1965 Chevy Chevelle 454 Modified Stock Short Track Car 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1177
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1965 #Chevelle #454 #Modified #Stockcar #Scalemodel
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KIT FEATURES:
1/25 scale, skill 2, paint and cement required
Back by popular demand!
Molded in white, the modeler’s choice
Includes 4 super-wide pad-printed racing tires
Also includes front left pad-printed “floater” tire
Colorful racing number and sponsor decals
Retro Deluxe™ AMT reproduction packaging
The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile which was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model years. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates. Body styles include coupes, sedans, convertibles and station wagons. Super Sport versions were produced through the 1973 model year, and Lagunas from 1973 through 1976. After a four-year absence, the El Camino was reintroduced as part of the new Chevelle lineup in 1964. The G-body Monte Carlo, introduced in 1970, also used a platform that was based heavily on the Chevelle platform, although it was lengthened ahead of the firewall. The Malibu, the top of the line model through 1972, completely replaced the Chevelle nameplate for the redesigned, downsized 1978 model year.
The automobile marketplace was changing significantly during the early 1960s and became highly competitive in the smaller-sized car segments.[4] The domestic Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) were responding to the success of American Motors' compact Rambler American and Classic models that made AMC the leading maker of small cars for several years and increasing Rambler on the 1961 domestic sales charts to third-place behind Chevrolet and Ford.[5] The innovative Chevrolet Corvair and the Chevy II, which was designed to compete with Ford's Falcon, were losing ground.[6] Ford released the mid-sized Fairlane in 1962, to which Chevrolet responded with the 1964 Chevelle based on a new A platform design.[6] Riding on a 115-inch (2,900 mm) wheelbase, the new Chevelle was similar in size, simplicity, and concept to the standard-sized 1955-1957 Chevrolet models.[6] The Chevelle was the U.S. auto industry's only all-new car for 1964 and was positioned to fill the gap between the small Chevy II and the full-sized Chevrolet models.[7] Introduced in August 1963 by "Bunkie" Knudsen, the Chevelle filled the gap for Chevrolet with sales of 338,286 for the year.[8]
Two-door hardtop coupes, and convertibles, four-door sedans, and four-door station wagons were offered throughout the entire run. This also included a coupe utility (El Camino) which was a derivative of the two-door wagon. In line with other Chevrolet series, the two-door hardtops were called Sport coupes. Four-door hardtops, dubbed Sport Sedans, were available (1966 through 1972). A two-door station wagon was available in 1964 and 1965 in the base 300 series. Station wagons were marketed with exclusive nameplates: Greenbrier (previously used with the Corvair based vans), Concours, and Concours Estate. Six-cylinder and V8 power was offered across the board. Chevelles were also assembled and sold in Canada. While similar to their stateside counterparts, the convertible was available in the base Chevelle series, a model never offered in the United States. The Chevelle was the basis for the Beaumont, a retrimmed model sold only in Canada by Pontiac dealers through 1969. Originally conceived as an upsizing of the Chevy II with a unibody platform (similar to the Fairlane and the full-size Chrysler B-platform of the same era) which originated with the XP-726 program, GM's "senior compact" A-platform used a body-on-frame construction using a suspension setup similar to its full sized automobiles with a four-link rear suspension (the differential has four control arms which are attached to the frame with rear coil springs sandwiched between the differential and spring pocket-this design was used with the B platform vehicles and later used by Ford Motor Company with its FOX platform automobiles).
Modified stock car racing, also known as modified racing and modified, is a type of auto racing that involves purpose-built cars simultaneously racing against each other on oval tracks. First established in the United States after World War II, this type of racing was early-on characterized by its participants' modification of passenger cars in pursuit of higher speeds, hence the name.
There are many sanctioning bodies for modifieds, each specifying different body styles and engine sizes.
Modified racing began as race drivers modified their cars to gain a competitive advantage over their fellow competitors. What started out as minor modifications to the cars has now grown to the point that some modified classes are no longer based on any current production vehicles. NASCAR was instrumental in modified racing's beginnings.
