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[Ira]

LSR VETTE 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... http://www.modelcars...O_DIR#/cool.png

Edited by Ira, 12 December 2012 - 05:58 AM.

[Ira]

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...

[cobraman]

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 !

[Ira]

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...

[Ira]

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?

[Modelmartin]

That is extra-awesome, Ira! You have such a good imagination which is kind of rare these days. I always enjoy your builds.

[59 Impala]

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

[mountaindewd]

Walking from the front to back would be like time travel. 50 yrs worth. Pretty cool idea.

[LAone]

This is very interesting. I'm tuned in for more.

[Ira]

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...

[Jantrix]

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.

[bryan_m]

NEATO!!!

i like it Ira, keep it goin.
bryan

[Ira]

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...

[Ira]

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...

[bryan_m]

well wheres all the pics Ira??

cheers
bryan

[Ira]

Walking from the front to back would be like time travel. 50 yrs worth. Pretty cool idea.

Thanks Les!

[Ira]

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 by Ira, 06 August 2012 - 11:01 AM.

[3men2s]

this is just one of the cooolest concepts I have seen here

[Ira]

This is very interesting. I'm tuned in for more.

Thanks Luis!

[Dr. Cranky]

This just fabulous. Love it. It's different and nothing but pure eye candy. WOWWEE!!!!