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[IMPALA SS 427]

I also started this a while ago:

 

 

I will also be making the truck eventually and put them both in a diorama.

 

I will post a few pics of it at various stages so you all get the idea of how i did it.

 

 

i cut and rotated the rear pillars to get the basic sedan shape.

Edited by IMPALA SS 427, 13 February 2013 - 09:41 PM.

[IMPALA SS 427]

 

 

[Road Runner 79]

Nice work ! I'll have to watch this.

[IMPALA SS 427]

I have removed the front fenders and will be using the front off a plymouth duster.

 

 

 

Hope to have more soon.

[Erik Smith]

Nice work!

[MyBradKeselowski]

Don't forget the back door as the Valient's is smooth...

[cobraman]

Nice project. Keep er' going.

[1972coronet]

WOW !!

I've been waiting for someone to attempt to replicate the 1971 / 1972 Valiant from "Duel" !

 

You gonna keep the Dart's 383 for use in the Valiant ? David Mann sure could've used at least a 340 instead of the smogged-down 225 Slant !

 

I'm quite looking forward to watching your progress here . And , if you need any building cues , be sure to check out 1970 Hamtramck Historical Registry . That beautiful site features original brochures and other dealer info ; it may come in handy for interior tips and whatnot .

Can't wait to see how you make those exclusive-to-Plymouth , 1971-only 14" deluxe wheel covers !

[IMPALA SS 427]

Thanks everyone for the comments

 

 MyBradKeselowlski - i will smooth the step from the rear doors eventually but I'm stuck on how i will go about it. The sides are near perfect and ready for paint and i would hate to mess it up when its looking so good.

 

1972coronet - I will be using the 383 for now. As for the hubcaps i also cant wait to see how i will make them    i have no idea where to start.

 

Tomorrow i hope to have the taillights done.

 

[IMPALA SS 427]

Ok i got something:

 

The bodyline (top of rear doors) is gone from one side, the taillights are done and the lower trunk trim is done.

 

 

 

 

 

Just needs the duster front and the side done and a final sanding and then i can lay down some colour. hope to have more soon.

[IMPALA SS 427]

Long time since there was progress on this....

 

I got the front sorted out:

 

 

 

[IMPALA SS 427]

more: 

 

 

I modifyed the duster grill:

 

[IMPALA SS 427]

I removed the "step" from the rear door on one side...

 

still gotta do the other side...

 

 

And sort out the curve in the bonnet, it makes a gap:

 

i should have the body work done in a day and it should be ready for paint soon..

 

Let me know what you think.

[spkgibson]

Nice work......Remember that the sides of the rear quarters by the back bumper looks like the Duster....Very nice job on the conversion!

[Plasticfanatic]

This project is SUPERB and of one of my favorites movies,don't know how many times I have wacht it!!!

The diorama idea sound great, if I recall there a build thread in one of the web forums showing the build of the Duel truck by another modeler, that one look fantastic to!!!

Will follow this project with a LOT of interest.

[Brizio]

Very cool subject and execution!

[cooltoys1]

looking excellent!!!! im a huge fan of the movie and this build!  i want to do the rig.

[Tom Geiger]

 

 

Here's a few photos I had in my file that may help you with the c pillar and rear window shape.  I saved these because I thought the roof rack option was interesting for a light commercial / beater build.  Great project!  I love the old Valiants.

[Platerpants]

NICE WORK! i did a similar project with the same starter kit. I want to do a 74 scamp to go with it. i did do the rear like the 74s but it was a quick putty job so it dont look good. Keep yours comin. what kinda engine? mines got a 340 made from spare parts.

[1972coronet]

The Valiant in the photos provided by Tom Geiger is a 1972 model ("universal" side marker lamp lenses) , and is an excellent source for the subtle differences between it and the 1969 Dart 2 door you're starting out with .

Of special note ; the '72 in the photos is a base model , which is to say that it's devoid of the rear applique between the tail lights , across the trunk . The '70-'72 Valiants used in Duel had the applique .

 

How about sending your completed Val body to a resin caster !