66 Riviera Low Rider
September 2010
Built as a low rider that would have been seen cruising Los Angeles in the early 70's. The kit wheels & tires didn't match the era but the chrome chain steering wheel did. I dipped into my tire & wheel boxes to find a set that are a bit more appropriate, The door handles, locks, & emblems were removed and the body was painted with Testors Boyd Aluma Yellow and a Future clear coat. The interior is white with an acrylic pearlizer added and black flocked carpet & dash. Other than the wheels & tires, the kit was built out of the box.
Painted Testors Boyd Aluma Yellow before wet sanding & Future
Engine compartment painted semi gloss black
Assembled Chassis
Interior base before flocking
Assembled engine & trans
Interior flocked & assembled
Dash
Assembled chassis with engine
Close up of engine detail
Body with chrome, glass, Bare Metal Foil & clear coated with Future
Front view of completed body
Finished model ready for the display case
