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Post by ChrisV on Apr 8, 2010 17:00:09 GMT -5
WOW, I'm really having a hard time deciding which ones look best, but as for the front grille, I'm leaning towards the Olds.
If you want more options, I can highly recommend hunting down the Aurora Custom Grilles parts pack on Ebay...
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Post by Bernard Kron on Apr 9, 2010 11:30:31 GMT -5
My votes are for the Olds front grill and the grill you cut out with your jewelers saw. These would make oustanding complements to the great look you're developing. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2010 12:50:09 GMT -5
If you want more options, I can highly recommend hunting down the Aurora Custom Grilles parts pack on Ebay... Done! Just purchased this for a BIN of $9.99. Blurry seller's photo. Looks to be all there.   |
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Post by jondutch46 on Apr 9, 2010 12:55:23 GMT -5
I agree with Bernard on the Olds combination... because they're a close match.
Also, John hit it on the head about rounding under the lower edge of the rear pan... it looks too "sharp" the way it is.
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Post by cycolacfan on Apr 10, 2010 8:24:32 GMT -5
Just my2c but the first front 60 Olds grille works better for me the Merc one looks a bit heavy.
Either one for the rear, both suit it well. You do very nice clean work, my cuts and filler work are always all over the place!
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Post by Jairus on Apr 10, 2010 10:53:07 GMT -5
Merc for sure. But you cut up a very rare '60 Mercury rear bumper... and that is unforgiveable! What about the stock kit rear panel? That matches the front grill you are using.  But I agree with John in that the smoothed pans are pretty bare. Maybe a slight recess for a license plate will break up the expanse? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2010 11:38:01 GMT -5
Thanks all! I appreciate your great suggestions. I decided on the 60 Merc grill for the rear-that's definate, Still undecided on the front. The chrome was shot on the Olds piece so I've got that in the strip tank, I'll have to Alclad it and go from there. I horizontally sanded the 60 Merc front grill to narrow it up a little and fit better- Stll looks a little too big.  Just F'ing around here, dropped these teeth in....Don't think I like it, at least not on this car!  I found this cool center console. Have no idea what kit it's from (AMT 65 Impala 'vert?). It'll take a little massaging be I think I can get it in there.  Messing around with some dash board ideas. I want this interior to have a Jetson's vibe. Not sure if any of these fit the bill but it's a start- Stock 62 Ford  64 Mercury  63 Ford  60's Lincoln  65 Riviera  As always comments welcome. You guys come up some good ideas! ;D |
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Post by Steve H. on Apr 10, 2010 11:43:31 GMT -5
a dash idea... Didn't the '59 El Camino have a floating guage pod dash? You can't get more Jetson-esque than that!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2010 12:25:44 GMT -5
Merc for sure. But you cut up a very rare '60 Mercury rear bumper... and that is unforgiveable! But I agree with John in that the smoothed pans are pretty bare. Maybe a slight recess for a license plate will break up the expanse? Rare? Isn't that a way to cook steaks and burgers?  I agree the rear pan does look a little like a boat transom. I'm thinking about working in some exhaust cut outs and possibly a plate recess. If I used the stock 62 trim then it wouldn't be custom! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2010 12:31:17 GMT -5
a dash idea... Didn't the '59 El Camino have a floating guage pod dash? You can't get more Jetson-esque than that! Good idea! I think that part is in the AMT 58 Impala kit. I know I have a few in the parts yard. Then I could add the custom seats from the 56 Ford kit...George would feel right at home. |
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Post by ChrisV on Apr 10, 2010 16:57:34 GMT -5
Freakin' cool center console!!!
If you're looking for a set of custom seats to match the radical styling , check out AMT's '65 Pontiac Grand Prix - It has some optional chrome seat buckets with padded inserts...
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Post by cycolacfan on Apr 11, 2010 8:53:43 GMT -5
That '60 Merc grille might lose some visual weight if you trimmed 1mm off the top and bottom leading edges?
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Post by robb429 on Apr 11, 2010 22:29:30 GMT -5
I'm lovin' that center console. As for the dash ideas, I like the floating pods also but have you tried the stock 69 ford galaxie, or the custom 69 riviera? Both dash kits are from the amt versions of these kits.
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Post by Bryce on Apr 12, 2010 19:22:17 GMT -5
Beautiful work so far - really like where you are going with this one.
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Post by zenrat on Apr 12, 2010 19:42:38 GMT -5
I'm jealous of both the ease at which you seem to be putting this together and the contents of your parts boxes.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Good work, keep it up.
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