1965 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe 421 V8 3n1 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1260 AMT
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The Pontiac Bonneville is an automobile built by Pontiac from 1957 to 2005. Bonnevilles were full-sized, with the exception of a brief period of mid-size between 1982-1986. The brand was introduced as a limited production performance convertible during the 1957 model year. The Bonneville (known as the Parisienne in Canada until 1981), and its platform partner, the Grand Ville, are some of the largest Pontiacs ever built; in station wagon body styles they reached just over 230 inches (5.8 m) long, and at 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) and more were also some of the heaviest cars produced at the time. They were also used as a basis for various specialty cars such as hearses.
In 1965 B-Body Pontiacs received a dramatic restyle, featuring fastback rooflines on coupes, rakish fender lines and even more pronounced "Coke Body" styling. Bonnevilles followed largely the same styling cues as on other 1965 Pontiacs, but was 8 inches longer thanks to its new 124-inch wheelbase chassis. The interior featured new instrumentation and dashboard styling as well as new upholstery.
Engine options remained unchanged from the 1964 model year, with a389 cu in (6.4 L), 333 hp unit being standard, equipped with a Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor. A 421 cu in (6.9 L) engine was an optional upgrade. Both engines had choices of Tri-Power multi-carburetion setups and higher compression ratios.[13]
New for Pontiacs in 1965 was GM's Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission, which was released the year prior. This new 3-speed unit had a torque converter, unlike the old fluid-coupling based Super-Hydramatic featured on past Bonneville models. The new transmission also changed the shift pattern from "P-N-D-S-L-R" to a safer and ultimately more modern "P-R-N-D-S-L."
In 1965 Pontiac Motor Division received the Motor Trend "Car of the Year" award. As part of this award, Motor Trend reviewed GTO, Grand Prix, Catalina 2+2 and Bonneville.[14]
In 1966, Bonneville featured a minor update, with new front and rear sheet metal, trim and bright work. The interior saw some updates, including a more squared-up dashboard and minor changes in instrumentation.
Powertrain components were the same as 1965.
Bonneville for 1967 received a major update over the previous years. Styling was changed dramatically and featured a new grille-in-bumper front design, more creases to accentuate the "Coke body" styling and an updated rear fascia. The interior featured a new wrap around style dash with new switchgear, instrumentation and trim. As per the up-and-coming US Title 49 legislation, 67' Bonnevilles were equipped with seatbelts as standard, as well as other government mandated safety equipment.
1967 also saw a large power-train and chassis refresh for Pontiac. The 389 cubic inch plant was replaced with 400 cu in (6.6 L) one, and the 421 cubic inch plant was replaced with a 428 cu in (7.0 L) one. As per GM's internal edict, the multi-carburation setups found on earlier cars were replaced with the new Quadra Jet "spread bore" carburetor. Carter AFB carburetors were still standard, but the Quadra Jet was featured as the new "High performance" upgrade. A myriad of horsepower ratings were optional. A dual-circuit master cylinder was standard as per legislation and disc brakes became an optional extra.[15]
1968 also saw a large styling update for Bonneville. The front fascia was heavily revised with new side-by-side headlights, however, the side and rear styling stayed largely the same from 1967. The interior saw some minor updates to styling with less chrome, as well as an available 8-Track Tape player.
Power was upgraded to 340 horsepower on the base 400 CI engine, up from 333 on the 1967 model year, the 428 CI engine remained an option.
GM announced on February 8, 2005, that the Bonneville would be dropped from Pontiac's lineup for 2006. The last Bonneville left the assembly line on May 27, 2005. Only about 12,000 Bonnevilles were sold in 2005. With more than half of Pontiac dealers also selling Buick models, the Buick Lucerne along with the Chevrolet Impala continued as GM's only mainstream full-size cars until the introduction of the 2008 G8.
I builded dozens of US car model kits back in the late 70’s and early 80’s and your channel brought back my interest to start building again.
