Ferbz Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Sometimes I like to do fun, quirky stuff and this curbside pickup is one I did years ago. I got inspired by Dave Deal's awesome caricature cartoons and there's even a little bit of Zinger-esque sub conscious weirdness going on here too I think. I started with the AMT 55 Chevy pickup and removed vertical sections from the bed/rear fenders, cab, and through the hood/front fenders. I had to move the wheel openings of the rear fenders rearward so that they centered around the rear wheels(the stock location of the openings were too far forward). I customized the parts box bed cover and interior by adding tuck n roll and piping and filled the tailgate smooth. I used the hood scoop(also shortened) and wheels/tires from an old Revell Pro Stock Beretta(because it has the Chevy Bow Ties on the rims). The vertical exhaust stacks are from the parts box and I think the taillights were from the Revell Stone/Woods/Cook Willys. The paint is nail polish lacquer over a white base. The paint was supposed to look more Apricot Pearl but turned out kinda human skin tone-ish, but overall I'm pretty happy with the result. I dare someone to build this in 1:1 scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 That is so Kool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 WAY COOL and just plain FUN to look at!! Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Now that is cool! Very nice, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Great look. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 That is really neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Like it a lot, well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nice tribute. I like how both wheel wells turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Whoa! That's cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Very cool! I appreciate all the slicing and dicing you had to do to get that body to be what it is. Do you have any progress shots of that work? Almost a shame to cover it all with paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardz Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 very cool, set of eyes in the windshield and we have new character for the "cars" movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Best looking Chevy truck ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferbz Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Very cool! I appreciate all the slicing and dicing you had to do to get that body to be what it is. Do you have any progress shots of that work? Almost a shame to cover it all with paint! Thanks! Unfortunately, I dont have any progress shots. This car was built before cell phones(!) I am starting to document my builds more often though. Seeing cars in progress are more interesting I admit. That goes for 1:1 cars as well. Seeing them finished is also magical for me because I know the work it takes to get everything smooth and seamless after all the surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) I've always had a soft spot for the '55 to '58 Chevy's. specially the trucks! This one is top notch man, NICELY done on ALL the body work! Edited November 17, 2015 by 426-Hemi Removed a question from the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 ãwsome !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.