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1965 Coupe

This would be the first year for significant changes. The fender depressions which had been non functional for the first two years became three vertical slots designed to vent hot air from the engine compartment. The rocker panels would change again losing all of its ridges except one. The last vestige of the ‘63 hood decoration would disappear as the hood became smooth except or the center-raised strip which also added strength to this body panel. A second hood with a wider center area would be used for this years new optional 396 cid Turbo-Jet big block engine but this option appeared in less then 10% of Corvettes sold that year. As mentioned before the gas cap and stock hubcaps changed again but the optional wheels which finally became factory available in ‘64 were ordered by less then 5% of buyers. A side mounted exhaust system became available for the first time year and by 1967 18% of all Vettes would be ordered with this attractive option. Mechanically the new 396 engine, which was a thinly disguised 427, was the big news but another important change was the introduction of disk brakes as standard equipment. Internally both seat and inner door panels were redesigned and the instrument faces became flat black circles. This was also the last year for the mechanical fuel injection first introduced in '57. Production was up only slightly from the year before and the most popular color was the new Nassau Blue by a wide majority.

The model:

Joe built this 1965 coupe from the Monogram kit # 2925 to replicate his brother in law's ride.

The hood from the "Black Rat" was used. The whitewalls were applied with Shabo dry transfers.

The license plate is an exact replica of his Maryland plate that my friend Justin made for me on his laser printer.

The body was sanded, primed, and painted with Testor's Gloss White then rubbed out and polished. Bare metal foil was used for most of the chrome trim. Many thanks to Ismael for all his modeling tips!

If you would like to contact Joe on this model his e-mail address is: jkondrchek@prodigy.net

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