Saltie Olds Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I’ve had parts for this one for a very long time and for a very long time, I haven’t been comfortable working on it. So, here I go. I’m going to very carefully stretch the chassis the same .800” as I’m doing with the cab and will do with the interior. I’m going to paint it black metallic and dark chestnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Looks like a.great idea! I say "Go for it!" Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 8 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Looks like a.great idea! I say "Go for it!" Later- Thank You. The cab’s ready for putty now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 Here’s the truck now that I’ve gotten the two cab pieces glued together and filled in what I could with plastic. Now to use putty and keep going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Here’s the interior tub so far. Now I have to modify the brake pedal to make it narrower. I’m going to put in a clutch pedal and the stick shift from a AMT Chevy truck kit. I’m not going to worry about doing Mitch with the tranny that’s molded into the chassis. Here’s where I’m at with the seat. I’m going to be cutting out the center section and giving it bucket seats with either a scratch built console or maybe put in a custom one, from a AMT Chevy kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Nice! Keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 7 hours ago, Mattilacken said: Nice! Keep going! Thank You, Will Do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Here’s what I’ve gotten done today. I’m going to keep working with the chassis and by the time I have everything done, I’m hoping it’ll be good enough to look like I bought the truck as a kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Definitely coming along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 Yep, that it is. I’m having a lot of fun building it as well. Once I’m happy with all of the putty and sanding, I’ll start with primer guid coats. Then once I’m happy with how the primer turns out, I’ll start painting the truck. I’ll have the bed done long before the cab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Looking great so far! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Looking great so far! Later- Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 I’m calling the chassis hood, for the stretching. Thinking about replacing this molded in spare with a actual wheel and tire, not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 So far the cab is coming along quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Saltie Olds said: Thinking about replacing this molded in spare with a actual wheel and tire, not sure though. I wouldn't, for the effort involved, what's there paint details nicely. Best bang for the buck underneath is to give it proper tail pipes. Just cut and grind away the last straight piece from tip to where the curve begins, and replace with some tubing, and it will look way better. You can see my take on the chassis of the dually here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 5 hours ago, bisc63 said: I wouldn't, for the effort involved, what's there paint details nicely. Best bang for the buck underneath is to give it proper tail pipes. Just cut and grind away the last straight piece from tip to where the curve begins, and replace with some tubing, and it will look way better. You can see my take on the chassis of the dually here: Cool. Thanks for the idea. Could you show me more pictures of your truck please? Thank You. How are you liking my rig so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Does anyone know where I could find dually wheels that look like these or how I could make the kit wheels look like these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Here’s pictures of the painted chassis, bed and tailgate primed, and more putty on the cab. I’m going to be using the kit wheels until I’m able to get a set of wheels from the new Moebius ‘67 Ford Ramp Truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Modelhaus Tires has a nice set of resin wheels and tires. They show these out of stock but check with them, they are probably in the process of making more. https://www.modelhaustires.com/collection/802 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 58 minutes ago, mikemodeler said: Modelhaus Tires has a nice set of resin wheels and tires. They show these out of stock but check with them, they are probably in the process of making more. https://www.modelhaustires.com/collection/802 Cool. Thank You. I’ll check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Here’s the truck painted for the side, taillights, and tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Here’s some pictures of the cab and box together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 9:52 AM, Saltie Olds said: Could you show me more pictures of your truck please? Thank You. How are you liking my rig so far? Really liking the build! These kits are fun and nicely detailed. You can see mine here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/159576-out-of-storage-dodge-dually-snapper/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, bisc63 said: Really liking the build! These kits are fun and nicely detailed. You can see mine here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/159576-out-of-storage-dodge-dually-snapper/ Thank You. Glad you’re enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltie Olds Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Here’s how the body is looking. I’m going to have the bed liner be body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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