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I remember a story in Car Model Magazine about putting dirt tread on these AMT drag slicks. Cut a strip of aluminum window screen after turning it 45 degrees to get a diamond tread. Lay it on a cookie sheet. Heat it with a propane torch. When it glows red roll the vinyl tire along the strip, melting the pattern into the tire. Let it cool and sand down the rough edges. This was before the Mongram 1/24 sprint cars which have fantastic dirt racing tires but you'll have to replace the sprint car wheels. Cheers!
You are a natural born salesman, my friend. Thanks for staying so positive about everything!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
This model kit is perfect for a RC conversion
I'm finally getting back into this at 40. Haven't touched a model in 20 years...
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
A great time to re-find the hobby!
You've got me back into model kit building! I bought a Ford Gran Torino the other week and it turned out great. I haven't built a kit since I was a teenager in the 90's, it was an Oldsmobile 442, I remember it well. So I just bought another kit, a Ford Galaxy police car. I'm going to do it in the style of a beat up 70's New York Taxi cab. I forgot how much I enjoyed this hobby!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!
@keeljones2962
4 жыл бұрын
Morris McKinnon uhhh good for you?
@morrismckinnon6047
4 жыл бұрын
@@keeljones2962 Yes, yes it is!
@gabordubniczki1936
4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see that 70 Galaxie when it's done. Especially with a period photo background! Hpiguy should totally have a fb page or insta or reddit page where all the regular viewers could share their work.
@morrismckinnon6047
4 жыл бұрын
@@gabordubniczki1936 He is on Facebook.
Very informative. This kit is the next up on the work bench.
Another shout out to the builder who gave the tire sanding with the drill. It is amazing
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
I agree!
I use Rust-Oleum too.after three hours of dry time,forget it it's still frickin wet.after three days of drying time it's still too tacky to mess with.about 6 days I can handle it.im gonna have to start using Tamiya and testors rattle can or airbrushing.
Never have been a fan of the early or late model modified race cars but the last few you have built have been really cool and it has changed my mind about them. Looks great so far and can't wait until it's complete.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
I like all models, even the odd ducks!
I am so glad I watched your video before building this kit. I’ve got two of the carney plastic display cases. One is filled with nascar builds ( tilted display) second one (not tilted) is half nascar and other four rows are a row of mustangs with hydro dip paint. A row of funny cars a row of dirt track modified ( Vega , 34 Ford and to be built pinto.) the last row are the modified dirt ( with dirt) racers. This build is the last of the dirt modified for the case. So you saved me a lot of problems. I started this reply just to thank you for another great tip , but got a little off track. I used the super clean for my rust oleum nozzles , it works great! Thanks again
@hpiguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
Huh, leaf springs in a Chevelle - first for me! My 70 all four coil. Guess it is a full race frame. Opposite my friend's small town race car that used a stock Chevelle frame on purpose...Good work as usual!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I just conpleted this model about 3 days ago.
That's badass.You must have a hellava collection.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Cool Cool Cool .You did a killer job on the dump truck.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I put the battery behind the seat of my (Real) oval track cars per Sanction Rules. Probably a 396. Looks Good!
Love it! What a great project to loose yourself in for a while and with those sweet decals sheets you want for nothing when it comes to finishing, so many options!!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
Man oh man I always love when you do the racecars dude! It really looks nice, how you did it. You put the battery in the correct place btw. My Dad raced short-track years ago, and ALWAYS put his batteries to the right, on the floor, strapped down. I've built MANY of these, have a ton in my colection! They're always so much fun to build. Well, see you next time...
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
It looks great and your advice on how to correct some of the problems you encountered is very helpful. Thanks for sharing this.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for another great build. Also thanks for those tips you always give to help someone build them easier.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
Hey that turned out great! Good you were able to fix the problem. Your paint jobs always come out good I'm gonna switch to that gloss brand cause I'm tired of ruined bodies due to paint fail.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks William!
