codie27 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hey all, its been quite a while since Ive either posted or built anything here,but today I bought an AMT 40 Ford kit and some evergreen sheet...heres the result of an inspriration pic and a couple of hours free time,you can kinda see where its going so far. I have no ideas on paint colour,interior or wheels yet so Im kinda just winging it...fingers crossed I get this one finished up:/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Great Project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Gives me an idea for the metal siding sheets I bought a while ago... Another project for another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I'm hooked ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Lol...what is it that does it fellas? Its an ugly slab side hugged by generous curves...and yet were all sucked in helplessly!! Ill post progress pics as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Great start. Looking forward to see where you go with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ok so here we go with my first progress update...Ive spent the last couple of hours tonight replicating the left side and adding some bracing to square up both sides and pull it together. Next step is going to be adding the split windscreen area and reshaping the bonnet/ hood to. Hug the new van body. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Love it! I'm leaning toward starting THIS next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Cool project! I like to whole idea except for the wheels. Being and old guy I would go for the old style wheels and tires possibly with white walls. If I were to build one like this it would be the shop truck for a surf shop or motor cycle garage! be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Love it! I'm leaning toward starting THIS next That will be a cool project...i love these ugly old vans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Cool project! I like to whole idea except for the wheels. Being and old guy I would go for the old style wheels and tires possibly with white walls. If I were to build one like this it would be the shop truck for a surf shop or motor cycle garage! be Well Gator Thanks Gator...those wheels are only for pose value, Im planning on using the 40 ford caps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Real nice work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks following guys. Heres another small update, I did some work last night adding the windscreen area and removing the wedge at the rear of the bonnet/hood so that it butts up square to the windshield area. Ive still got some filing to do so that i can add some round rod to resemble rubbers without them making the holes look too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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