Can-Con Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Hadn't really planned to do this one next but some things just kinda happen. I had started this project almost 7 years ago. Got it as a started kit from a friend. It had some stuff painted like the body parts and interior but never assembled. He had cut the hole in the roof for the aftermarket sunroof that was included in the kit though. So, I filled it . Thought I had done a pretty good job of it , nice and smooth. Mini-tubbed the box so I could get some fat Pegasus Michelin tires under the back. Cut the bed floor out to make way for some nice oak I happened to have and painted it with some House of Color blue I custom mixed. All the body parts, inner fenders, engine, rad wall and firewall all painted and clearcoated. The engine was from a Revell '69 Vette. [can't remember where the tranny's from] Then I dropped the cab and the roof repair cracked all around the filled sunroof opening. So, I stripped it again and repaired the roof ,,, and that's how it's been for over 6 years now. Was gonna start back on my '68 Chevy fleetside yesterday, which was in the same box as the '78. Had them both out on the table ,, The '78 was ready for paint, the '68 not so much ,, so I painted it instead with the last of my HOK Oriental blue candy basecoat. ,, looked so good I cleared it and will be finishing it up next. Pics of the new paint job soon,,, Edited December 4, 2016 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 Oh, yea, Here's the engine so far,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 New paint. Needs another coat of clear or two and polished out but I'm happy with it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I'm liking this Steve, great resto and that paint is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Steve, Very nice paint job. I like that color. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 This is about where I want it. Might bring the back down a touch before everything's set but the box is probably not down as far as it goes yet so it might be about right. Still need to do some tinkering with that box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Nice,beautiful color,nice fill work on the roof.what engine is that?....Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Nice,beautiful color,nice fill work on the roof.what engine is that?....Chris Sorry for the late response Chris,, it's from a Revell '69 Vette with the transmission from the parts box. Edited September 5, 2016 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 Got the chassis pretty well sorted out. Front suspension's glued in and everything's set up how I want it. With all the modifications , I'd say the truck will be dropped somewhere around 10 scale inches in total. The rear window mounts in from behind to the back of the cab as is usual with these old kits. It just didn't look right to me recessed so far into the opening so I cut it down to fit flush in the opening. I've roughed in the bed floor to where I want it. It's channelled a couple scale inches up in the bed sides so the bed assembly will sit down over the frame and look to be in the stock position. I also had to take a couple scale inches off the top of the frame rails to pull this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Real good looking project thus far. I like your color choice ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Coming along nicely Steve. Love this era of GM trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 This thing looks really good....Very nice work on this one.....I like what you did with the rear windshield, as well.....Great idea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Gorgeous color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Drilled out the headlights moulded into the grille and replaced them with a couple of the ones I cast in clear resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Loving this so far. I built the Monogram 1/24th version a few months ago and I really like these old trucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 headlights look 100% better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Technique question for you. How do you paint your grilles? I have a bugger of a time trying to paint grilles and make them look decent. Truck's looking great. Right height is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 looks great so far! The Blue paint is perfect for that truck to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Made a new bed floor from scratch to clear the mini tubs and the channelling of the bed.Just some sheet plastic with evergreen strips added ,, faux finish wood and foil on the bed strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Nicely done!Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 good looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just some paint and flocking but I did add a column shifter made from a strait pin. It seems to be coming together nicely now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Interior tub looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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