A lot of nicely detailed parts in this kit...
Thanks for keeping the videos flowing through tough times...
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
I'm always amazed on how fast the rattlecan paints cover the subject. I use airbrush and PE paints for almost everything but have a lot more work on painting. You work is admirable. Regards from Brasil.
Have ever watched “make it Rc” on youtube? He uses the models like the one your working on and creates 3D printed chassis and electronics to make them Remote controller. You should at least give it a look! Love the channel.
Thanks for showing your kwik-fix solution to the roll cage issue - all part of modeling! Super two tone paint and holy cow - them tires are huge sitting pretty on the red wheels. Love the side exhausts. Definitely a tuff kit. Every time I watch a video of yours I say “this one is my favorite”! Thanks.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
When you were painting that rear mesh I said “he’s gonna black wash that”. Surprised when you didn’t but laughed when you said if you did it again you would!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Funny!
@kenhorne5650
4 жыл бұрын
Just started to do that on my train layout. Wow what a difference. More realiistic.
I'd love to build this kit, but I'd definitely use aftermarket wheels and tires as the ones in the kit are not well proportioned, makes the car look cartoonish. But the kit is still cool, and your build is awesome, GREAT JOB as usaul
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Great point!
Very cool, Thank you for sharing your builds and Thank you for the awesome tips and troubleshooting. Looks great !!!! I'm now a fan of the modified race car model kits. Always remember to smile and have fun it's a hobby and it's suppose to be fun. Keep yourselves, family, and friends safe and healthy. Thank you again for your great builds.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teddy!
@teddyjones8027
4 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy I know that times are really REALLY tough right now for a lot of people and I wanted to help out your loyal followers and donate a kit to someone that honestly can't afford 1 right now because of the covid19 pandemic and can't work. Is this a possibility ???? Building models and watching your reviews and builds have really saved my life by giving me an outlet and really gave me a way out of my own head while dealing with PTSD And wanted to hopefully bring a little sunshine back into their life.
Love the old nass /stockwr build car kits
Great looking kit, thanks for sharing.
Sweet little kit! Another great review. You definitely " Drove it to the finish line"
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Much appreciated!
So cool! I love the freedom these kinds of kits give, you can make it your own or make a replica! Ive said it many times before your builds are awesome so please keep them coming!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
Love your videos. You should do more to show what products you use.
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
I don't sell stuff, but I do list most of the things I use in each video. Thanks!
Awesome build another great job thanks for the videos.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
You bet!
Great video, I love the old stock cars, you always do a great job on your builds. Thanks for sharing them with us! And just for the record, I am one of those that loves the smell of Testors paint! :) Thanks again. Jethro
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
Good build. I love your tips on how to build kits.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dude Dude Dude old school! I freaking love it! Great job! 💯👍🏼
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
Great build! I have the “hammered silver “ paint and was curious to see how it looks. Thanks to you, I will not spray the body as planned!! Thanks 😊 Chris 👍
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Looks great I've got a few of them I've had for over 15 years.
Your so good at building ... I'm always watching what you do for ideas ... just ordered this kit off model round up
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, enjoy it!
Thank you so much for your great informative videos... I'm a UK short oval commentator and oval nut in general... my local hobby shop has just started getting the brill AMT race car range in stock..and thanks for your brill reviews with fantastic tips .. the 65 chevelle will be my first build from this range.. kind regards Dave 😁
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Rock on Dave! Enjoy!
Awesome build and kit.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I remember making model cars I would take the ink pen springs an use them as coils an make full suspension some were quite elaborate I was a kid with dreams then came adult hood now I work fifty hours a day
I've always liked the old dirt track cars it reminds me when I was in school I went with a friend on weekends to Granny's dirt track here in Alabama his number was A1 there was a car that was pink later I found out he used flat pink primer you'd be surprised how good that looks and with a little clear over it it's amazing awesome channel 👌👍 as lso
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Neat idea!