Thanks for the magic…
Welcome back to the fun!
I had a white 1965 convertible black interior sold it in 90s.. huge massive trunk
Enjoy!
Oh yes nothing better than a huge Pontiac with stacked headlights and fender skirts. I miss the good old days.
The best!
My dad used to own a few automobiles back in the 1980s that had the fender skirts over the rear wheels, as always great build review😊❤👍
Right on!
Thank you yet again Chris for these videos. I’ve just binge watched the last months worth this past few days while out of hospital recovering from surgery, They really lifted my spirits and kept my mind off the pain. You’ve helped me greatly my friend 👍
Thanks for the nice words, get well soon!
Thanks. You gave me knowledge how to build better. I'm building same model only Red for my Lady friend also named Red! I'm going with your choice in assembly using fender skirts. It's a winner, I can't lose!!! Peace and Love to you and family!
It’s always interesting seeing your different techniques of detail painting that others wouldn’t normally do. I found them to be pretty useful myself when building my own models.
Me too
Glad you like them!
I love these cars. The wheels are not hubcaps or wires, they are the rare Pontiac 8 lug wheels, where the rim bolts on with eight lug nuts, and the whole center of the wheel is actually the brake drum, made of aluminum with an iron liner. They were optional, and very cool looking.
Cool info!
More great work! I just bought the Buick Wildcat kit, and I will build this when it comes out.
All that you need to round it all out is an Oldsmobile Starfire. Then you have a complete set of full size Buick/Olds/Pontiac luxury performance cars!
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Our grand children would never believe that existed cars like this. Thank you Chris for such a sweet model.
You bet!
You need to build the custom version. Great build again Chris, keep em coming I'll keep watching.
Cool kit! I love the kits that come with a lot of extra parts. Makes it nice to have a well stocked parts box for future custom builds. I like what you did with the interior!
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That front piece probably went flying across the room when you snipped it off the sprue! Its happened to us all! Then youre crawling around on the floor looking for it muttering a few choice words🤣🤣😂😂🤣. Anyway glad you found it! Another enjoyable build and watch! Reminds me of my grandpas big ole oldsmobile delta 88!
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every time i watch you spray paint, i swear i can smell it!
Great build review of a classic great body color choice. Love when you get different options. You get some extra goodies for the spare parts bin. Have a great week.
Thanks so much!
My folks had one in 1965 . Black on black ….bucket seat….factory reverb system….with the fancy wheels! It was beautiful! One of the best “parking “ car ever! Lol. I’d love to have one now!
Great kit! I've built at least a half dozen of this kit over the years. I just recently did a vintage 1960 Mercury Park Lane convertible in that same Rose Gold color, Great color!
Very cool!
I got my first car when i turned 18. I worked jobs after skool so i could buy it. A 4 door 1972 pontiac lemans. With fender skirts! Big bench seats front and back. All it needed was some TLC. I bought it from an elderly lady who lived in the neighborhood. I drove it forever!
Happy to see you working your magic on a Pontiac. Nice work!
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I plan on the custom box art build also cutting out the doors and trunk lid to open and close.
Full custom build this Beauty.
I never thought I'd see the day that a model car is referred to as being "ribbed for your pleasure..." Hope you never stop doing these videos Chris.
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Wow i havent put a plastic model 2gether car in years didnt no that they still sell em glad to see some one else is putting it 2gether my eyes arent what they used BE 😊
i built one of these back in the 1970's stock same colors as yours still have it packed away somewhere in my basement along with many car, airplane, tanks
Ah yes, the cars of the 60s. So big, they didn't have license plates, they had Liberian registration. Looks real good Chris.
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I've learned so much from your videos please keep doing what you're doing
I can't wait for that kit to show up, it'll be a great addition so if you're a fan of IDOJ, you have Major Nelson's GTO, Dr Bellows GP if you have the original kit wheel covers, & with the Bonneville kits, you can create General Petersen's car, I have a 65 Tempest wagon that's a resin kit, so you have everything to create the perfect scene from a classic TV show of the sixties
Great job - car looks so sharp.
