Revell 1/8 corvette

[Deleted member 3568]

Borrowing my sons Internet so here's some pics of this monster

This thing is huge

There's a lot of chrome on the engine so I dechromed some of it

 

[col68]

Your not wrong ken that's huge should keep you busy for a while

 

[Fenlander]

Another huge kit! Must be a right job spraying the body.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Hi all well ive cut the doors out and got some piano wire, so it looks like its going to have working doors (gulp) been downloading pics of the engine but they all serm to show one side or the have a mahoosive air filter on so i cant see where some pipes go so ive been guessing.
Still no internet or phone and weve been informed it may be another fortnight(got to get permisdion to shut the road, so on and so forth) anyway will post pics when i can, dont know when thats likely to be.

 

[james pithouse]

Suprise ken price for yor corvette parts and colour

The big news for the Corvette in 1965 was the addition of standard four-wheel disc brakes and the optional new big-block 396. Styling changes were minimal with optional new standard side exhaust pipes, functional front fender louvers, new wheel covers, and a restyled grille. The hood had no depressions or trim, and thus was not interchangeable with the '63 or '64 Corvettes. The inside now sported newly styled bucket seats and real leather was optional. Options included power steering, power brakes, power windows, AM-FM radio, air conditioning, telescopic steering column, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Under the hood, the Corvette offered a wide range of engines.


Standard was the tried-and-true Chevrolet 327 Turbo Fire V8 rated at 250 hp, just a step up was the 300 hp version of the 327 and new for 1965 was the precursor to the famous LT1, a 327 rated at 350 hp. Then came the most powerful carbureted 327, rated at 365 hp and for true performance the Ram-Jet Fuel-Injected 327, made its last appearance in 1965 with 375 horsepower. “The ultimate small block powerhouse” for $538.00. In April of 1965, the 396 big-block marked the beginning of a new era for the Corvette. Rated at 425 hp and priced at just $292.70, the 396 V8 big block dominated NASCAR in 1963.


This would be the only year for the 396 V8. Although the 327 "fuelie" was still available through the 1965 model year, it was quietly dropped when the 1966 Corvettes were introduced. 1965 was a unique and memorable year for the Corvette. It was the only year that you could buy a fuel-injected, disc-braked Sting Ray and it was the first year for the big block and side-mounted exhausts. With prices starting at $4,106, the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray packed quite a bargain, and it’s no wonder that sales reached a record 23,652 units.


1965 Chevrolet Corvette Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production

Corvette

94 37 2 Dr Fastback Coupe $3,947 3,570 lbs 8,187

94 67 2 Dr Convertible $3,212 3,645 lbs 15,377

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Lenght Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires

Corvette 98 in 175.3 in 69.6 in 56.8 in 57.6 in 7.75 x 15

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Manufacturer

1 = Chevrolet

Second & Third Symbol - Series

01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder 33 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino six-cylinder

05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder 34 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino V-8

07 = Corvair Corsa six-cylinder 35 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino six-cylinder

11 = Chevy II 100 four-cylinder 36 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino V-8

R12 = Corvir Forward Control six-cylinder 37 = Chevelle Concours six-cylinder

13 = Chevy II 100 six-cylinder 38 = Chevelle Concours/Super Sport V-8

14 = Chevy II 100 V-8 53 = Biscayne six-cylinder

15 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport six-cylinder 54 = Biscayne V-8

16 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport V-8 55 = Bel Air six cylinder

17 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport 56 = Bel Air V-8

18 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport 63 = Impala six-cylinder

23 = Camaro six-cylinder 64 = Impala V-8

24 = Camaro V-8 66 = Caprice

25 = Deluxe Camaro six-cylinder 67 = Impala Super Sport six-cylinder

26 = Deluxe Camaro V-8 68 = Impala Super Sport V-8

31 = Chevelle 300 six-cylinder 94 = Corvette

32 = Chevelle 300 V-8

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style

11 = two-door sedan 39 = four-door hardtop or sport sedan

15 = two-door station wagon 6p 45 = four-door station wagon 9p

17 = two-door hardtop 47 = two-door hardtop

27 = two-door sedan 67 = convertible

35 = four-door station wagon 6p 69 = four-door sedan

37 = two-door hardtop or sport coupe 87 = two-door hardtop

Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year

5 = 1965

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant

(A) Atlanta, Georgia (P) Pontiac, Michigan

(B) Baltimore, Maryland (R) Arlington, Texas

(C) Southgate, California (S) St. Louis, Missouri

(D) Doraville, Wisconsin (T) Tarrytown, New York

(F) Flint, Michigan (U) Lordstown, Ohio

(G) Framingham, Massachusetts (W) Willow Run, Michigan

(J) Janesville, Wisconsin (Y) Wilmington, Delaware

(K) Kansas City, Missouri (Z) Fremont, California

(L) Los Angeles, California (1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