Thanks for another build .for know my modeling. Is on hold ontil summer.cause I do mine outside.in the back yard.so I'm watching a good builder.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
Great job on that Chevy Chevelle track racer 👍
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
What a great looking car. I know nothing about the original care itself, but that's a great build and a great colour for it. Nice little fix to get that bodyshell to fit too. Great vid thanks for sharing.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Right on!
Got one coming in
It’d be cool to turn that into a Mad Max mobile. Add some armor, machine guns, rust and mud then, BAM.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
YUP! Stay tuned for the 66!
Nice racing decals too!!
Another fine build 👏🏼
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
Hey Chris , I find your videos extremely entertaining. I’m revisiting this hobby after a 50 year lay-off in constructing car models . I used to invest money from my paper route into this, but I now find myself using a tiny amount of my retirement check to support my re - found hobby . Just completed a 1966 Dodge Charger which was the car my wife drove when we first met in 1977 ! Nothing but happy memories, thanks !
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Glad you found the FUN again! My Dad met my mom in 1976 in his '69 Charger "White Hat Special".
@tobymj0781
Жыл бұрын
THE CANDYMAN! Strangers stopping strangers just to shake their hand
@thecandyman9568
Жыл бұрын
@@tobymj0781 Everybody’s playing in the heart of gold band , heart of gold band!
A sharp looking Short Track/ Dirt Track Racer!!.. Looks all set for the next Dirt Race!!.. Keep up the great work Bud!!
If any of the companies ever created a dirt late model.....model kit they would make a killing!
I had to cut the frame as well, also the tarp can be laid perpendicular to chassis! Great work per usual!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
An even easier fix to the body fit is to reposition the rear axle on top of the leaf springs instead of below them. This also alleviates the problem of the drive shaft having to angle down well below the floor pan to reach the axle. When you lift the rear axle the shaft is now straight in line with the engine.
I’ve built a 34 Ford dirt track racer several years ago in the MPC brand. It went together quite well actually. I’m not too familiar with the old school dirt track stockers, but they look cool. Knock out job though. Looks good with those colors. I noticed about you mentioning the smell of Testors enamel jar paints. I can understand that. I actually like the smell of Tamiya jar paint acrylics. Almost reminds me of the smell of cut up apples.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
A little building and a little buzz! Thanks Mark!
Hello, I really like the back ground for the car in the slide show, adds a lot to the feel. I noticed the dotted lines going from the back of the front frame members through the fire wall to the roll cage and the dotted line from the bottom of the fire wall to the floor pan front. With all the kits you build I'm sure you saw that too. With the metal axel going through the bottom of the engine it dates the kit to the 60's. The molds are in great shape for the age. I did not see any flash at all. With all the kits they have in this theme you could build them all and have a line up getting to race at the starting line. All you would need is a nice background to finish the feel. Great job really enjoyed it. Thank you very much.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Looks like they made a couple of other different dirt racer kits too... 😎!
Nice. Battery should always be separated from the driver. Put it in the trunk, on the left side.
Another winner Chris, I love your color choices!!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice job on the tu tone paint!!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
Good advice 👍👍👍
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
Awesome looking build Chris, Rick
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
Another great build 🤘🤘
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
I'm glad you mentioned the elephant in the room.....I was thinking it too.
Late to the video, but great kit review and build as always bro!! Thanks Chris!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Nice shiny paint job!!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
SOOOO KOOOOLLLLL ............... Mike Espo.....
I particularly enjoy seeing you do the spray painting. I just wish I could get near the same amount of pressure you seem to from the small spray cans.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
You can do it! Remember to warm up the cans in a glass of warm water.
thumbs up. iv'e been looking for the camaro version, the good old days
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the box had some cool ones on it!
Very nice build!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
Great video
Looks awesome Chris Saturday night short track at it's best with that kit
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I have a 65 Olds 88 Stocker being delivered tomorrow i can’t wait To start building. It takes me a lot longer than you but I enjoy doing them
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your kits and take as much time as you need to!
Let's go rrrrracing !, Excellent work mate
Good looking model. Stay safe.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! You too!