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I remember building models back in the 70's. One thing that stands out is how the exhaust system in this model is built right in. Back then, it was a separate piece, and the challenge was to get them attached to the manifolds. I liked it better that way, as it was more realistic. Furthermore, the greatest challenge was not getting glue on the windshield.
GREAT BUILD!
Some kits are molded in, some are separate. Depends on the kit and it's origins.
By the way Chris those stock wheels are factory optional rims, they're called "8 lug wheels" or "8-luggers..."
Yeah another guy had posted about that, pretty cool idea!
This kit is hitting the bench next. Gonna go with black.
Land Yacht. Even as a model it looks BIG. Nice color choices. What a Beauty. Chris, once again, thanks for sharing...
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Nice white walls to save for other model types. A shame not to use the stock grille. Love the skirts look. I never mind molded in chassis stuff. I seldom pick up my car kits. Your spray booth looks insulated like the hood. I almost cringed seeing your bare hand on the body. Beautiful! I sure am glad you went stock.
This kit could almost…ALMOST…sit in for Buford T Justice’s patrol car from the first Smokey film. There’s not a proper Le Mans kit out there, or atleast I haven’t found one yet.
Beautiful build of a beautiful car. My uncle owned a red 65 Bonnie when I was a kid. Definitely a land yacht with class.
Tom S.
Thanks man!
Kids today aren't in craft like that, if it doesn't have a video screen forget about it!!
If adults would take time to sit with them they would.
Beautiful old land yacht, I need to build one of these
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I drove a '70 Bonnie back in the day. Two door hardtop; those rear quarter panels stretched into the next county. Really nice car but with a 455 it got 11 mpg so it had to go.
Anyway, I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks so much!
Good Job Bub !!! I had a 1:24 or 1:25 '67 Bonneville convertible as a kid (I did a Candy Rootbeer color on it), also a '68 Bonneville Coupe EITHER of which I wish they still had molds for !! 🚗
Gonna have to grab at least two of these!
That's great Chris I'm, glad to see that you found the nose piece... I'm actually in the process of building the AMT/ertl prestige 69 Chevy corvair model kit I, seem to have lost the metal axle so I've found a plastic substitute piece to use as an axle... I don't care if it rolls so it, won't be a problem... Congratulations to your Packers bro' they, won a well played Sunday night game that was very entertaining... I wish I could say the same about my Steelers!!! But at least my second favorite Las Vegas Raiders won their game...
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Really nice job on the Bonneville.
Can't wait for this bad boy! Gold paint on mine!
Enjoy!
again, im talking to you while watching this...come on chris let ur hair down! go crazy with the custom stuff on here!! crazy paint color and do the super custom. do like what u did tho! as always NEVER disappoint
Thanks man!
For fun you should have put a ship's tiller wheel on the steering column. 😝 Great build, as always
Some anchors in the back seat too, tied to the door handles. :)
Great build detailing supper nice color
that looks great! excellent choice of body color!
First you misplace the nose piece, and then one of the clamps falls out during priming. You’re not losing it are you Chris? 😂😂 Great build
Yes I am!
Great build Pontiacs were cool the stacked headlights were a awesome look for the time!
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Pretty sure I will be picking up at least two for the Stock & Far Out Custom versions!
Enjoy!
Nice clean build Chris, I really like it in the Rose Gold.
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Great job as usual Chris! Remember when these Land Cruisers roamed the earth, my Dad’s friend had a Grand Prix. What a monster! Keep up the good work!
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Chris wondered if you could help me. Have no other way to contact you. Went to buy Mod podg there are 4 or 5 kinds. Which do you use for your windows? Thank you much! Rich
Nice build Chris. When I was a kid our neighbor bought a turquoise Bonneville @ this vintage.His first new car. Man did he baby that car. I of course a solid model building car nut at the time(10 years old) I spent a lot of time asking questions etc. Looking back I think I was a bit of a pest....
