RadRidesByDan Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 (edited) This is a build that was based on a real 55 Nomad that was pictured in SuperRod magazine years ago. It took me 14 months to complete this build. The chassis is scratchbuilt from 63 pieces of plastic rod rectangular and round and 2 pieces of aluminum rod. The suspension was donated from late corvette and the motor and tranny from the 39 WagonRod kit. All aluminum pullies and the brackets for the A/C and alternator were all scratchbuilt. The 15 inch brakes are from MCG and the 20 wheel & tires from hoppin hydro's. The chassis took me 110 hours to build not counting paint and drivetrain. The interior is also all scratchbuilt including full width floor board to fit the new chassis. The windshield has been raked back by grafting the rear glass from a 67 Nova II including the posts and cowl. The rear tail lights were laid forwrd and were made out of a 93 cent clear red toothbrush handle that was cut, carved and polished. Paint is PPG Cobalt Blue Pearl and Base white for the roof. The last picture shows the real car from the magazine with the model chassis sitting on top. Thanks for looking Edited December 20, 2008 by RadRidesByDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul@detaildownunder Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Wow! nicely done, luv'n that chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 great work love those nomads tri-fives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I love it Dan! Very clean build. Can you show some of the interior? The only thing I am missing are wires in the engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 I love it Dan! Very clean build. Can you show some of the interior? The only thing I am missing are wires in the engine compartment. When I get back from holidays I will get the interior pics for you. As for the wires. I left them pf to be able to display the model like the real car was at one point in time with the body on a rotissorie and the frame beside it. thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Another Rad Ride,Dan? Looks gooood ta me!!! Great Color combo too. Up to par, as usual Danny Boy! I'd be suprised to see sompthin NOT "Up To Par"! I LIKESES IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Another Rad Ride,Dan? Looks gooood ta me!!! Great Color combo too. Up to par, as usual Danny Boy! I'd be suprised to see sompthin NOT "Up To Par"! I LIKESES IT!!! Thanks George53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajulia Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hola amigo! Dude you mos-def know yer way around this plastic man!! The tail lights the HT and that engine!!! I want a top-end set up like that HINT HINT YIKES!! Flawless execution. O' the back seat drivers are they in bucket seats or bench.. Keep on wit the keepin on!! peace ajulia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hola amigo! Dude you mos-def know yer way around this plastic man!! The tail lights the HT and that engine!!! I want a top-end set up like that HINT HINT YIKES!! Flawless execution. O' the back seat drivers are they in bucket seats or bench.. Keep on wit the keepin on!! peace ajulia The back seat drivers are in buckets......no benches here my friend thanks for the comments and if your need any info on the mods..... just hollar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Very nice, clean detail work!! The custom chassis and all of the detail work on the engine is awesome!! Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 This is one of your top builds (IMHO)...Dan. It's just smoooth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinLs Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 wow, very impressive! i would love to see the interior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKIN10SECS Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Love them taillights....and you take a nice pic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 wow, very impressive! i would love to see the interior! After the holidays I will post up the interior pics. thanks for the great comments everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Bob Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have always loved your builds Bear and this is one of my favorites. You are an amazing builder. Keep up the fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Absolutely incredible! Extraordinary craftsmanshhip on that chassis; it sits just right and the restyling complements the original lines of the car perfectly. Love the taillights! Gotta love the plastic in those cheapo toothbrushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 thanks for the great comments guys, very appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon7665 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Kool Lil' Mad you got there! The Fullsize is one of my Fav Kustom Mads in recent years... You've done an execellent job with the Mercruiser Lotus Built LT5(Chevy took Mercruiser's SBC based Marine Powerhouse Engines, and contracted Lotus to correct the problems they were having adapting the engines to the New ZR1's at the time)... The LT5's are more or less better served as a Boat Anchor in Automotive applications(Practicality is poor due to lack of parts availability,the PCM programming is picky to say the least when attempting to make power modifications, and the list goes on), but they were High Horsepower Water Terrors when they were placed in Cigarette Speedboat... Their Automotive Application All Aluminum DOHC design is very visually pleasing though, and I have always wondered why GM hasn't explored the Concept further, especially given Toyota's impressive Success with their DOHC V8's that were Originally based off of GEN. I SBC's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Great chassis. I know it's a replica of a magazine 1:1 but the windshield idea is very cool and the taillights' angle really complements it well. Replica or not, this is a stunning build. Two thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 looks real good bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Obviously, the chassis is where all of the extra effort went on this build....beautiful workmanship. The engine detail and fittings are very first rate and sweet too. Nice job. About 7 years ago I did the Nomad based wagon that preceided this one, the RealMad wagon...when the Newmad wagon came out about a year later, I thought it was really neat...your build proves that, that is the case. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Very nice & accurate looking build. The full size car has a ton of specialized custumizing, and it looks like you got it. Very nice job on the chassis. I am sure the detail on the rest is equal. Excellent job! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadRidesByDan Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 I am very humbled by everyones great comments. Great thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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