|
|
Post by BADSEED on Jan 19, 2022 14:53:37 GMT -4
Here’s my Rick tribute , a 65 custom, wanting it to look like a late 60’s early 70’s show car, I started with custom parts from an 60’s amt issue of the 65 impala customized by gene windfleld and adding them to the later monogram 65 impala kit, once I figured out the front in I thought it needed to be chopped, once chopped I thought the rear window looked so big so I filled it, shaved everything else that didn’t need to be there and got her under primer, being an early custom I knew it needed some metal flake! So silver flake it is ! Then two shades of candy blue topped off with a 2 k clear coat, I’m glad Rick got to see the paint as I painted it about a year ago and sent him pictures, then I decided to build a lighted car show display in honor of ricks car show diorama that he built, since the hood is clear I knew the big block Chevy motor should be pretty detailed so it is ! plus the engine bay itself should stand out also so it’s metal flake gold with a candy tangerine fade with chrome here and there, interior matches engine bay , in all the years I’ve known Rick I had no idea what he looked like or even his age, but when I got his memorial in my email after he passed there was a picture of Rick so I decided to add a figure of him next to the car, I think he would have gotten a kick out of that , thanks guys!            |
|
|
|
Post by DAVE "THE DUKE" ARMSTRONG on Jan 19, 2022 15:18:22 GMT -4
I LOVE it! Fantastic, I love the custom parts, they give the front, back end and hood such a cool look! The chop, window and paint- wow! Cool idea for Rick and the display!
|
|
|
|
Post by Sammy the ace on Jan 19, 2022 20:46:06 GMT -4
man that is gorgeous
the paint and the mods and the detail are outstanding
and the figureis just the cherry on top
great job gary
rick would have loved it
|
|
|
|
Post by BIGDRAG on Jan 19, 2022 22:00:01 GMT -4
This is really sweet ! Great to see you got it done, Rick show me pics of this, He and I thought it was one bitchin paint job ! I know he would be proud that you dedicated this build to his memory. Great build Gary!
|
|
|
|
Post by BADSEED on Jan 19, 2022 22:38:52 GMT -4
Thanks guys for all the good comments , I’m sure Rick would have appreciated all our builds .
|
|
|
|
Post by MORBIUS on Jan 23, 2022 13:13:43 GMT -4
Oh wow, this is spectacular!!! You've even captured Rick as he was.
|
|
|
|
Post by BERT "THE CRUSHER" on Jan 28, 2022 10:27:59 GMT -4
A very fitting tribute Gary. It is slick, sleek and super! I picture it sitting next to Rick's Roach Coach.
|
|
|
|
Post by BRITBOY on Jan 28, 2022 10:49:27 GMT -4
How did I miss this beauty? What a splendid piece of work, just so good to look at!
|
|
|
|
Post by BERNARD "HOT ROD" KRON on Jan 28, 2022 11:56:07 GMT -4
You really pulled out all the stops for this one. Superb in every way. A fitting tribute indeed! Gorgeous.
|
|
|
|
Post by BADSEED on Jan 29, 2022 0:07:42 GMT -4
Thanks guys I’m so glad you all approved! I think Rick really would have gotten a big kick out of it .
|
|
