Ira Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) USA-1 CORVETTE LSR TEAM!!! I started this Bubble Top Transport Vehicle for a Showrods Contest-Bubble Top Trike, a few years ago. The Bubble Top 3 Wheeler was too big for this truck so I set the Transport aside...untill yesterday! It started as a '59 El Camino with most of a Corvette Indy attached to the front. I tried fitting the Attempt 1 on to the Transport and it was narrow enough fit inside the bed! Time for a New Project... Edited September 13, 2013 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 ADDING THE RAMP BED!!! The Attempt 1 is too long to fit inside the El Camino Pick-Up Bed, but if It were a Ramp Bed... I did a little Cutting & Fitting and got a piece of sheet plastic to fit in the Bed. Then I glued it in place. Next I made file card templates for the Bed Sides and then cut them from sheet plastic and glued them in place. I used sheet plastic to fill the gaps between the Body and the Bed Sides. Now its time to play with the Attempt 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 That will take up some room one the bench ! You going with a single wheel set up on the rear ? Once again you have my attention. I need to order more popcorn ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 VETTE ATTEMPT!!! I always liked this kit but I like Corvettes better, so its time for some Cutting! Next I cut the Rear End from a Pro Stock Vette Body... It was too wide for the Attempt 1 body so I cut a section from the middle and then glued it back together. After a little more Cutting & Fitting I got the Rear End to fit the Body! More Photos Coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 HERE IS THE SCOOP!!! I used cut-off Attempt 1 body parts, carved & turned up-side down to fill in the drivers compartment area... The Hood Scoop is from the Corvette Kit, it took a little cutting & fitting to get it in place. Here are the Transport and LSR Vette together! What's Next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 That is extra-awesome, Ira! You have such a good imagination which is kind of rare these days. I always enjoy your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Oh yeah, this is where it's at fer sure. I love this car. I'm very interested in watching you go with this one Ira. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindewd Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Walking from the front to back would be like time travel. 50 yrs worth. Pretty cool idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 This is very interesting. I'm tuned in for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 That will take up some room one the bench ! You going with a single wheel set up on the rear ? Once again you have my attention. I need to order more popcorn ! Thanks Ray! I am using 4 wheels in back and 2 up front... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ira, I can't tell you what a warm and fuzzy I get from this build. Of all things I appreciate originality the most, and this is certainly all kinds of original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 NEATO!!! i like it Ira, keep it goin. bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 That is extra-awesome, Ira! You have such a good imagination which is kind of rare these days. I always enjoy your builds. Thanks for the kind words Andy! Glad you like it so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Oh yeah, this is where it's at fer sure. I love this car. I'm very interested in watching you go with this one Ira. Dan Thanks Dan! I am working on the rear of the Transport Now, more photos coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 well wheres all the pics Ira?? :D cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Walking from the front to back would be like time travel. 50 yrs worth. Pretty cool idea. Thanks Les! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) NEW FRONT END!!! I cut the Front End off the Corvette... Next I cut out the Front End of the Transporter... After a little more Cutting & Fitting, I got a good fit on the Transporter Front End! Here it is with some putty applied. First test fit on the Bubble Top! Edited August 6, 2012 by Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 this is just one of the cooolest concepts I have seen here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 This is very interesting. I'm tuned in for more. Thanks Luis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 This just fabulous. Love it. It's different and nothing but pure eye candy. WOWWEE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 PRIMER ON EVERYTHING!!! First I cut a piece of sheet plastic to fit the back of the Cockpit, and glued it in place. Then, I sprayed some Dupli-Color Primer/Filler on the Transport... Before spraying the Race Car, I cut the Front End off the Belly Pan and glued it to the body. The Vette Attempt was sprayed next... Rear View... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ira, I can't tell you what a warm and fuzzy I get from this build. Of all things I appreciate originality the most, and this is certainly all kinds of original. Thanks for the kind words Rob! Glad you enjoy the originality, that my favorite part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvymtl Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 DUUUUUUDDDDDEEE !!!!!!!!! originality is blown clear out of the freaking park on this one I can't wait to see more. how detailed will the drive line be? i see mid-engine most likely. this is too cool. MORE PLEASE and THANK YOU LOL Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Really cool Ira. How about building in a tire rack into the body where the '59 doors are, on one side and perhaps a tool box on the other? Just for some functionality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Really neat...How about a Vette nose for the Vette Attempt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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