1320wayne Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 A number of years I took a builtup 48 Chrysler Town and Country and tore it down to rebuild it. It was originally built with an older resin body that needed extensive cleanup, that didn"t happen in the build, and was combined with an AMT 41 Plymouth for the chassis and engine. Here is the original build. My plans were to make wholsale changes to the rebuild. I started by subframing the chassis by using the front clip from a Lindberg 64 Dodge kit. I slightly tubbed the rear to fit some wider tires. I got this to mockup stage where it went back in the box. Now, years later, I decided that it was time to get back to it. The build will have real wood inserts and opening doors, hood and rear hatch. I had to rebuild the top of the rear hatch from styrene as the brittle resin fell apart. I just finished hinging the passenger door and the hood along with getting paint on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Also using some older Detail Master spun aluminum and photo etch wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I really like this. You got the stance right. Real wood panels? Nice! the thin wood sheets from cigar boxes might be a good source for the panels, but you probably knew this, so I'll shut up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 5 hours ago, geetee66 said: I really like this. You got the stance right. Real wood panels? Nice! the thin wood sheets from cigar boxes might be a good source for the panels, but you probably knew this, so I'll shut up... That's exactly what I'm using. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) A bit more progress. Drivers door is hinged and I pulled out some surfboards for the build. Edited April 20, 2020 by 1320wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Looking good. I like the sanded down look and the stance is right in my wheel house. I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Wow! Most impressive. Oddly, the resin almost looks like the correct color for the wood framing in the 1:1 vehicle. Do you plan to make use if it in that way? David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry57 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) It looks more like a Plymouth to me then the Chrysler? Edited April 25, 2020 by henry57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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