[68Caddy]

After my Jag rework project went awry – I was beginning to wonder if I was cursed. I mean, was it possible to have to work and rework and rework fenders… without success and still keep your cool and creativity.



So, I decided to just put the Jag aside and work on my lucky charms. I 68ed the 68 and dubbed her Lady Luck, the Queen of Las Vegas. What I say is, if you ain’t lucky, you gots to make your own luck.



And let me tell you, this little lady is the epitome of Vegas in its heyday... the Rat Pack playing the Flamingo, Cadillac El Dorados cruising the boulevard, and getting your trailer hitched for a day to get the goods (then unhitched in Reno when you’ve gotten your senses back).



Like the city, the car is the ultimate in excess, glam, and sin. Yeah, this fickle hottie will rattle your chain if you let her. I don’t know about you but, I think I’m in lust.



I tried to capture the bygone era with the use of crazy pearl metallic paint that glitters every which way in yellow and orange, depending on the lighting. But I wasn’t content to leave the body as is – there’s always room for improvement – sorry Mr. Arkus-Duntov – Soviet expat and father of the Corvette – I made a few modifications…



Notice that there’s little clearance under the body – barely enough to slide your credit card underneath - and check out the curves on the fenders.



Innards: A little bit of this and a little bit of that.





Okay, it’s time for me to check out and spend some time in the casino – the marti is waiting with olive in tow - and with Lady Luck at my side, I’m sure to cash out. (If not, there’s always Western Union.)





Happy holidays to you all.

[Jairus]

Kool and great photography, too! Eye candy worth scrolling for... Thank you for posting!

[One27ray]

Yes, Jairus.

I agree with you. These are some great pics. You want to get your Jag and pull up aside the Vettes - for some racin'. 68Caddy must have a super-looking track layout, wow.

O2R

[993]

Nesta,

Both Vettes look and sit just right.
The gold really pops, too.

Did you drop by Jim's or Grumpy's?

[68Caddy]

Mike,

With the holiday season coming up, I've been pressed for time. I hope to get up there in the next few weeks.

I need to start stocking up on materials for building. And I still need to find that step-by-step video download (Mike Steube)... (know where I can find that link?)

How's the track coming along - getting close to done? (I wanna see pics...)

Mike, if I don't see you before 2008, I hope you have a great holiday and new year.

[idare2bdul]

What emerges here is a really well-integrated custom racer. I could see something like this pulling into the Rock Store on a weekend and having it surrounded by Canyon racers pointing out all the cool modifications. Nice to see sombody putting his own stamp on the hobby and turning out something very different.

[CruzinBob]

Wow, there's not many but driving Lady Luck would give me the jitters... unless I was comfortable enuf to just cruise.

[Foxhound]

Wow! Not only is the car eye popping, but so is all the background scenery!

[Jaak Beentjes]

Hi 68,

I must say iI love the way you made it look like a asphalt-eating monster with teeth.
Love the rims.
Love the paint.
Love the slam.
Love the... wtf....
I just love the car, Well done, maestro of rebuilding and juicing up 1/32 standard cars.

PS: In January I will start my first yellow shiny chassis for a '32 Deuce UFO body.

[Car 67]

WOW!! What a beautiful car. Very, very nice. Thanks for the pics.