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Got to get 2 of these
Enjoy!
Great review and awesome build.that rose gold is perfect recently sprayed the 63 nova wagon with it. Thanks for all the great vids,advice and answered questions.peace
Right on!
Hello hippie guys, it's the attack of the giant land yachts,talk about your living room on wheels,,, I love it, gonna have to buy three to build all versions, maybe a pro street,who knows, love your videos, can't get enough, yeah buddy
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Very nice build! 👏👍
Thank you! 👍
The colors you chose for that go really well together. Nice job.
Thanks man!
Looks just like my real one .
I would love to see someone park this down town
Gotta love a classic land yacht!
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That’s a very beautiful build, Chris, a beautiful car. Thinking I’m gonna pick me one up to build 😁👍✌️
Go for it!
“Ribbed for your excitement!” Love it
Thanks man!
That was priceless! Love Chris's sense of humor!
These giant american cars are beautiful! I just wish there were some 4-door versions available tho, those were usually even bigger
The extra sidepipes material make it look like it has a goiter.
Can you please do a short video on installing /gluing in the windscreens. This is the hardest part for me and I end up usually leaving them off or the glue goes frosted and looks terrible.. Please help🙄🙉👍
I've done it in numerous videos.
At least 20 or 30 videos if not more. You'll come across it.
This look so much like the '65 Pontiac 2+2 I did as a kid, yet, they doesn't seems to be the same molds... Hmm... That confuse me. It's a nice kit. The build is awesome as always.
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Short answer, yes, it's the same kit. Originally a Bonneville, molds were altered to make a 2+2 in the '90s. Recently restored back to a Bonneville and includes many parts that were deleted in the '90s.
@@kristinstelljes3305 Besides the parts that had been removed to make the 2+2, what are the differences between the two cars?
@@chassegallerie2910 In the real world the Catalina and the 2+2 were on the shorter 121 inch wheelbase. The Bonnie was on a 126 inch wheelbase. In those days Pontiac, Olds, and Buick had 2 sizes of full size cars: big and bigger. So, the AMT 2+2 model is incorrect because it is based on a reworked Bonneville kit. The other differences are the fender badges, due to being reworked, and some of the custom parts were left out at the time.
@@randyhutcherson5637 I see. Thanks for the clarification. The 2+2 is still a cool kit to build none the less.
Love , love love this car, the colours are perfect, great job as always
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You've always done an excellent job on ur builds with this being no exception..... But i really would have liked too see you build this up into the Full custom version would have really looked very nice here
Maybe one day!
4:35
Those “stock” wheels are the famous Pontiac 8 Lug wheels…one of the nicest looking factory performance wheels made.
What would really make this nice is if this kit offered the factory “Tri Power” 3 x 2 carburetors. I’m sure I can find some from a similar GTO kit.
Now I have spend money @ model roundup. Thanks Chris. You are always corrupting us guys, LOL
LOL, I'm sure they appreciate your business!
Hey Chris, do you have like a "model wall" or something with all the kits you have assembled? I'd love to see your collection and what you do with all of them after the builds and videos are complete.
i was wondering the same thing, does he keep them all, the display wall must be enormous
Nope, I don't display many kits. I make over 100 per year for the show, I'd need a warehouse of wall space.
@@hpiguy lol that's kinda what I figured lol. Hope they don't just go into the garbage lol. Open a hpiguys model museum lol. Good day sir. Ready for your next build review!!
Great model would be cool to buy 3 kits and make each one. Perhaps sometime Kit bash parts from other models to create your own.... whatever.
Heck yeah, build for you and keep having fun. :)
Great looking build Chris. Love the big Pontiacs.
You and me both!
