Pullin Gears Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) I had a couple of these kits and I wanted to build something fun. It's just supposed to be a daily driver that has been abused a little. It has some rust issues, missing trim and some dents and dings. The owner took repair into his own hands and slathered some bondo on the doors and fenders. The passenger door handles were ripped off after an encounter with a corn field and a guard rail! The other side isn't much better. One of those yellow poles in front of the local store has met the drivers door once or twice. More bondo, a nice dent from hitting a dear and a misaligned hood latch to go with it. The rear bumper is barely hanging on with some rope after backing into a tree. Cracked the back window too. Front trim is messed up too, parking lot snow drifting ended with a mangled front bumper and hood trim, along with a slight front end misalignment! It's hard to keep the windshield clean with only one wiper, but hey it's not cracked....yet The tired 396 managed to run a 13.90 at the local drag strip. It might have involved nitrous or it was only 1/8 mile I can't remember... Did I mention it likes to over heat??? The new upper radiator hose didn't seem to help.. Underside is dirty and the oil pan gasket seems to be leaking The owner did some custom hand painted graphics as well Edited March 25, 2013 by Pullin Gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Sierra Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Awesome job. I like that dent in the front... also the wind shield wiper is a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outragis Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yes, I really like it! I think a buddy of mine had one in 1979! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Wow, nice weathering job and back story to go with it. I've seen a few like this on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 That is a great job! I like the overheating effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Wow, poor wagon! Great job on it though. Love the weathering and dents/scrapes. Remember seeing lots of them this way years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 That is sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Certainly looks like a beater. Great model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 A believable beater! very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pullin Gears Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Good job Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 cool, nice weathering, love the steam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very nice work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dboy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspex Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 A nice change from all the shiny rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 GREAT WEATHERING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgedert Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Cool beater. I like the wire holding the bumper on.Nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 sweet , thats really cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Love it, great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Excellent work, Kevin!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pullin Gears Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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