D1SKNT Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) hi allthis is my 1959 cadilac car hauler.its started life as a revell convertible that was missing part's " the front wind shield is among that list of missing parts :(" so i decided to chop it upi dont have alot of earlier pics of the build but there's been alot of scratch building up to this point.i always wanted to build a hauler special after i finished a 32 ford alter/gasser so i got motivated started by cutting the body in half just after the rear door jams, save the rear quarters to work in the the tray.so i started to re work the body to a utility also realising i haven't got a roof, so i used the boot from the cady along with a rear window section off a 65 galaxy to make one up. once the body was roughly mocked up i stared building the frame. engine combo is a blow threw single turbo v8. id just done a roots style blower engine in my 32 so wanted something different and had been wanting build a turbo something since i got back in to the hobby.so i started building the turbo kit. from different gauges of soldering lead, aluminium tubing and styrene body wise its about ready for a build coat of primer then final rub back and paint. anyways i could go on but pics are better.going to try and update this build as im fairly motived to get it done.hope you guys enjoy Edited April 12, 2017 by D1SKNT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That's wild !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That's really cool . I like how you did the rear fender blend and the roof . It gives me ideas to resurrect one of my caddi's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SKNT Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 thanks guys,yer having a box full of random shell's comes in handy, really wanted to replicated the 59 utility rear wrap around glass but wanted to avoide vacuum forming, resining up custom glass... even though im probably going to have to do that with the front because i dont have one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That's quite interesting to say the least! I'm interested to see how you tackle that back glass! By the way, with the site being a little messed up after the switch to the new format, I've been just copying & pasting photos from Photobucket to the site just right click on the photo itself & click "Copy Image". Then right click on your post & hit paste & they'll pop right in. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 That is really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Really cool and awesome build idea. Nice work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SKNT Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 thanks for that in regards to the pics steve, il give it ago.than fully i found a perfect match in my spare glass box for a rear window. its the front thats going to be interesting. might even be forced to buy a complete kit for one.thanks all for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve7119 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Looks great! I love the idea and the execution is awesome. I enjoy projects that are outside the norm, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothicz House Of Kustomz Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Invetive as all get out man, great job so far, keep it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Oddsome. Very inventive idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SKNT Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 geez it's been awhile didn't realize i made this thread back in 2015 time fly's, but anyways here's the finish product after a lot of frustration and alterations its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Cool project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Great idea and execution! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Your construction is very thorough. Trunk lid for the roof, brilliant. I love this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Very cool, but I would never put that last car pictured on the flat bed. Gonna scratch the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Rick Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Super job on this !!! - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthsideous Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Wow!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SKNT Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Very cool, but I would never put that last car pictured on the flat bed. Gonna scratch the paint.hahaha i hear you Dan, just using the old scrapper to show off the scale of the bed in that you can still fit something as long as a super bee on the back.Your construction is very thorough. Trunk lid for the roof, brilliant. I love this.thanks a lot luna i tried to take this build to a level id never been before. there's things I probably would have done different but as a hole I'm fairly happy glad to hear people like it. tried to be different with the blow thru turbo V8 setup in something you probably wouldn't expect to be turbo'd or a car hauler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd60 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I love the flat-top roof ... and those beautiful rear fenders!In the 1:1 world I saw something similar to haul a small sports car racer of some type. A guy used the front half of a 67 or 68 Olds Toronado. It worked out pretty good, the FWD seemed a pretty good solution to some of the mechanical issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1SKNT Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 I love the flat-top roof ... and those beautiful rear fenders!In the 1:1 world I saw something similar to haul a small sports car racer of some type. A guy used the front half of a 67 or 68 Olds Toronado. It worked out pretty good, the FWD seemed a pretty good solution to some of the mechanical issues. cheers mate. couldn't have a 59 cady hauler without the iconic fenders.yer FWD would be a smart move in the real world if like you said you set it up for hauling something small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Man...the scratchbuilding skills around here never cease to amaze me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 That is a radical car hauler Patrick. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Very imagining, and great paint finish! Love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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