knarf Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 As Lazlow did he told us how and what he is building.Spent 3days try to get to the hobby shop here for me the closest one is an hour drive away here is my build. Picked up the AMT Phantom not my first choice,but I started this build needed a kit.On my way home today was thinking how to build or what to build from this kit??? then a flash of lighting (driving home in rainstorm) the Denim Machine some of you may remember this van Coca cola levi's ford and hot rod mag built a bunch of these to give away in the 70's so in 3.5 hours I'll open it up and get started heres some pictures photo-11-650x487.jpgHOT-ROD-HOMECOMING-2013-095-650x433.jpgHOT-ROD-HOMECOMING-2013-097-650x433.jpg This van brings back alot of memories plus there is one of these about a hour and half from my place time to find the owner and become his best friend lol i remember readin all the articles when these were built and im a coke fan...i will be watchin this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 They used to call me coke at work when I was younger because I drank so much of it, guess thats why I'm diabetic! I to am a very big coke fan I have my old mags on the build from hot rod mag my build will be fashioned from the old van not the redone one very different will post some pictures this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothic Kustomz Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I'm in, going with this: Dream Weaver, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Go for it Michael! I remember that kit as the Califofnia Crusier by Car Craft mag it's a perfect kit to start looking forward to this build Edited July 28, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Got some things done on the Denimachine model. Got the side door opened and stiffened up and started the hood mods and first round of bodywork going Got frame cleaned up thinking about full detail on the frame ,engine etc.They are going to be hard to see now just have to get Wife to get better camera any ideas on that. Any comments good or bad welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Bob, You are making some great progress on this. This generation Ford Econoline was always my favorite van I do miss all the cool custom vans of the '70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Bob, You are making some great progress on this. This generation Ford Econoline was always my favorite van I do miss all the cool custom vans of the '70's. Thank you! I miss those cool old vans also Wife and I are going to rebuild our old 66a100 some day we still have that old girl even after 35 years and the same girl 5 kids later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Got somethings done today(day off have the flu) rear doors opened just have to hinge them and trying to figure out how to make a slider for the side door. Going to start on the inside tonight or the frame ? don't know having a cold makes it very hard to think.posting pic's later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) WHINE TIME. This here is a update and some whining (sorry) about the kit AKA the "Kiss van". Well I finally got started this week end. Had some issues with missing parts, this kit was open when I got it and some of the smaller parts are missing, I have been trying to build it box stock, but I think that is out now. One of the frame rails was missing and one of them came short of holding THE MYSTERIOUS HATCH in the middle of the floor, (why would they do that, just a random 1x2inch hole in the floor) I had to make new ones out of styrene, came out pretty good once painted you should not be able to tell the deference. Also I missing one of the rear shocks, I put a beg out in the wanted section. If I can get that I think I can make it all look box stock, if not it look good setting on my shelf. As for the poor made kit, AMT did not put mounting holes for the front shocks to the frame and glossed over that in the directions. The tie rod was just supposed to glue to the top of the king pin’s, I drilled those and it finally lined up, So I took that opportunity to cut the wheels to the left to give it a better look like in the magazines instead of straight on. Mold marks every where. And that hatch thing with the cross members that didn't hold it as intended. Well I will quit my whining now (again sorry) I think when I am done with this I will build another one the way I think the kit should of been built in Black with the Cragers and the side pipes it came with( who doesn't use side pipes in the 70"s), all box stock just better choices of how to use the parts it came with. Laz UPDATE Thanks to gray07 I now have the shock on the way big thanks Darrin Edited July 30, 2013 by lazlow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hay b_lever1 I was looking at the wanted section and saw yours, looks like some one is asking if you got those wheels on the 22end, didn't look like you got the post. Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 No I didn't . Looks like your making progess even with the mistakes AMT made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Any of you van builders need any windows ? I have these that I will never use. 2 sets, clear and very dark tint. PM me if you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Windows spoken for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Have bad cold to slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hay b_lever1 I was looking at the wanted section and saw yours, looks like some one is asking if you got those wheels on the 22end, didn't look like you got the post. Laz The van when it was built had the same wheels the kit comes with but I going to be building more vans to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 thanks cobraman for the offer, that's reel cool. Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Rear doors opened up and started to figure out sliding door. Not doing much because of flu worst thing in the summer but keeps you inside building thats okay.Still have to work though,tonite going to hinge rear doors and get some primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlow Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 b_lever1 Your getting more done on yours while sick then I am feeling good. Great news gray07 AKA Darrin has the shock I am missing and is sending it out tomorrow, THANK YOU!!!!!! Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Laz just lucky other than taking wife fishing we don't do much kids all grown-up its her,me and my dog he (dog) spends all day in the shop with me except when spraying he knows vaccum comes out it's time to paint.stay at it my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Got some things done tonight , innerframing to the rear doors ,stepwell for slider and thanks to lonewolf1 a way of making the sliding door work check it out in tips it is called Homicide doors or in the help fourm. Will have pictures up Thurs eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Check out the 74 Econoline in on the bench He says he may cast it I'm first inline I hope lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) Got some things done on the van today wife had to go fishing of course I just walk to the back of our plsce with my lawn chair and model kit work well she fishes,couple shots of our back yard anyways got rear doors hinged and working,quik shot of primer in the almost finished spray booth Well back to the shop Edited August 4, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Got to say this about the kit it is not as good as I remember but that was long ago.Did not know much about cars and stuff back then,the auto transmission is a C6 don't look like any C6 I have worked on so doing alot of rework to make it more like a real C6 I starting to think sometimes I'm to fussy but thats me.So anyways correcting the powertrain making coil springs for the frontend then I plan to get into the interior going to make it like the originals The way van goodies did them.pictures will come later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) Bob, That's a nice view you have in the back yard!!! Back to the van... the hinges look great and look in scale too. Nice job. Are you going to open up the front doors too? Mike. Edited August 6, 2013 by crowe-t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks Mike the yard is alot of work,3 acres,but then the van is to. Still thinking about the front doors,got the side door opened now just to finish the slider. Thanks agian. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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