bill lanfear

Lovin it! Nice work on the interior! The clutter, the worn torn seat...awesome!

I'm following this one close as this is my kind of build and love how its turning out...Great idea removing the gauges and the rack looks great!

Very nice! Great work on the detail painting!

I am still experimenting with dulling down the chrome as well. For my blazer, I sprayed it with dullcoat but it looked like I just painted it silver, so I then took a damp soft sponge and dabbed and very carefully rubbed some dullcoat off here and there to allow some shine to come through. I was much happier with the end result. I did not dab the bumper. You can see the difference in this pic.

I like it! Amount of weathering is spot on! If I had to suggest anything, I would consider thinning the roof paint a little to let some primer through as they are typically bleached out some on something this worn. Maybe some scratches in the bed from years of loading and unloading those bottles. I assume you will hit the chrome with some dull-coat to take away the "new" shine. The engine compartment should be more dirt and grime vs paint failure or chipping in my opinion. I think you've done a great job so far and special thumbs up on the decals! The weathering you have done is very realistic and is just the right amount I think. Hope these suggestions help!

Excellent work! Details are fantastic!

Thanks everybody! I built it as I remember them back in the day! I remember working on this era of blazer in real life...always cussing when the points needed changed as you had to literally climb inside the engine bay to reach them!

I like it! Love the wheels and tires especially! The kit has a few things missing that was easy to remedy. master cylinder, radiator top to name a few. I used a plastic spoon to fill in the excessive hole in the firewall on mine. I built it with the same theme as yours. check it out under workbench or under glass (amt 72 k5 blazer). If you need any pointers on the spoon method, let me know!

Glad to help Adam, I am very cautious and don't normally try to correct anyone but I could tell from your other sight that you are dedicated to those details! I too am a fan for building stock models or at least as of recently, I build them to appear realistic or as you would see them on a day to day basis on the road as daily drivers with mild weathering, road grime etc.

I started this conversion myself a while back and I found that using the 71 frame was pretty easy (maybe easier than cutting the 78 as the wheel base wont be correct anyway). I used the 78 springs and axles and engine cradle, the crossmember for the transfer case will be located for the 71 interior tub mounting point as the pieces are almost identical between the kits. The 78 uses it for a cab mount and the 71 uses it for the tub as mentioned. They should be pretty close to the same location. I am using a custom made heavy duty 4 speed for mine so I haven't figured the lengths just yet but here is a mockup of mine so far. I know Moebius is coming out with a 70 4x4 but I am impatient and can't wait!

Sorry Adam, I just looked a little harder and it is a 60 Bel-Air steering wheel that was used for the deluxe...not Impala.

Very impressive Adam! I think I have the answer to your steering wheel problem...it looks like the kit gives you a standard wheel, which I believe you have up side down, but a "deluxe" wheel was available which was a re-use of a 60 Bel-Air steering wheel or an Impala. Check out this link http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/index.php/tag/deluxe-steering-wheels/ see what you think. It shows some pics of these wheels also. You may be able to grab the wheel from a revell 60 impala kit to solve your issue if the info I gave you is legit. I am anxious to see this come together as I appreciate the level of detail your incorporating. One other note, if I may without seeming critical...the handle on the ash tray above the radio should be black. I hope that I am not coming off as some jerk picking apart your work, that is not my intention! Just trying to help before you assemble!

I like this idea! Cant wait to see it come together!

I like where this is going, looking great!

Thanks everybody for the nice comments. Its great to share with people that appreciate the hobby!

The paint job on that bed is excellent!, love the interior as well! Nice job on the engine transplant, love the colors used.....Well Done!

Well this one was fun! This is my rendition of Philo Beddoe's pickup from the movie "Every Which Way But Loose". Its not perfect but it is what it is. I used different plates and the mirrors are bigger than the movie truck but over all I am pretty happy with how it turned out. This is my third build in a really long time. The build can be seen under the work bench section. Thanks for looking!

love this idea!! Ive been waiting to get my hands on a 60 chevy kit, I missed the opportunity and regret it. I prefer the wrap around windshield and like the older hoods! If you need some reference pics, I have a 1:1 62 GMC truck .

Very nice clean build....great representation!

very nice build!

I am anxious to see this come together, I like where you are going with it!

Last update before going to under glass section...finished the interior, got the engine all nestled in place, glass installed, grill, headlights etc....getting close. To do list is toolbox, bed chains, taillights, mirrors, license plates, some detail painting, bmf the door handles, and build an antenna. Thanks everybody for your comments and taking a look.

Nice looking Mopar! Well done!

thanks everybody! I will be posting more soon! I just realized I have posted a lot of pics for this........too many maybe?????

One of the nicest TA's I've seen done! Great overall build...Good job especially with the grills!