it all together and put it on the shelf. Thanks for your interest.
Gary

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Last Edit: Dec 15, 2023 14:00:18 GMT -5 by lo51merc

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!
Gary Hatstat

skip Greaser Posts: 1,148	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 15, 2023 17:49:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skip on Dec 15, 2023 17:49:24 GMT -5 Nice job Gary, love that color, everything blends together so well, that six looks the part!
	Skip Ragsdale

sharp Thug Mike Posts: 438	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 15, 2023 19:50:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharp on Dec 15, 2023 19:50:14 GMT -5 Cool lookin' Kustom Gary! Very nicely done!
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rickcaps55 Hoodlum Posts: 109	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 16, 2023 15:30:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rickcaps55 on Dec 16, 2023 15:30:30 GMT -5 Awesome i love it great color pick.

41chevy TRaKMinion Posts: 805	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 17, 2023 21:41:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 41chevy on Dec 17, 2023 21:41:46 GMT -5 All the mods flow together topped by a period perfect color choice.
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Bernard Kron Greaser Posts: 4,792	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 17, 2023 23:20:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bernard Kron on Dec 17, 2023 23:20:26 GMT -5 Slick!
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1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 18, 2023 5:54:04 GMT -5

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Post by ChrisV on Dec 18, 2023 5:54:04 GMT -5

Very nice and clean custom, Gary!

I really like way you've worked the '50 Ford custom grille shell into the Chevy, and are those the corners of the '62 Buick rear valence/rolled pan, you've grafted into the rear fenders?

Christian Vegger

Mr. Metallic TRaKMaster The "Flakey Iowegian" Posts: 3,597	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 18, 2023 6:37:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. Metallic on Dec 18, 2023 6:37:37 GMT -5 Taillights in the bumperettes. Nice detail.
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1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 18, 2023 18:16:06 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by lo51merc on Dec 18, 2023 18:16:06 GMT -5

Taillights coming through the bumperettes is what I have here. The lenses just didn't show in the pictures. No 62 Buick parts were used for the rear treatment.
Thanks for your replies and questions.
Gary

Last Edit: Dec 18, 2023 18:19:47 GMT -5 by lo51merc

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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mack2856 Greaser Posts: 649	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Dec 22, 2023 12:18:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mack2856 on Dec 22, 2023 12:18:15 GMT -5 That’s a home run, you can’t rush perfection 👍🏆
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RodBurNeR TRaKMaster Rev. Mr. Black-dilligaf? Building my stock back up and building models again! Posts: 25,447	1951 Chevy Fleetline Radical custom Jan 13, 2024 21:25:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RodBurNeR on Jan 13, 2024 21:25:11 GMT -5 December was one to remember for you, another one well done!
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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