Randytheroadrunner Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) I'm building a replica of my '78 W150 I used to have. I started out with an MPC Lil Red Express kit and parts from BNL Resins. I want the express my gratitude to Ben of BNL for all the help he has given me. One of the major mistakes of the kit was the placement of the transfer case and crossmember. After looking at a prototype photo, I moved things around. Also, the kit has a big block mishmosh instead of the Mopar LA smallblock it should have. I used the motor from the AMT '71 Duster. I have everything in mockup right now, and I'm waiting for more detail parts. I just purchased a distributor from MAD. I'd also like to thank Marty & Al from the Mopars In Scale Forum for the parts they have helped me with. It's great not to see that transfer case hanging down like a bull from the PBR. Edited October 31, 2013 by Randytheroadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwin3224 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randytheroadrunner Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 looks like you are off to a great start Randy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Great start, yes sir! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandydan Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I like what you're doing Randy-BNL has been very good to me lately also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I like it!...reminds me of the old Warlock trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymack Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Beautiful build so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randytheroadrunner Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thanks folks. I have to take some more photos, so hold on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The one thing that's bothered me about the MPC Dodge Pickups -and the Little Red Express in particular- is the engine ! It's MPC's generic Chrysler B / RB engine , couplled by the 833 New Process 4-speed . The Li' Red was only available with the E58 360 / A-727-A LoadFlite / 9.25" rear . Good to hear that BNL Resins offers nice parts and good service . I just bought one of BNL's Torqueflites (A-727) and their TH 400 (for a conversion for Revell's 1969 Nova 'COPO') . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randytheroadrunner Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 BNL Resins also has the correct W150 POWERWAGON decals for the front fenders. Ben has been a real help, and is willing to make things for us Dodge Folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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