Fantom Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 Playing around this with this truck tonight. Just a mock up, not sure I like it. Wheels are Caddy Sabre with bullet centers from Model Haus…opinions??? 4
Zippi Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 I think it looks pretty kewl. I'm diggin the white wall tires. 1
NOBLNG Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 It looks nice. A slight chop would be really cool….but certainly not easy re-fitting that windshield.?
Fantom Posted March 6, 2023 Author Posted March 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: It looks nice. A slight chop would be really cool….but certainly not easy re-fitting that windshield.? I’d love to chop it but I fear that would result in a ruined cab lol. 1
Tcoat Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, Fantom said: I’d love to chop it but I fear that would result in a ruined cab lol. When I built this kit as a paint practice I considered chopping it. The windshield looked workable but I had no clue how to deal with the misalignment that would result on that louvered trim behind the side windows so dropped the idea. I was rather surprised at how painting the upper cab lighter actually gave the optical impression that it was lower.
Tcoat Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 29 minutes ago, Fantom said: Nice build, I’m planning a 2 tone as well. Must be the kit of the year on here since yours will be #8 since Christmas. It is fun though as no two have even been close. Looking forward to your take on it!
Nosferatu Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 Two tone always looks great! I don't think I'd lower the roof as you may have an issue with the windshield. As far as the whitewall tires, they look good. The wheels would need to be black between the spokes just my opinion. Dave 1
Belugawrx Posted March 6, 2023 Posted March 6, 2023 I like the tire and wheel combo.. I have this kit staring at me from the stash, I was thinking something like this...Root Beer roof and Ivory lower body I'll be following your progress..Good luck Cheers
Fantom Posted March 7, 2023 Author Posted March 7, 2023 At the moment I’m wanting to paint paint it “Chevy Black Rose “ kinda purple color. 1
Tcoat Posted March 7, 2023 Posted March 7, 2023 12 hours ago, Fantom said: At the moment I’m wanting to paint paint it “Chevy Black Rose “ kinda purple color. Like this? That would look REALLY good! What colour for upper?
Fantom Posted March 7, 2023 Author Posted March 7, 2023 35 minutes ago, Tcoat said: Like this? That would look REALLY good! What colour for upper? That’s the color.. was considering pearl white or a light champagne gold 3
Tcoat Posted March 7, 2023 Posted March 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fantom said: That’s the color.. was considering pearl white or a light champagne gold Oh either of those would work!
stavanzer Posted March 8, 2023 Posted March 8, 2023 My Dad, has a '61 Chevy Pickup. I really like where this is going. The Caddy wheels look nice.
1972coronet Posted March 11, 2023 Posted March 11, 2023 I'm liking those rims/wheel covers. Since you asked for opinions: ditch the wide white. I'll be honest here and state that I'm not a fan of wide whites on any vehicle past 1957, 1958, and especially pickups (any year) and any 1961 & newer vehicle. Pinstripe white walls would -- again, IMO -- look 1,000 times better with those rims/wheel covers. Looking forward to watching your progress. 1
Fantom Posted March 13, 2023 Author Posted March 13, 2023 So…some progress….I definitely committed to custom here. I wanted to do something kinda different on both ends and started with the rear end. I was struggling with what to with the plain Jane tailgate and tail lights and tried this. Bear with me lots still to do . I cute the top of the bed off and will graft 1 hood on the back to use the front parking light bezels as tail lights. I will graft another hood onto it to complete the top of the bed and possibly hung the top. I hope i described it correctly. 2
wrenchr Posted March 13, 2023 Posted March 13, 2023 Maybe some small fins on the bed? 63 Fairlane style? 1
Fantom Posted March 13, 2023 Author Posted March 13, 2023 11 hours ago, wrenchr said: Maybe some small fins on the bed? 63 Fairlane style? I kinda like that idea!
dino246gt Posted March 13, 2023 Posted March 13, 2023 I like the idea of using another hood for the rear, but needs more planning, could use those vertical, one on each side for tail lights, maybe, or as you show, but better integrated into the tail gate?
Fantom Posted March 13, 2023 Author Posted March 13, 2023 I have plenty more planned including modifying the tail lights…
Fantom Posted March 13, 2023 Author Posted March 13, 2023 Decided to ditch the white walls and am going with these redlines and Radirs from 3D Scale …been working on the suspension this afternoon, should have some pics soon. Will get back to the bed this weekend I hope…waiting on Mr postman for parts 1
Fantom Posted March 20, 2023 Author Posted March 20, 2023 Got some work done, grafted the 2 hoods to the bed and started on the fins. Lots of blending and sanding left. I’m liking it so far. 1
misterNNL Posted March 28, 2023 Posted March 28, 2023 Very unique stylish continuing the hood though the bed cover. Nice!
NOBLNG Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 It looks pretty good even in this rough state. It should look fantastic once you get every thing blended in and smoothed.?
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