01blueedge Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 here is my next project. I picked up the recent phantom van release. I have been wanting to build one of these for awhile and finally got the kit. here is the mock up of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 i builded one as a 4x4 like this: keep us posted on this looks like it will be killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) I remember seeing yours somewhere cant remember where but it looks good Edited September 14, 2012 by 01blueedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Think you got it high enough, Josh? I like it. Must be fate or something - I went to Lowe's today to buy a new 8' fiberglass step ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 You using the TTB from one of the Bronco kits, or are you going solid axle? (My guess is the latter due to the height). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 You using the TTB from one of the Bronco kits, or are you going solid axle? (My guess is the latter due to the height). I am going with a straight axle havent decided yet if I want to do coils or leafs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 its best to use leafs or coils you have to use big coils if you dowhat tires are them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 its best to use leafs or coils you have to use big coils if you do what tires are them they are soreal boggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 You wouldn't have to go much higher to build this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Monster van is freakin' awesome! As for the suspension, I'd suggest perhaps making some coilovers and a 4 link...of course, if you want simple, then go leafs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 any work on it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 I got the body painted and started to assemble the engine but no pics I will try and get some pics of the body tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 You wouldn't have to go much higher to build this Look at those leaf spring-to-axle u-bolts. They're 24" long! And chrome plated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) The Heavy Metal van was built by Mike Trinagel who owned a body shop in the Bronx. It was finished first with 40+ inch tires in 1982 and was rebuilt on 66 inch tires in 83/84. Here is a video showing a few incarnations of it, skip past the first few minutes of car stuff Edited September 19, 2012 by Fat Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 I got the body painted its model masters fatham green metalic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 that color looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 lookin for updates on this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-man405 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 what are those wheels/tires from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Those are So Real Customs wheels, they are all over ebay for pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 i seen them for $5.99+shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 any updates i want too see this build done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 I havent done to much with it i started making the front axle but i dont have any pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 a little update I started working on the front suspemsion. The front axle is scratch built with a resin dana 60 center from B-N-L resin. The front springs are phone wire wrapped around a piece of round styrene. the radius arms are the ones that came in the kit and i made some scratch built brackets to put them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 nice work so far .I just started this kit too. going to be stock 70's style coroners van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelguy45 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 thats good whats new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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