davidray Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 This is the first time I am posting. I am scratchbuilding a 99 chevy modified 4x4 pulling truck. here is what I have so far. David H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 David, Nice job on the puller so far. What is that huge bumper for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf01 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 that big bumper looks to be the weight box, used to hold the weights for pulling is this model of a real puller or a want to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidray Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thanks for the replies. The large front bumper is the weight boxto offset the weight the sled puts on the rear of the truck as it goes down the track. The turck is only my version of a puller. I wish someone would make the new style tires. Does anyone know of any? David H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 i don't know where to get the new tires, but i have to say that is one nice lookin truck can't weight to see what this looks like when it's all done keep up the modeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidray Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have finally got some time to work on my puller here are a few pics. I still have a lot of work to do. David H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticWagens Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I like it and nice work with the diamond plate interior. Like Dave said look into Fred's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8horsepowercj Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 David, I,ve seen a few guys build these and I always thought it would be cool to try one since every summer the NTPA makes a stop about 15 minutes from my home. My holdup has always been the tires where do you find those at? Great Job so far. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 That poor driver looks sick thinking about how that truck will fly down the track. He is very pale!! LOL. Nice start! Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopdad Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Great job so far (for a Chevy ), Seriously, keep posting pix as you build. Awesome work. Hey, were did you get your seat? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidray Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 I finally had time to do a little painting. The seat is from one of my dirt track cars, flimsy five or mustang. The tires are resin from the modelhaus. I contacted Fred from Freds Resin he said that he doesn't know any thing about those type of rims, I think I need to measure the opening and look at what he offers. We will see. What do you think about my color choice? The paint is very rough but will sand smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidray Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 I also did a Chevy SSR Puller a while back, I will call it "SPLIT DECISSION". I need some one to make decals for me. These pics are before I added The weight box and fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Freds shop is not far from where I live. We are in the same county. Just thought it was interesting to note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Nice progress there. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidray Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 here are some pics with paint. the tires are from model haus. the seat is from modified dirt model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidray Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 sorry for the double reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8horsepowercj Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 David thanks for the reply I will deff. have to order a set or two of those tires from the modelhaus now. Ironically I just walked into the house from watching the real 1:1 pullers just like these tonight and man you scale version is looking dead on bud. Outstanding work and I like the contrasting paint colors you chose. keep up the awesome work Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 now if chevy would have designed the SSR this way then they wouldn't be bankrupt !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoengr Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Would the wheels from a 1/32 (or same approx size) monster truck diecast work? Speaking of 'work' , I love the work you have posted here. Outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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