Friday, September 11, 2015

Chevrolet C 10 ( Cheyenne Super ) 1972

Frank wants to enjoy a little 'relaxation reaching a cottage in the Pennsylvania woods, to do it and not to disprove anything, does it on one of his latest creations : Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1972 an excellent way with a good deck.
The Cheyenne was painstakingly restored as is the custom of Frank, the version is the Super, top of the line for this versatile pickup.
The medium has undergone a total repainting bi-tone, the classic white accompanied by "green gulf poly" that make this pickup unusual and delicate eye of the attentive observer.
The wood grain  trim on the sides and tailgate are distinctive version of the Cheyenne and together the exterior bi-tone  painting  get it really wonderful.
The interior details are rich and in tone with the outside: green.
The set paints chosen by Frank for this restoration got does not go unnoticed.
Inside is the air conditioning, the FM radio and the bench seat for long miles without tiring driving. Faux wood panels decorate the interior making the reception in the cabin like a car.
Manual transmission moves this vehicle everywhere.

The engine was replaced with a new unit 350  ci, we see it under the hood in its beautiful put orange with black heads, pulsating unstoppable to go all the miles that will be required.
Only element "custom" Frank is mounting :chrome wheels with tires increased denoting a note of additional grit, but sober, how he likes. .
Frank has done a great job his relax is well deserved!
At the next Frank !.


Chevrolet Cheyenne Diecast 1/24 by Jada total revisited by Frank

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

IMPALA CONV.1963

Summer comes and parked on lake shore a beautiful Impala convertible model year 1963,Frank take some shoots…the open roof show the original interiors.

Bucket seats, 4 speed manual gear on the floor..Frank think to an owner with sport attitude.
Carpet blue on tone with exterior color gave a special appearance for this car.
The car is an SS version by the badges on the body under the hood over 400 american horsepower!

But the painted color of the car (silver blue poly) and white wall tires gave an elegant touch at this car…
 Probably this car is originally conserved from  day of purchasing.
this time  Frank is happy,’cause  the holiday time on the lake don't give further work for his hands this car is perfect!

Chevrolet Impala convertible 1963 Diecast 1/24 Franklin Mint
(partially perfectioned by Frank)

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

PONTIAC GTO 1965

Frank on the road with his new work,Pontiac GTO just finished,the green prairies behind the road and the blue sky, give at this shot a perfect frame.


 The car  has been restored with Frank style: the more as possible factory style:
Red line tires on chromed sport rime  trim; interiors redone in a tan color option, elegance and confortable sensation for who behind the steering could appreciate the roar of this real thoroughbred. 

 This car have every options:radio (we  see the aerial on the rear fender),manual gear on the floor…the performance is assured..


The landscape infinity seems to give invitation for running  miles on miles without limits of moving by the tri-power with  360 hp..

Pontiac GTO 1965 1/24 dicast  By Franklin Mint,revisited by Frank

Thursday, April 2, 2015

CHEVROLET DELUXE CONVERTIBLE 1941

The car after being completely dismantled underwent a complete restoration of the body, as already suspected Frank original color resurfaced after countless sanding ture was the Cameo Cream; and that's how Frank has repainted.


 The interiors correct red leather were restored also seen that the underlying structure of the skin was still good.
The wheels have been changed with 4 new era, it was easy to find because the supplies of American vintage spare parts are always well supplied ank has repainted.

The wheels now fitted 4 tires white wall as patent leather shoes bi-color era in which the machine was born.

                              
 All the chrome of the car are now shining again and the front has reappeared its original bumper now garnished by two fog lights as it was at the time of purchase in 1941.

The engine an "in line 6 cylinder of 216.5 there" has been removed also reviewed and adjusted to ensure that the machine can still runs many miles.
Frank is happy with this work, according to him: "no car of that age should have the right to be abandoned!"

Chevrolet Deluxe 1941 1/24 By Welly restored  by Frank

Friday, January 16, 2015

MERCURY MARAUDER 1964

Frank has in this episode a particular car and fascinating especially for 60's lovers.


We are projected in 1964 where the stand of the time we can see the presentation of the new Mercury Marauder ParkLane


The car in these images expresses all its elegance, but in hindsight we perceive a subtle feeling that this car can burn the quarter mile in a few seconds.


Painted in a particular color "Silver Torquoise Poly" shows off in his "first" inside a black leather denoting a sportsmanship dormant but ready to leap out just a few customers will get to drive.

The huge rear features the magnificent 3 lights oval set in a superb chrome tail.
The four front lights denote sportiness and elegance accentuate its long side, it seems that the purpose of the designers Mercury has been reached.Wheels with whitewall wheels to "hub" central denote yet its sporty pretensions.
Under the hood of this Marauder (ParkLane) beats his engine "base" a Super Marauder 390 there 4V 300 Hp.

This first orders will definitely flaked at the various dealers, you could not let escape a certain novelty so handsome!



Mercury Marauder 1964 1/25 Model Kit By Amt