brewsterg6 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) Have started my next project...a low rider kit I am going to go back to factory stock on. First step was to remove the dual exhaust with the Dremel. I bought the Galaxie kit for motor and suspension pieces, but may change my mind. Today I bought the Revel '41 Chev truck, so I may use this kit, and build the Galaxie one right. Just have to figure out which pieces fit better. Edited January 19, 2008 by brewsterg6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Oooh, I love the color . . . that's looking beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 That is looking nice, I've passed on the kit a couple of times because its a low rider. I'll be watching to see how much work a conversion will be. Good choice on keeping the Galaxie kit as it was meant to be, that is a great kit, I just wish Galaxie would bring out something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 I've started to mock up the supension. I think it will be the trickiest part of this build. I am surprised at how much I like the accuracey of the '41 truck kit I bought, and may be using parts from it instead of the Galaxie kit. I still like the Galaxie motor better, but the '41 has better sized tires. front and rear axles from the '41 will be used as they are wider and fill out the wheel wells better. In the picture you can see the front axle is the new one, while the rear one is the narrow one that came with the kit. The frame rails on the '41 are a bit wider, so the leaf springs on the rear will have to be moved in on the axle to fit the '39 frame. I also put one head light together for the pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I love the way this build is turning out . . . I think you've done a great, clean job with it and the colors . . . excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) Thanks, cranky... i'm taking a bit of a breather now...I need to do a little research into the interior. As the factory car was so rare it is hard to find pics of it...too many were made into street rods! Any idea if it had a wood floor, or if the frame on the inside was exposed metal framework, or any wood? The seats were different from the cars as well, kind of a cut down version... any pics from anyone would help. Thanks, Brewster. Edited November 4, 2007 by brewsterg6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Well, after several inquiries around about the interior, I have recieved no answers. When in doubt...start cutting!!!! The underside of the floor shows a metal imprint, so I've cut the floor out of another pan, and am going to reverse it on top of the existing floor. Anyone know if it's supposed to have a wood floor? PLEASE STOP ME IF I'M WRONG!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol'skool Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks, cranky... i'm taking a bit of a breather now...I need to do a little research into the interior. As the factory car was so rare it is hard to find pics of it...too many were made into street rods! Any idea if it had a wood floor, or if the frame on the inside was exposed metal framework, or any wood? The seats were different from the cars as well, kind of a cut down version... any pics from anyone would help. Thanks, Brewster. Hi brewster,I own a 1:1 48 Chevy Sedan delivery, and the platform was originally a wood floor, raised with a spare tire storage at the back door. Since these were delivery vehicles, they came from the factory with the styleline interior, Bucket seats that hinged forward, rubber floor mats, vinyl or leatherette seats, 1/2 headliner if ordered by plumber or light delivery company, usually radio delete, no clock, heater was optional as well. The rear bumper usually has an indentation in it, different than the sedan it is built on. Gas tank is on the pass, side with screwcap. Hope this clears up a few things for you. Great build you have going there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks Ol'skool... Was there a door over the spare, or was it open from the back door? Was there a metal floor under the spare, and a plywood shelf? Mocked up the rims from the '41 kit. Tires look to be a better size than the ones on the Galaxie kit. Now the question remains... White walls or Black walls???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 This is turning out to be a very sweet looking build, keep us posted man......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 That is looking nice, I've passed on the kit a couple of times because its a low rider. I'll be watching to see how much work a conversion will be. Good choice on keeping the Galaxie kit as it was meant to be, that is a great kit, I just wish Galaxie would bring out something new. Aaron, Galaxie Ltd. is not a company. It is basically just one retired guy who doesn't need the money a new kit would bring. Due to a shrinking market, he is also concerned that such a new kit might NOT recoup enough to cover the vast cost of the new tooling! He has talked about new kits these last ten years and even hired a few freelance analysts, artists and engineers to work out the details. The molds of such a kit would most likely be made in Korea like the Chevrolets and most Tamiya kits. I don't believe it's in the cards right now. We may not even see a re-issue of the Chevrolet kits so I would hang onto as many as you can because the price is going to go through the roof as demand goes up. Just check out how much All American's resin kits brought on eBay! By the way, I like how this Monogram 1939 Chevrolet is coming together. Very nice! The spare tire was always accessed from under the rear floor when the cargo door is opened. This is the same as the Fords of the era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I like this one too! Good idea turning it into a stocker. This later set - green wheels look much better with blackwalls also, keep it like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Aaron, Galaxie Ltd. is not a company. It is basically just one retired guy who doesn't need the money a new kit would bring. Due to a shrinking market, he is also concerned that such a new kit might NOT recoup enough to cover the vast cost of the new tooling! He has talked about new kits these last ten years and even hired a few freelance analysts, artists and engineers to work out the details. The molds of such a kit would most likely be made in Korea like the Chevrolets and most Tamiya kits. I don't believe it's in the cards right now. We may not even see a re-issue of the Chevrolet kits so I would