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Now to make it a long box. I cut 1/4" off the rear of the grey box. Next I cut off 9/16" off the front of the same box. I put the box from my lowrider build on top to show the difference. Here is a mock-up with the converted box. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy

The ride height was set for 3" in the front. 5" inches in the rear thatx to a height jig I made. Now for the heart of the Lil Red. Yeah its got a Hemi. I too the hemi from the 2006 Chrysler 300 kit.Mainly for the engine cover. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy

A friend of mine asked me to build a replica of his friends truck for him.I was not expecting it to be a longbox though.The conversion was quite easy.But the paint on this truck will probably be the biggest task of all.Now on to the progress pics. I started with this. For the conversionI needed 2 beds. First I cut the front of the white box out. The I cut the taillight section off. That was the chopping of the first box more to come soom. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy

This is not going to be a purist type build.I tend to go with my mini-trucker mentality on most of my builds.So with that said here is a mini-truckers take on a Lil Red Express. I went with a backhalf instead of a full frame. More to come soon.

The base for this kit was The AMT 1984 GMC.

Thanx fellas I hope to be back on this build soon.

Thanx fellas I appreciate that.I should hopefully have an update closer to the end of the week.

Well its been a bit since I posted on this thread.I test fitted the motor in the frame to start planning the exhaust. Threw the body on to check hood clearence....... And it didn't fit. So I decided to add a Competition Resins 6" outlaw cowl scoop. Forgot to take a pics of the giant hole I cut out of the hood. I got the engine almost done.Just need to plumb the rad hoses.Has anyone plumbed this engine before? Thanx for lookin' Jeremy

Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the hinges up close, Thanx I appreciate that.

This is one insane and sik looking build so far.I like it keep the updates coming.

Great looking build so far.This body style always look great in this shade of blue.As well what are you thinking of changing it to?

Sounds like a cool build.I want to get 2 of those kits myself.I don't know how that truck will look with the gullwings though.You will have to post pick once you start it.

I took them out of a diecast kit that I had bought just for the wheels.

Got a little more done to one of the door panels. I just need to add a door handle of some sort,maybe. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy

Great looking build.I need to build one eventually.

Looks good so far.

Great looking build so far.Keep the progress coming.

Great looking build so far.Did you use white or grey primer under the white?

The dash is stock.I might take the design off the seats and incorporate that into the door panels.

Thanx I appreciate that. On another note with my door panels,I know the still need something can anybody think of anything that will help with the design?

Thanx I thought so too.

Started on my door panels tonight.This is just a rough lay out at the moment it will probably change before the build is done. I found a new set of seats that I am going to use instead of the Nova seats. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy

Thanx Chris.I'm sure it will.Just take your time,plan everything out and research anything you want to do.

Stunning simply stunning!Great looking build!

Thanx for the link.I have a few old skool builds coming up and either one of those or the brass knuckle knobs will fit the bill for a few of them.