(N) Norwood, Ohio (2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Options

Code Description Price

898 Genuine Leather Seats $80.70 £ 66.35

A01 Soft-Ray Tinted Windows (all glass) $16.15 £ 13.27

A02 Soft-Ray Tinted Windshield $10.80 £ 8.87

A31 Power Windows $59.20 £ 48.66

C07 Auxiliary Hardtop $236.75 £ 194.70

C48 Heater & Defroster Deletion (credit) $100.00 £ 82.24

C60 Air Conditioning $421.80 £ 346.85

F40 Special Front & Rear Suspension $37.70 £ 31.00

G80 Positraction Rear Axle $43.05 £ 35.39

G91 Special Highway Axle 3.08:1 Ratio $2.20 £ 1.80

J50 Power Brakes $43.05 £ 35.40

J61 Drum Brakes (substitution credit) $64.50 £ 53.03

K66 Transistor Ingnition System $75.35 £ 61.96

L75 327-cid/300-hp V8 $53.80 £ 44.24

L76 327-cid/365-hp V8 $129.15 £ 106.19

L78 396-cid/425-hp V8 $292.70 £ 240.68

L79 327-cid/350-hp V8 $107.60 £ 88.48

L84 327-cid/375-hp V8 $538.40 £ 442.75

M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission $188.30 £ 154.83

M22 4-Speed Close-Ratio Manual Transmission $236.95 £ 154.83

M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission $199.10 £ 163.71

N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank $202.30 £ 166.35

N11 Off Road Exhaust System $37.70 £ 31.00

N14 Side Mount Exhaust System $134.50 £ 110.60

N32 Teakwood Steering Wheel $48.45 £ 39.84

N36 Telescopic Steering Column $43.05 £ 35.40

N40 Power Steering $96.85 £ 79.64

P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels $322.80 £ 265.46

P91 7.75 x 15 Nylon Black Sidewall Tires $15.70 £ 12.91

P92 7.75 x 15 Rayon White Sidewall Tires $31.85 £ 26.19

T01 7.75 x 15 Nylon Gold Sidewall Tires $50.05 £ 41.16

U69 AM-FM Radio $203.40 £ 167.30

Z01 Comfort & Convenience Group $16.15 £ 13.28

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.


Letter Code Engine Horsepower Torque Transmission Carburetor

HE 8-327 250 350 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HF 8-327 * 300 360 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HG 8-327 + 375 350 4-Speed Manual Fuel Injection

HH 8-327 + # 365 350 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HI 8-327 250 350 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HJ 8-327 * 300 360 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HK 8-327 + # 365 350 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HL 8-327 + # 365 350 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HM 8-327 + # 365 350 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HN 8-327 + 375 350 4-Speed Manual Fuel Injection

HO 8-327 250 350 Powerglide 4 BC

HP 8-327 * 300 360 Powerglide 4 BC

HQ 8-327 250 350 Powerglide 4 BC

HR 8-327 * 300 360 Powerglide 4 BC

HT 8-327 # 350 360 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HU 8-327 # 350 360 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HV 8-327 # 350 360 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

HW 8-327 # 350 360 4-Speed Manual 4 BC

IF 8-396 + # 425 425 4-Speed Manual 2 - 4BC

+ High Lift Camshaft
* High Performance
# Special High Performance


Transmission Codes

Transmission Location

3-Speed Manual Stamped on rear face of upper right corner

4-Speed Manual On the top right flat of the case assembly

Turbo Hydra-Matic Right hand vertical surface of transmission case

Powerglide Stamped on the bottom of oil pan, immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the sticker parallel to mold flash, stamped on right side of transmission oil pan

