blunc Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 7 hours ago, afx said: Really like this. Thanks, here is a rather old WIP thread, I keep for when I get some more bench time with it, being on this forum gave me the impetus to finish it out better than I had before. Â I have acquired kits to build another, "factory released" version (another backburner project). Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Built 14 years ago. I called this Magnum PU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 @Phildaupho, nice conversion, has a "Ute" vibe to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 23 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Built 14 years ago. I called this Magnum PU. Hi Phil! Very convincing, looks OEM, Just what SRT might have done, Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidinha Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) This was an actual production truck, but only just over 200 were made. Edited March 9, 2021 by avidinha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hi Andrew! Great car, bravo! Do you know the coachbuilder who made those "cowboy Cadillac" ? Or was-it a "flower car" for the service industry? Just curious... CTÂ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I have a couple of car based pickups. But, they have separate beds unlike the Ranchero and El Camino. I'll post them later if it's OK to post them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuilderX Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Heres what I am working on.... My NovCamino  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) My Pontiac gtcamino project Also have a somewhat started project of the Krass and Bernie Car Toons Daytona (don’t have pictures of it) Edited March 9, 2021 by 426 pack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Saw this on Hemmings: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/durango/2469257.html?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=Classifieds&utm_campaign=Recirculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidinha Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 16 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Andrew! Great car, bravo! Do you know the coachbuilder who made those "cowboy Cadillac" ? Or was-it a "flower car" for the service industry? Just curious... CTÂ I can't remember who the coach builder was. And no, they weren't flower cars. Here's a video about them that has some more information. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 43 minutes ago, avidinha said: I can't remember who the coach builder was. And no, they weren't flower cars. Here's a video about them that has some more information.  Hi Andrew! I did a research yesterday, and 2 companies actually offered those in the 70s and early 80s: One was called the Mirage, the other the Caribou. The Mirage kept the rear roof section and side window, in effect "tunneling" the cargo area. The Caribou had a canted flying buttress roof, a la Camino. Both are frequently offered at car auctions such as B&J, RM, etc. I'll try to build one in styrene! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 18 hours ago, Plowboy said: I have a couple of car based pickups. But, they have separate beds unlike the Ranchero and El Camino. I'll post them later if it's OK to post them here. Lets see what ya got, all of your builds are AMAZING!  To everyone here, great work on all of these builds. The only thing wrong with them is that they aren't factory 1:1 cars and they should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) Have this one on the bench occasionally, trying to get it together. Can't seem to find rear inner wheel wells to suit me. It is a Magnum SRT8RPU. Edited March 9, 2021 by TarheelRick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hi Rick! Ever tried spliced styrene pill boxes, or Superglue clear tubes? I also use styrene-type rounded plastic caps that my wife gets with spray beauty "elixirs..". Round, about 1 inch tall and 1.25 inch diameter... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Rick! Ever tried spliced styrene pill boxes, or Superglue clear tubes? I also use styrene-type rounded plastic caps that my wife gets with spray beauty "elixirs..". Round, about 1 inch tall and 1.25 inch diameter... CT Interesting idea, guess I will have to raid my pill bottle selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidinha Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Andrew! I did a research yesterday, and 2 companies actually offered those in the 70s and early 80s: One was called the Mirage, the other the Caribou. The Mirage kept the rear roof section and side window, in effect "tunneling" the cargo area. The Caribou had a canted flying buttress roof, a la Camino. Both are frequently offered at car auctions such as B&J, RM, etc. I'll try to build one in styrene! CT I'm working on making one from the Revell custom Cadillac kit. Edited March 9, 2021 by avidinha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 2 hours ago, avidinha said: I'm working on making one from the Revell custom Cadillac kit. Hi Andrew! This would be the Mirage type of roof. Looks great, looking forward to see it completed! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Andrew! I did a research yesterday, and 2 companies actually offered those in the 70s and early 80s: One was called the Mirage, the other the Caribou. The Mirage kept the rear roof section and side window, in effect "tunneling" the cargo area. The Caribou had a canted flying buttress roof, a la Camino. Both are frequently offered at car auctions such as B&J, RM, etc. I'll try to build one in styrene! CT I saw those when I was researching for my hearse build a while back. They are awesome! I might need to have a try at one of those too!  Claude, I am sure yours will be outstanding. Awesome job Andrew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 11 hours ago, mchook said: Lets see what ya got, all of your builds are AMAZING!  To everyone here, great work on all of these builds. The only thing wrong with them is that they aren't factory 1:1 cars and they should be! Totally agree on both counts. This thread is getting some momentum Mark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just now, Steve H said: I saw those when I was researching for my hearse build a while back. They are awesome! I might need to have a try at one of those too!  Claude, I am sure yours will be outstanding. Awesome job Andrew! Hi Steve! Tonight, I spend the better part of 2 hours with my caliper, trying to find a suitable roof for that type of conversion on a 64 Caddy convertibler (JOHAN!) I found last week for 60$. Going trough my stash, I found at least two suitable donors, that would make it less work. Try to guess what car roof fits best... Cant' wait to start! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just now, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Steve! Tonight, I spend the better part of 2 hours with my caliper, trying to find a suitable roof for that type of conversion on a 64 Caddy convertibler (JOHAN!) I found last week for 60$. Going trough my stash, I found at least two suitable donors, that would make it less work. Try to guess what car roof fits best... Cant' wait to start! CT Excellent !! Can’t wait to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Buick Grand Camino: A blending of the Buick Grand National kit, and the '78 ElCamino kit, I used the wheel wells from the rear quarters of the Buick so they would match the front wheel wells. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1962 Chevrolet "Palamino": A combination of AMT '62 Impala convertible body, AMT '59 ElCamino chassis, AMT '65 ElCamino bed, and MONOGRAM '58 Thunderbird roof. The payload in the last pic is an award winning go-cart built by Tommy May. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 2/25/2021 at 11:06 AM, Can-Con said: '70 "el Camino Grande" full size I built a few years ago. Stretched the wheelbase a little and did a lot of cutt'n and paste'n to get the proportions right. This is a work of art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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