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Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: slim on October 28, 2017, 02:46:05 PM

Title: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: slim on October 28, 2017, 02:46:05 PM

This one is a tribute to the model I built in 1964 and hand lettered. I modified the stock uni-body platform till it was race ready, used the nice kit motor, grabbed a set of groovy wheels and tires from the stash, and made my own decals. Had to change the color to utilize the inkjet, though. Here's what I have so far.

The original 1964 Build
(https://media.fotki.com/2v4eNoT2xUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/convertiable-builds/62-t-bird-built-in-1964/dscn0025.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

The new WIP
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uCoVZoxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/convertiable-builds/62-t-bird-tribute/dscn2029.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uCoVp9xUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/convertiable-builds/62-t-bird-tribute/dscn2032.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uCv78UxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/convertiable-builds/62-t-bird-tribute/dscn2034.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: john2 on October 28, 2017, 03:36:48 PM

 :)  That is wild, Slim.    l love it. 

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: slim on October 28, 2017, 04:15:17 PM

sneak preview
(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uCyMnnxUngtW.jpg) (http://public.fotki.com/slimlouis/convertiable-builds/62-t-bird-tribute/22908434-1021417320.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: Dirtman on October 28, 2017, 05:19:52 PM

Slick Slim! Nice redo!

Rett

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: sentsat71 on October 29, 2017, 02:52:27 AM

Oh yeah!!

Another great build coming along quite nicely in Slim's race shop!

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: Gary Davis on October 29, 2017, 05:32:36 PM

I like both also.... That new paint scheme is going to be killer...

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: Dr. Kerry on October 30, 2017, 09:12:07 AM

Very kool!!!!!!!!  8)

Title: Re: 62 T Bird, Chicago Style Convertible, Tribute to my Youth
Post by: pdaly28 on October 30, 2017, 09:34:10 AM

like the 1st one also,but can not wait to see the 2nd one done