Brent Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Edit: Oh Shoot, this should probably be in the truck threads.... Sorry Mods. This build was inspired by Larry Chen's Pro Touring C10R. I have had a Metal Lathe now for some time and use it solely for business. Thought it was time to "play" with it and see what I could come up with. A big part of the look would be the crazy deep dish wheels, so I grabbed a chunk of aluminium rod and went at it. Played around with a prototype (on the right) and came up with these... So now the fun begins. I knew I was going to be in for a challenge tucking these wheels under any body. Looked all through my parts boxes looking for a donor for a frame.The Scout frame was molded in and that wasn't going to work.... Edited July 24, 2015 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Sounds like a really cool project! I'll keep an eye on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) The frame was trimmed off and the wheel tubs. Want the open look like the C10R Next needed to make room for the rear wheels. Looking for a frame I had built a 39 Wagon Rod and had bought a started kit for 5 bucks. Wasn't really interested in building the kit again so took a good look at it to see if it would be a good donor. It has been very handy to have a completed build to look at. The decision was easy. It had the motor I was looking for, a nice frame and had a great lowerd stance. The frame was much too long. Also too wide..... This isn't going to work. Wheel offset was very close to working on the back but not quite. The body was pretty thick so i tried cheating and thinning down the fender well. Before After It wasn't enough, I needed more room. So I narrowed the frame in the rear.. Now we're talking... More soon! Edited July 24, 2015 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Wow, really cool looking project. Fantastic looking wheels, I'm envious at your lathe. Will be looking forward to more updates on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Nice project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Clutch Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Im looking forward to this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 That is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 This is a cool project. You've done a good job so far.. looking forward to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Always loved that odd kit.......will be watching.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olson181 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I'll be following this. Can't wait to see the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Great start. Lots of great parts in the wagon rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Awesome start and project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I couldn't really picture the Scout as a pro touring or even just a bagged truck until I saw that pic with the wheels and tires tucked under the rear. This thing is going to be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 WOW! You have my attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Even though thinning the body wall for the tire wasn't enough, it still looks better that way.What kit is this? Edited July 26, 2015 by kruleworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thx for the replies guys. I'll try not to disappoint. Kruleworld, Its the AMT Ertl Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Got the rear tubs done. Tackled the frame length next. Edited July 27, 2015 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Frame was easy but now things are getting interesting. The ride height was close but front has to be dropped. I was going to alter the frame but the more I did that the higher the motor would be.I figured no problem as I have a pile of room until I figured out the motor is so set back that it is going into the fire wall.So I looked at the interior tub and since the side walls are pretty much vertical I thought I could get away with taking some out of it to drop the body on the frame. Once that was done I had a gap on the sides. I thinned the door panel (so it would not look so wide) and added a filler strip. Next I made room for the engine. Then I sat and pondered how I was gong to deal with this mess.. The transmission hump was massively oversized since a big 4X4 transmission wasn't going to be used. I thought about trimming around it and re making the floor.... Then into the box of goodies to see if I could find another option. I long time ago I bought a bunch of Nascar kits. about 10 or them. All the kits were missing bodies. I think the guy was using them for slot cars or something. Anyways the width was a perfect fit and would really clean up the underside of the truck. I cut the floor completely out. Not sure if i have any less of a mess to deal with LOL. Sneak peek of ride height as of this moment.... Edited July 27, 2015 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-31 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Badd azz! Following this one big time, keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the sneak peak! That is SO cool! Edited July 27, 2015 by wayne swayze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 This looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Well with this should be thrown in the cannonball thread. Still looking very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Clutch Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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