Modlbldr Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 So, I started this recently as a test subject for weathering videos I have been checking out. I think it is working out well. My plan is an abandoned old drag pickup. The owner "upgraded" at some point in the late 60's to a Chevy II. He pulled a few parts from this ride to recoup some cash. The front clip he sold to another racer who wrecked his ride after a hairy run down the strip, making contact with the guardrail. All I have left is the interior, front suspension, door handles, wheelie bars and chute. Right now the chassis and body parts are just sitting together. Later- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Sorry Mods- I should have posted this in the Drag WIP section. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 11 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Sorry Mods- I should have posted this in the Drag WIP section. Later- I like the weathering on this, it really looks the part. Did you create the bed or was that from the kit ? You might get more attention to your build if you put it under light trucks section if you have to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Nice weathering Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Thanks fellas for the interest. Unfortunately it is never a good idea to try posting something while trying to deal with a puppy. I wasn't able to pay attention to where I posted it. Although it may get more coverage in the light truck section, technically it is a drag vehicle. The bed was a one piece unit molded in yellow plastic but was identical to the multi-piece bed from the kit (which I didn't have at the time) Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Great weathering, I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 interested project, i like this, looking forward for updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Man that is spot on, really like the faded plexi-glass. BUT.... Mr. Horsepower is going the wrong way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Painted Black said: Mr. Horsepower is going the wrong way I never even thought of that. Lol! So, got the interior together. Not putting a seat in this cause the owner used it in his Chevy II. Painted the wheel centers for a bit of contrast. Working on scratching the front suspension. Got to find an axle. Later- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Getting a look at the stance. Later- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Definate looks the part. Have you found an engine yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Getting a look at the stance. Later- That looks really cool!! Perfect survivor look.? Edited January 28, 2021 by bismarck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Sam I Am said: Definate looks the part. Have you found an engine yet? No. Haven't started the search. I'm thinking a parts pack engine since it will be missing parts and they have molded internals. I have the Chevy, Ford and Pontiac. Not sure which would be most accurate. 1 hour ago, bismarck said: That looks really cool!! Perfect survivor look.? Thanks! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 looks super cool, i need to build one of those trucks, if you haven't find the axel let me know, i have one around, i have like 4 of those kits, not going to build them all LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: looks super cool, i need to build one of those trucks, if you haven't find the axel let me know, i have one around, i have like 4 of those kits, not going to build them all LOL Marco's, Thank you for the kind words and the offer. I found one that should work for me though. Now I am making U bolts for it and looking for a tie rod and pieces. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just finished this up this morning! Posted in Under Glass Drag. Later- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Burns Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 2/5/2021 at 10:19 AM, Modlbldr said: Just finished this up this morning! Posted in Under Glass Drag. Later- Do you remember where you got the Mr. Horsepower decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Kelly Burns said: Do you remember where you got the Mr. Horsepower decals? No, I sure don't. Sorry. I did find out.that I put them on backwards. Lol. Later- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 That Willy's is looking pretty kewl. The weathering looks nice. Looks like it's been laying next to a barn for years. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/1/2022 at 1:18 PM, Kelly Burns said: Do you remember where you got the Mr. Horsepower decals? I found these today in my decal stash. Looks like they can be found in the Monogram 32 Ford roadster- Kit # 2718-0300. Later- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/1/2022 at 1:18 PM, Kelly Burns said: Do you remember where you got the Mr. Horsepower decals? Monogram 32 Ford roadster- Kit # 2718-0300. Later- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Burns Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 @Modlbldr thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 8 hours ago, Modlbldr said: I found these today in my decal stash. Looks like they can be found in the Monogram 32 Ford roadster- Kit # 2718-0300. The Mr. Horsepower decals are VERY common. You can find them on lots of different kits. Especially old muscle car kits that come with drag options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Burns Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 @Jantrix Thanks! I'll start looking for some of those kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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