junkyardjeff

I wish they would have made the base models,instead of a Galaxie 500 they could have made the Custom and a Biscayne instead of the Impalas. And they all seemed to have big blocks where I would have like to build one with a small block or even a six just to be different,I know some of the base models are available in resin but sometimes those are more then I can spend and then have to get a kit for the donor parts.

On this MPC the seats are molded in the tub so it would not be easy to change.

I found a big block from a 1970 to 72 Chevelle that I will be using.

After second thought since it has that deluxe interior I am going to make it a big block 4 speed if I can find a stock big block.

Thanks to a member on here for a hood and tailgate I can start on the restore,I ordered some 8 lug rims and tires from Scenes unlimited so its going to be a 3/4 ton. Going to use the six from the 62 Chevy II after some modifications and hope to get a truck 4 speed,was hoping to put a bench seat in it but the seats are molded into the interior tub since I would like it to be a cheap truck. Chassis is very basic so might have to come up with another to make it a 3/4 ton.

The early 70s MPC Chevy truck I have has a fancy interior with buckets and console,since I want to rebuild it as a basic truck was there ever one made with a bench seat. I looked at my GMC shortbed and it also has buckets but no console.

I might try to find a parts Blazer but I am planning on using the six from the 62 Chevy II so it will look like it has a 250,this is going to be a cheap truck and will look into that Olson brothers trans.

I am going to take the 71ish MPC Chevy step side long bed and make it a 3/4 ton but I want a truck 4 speed for it so was there ever a kit that had one or are there any made in resin.

All new brakes and has about 80 miles on it so far,the o/d is not working and most likely electrical since it will go in free wheeling with the cable pushed in but no o/d.

I have the chassis and interior from that 59 kit and just need to get the glass.

It will most likely be when it gets colder before I start on it,I still need to get windows for it.

Parts arrived today so the build will start soon.

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About what years were these made.

Did not know MPC made one and thought it was a AMT.

So is it a MPC.

I will start posting on a build thread when the parts arrive,not sure what I will do about a engine since it does not have a opening hood. Thinking about using a six since the top will not be seen and will not need the correct valve cover and air cleaner and I have a few of them.

I will make something work

Found a new chassis and interior on ebay and its on the way.

I have a small local hobby shop that deals with rebuilders and will see if I can find one of those before buying a new kit,he also sells parts too so I will check with him next saturday. If he has none then I will get a new kit.

Is the 59 kit readily available.

That batch of parts had a body and wondering if the parts from the 2 door sedan could be used to build it.

That is what I got but mine is missing the carbs.

As for the 57 Olds I found a 1/24 diecast 57 race car I forgot I had and might think about making it look stock or a hot rod if I could ever find the time.

This must be a 62 engine as the manifolds are made with the block and yes the hole is on the large side.