Brianl Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 This started from the MPC Double Flip Pickup which was pretty ugly but had some good bits that were used in other builds, so I had the body left over! Cabin is sectioned & the roof chopped & narrowed to give more tumblehome. Because I was over enthusiastic with the cutting, the front wheels didn't fit under the guards anymore so I grafted some 40's fenders on & with a bit more filling & filing it should look OK. Wheels are from $10 toy from the supermarket. I'll do a stake bed on the back with a big keg! Looking at black or metallic green at the moment. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 looks pretty interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Wow! Maybe it should be a light color to show off your bodywork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 That is kinda neat ! Reminiscent of the custom car from the 50's and 60's. I think the custom nose piece of the 58' Chevy Impala would look good on that. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Cool start.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Pretty wild. I like how you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Awesome, that is great I can see where your going and I really like it. I hope you keep going with this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 This is WILD!! What are your plans for a bed? Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianl Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks for the comments gentlemenJustin, I'm looking at a fairly small square timber flat bed with some timber rails on the side only. I'm trying to get a styling counterpoint to the smooth clean body.Trying to nail down the front end at the moment. I have spent the last coupe of hours going through my stash trying all sorts of fronts but nothing worked. Started writing this reply & reread Gator's suggestion about the '58" Chev nose & I remembered I had one so I dug up the box, found the bit & .... mate you are right. It looks like working very well !!! Thanks. Photos to follow when I mock it upHave a good oneBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Jutt Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Wooden bed sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thanks for the comments gentlemenJustin, I'm looking at a fairly small square timber flat bed with some timber rails on the side only. I'm trying to get a styling counterpoint to the smooth clean body.Trying to nail down the front end at the moment. I have spent the last coupe of hours going through my stash trying all sorts of fronts but nothing worked. Started writing this reply & reread Gator's suggestion about the '58" Chev nose & I remembered I had one so I dug up the box, found the bit & .... mate you are right. It looks like working very well !!! Thanks. Photos to follow when I mock it upHave a good oneBrian Brian, Pleased that you like the idea of the custom front end from the 58' Chevy kit. I will be looking forward to seeing your mock up of that. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianl Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Looks like it might work! Had to narrow it a bit to get it looking right. A little bit of filling & filing to do. I'll cut down the chrome bar grill that came with it & use it & I'll put the headlights behind the grill. The photos make the nose look bigger than it is by the way. I was going to do either a gloss black or metallic green. But Gator's reference to the 50's 60's rods is getting me thinking about candy reds & pearls... still thinking! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Brian, That is some nice work grafting the nose piece on . It looks good. I like the idea of a Candy Paint job. Red???? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianl Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Most of the body work is done, just the A pillars to go. Colour is going to be something from the sixties, probably start with a pearl white plus some flames or panels... still thinking. Any suggestions anyone? (please keep it simple, I am not much of a painter) Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_modler Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I am amazed at your talent, I was thinking a candy apple green with some trumpets out of the cut out in the hood???Maybe something like this??? http://www.newsonair.org/images/inspiring-candy-apple-green-car-paint-3-candy-apple-green-paint-job-500-x-333.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 stunning !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) I think flames would take attention off of your wonderful creativity. If your starting with pearl white, some panels would work well and could be designed to show off the bodywork. I think a turquoise, or light orchid, or even tangerine might look nice. Not my model, but it shows a tangerine-red color over pearl white. Edited October 2, 2016 by Draggon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianl Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Started on the backend! Fenders came off the same Chev kit as the front ones, I think (thanks to the Silverfoxx again). Crazy thing was how the whole rear floor of a sedan made an easy tray for a pickup. That back panel has already come off as its too bland & I want to try to roll a timber floor over a the back some how. Thanks for the suggestions on the paint. Green & pearl are the favourites so far but I wont know or sure till I get it finished it in primer Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 It looks like some good use of some of my favorite tools-dremel and saws. Nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 To be honest, I'm digging the cantilevered top look it has going there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I gotta agree with Joe. I like the way the top looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianl Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Billy Joe & Jim - I had a similar idea early on but the screen scared me, guess I'll have to give it a go now.Steve, I like my dremel & saw, they sit under my right hand at all times, although I think my clubmates reckon I should wear a butcher's apronBought a can of candy lime green & will add some white pin striping (for now)Thanks for the feedback, the suggestions have been winnersBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I like all the surgery that's going into this truck!! Nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Wow ! that is looking good. I agree with the cantilever top and the candy and pearl green. That whole truck just screams Oakland Roadster Show ! George Barris and Big Daddy Roth ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 This is insanely cool looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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