Plant and Type Designation Prefix Plant Transmission Type

N Muncie 4-Speed

W Warner Gear 3 and 4-Speed

P Muncie 4-Speed

R Saginaw 4-Speed

S Saginaw 3-Speed

M Muncie 3-Speed, Overdrive*

C Cleveland Powerglide

T Toledo Powerglide

CA Hydra-Matic 3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

D Saginaw Overdrive

K McKinnon 3-Speed

E McKinnon Powerglide

O Saginaw Overdrive

X Cleveland Turbo Hydra-Matic 350

B Cleveland Turbo Hydra-Matic 350

Y Toledo Turbo Hydra-Matic 350

A Cleveland 2-Speed, Manual Powerglide

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).



now get the parts HA! HA!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:p

 

[james pithouse]

more info on this car your building

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code Color Image Color Name / Code Color Image

A - Tuxedo Black
Lucite® Code - 88
Dulux® Code - 93-005

M - Milano Maroon
Lucite® Code - 4689L
Dulux® Code - 181-97343

C - Ermine White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-93774

Q - Silver Pearl
Lucite® Code - 4621L
Dulux® Code - 181-97221

F - Nassau Blue
Lucite® Code - 4690L
Dulux® Code - 181-97344

U - Rally Red
Lucite® Code - 4688LH
Dulux® Code - 93-97541H

G - Glen Green
Lucite® Code - 4691L
Dulux® Code - 181-97345

X - Goldwood Yellow
Lucite® Code - 4530LH
Dulux® Code - 93-96863

NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment.

 

[james pithouse]

even more info
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Interior Paint Codes
Color Name / Code Color Image Color Name / Code Color Image
White
Lucite® Code - 9184L (flat)

Medium Blue
Lucite® Code - 9223LH (flat)

Medium Saddle
Lucite® Code - 9222LH (flat)

Medium Dark Blue
Lucite® Code - 9189LH (flat)

Medium Dark Saddle
Lucite® Code - 9190LH (flat)

Red
Lucite® Code - 9188LM (flat)

Silver
Lucite® Code - 9185 (flat)

Maroon
Lucite® Code - 9186LM (flat)

Dark Green
Lucite® Code - 9187LH (flat)

Black
Lucite® Code - 4466L (flat)

NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss.

Trunk Colors (spatter finish)
Gray 389-195

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Thats fairly comprehensive jim, thanks.

 

[james pithouse]

thats ok ken,

 

[james pithouse]

hope this helps ken

1965 Corvette

A close examination of the specifications and the options list reveals an interesting fact that makes the 1965 Stingray particularly interesting to car collectors. 1965 was both the first year for all wheel disc brakes and the last year for the fuel injected engine. The two magic performance features would not appear together until 17 years later in the 1982 Corvette. In 1965, fuel injection cost an extra $538.00, adding over 13% to the price of a convertible. The 396 cu. in. motor added only $292.70 to the bottom line yet was rated at 425 hp; 50 more than the fuelie. With the fuel injection system's reputation for complexity and maintenance requirements well known, the days were numbered for the option that first shook the automotive high performance world in 1957.

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Hi all well Internet is back on so you can now have regular update . Here is the next one.

 

[james pithouse]

looking good all ready, what colour are you going to paint it ken ?

 

[Deleted member 3568]

I'm thinking black, I've had loads of people telling me, well i say telling actually asking me to do it normal colours and not my usual rubbish (well no they didn't say that but hey you gotta admit you're failiers don't ya) and it is a classic car and black is a classic and classy colour (assuming I can get as good a finish I got on the lotus) although my favourite colour is cobalt blue and there are some awesome metallic blues, I'm sooooo confused

 

[james pithouse]

go blue i tell you go blue trust me cobalt blue stand out from the crowd :D:D

 

[dougie]

That is a biiiigg model... will be a great watch

 

[james pithouse]

ken, get the head lights and brake lights and incators working that will be a challage for you
:D

 

[Deleted member 3568]

A challenge too far Jim.

 

[Ian M]

With the size of that thing I would af thought that lights would be easy, the real challenge would be making it RC.

 

[james pithouse]

I agree that ian that would be a challenge. There you go ken RC the corvette with your genius brain ken, I thought the electrics would be easy for you to do the head lights and the brakes and the indicators

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Making the lights work would involve making them flip up and down as well.
If i was to rc it i would have to put blacked out windows and there would have bern no point opening up the doors as i would then have to glue them closed to hide all the rc gear.