70 Rebel Machine

[darkrapid]

This is a Johan 70 Rebel Machine. This build fought with me a few times. The replacement decals I got were no good and tore easily. I got a third set from Keith Marks and that is what is on it now. The hood scoop decided to pop off after it was glued on and damaged the paint. So the hood got sanded and repainted. I know this kit has a lot of inaccuracies but I chose to only fix the one that bothered me most. I tossed the cross ram and used a resin intake, carb and aircleaner from the Johan 69 SC/Rambler kit. I made the molds myself and will cast up some more for other AMC's. I also used a small piece of styreen for the underhood section of the air box.

[danschevelle]

FIRST! (Any Tosh.O fans out there?)
Nice job on this one, Raoul! I bought one of these not too long ago. I really like what you've done with the grille detail painting, and it looks great under the hood too! Gotta ask, what color did you use for the blue, it looks like a match for the decal stripe. Nice work!

[Danno]

That is a nice build of an unusual subject.

[tuffone20]

Raoul, you did an awesome job!!!

[darkrapid]

Thanks guy's. As for the blue I used Olds Engine Blue from Testors and airbrushed it.

[Louie]

Sweeeeet I love AMCs. I drove a 68 Rebel Wagon for many years.
Nice paint work!!! -Louie

[darkrapid]

Thanks Louie. I don't think we have met yet but my one of my real cars is a 71 Fury Wagon (Sport Suburban).

[danschevelle]

I meant to tell you, as nice as this looks in the photos, it looks even better in person! Looks just like the real thing! Great job.