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1948 Chevrolet COE Cannonball


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1948 Chevrolet COE, started with AMT 1950 3100 Pickup kit.  Partsbox model, based on a resin Cab Over Engine body.  Built this when film cameras was the thing, ran this through my studio shoot for Desert Scale Classic COVID Special contest (not entering).

If I recall correctly, the COE resin body was All American Models, ordered from a magazine ad, not available now; required massaging the hood, and fenders.  I had the bed left over from my Canopy Express project.  The headlights, taillights, wheel centers, and 409 decals are from the 1962 Chevrolet Impala 409, which I made a demolition derby for the other magazine contest.  Tires are from the horrible Nitto Lamborghini Countach kit, had someone turn aluminum rims.  Front bumper is modified AMT Ferrari 250 SWB kit.  Mirrors from the Tamiya Volvo BTCC Estate.  Resin copy of Tamiya Vehicross gas cap.  Detail Master photo etch wipers.  Plastistruct diamond plate, the Bare Metal foil has wrinkled up, really need to rip all that off and make new parts, then paint with Alclad.  Real Cherry wood bed rails with dovetail corners.  Corian is the frame, since it's a true Curbside.  Parma fluorescent yellow paint.  Scratch-built the grill, running boards, license plate the moves up for trailer hitch.  This is the second street rod I ever built, and no plans to build more.

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Thanks for looking!

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On 4/24/2020 at 12:37 PM, espo said:

This is amazing. I just noticed the shadow effect on the scallops. The scratch building is all so well done. 

I forgot about this thread and it was always buried when I checked in....activity level is through the roof! ?

Thank you.  I was pleased to have come up with the shadow, easy to do.

On 4/24/2020 at 7:21 PM, lghtngyello03 said:

Gotta say Kurt, this build is so sick. Makes me want one 

? Too bad the resin body is not available.  I got this 4 door off of Shapeways, but was disappointed.  First it was described as a '54, the windshield yes, grill NO.  Glad to sell at the Phoenix swap meet for what I paid for it.
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On 4/24/2020 at 8:23 PM, Russell C said:

One of my long time favorites, particularly for the scallops shadow effect.

Thanks Russell!  You saw it at GSL. ?

On 4/25/2020 at 4:06 AM, PappyD340 said:

AWESOME!

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On 4/27/2020 at 5:51 PM, dave branson said:

looks great

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3 hours ago, slusher said:

Beautiful!!!

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3 hours ago, Belugawrx said:

Funky !!

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3 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

That is one very nice looking COE.  I have always had a soft spot for COE's and you have definitely tickled it, thanks.

Thanks.  I've been seeing how popular they are lately, nice to know they are saved from the salvage yard.

2 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Very nice work. I never noticed the shadow effect until I saw the frontal shot. Now I can’t un-see it. Well done!

Thank you!  That detail seems to be the most popular thing I've done. ?

For anyone who has the money (not cheap) and skills, this Shapeways body is okay, but the grill and windshield are not correct match.  If they had done a '54 grill, might have kept it.
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Fantastic build Kurt!  This is a real style exercise and you nailed it!  As others have mentioned, the shadow effect of scallops seems to make them float on the body!

The 3D technology is amazing and have tremendous (almost illimited) potential but I think that it still need some improvement in the rendering of very small parts, the technology still have limits. Pretty expensive too...

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On 5/5/2020 at 4:18 PM, misterNNL said:

This is a great build. Totally my style.Thanks for sharing!

Thank you.

On 5/6/2020 at 8:46 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Fantastic build Kurt!  This is a real style exercise and you nailed it!  As others have mentioned, the shadow effect of scallops seems to make them float on the body!

The 3D technology is amazing and have tremendous (almost illimited) potential but I think that it still need some improvement in the rendering of very small parts, the technology still have limits. Pretty expensive too...

I'm surprised with the popularity of the scallops design.  Thank you.

On 5/6/2020 at 11:18 AM, vintagerpm said:

Beautiful pickup! I've become quite enamored with COE pickups lately, and yours is a great take on the genre.

The COEs are getting more popular.  They make great haulers.

On 5/6/2020 at 8:33 PM, Modlbldr said:

Wow Kurt! That turned out beautifully. I would hope with results like this you would do more Street Rods. It's amazing work.

Later-

Thanks!  I have so many other subjects haunting me, doubt it.  Other than a morphing of the style.

On 5/14/2020 at 7:45 PM, Jon Cole said:

That is a top shelf COE right there! With zinger paint and an OMG! look. What's not to love?

Thank you sir!

I shouldn't say never, after I started this topic, bought this Jimmy Flintstone cab from feeBay.  I have 3 of the '50 Chevy pickup kits.  But one idea is to do an ice cream truck.  Maybe in my second life.......
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On 12/13/2020 at 9:20 AM, ChrisR said:

Looks great!

Thanks!

On 12/13/2020 at 9:52 AM, Paul Payne said:

This one needs to be built full size! Really great proportions, build quality, and it just plain looks great!

There have been.  But they usually blow the front fender to rear fender height.

On 12/13/2020 at 11:43 AM, Koellefornia Kid said:

How could I miss this one in April? Looks awesome, I really like it!

Thank you!  I snuck it into the forum, built a long time ago.

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