63 Datsun Bluebird 4dr

[59impala]

My next victim. While I was stationed on Okinawa I had a 63 Datsun Bluebird. I found this 61 1/32nd model on e-bay and I'm going to attempt to build it as a replica of that car. I had to convert it from right hand drive to left hand. This is the first time that I've tried to do this. The dash isn't perfect but it will do. I made a resin copy of the original dash. I also had to move the windshield wipers to locate them fro left hand driving. This is the beginning and I'm not used to 1/32nd scale (to small) ha ha.

[70sprostockfan]

neat little project. You just keep pushing those eyes though don't ya? Enjoy

[59impala]

Ha ha, yep I guess I do Allen. But, I like it. Keeps me thinkin all the time since I'm retired. It also keeps out of trouble with the boss here at home. LOL.

[Deleted]

Great project. It's neat to be able to build tributes of our own cars from the past. I'll eventually do a couple of mine, but they sure won't be in 1/32. I have purchased special reading type glasses, an illuminated magnifying visor, and three different desktop magnifying glasses. And that's just for 1/24 scale stuff. So yeah, I'll be real interested in seeing how you get along with this 1/32 build.

[59impala]

Me too, Steve. Ha ha

[59impala]

I got some paint on it tonight.  The one I had I think was originally Blue and later painted Green with the Blue interior.  She's almost done.  Nice little car.

[70sprostockfan]

That little thing be cute.

[59impala]

Ha ha, that's what she said.

[59impala]

Got-er-done and boy did it bring a big smile to my face. It looks like the one I drove on Okinawa (sorta). I've included the Jeep that I built as the one I also drove over there. Man, did this bring back some great memories for me. The license plate is correct also.

[59impala]

Here are some pics of the Datsun and Jeep that I drove on Okinawa.  They both are true replicas of the 1:1's.  The license plate is correct and the numbers on the Jeep are correct.  I printed them on my computer and ink jet printer.  These really bring back some great memories for me fer sure.

[70sprostockfan]

Cool deal! It's funny the things that do that sometimes. These are really well done as always. I'm already looking forward to seeing what's next!

[Deleted]

Super job on that little Datsun. Came out looking just fine.

[59impala]

Thanks guys, and this was a fun build for me. I remember driving this car for 11 months and on New Years eve smoke came out from under the dash. I bought a Toyota Publica and drove it until I left the island. I paid 75 dollars for the Datsun and when I bought the Toyota, they gave me 50 bucs for the Datsun. Go figur. Ha ha. I bought the Datsun from the Lieutenant that was in charge of our duty section when he was leaving the island. Great times fer sure.