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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

IMPALA SS 427 1967

 Frank have a new Impala to show from 1967 e present this beauty SS 427!
 Painted tuxedo black is a pure contrast with the snow brilliance
 aggressive snout ,but at the same time very elegant...
 Frank have done a little work the exterior ,as the replacing of previous wheels with a set of original  reallye  wheels with red lines tyres... 
 the car was found by Frank in great shape,except for the interior that was completely refreshed...

 now ,the car is original and complete with his new interior clothes (vanilla option color).
 the engine has been refreshed...in many parts and Frank has added a MSD unit for improve the  performance offer for this 427 ci (385 hp RPO Z-24,engine L36)

the SS version was rare, and in this photograph we can trust in the  originality of the car with the hood scoop feature of the SS model.
what else to say?another gaming by Frank!

Diecast 1/24 Jada reloaded by Frank

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

CHEVROLET IMPALA SS396 1965

This last winter Frank is gone to  some of his friends at the  northern territories

he had gone to them for a kindly visit,and which better occasion for discover a great car in them snowy garden?
the car is  a previous Frank's work: Chevy Impala 1965 SS version

 painted in “Mist blue poly” contrasts with the snow brilliance
 in front at the friend's house "stands" the typical coke bottle stiled design created for this year edition.



 the interior had been totally replaced by Frank with a black vinyl...simple and correct for 1965 by  color chart

Under the hood the famous 396 c.i.with 325 hp  pawing...



Oh yes this impala show all his beauty in this snowy Christmas  garden !

Enjoy...Frank

Diecast Welly 1/26 totally redone by Frank

Friday, February 10, 2012

PONTIAC GTO CONVERTIBLE 1964

A pontiac GTO in never alone...Frank show us a GTO convertible a few modification to a nearly perfect model by Franklin Mint


 New Mexico licence plate



Pontiac GTO convertible diecast 1/24 by Franklin Mint

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

PONTIAC GTO 1964

Under the Arizona sun along the Route 66...Frank take a little trip for show a special Muscle of the 60'thies: PONTIAC GTO 1964 for someone the mother of muscle's

 this car it had been found semi-restored by Frank,and he had think...why don't replace totally? and so he gone to start!
 the car is painted in starlight black,with black interior
At this time Frank was lucky,'cause the car was in good conditions and the work have  been almost easy.
Frank take some  pics in front at the "V8 resturant" an old place where he was a young... forgotten places
 under the hood a tri- power 383 ci with 348 hp!
 the car stuck in Seem the time ... as if the time had never passed from those golden years when this Pontiac was put  on the road




Pontiac GTO Diecast by ertl/racing champions 1/24 reloaded by Frank-Diorama Route 66 by Frank

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

OLDS 442 1969 ANOTHER STUFF

 for not to miss anything ... Frank accompanies the previous work with an partner equal degree: Olds 442 1969 but different painted
 In this specificity case Frank ,has rebuild totally an old rusted car , found  as the same, at some junkyard friends 
 after the long work...for rebuild all the body ,he paint the car in Palomino Silver poly...
Under the hood the same engine for W30 : (L-30) 400 V8 360 Hp available .in this case all new and original.
with this double post we've only the color choice! the choice is yours!

olds 442 1969 Model kit AMT/ Ertl 1/25

OLDS 442 1969

Frank shows another work done:an Olds 442 1969 year.
Found in good conditions only the weathered time,bring on the body,originally painted in Cameo White whit black stripes on the hood

 the car is all original, Frank has only refresh the details a little bit over ruined as the chromed trim


for be an old survivor car the conditions are great.At this time Frank had been very lucky...was missing the external mirrors ,and antenna is  new

 the wheels are repainted (center part) and new tyres replaced,also the bagde previous stolen!
 the engine (L-30) 400 V8 da 360 Hp,running yet good so Frank has only changed the air intake pipes,with new in aluminum
the inerior with black strato bucket, was clean so Frank has left so...In conclusion an easy  work for Frank this time, but the results are appreciable...the door are open... someone would to drive?

olds 442 1969 : Diecast Ertl 1/24

Thursday, November 10, 2011

IMPALA 1958

Another jump in the Chevy world by Frank!

At this time he show us a new work just ready!:Impala year 1958 for polish our eyes

 at this time he has prepared a special personal version for this super-icon from the past...
originally find in bad condition, as usual he looking for... rusted blue colored,totally to restore.

 Frank rolled up their sleeves again....First time after a total sanding...he has painted the body with a new tuxedo black,added a red profiles stripes for give a diabolic apperance!


 rebuilding this car he thought about the customizing from guys of the 60thies
at the back he has changed all the rear lights,(and this he has re-built by hand)



 under the hood  has placed a 348 c.i. (Super Turbo Trust) with a maual gear shift on the floor (Syncro -Mesh 3) clean and full-bodied and also  an original option for the 58'the maximum performance for the past(in that year).
this engine have 315 hp

 the interior the Frank pride: leather bi-tone red & black,total redone,also new carpet and new dashboard..total new!

two dice lucky charm take his place at the rear mirror...on the floor the long shifter..



 one can see on the body also the new logos at his place...
no more original wheels but rally wheels with oversized tyres fo more grip

 a front view as a devil in the desert ranch...ready to haunt his victims... 
a detail applied on the rear glass: a bad dog...but really? bite my dust!
Frank

Diecast 1/24 Saico total redone by Frank