Always enjoy your videos.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
Très très belle maquette je ne sais pas combien vous en avez fait mais ça doit être impressionnant le nombre que vous en fait j'aimerais bien que vous me le dise un jour et que vous montrer tout l'ensemble de vos maquette ça serait super merci
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, no plans to make a video of built kits but I appreciate it!
Looks great 👍😊
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent job, I put off road tires on mine and made it look like one of the cars from Mad Max Fury Road!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
Looking Pretty Darn Good There Sir, Good Quick Fix On the Rear Height Problem. Have a Blessed Week Brother.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
Very nice, reminds of my dads race car here in western NY, thanks. May get this one for sure
@gordonoconnor476
4 жыл бұрын
Oh man! I remember watching similar cars at Stateline Speedway in Busti NY and Eriez Speedway in Pa.
@duanebennett2961
4 жыл бұрын
Gordon, I’m in Jamestown, NY. Stateline is 15 minutes from me.
@gordonoconnor476
4 жыл бұрын
@@duanebennett2961 Wow, that's where I'm from too. I miss the old timers. Floyd Fanale, Skip Furlow, Ron Davies. Now I'm up in Rochester with the Big Block Modifieds. Reminds me of the Sportsmen they used to run at Stateline. Nothing compares to a Dirt Late Model.
@duanebennett2961
4 жыл бұрын
Good to talk to a fellow western NYer . Yes I remember, miss those guys but we’ve got some great local talent.
@gordonoconnor476
4 жыл бұрын
@@duanebennett2961 i gotta make it down there this summer. Be safe. AND SUPPORT THOSE LOCAL RACETRACKS!
Id like to see you make some Tamiya kits. Your style look realistic and cool.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
I've made some, on this channel, full builds, no issues.
@Racerboi666
4 жыл бұрын
@@hpiguy Have yoh made any of the Cycles? You have a load of vids so i wouldnt know.
Awesome job
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Like your videos! You can also use window screen for the front window. I build these kits into dirt track cars. Wish they would make the tires more realistic....
@hpiguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
I'd get this for accurate drag kit slicks and that sweet 454
The chassis would also be good for a truck as well
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!
Must be Goodyears are repops, since decals say M and H! Sister built it in '70s, will have to check it out.
gah! why isn't 'Testors enamels' a scent at Yankee Candle yet?! :) Sorry, right up there with model cement and paint markers, the smell of Testors paints gets in a model builders bones and NEVER comes out :) Thanks for continuting to go old school now and then Chris!
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Good question!
AWESOME
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤗
Hay Chris wonderful job as always love the sound track you incorporate in your videos was wondering if you could add them in the video description, I could see myself building kits to these tunes.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
They are random tracks from the YT free library. An app like Shazam will pinpoint them for you.
I’m puzzled as to why the rear leaf springs sit over the axle and not under. That’s not a mistake you made. That’s what the instructions told you to do. I’m just thinking of a way others could lower the rear. Great simple build for someone or like you said a kit bash. Good build 👍🏻
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Shave off the mounts and glue the axle on the top if you desired. I try to build them as close to the directions as possible, save for BIG issues like the rollcage not letting the body down at all.
sweet video keep them coming
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Très belle maquette j'adore Gérard France
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nice....would like to build one beat up and dirty like it's been raced all summer
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
I agree!
That's actually in real life not a tarp, it is a slab of sheet metal to inclose the chassis. Its nothing under it but frame rails. Thats pretty much called a straight rail frame chassis.
When I saw the box, the post apoc idea came to me, but with the body. I wanted to say it to you, and then you go out with the same idea, albeit without the body. lol It's a nice kit, however, even with the cut you did, it seems to sit a tad too high at the rear IMO. That said, you did another great build.
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
You could always mount the axle above the springs, it would help a lot.
nice
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Cool buddy! 👍👍✌🏻
@hpiguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
@hensleyshobbies-doug7761
4 жыл бұрын
hpiguys Workshop - yes sir buddy YW!