Here is a stock 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS (Maisto 1/24) that came tubbed with five-spoke wheels and slicks on the rear. I bought two of these models a few years back and decided to use the wheels on a better candidate, a 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. So I opted to put different wheels on the donor model to make it at least functional and to see how it would change its appearance.


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I replaced the donor model's wheels with the wheels from a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 convertible (Jada 1/24). To do the conversion, both the front and rear suspensions were modified and straight axles were used, so the front wheels don't steer. It is lowered as much as possible.

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In the back, I opened the trunk and fabricated a carpeted section. The toughest part for this whole operation of having the trunk open included separating the chrome portion between the tailights from the one-piece rear bumper, so that that part could be attached to the trunk lid and move independently from the bumper.
In addition, I added chrome trim (via a Sharpie silver pen) around the front and rear wheel wells and the rocker panels. Minor detail was added to the "pan" engine.



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The two models shown together.


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that is sweeeet i like the look of that kutgw ttfn johnny

Partial to the one wearing Mags! Sweet. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr