Dave Mikrut Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 A long time ago I made a 2dr Handyman wagon from a 55 Chevy Nomad. I used the rear wheelwells and partial sedan roof from the 55 Belair sedan. Iwas never really happy with the ay it came out so today after seeing a foto of a 57 shortehed, I decided to do a little body work. Glues and joints are hardening now and some filling and sanding and priming for tomorrow. And yes i am going to see if I like it as a sedan delivery! hehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Cool project. Also that short 57 looks very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer1 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 cool so far ! good start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice! I've thought about building a 56 shorty wagon, I'll be watching this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 l like the potential of this project. Look forward to your progress. Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hey Dave . I was just looking at this over on Coffin Corner and I really like the shortened body ! Also changing the wheel opening makes a big difference in it's appearance . Should be a great looking build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I don't like those shorty's as a rule, but I've gotta admit that your idea and inspiration is pretty cool! I can just imagine that flat black 57 coming off the line. Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mikrut Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Here's a little preview of what it's going to be like, today after brunch I'll proceed with the bodywork. This is a chassis for another project but I will make another of the same. (Nova AWB chassis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 That is going to be a cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Really sweet Dave. Hope you can finish this one off! I agree the wheel opening change is a plus. Edited January 20, 2013 by Draggon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I like what your doing here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mikrut Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 "So Dave what did you do with the 55 Chevy Nomad wheelwells you removed for the "Shorty" project" yer probably thinkin??? Well little Gregg, I put them on the 55 two door sedan, kinda like "2 Lane Blacktop" doncha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Some really cool Ideas Dave! Great work too! I'll have to save this for future reference! BTW! Great to see you back again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mikrut Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 The last photo I posted of 55 my shorty was Photoshopped to show you how I hoped it would come out after body work. It had to fill seams on the sides and a seam on the roof. Also the contours of the roofs from the two diff. cars did not match so I had to build it up and shape it to fit. As with all my models that require filling I use plastic and liquid cement to fill the gaps and then the final finishing only needs minimal putty. I also use scratch filling sandable duplicolor primer. Any votes for a color? I'm thinking gold, yellow, root beer or silver blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Looks like you made the roof issue go away! I had the same problem when I turned the Dodge van into a pickup. The cab and the back end roofs were at totally different heights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Rootbeer with a gold roof might look good, no ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Nice body work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Yes, send that body off to Jimmy Flintstone. I'll bet he sells a ton of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Rootbeer with a gold roof might look good, no ? X2!! Thinking Rootbeer with Champagne Gold roof. Later- Edited January 30, 2013 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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