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[rmvw guy]

Just finished this one up while waiting on the paint to dry on my Rat Roaster.  I painted it last summer with Model Master Fifties Aqua enamel.  I used diamond plate in the bed and started feeling the '50s vibe right away so I went with it.  Originally I planed on using a '55 Chevy V8 but, forgot before finishing the 6, so I went with it.  This is the first time I've ever used spots or fake side pipes but, I kind of like the look.  Tell me what you think.

[rmvw guy]

Oh, I forgot the engine shot and chassis.  

Edited by rmvw guy, 15 March 2013 - 04:24 AM.

[rmvw guy]

Thanks for looking.    I tried to put this on my last post and it deleted the whole thing, so I had to start over. I don't know about that Smiley character sometimes.

[bpletcher55]

RON ,nice job I like the look but I would have the front alittle  lower . but thats just me .like how you drilled out the bed rail ends ,

[rmvw guy]

RON ,nice job I like the look but I would have the front alittle  lower . but thats just me .like how you drilled out the bed rail ends ,

Thanks Blair, I would have it a little lower in the front also and this is the dropped axle that comes in the kit.  I may have to redo that sometime.  I kind of do remember when this was the style in the late '50s though, with a slight rake in the front end.  

[slusher]

Ron a really great looking build. l have to say thats the best color l have seen on a 50 chevy truck. Very well done....

[Sixties Sam]

Great looking truck! I like the color, and it looks real in those photos! Excellent work!

 

Sam

[Ramfins59]

Great looking truck Ron.  I LOVE the 50's look.

[ChrisR]

Nice colour!

[Foxer]

Good looking pickup

[rmvw guy]

I got the front end a little lower by losing the front springs and installing air bags. 

[guybrush]

well done ron...

but i miss some weathering on the underbody and if it were my i would use wood on the bed

 

regards maik