exesivefire Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Simply awesome I love the creativity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thank you everyone for the comments. I keep struggling through this build, but it's really fighting me. The front suspension is coming together and I'm about ready to permanently mount the engines. I tried as hard as I could to make internal door hinges, but poor planning left no room for them. As aggravated as I am with this build I wasn't about to redo the cage, so I went with external hinges. I know they aren't correct, but it is what it is. I do however like how they make the body look older than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM485 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Unbelievable so far, can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 This is such a killer lookin build.Love watching the progress on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 While looking through the pics of this build, I stopped at this and was inspired to do something I've wanted to build for a long time. A Hot Rod Bread/Milk truck from the 50's. To do it proportionately to my eye, the roof and body both needed to be stretched. By just adding to the bottom I think I was able to give the illusion of a chopped delivery truck. This is where I'm at right now. I'm going to do the rear as a one piece door, I've cut the two small windows into one large back window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I suggest suicide doors would solve your hinge problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 I suggest suicide doors would solve your hinge problem. There's less room for them than a normal hinge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 There's less room for them than a normal hinge. hmmm, time for an abnormal hinge then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) I decided to do a bare bones sheet metal interior with just upholstery on the door panels. This meant sanding the inside of the body smooth. I then made the sheetmetal for the roof surround and the side body braces only to forget just how much room the rollcage takes up. My best solution was to save the back section of the roof and all of the side bracing. Here is what's left. it's upside down. You can get an idea on why the front had to get tossed. Next up was to clean up the door gaps. I used .010 x.060 to wrap the edges of the doors and sanded to fit. Opened up. A shot through the back door . Edited March 3, 2013 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 great work (even if the hinges are "normal") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 all i can say is wow....................................what a model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcay Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 it's a Jeep ???? whaouhhhh what a job! but I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I found the perfect trailer for this while perusing the LHS yesterday. It's going to take a LOT of grinding to get the inside of it looking good, it's a mess in there. After a lot of grinding and sanding, Ive got one side roughed into shape and enough material removed to cut the doors out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Derick, the jukebox was in the box with the trailer which is a Jimmy Flintstone piece. I don't know if it was supposed to come with it or not, or even if it is a JF piece. The stock of resin at my LHS seemed to be really old, there were two trailers and only one had the jukebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) I've hammered on the trailer in the last 2 days. After about an hour of grinding and sanding the inside is somewhat usable. I did come close to going through the roof in one of the corners, I filled it in with some CA and it seems strong enough. I cut the floor from .040 sheet. I also cut the skirts off without damaging them. I plan to recreate the shape of them as open fenders. Next up was the frame, axle, and suspension. Upside down. Right side up. In place on the floorpan. How it all should fit together. Edited March 8, 2013 by Psychographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-man405 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 what did you use to make the frame? it looks so cool your skills are great. carter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The Willys was different enough then you added the trailer...this just oozes cool. Good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Really nice combo! Great build so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 what did you use to make the frame? Carter, The frame for the trailer is primarily made from .080 x .100 Evergreen square rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 all i can say ''this thing is nuts ''with the trailer it need a wild custom bike to roll out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 This is very original and I appreciate that above all things. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Over the top as always..... keep it coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 This is so awesome! I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 GREAT PROGRESS DAVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for the comments guys! The frame for the trailer is done. I'm just about ready to put color on the floorpan and once I decide the cargo, I'll build the walls and ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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