hang onto as many as you can because the price is going to go through the roof as demand goes up. Just check out how much All American's resin kits brought on eBay! By the way, I like how this Monogram 1939 Chevrolet is coming together. Very nice! The spare tire was always accessed from under the rear floor when the cargo door is opened. This is the same as the Fords of the era. Thanks for the info on Galaxie, it doesn't surprise me that it is a one man operation, the stuff is just so nice and the subjects covered are kind of all over the place. It would be a shame to see the Chevy go away, it is simply one of the nicest kits I've ever built. I guess I better save up my lunch money and buy a couple more while I still can. Brewster. I really like how this is coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Tonight I asembled the motor, then figured out the mounts. Not exactly factory stock, but I cut the frame sections out of the'41 framerails and glued them behind (front) and above (tranny) the ones in the kit. This gave the motor a bit of a lift, as it sat too low in the frame before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol'skool Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks Ol'skool... Was there a door over the spare, or was it open from the back door? Was there a metal floor under the spare, and a plywood shelf? Mocked up the rims from the '41 kit. Tires look to be a better size than the ones on the Galaxie kit. Now the question remains... White walls or Black walls???? Floor of vehicle is metal, spare is a shelf with access from rear door. Door has a partial indentation on the inside for tire clearance. Personally I think the blackwalls look correct for the style of vehicle you are creating. As a delivery these were bare bones, not much flash. hope that helps and keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well, it's been a while since my last update...so much for moving this along quickly! We've just been busy with Christmas coming and all! Any way, last night I wired up and finished the motor... just needs the fuel line and a few detail bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 That is looking nice, I've passed on the kit a couple of times because its a low rider. I'll be watching to see how much work a conversion will be. Good choice on keeping the Galaxie kit as it was meant to be, that is a great kit, I just wish Galaxie would bring out something new. thats the kind of attitude thats not helping our hobby..... would you buy the kit if it were sitting on a different set of wheels? you wouldn't ever hear me say "oh i don't wanna buy that chevelle wagon because its a hot rod...." the kit is just a start.... up to you where you wanna take it.... i like the motor swap you got going into this build.... i got a couple of these kits and always thought it could use a inline 6.... more "old skoo" now i need to go get me an R&R sedan body and borrow this idea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Looks real good with the engine in it. You know, your build-up got me buying two of these kits! I have built the street rod box stock. Body is hot rod primer, and gloss black fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 i like the motor swap you got going into this build.... i got a couple of these kits and always thought it could use a inline 6.... more "old skoo" now i need to go get me an R&R sedan body and borrow this idea..... Thought I'd drop this pic in.... The body from the coupe kit still fits! At first I was going to build a coupe, but was stuck on the hood sides. Then I saw the SD and realized it came with the right hood. Yesterday I realized the SD has no Interior panels at all!! I'm cutting up the coupe ones to fit the front today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 yea... the 39 is a nice kit to build regardless of how bad the kit really is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Well, now that the Christmas season is over at home and work, it's time for me to get back to the hobby table. I really have to get moving on this project as my next one is to redo the floors in the hobby room. Putting everything away is going to be a real downer so I need to finish my Chevy first. I have started on the interior. The original truck had two bucket seats. This kit came with street rod seats only so I have had to build my own factory ones. I did this by cutting in half an AMT 1940 Ford front bench seat. The ends are being filled with ends cut from an original release '40 Ford kit. The rest of that kit is long gone so please don't ride me about it! The plastic in the old half was really hard to cut but the new seat cut like butter. Just have to putty and paint it. Door panels are also primed and drying. More coming soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Glad to see this is still going. thats the kind of attitude thats not helping our hobby..... would you buy the kit if it were sitting on a different set of wheels? you wouldn't ever hear me say "oh i don't wanna buy that chevelle wagon because its a hot rod...." the kit is just a start.... up to you where you wanna take it.... i like the motor swap you got going into this build.... i got a couple of these kits and always thought it could use a inline 6.... more "old skoo" now i need to go get me an R&R sedan body and borrow this idea..... I mostly build fire apparatus, there are very few of those as kits so almost nothing I build is out of the box. On the other hand a kit that is going to be a lot of work just to get me back to a starting point does not rate as high on my to get list as one I don't have to undo a bunch of modifications just so I can start my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 those seats are gonna look great man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterg6 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Went out and bought a decal set today. I was just looking for pin stripes, but they didn't have any. I figured I would look in the train stuff for a company name, and settled on CNR. I was pleasantly surprised when I got home, opened the package and found stripes on a second sheet! I will give my Dad the remainder of the decals for his railway. I did one side, but will be re-doing the stripe,as I am not happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinoldskoo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 that thing is lookin sweet man..... keep it up.... i always check this one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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