I remember my brother and I tried to build one of these back in the early 90's I think he was 3 and I was about 8. we tried to brush paint the body with Testors dark blue, and it looked horrible. I think I still have bits and pieces of it in my junk box.
Nice clean build, your color choice is spot on!! Wonderful presentation as always!
Thank you! Cheers!
It was not fake wood-grain on the dash, it was a thin veneer of real wood.
Thank you Chris!
@@hpiguy I know cause we have one my family bought new in 65.
I've heard that Round2 Models;is retooling & reissuing both the 1/25 scale International Transtar II COE,and the 1/25 48 ft Great Dane dry van trailer ERTL kits,with the vintage style art work on the boxes.I can't wait for those two kits to come out;so I can eventually get my hands on them.I would also like to see the old ERTL 1/25 scale farm & construction equipment kits being retooled & reissued again;kits such as the John Deere 4430 tractor,John Deere farm wagon,John Deere moldboard plow,John Deere 310 backhoe loader,Massey Ferguson 1155 tractor,Massey Ferguson farm wagon,International 1466 tractor,International farm wagon.
Bit of an OT off topic here. I've gotten some models with to scale figures. I the got the Joker mobile with Joker looking like he fits not 1/25 car he came with but a 1/18 car. The other figures I got that came with the models look more to scale. Dudes from Fast a Furious and Bat Man. Just my observation, opinion.
Classy build Chris , I’ve got to start getting some of these car kits
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Looks Sweet!
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#500 Up Many more should be given to this Solid modeling channel. No one is too old that they know everything. New tips and tricks are always appreciated.
I appreciate that!
When you are doing engine details, could you zoom in a bit closer? TY in advance.
Love the Bonneville!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I like it 👍
Glad u did it stock beautiful color
Thanks man!
yep they was long an wide that's why they wear called boats
The dumb question of the day - why do you only sand one tire at a time? You could get all four on the socket it seems, and save time?
Love the color combo, I have to take a note ;)
Thanks man!
I’m going to build this.
I want to paint mine in either Pearl Iris or a light yellow…any recommendations for light yellow sprays?
I know that your line is "build for you " but I was wondering if this model has the 327 engine? The 327 was orange because I owned a drove a 68 Pontiac Parisienne 4 door and it had the orange 327 under the hood. Great model and reminds me my very first car, my 68 Pontiac Parisienne.
The decals say 421, so I did it that way. I'm sure you can paint it orange and tell folks it's a 327. 99.9999% of people will never know.
The Parisienne was strictly for the Canadian market. To keep costs down they used Chevrolet mechanicals, engines, and transmissions. The U.S. cars had Pontiac engines, which were different shades of blue depending on year. The kit engine could actually be any Pontiac V8 as Pontiac didn't have a small block/big block like other companies, just different bore and stroke. But, it is supposed to represent the top 421 from 1965.
Beautiful Color Combos, Sweet Finish 🤗🤗, God Bless.
Thank you! Cheers!
Saw that at Quebedeaux Buick. Quebedeaux was a Pontiac dealership in Tucson, Arizona.
Amusing thing about these being "huge"; put most of them on a scale next to a late model Town Car, Crown Vic, 300, Challenger...the new cars are generally fatter. Often WAY fatter. Just a little shorter...
Very true
30:42 - the music stops to concentrate - bet you were sticking your tongue out slightly, too! ;)
PS - the tune - 'Delicate Attention - nice touch, as well.
Respect from the Great White North
Thanks man!
had a freind that had a 68 Bonneville he slept in a tent he snoored so I slept in his car the back seat alone was bigger thin a twin bed
Nice job on an excellent kit.
Thanks man!
beautiful job, wow.... Very nice!
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What do you do with all the left over parts you don’t use
I looked at my grandson for 5 seconds and when I looked back you were brushing the chassis what were you doing and what did you use for some reason I couldn't back the video up
Did anyone make a model of the 1973 Pontiac Grand Am ? Always looked but never came across any .