dodgefever
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Nice work. I think the trailer probably has a single leaf each side, like this (looks like it's a Fruehauf trailer). Truckpaper and Purplewave auctions are great for reference photos.
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Creeping along.
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IFS, what witchcraft is this? 🤨 Looks good, the stance reminds me of Mr Torquer.
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On 12/13/2023 at 6:36 PM, Mr mopar said:
Look like the Flintstone Dodge truck Jimmy Flintstone Resin 1962-1964 Dodge Pickup SHORTBED Truck - Spotlight Hobbies
It does look that way. I didn't see anyone gainsaying this, so what's the deal? Might as well give JF $100 as this "Jo-Han" operation?
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Printed the tunnel ram. Not perfect, but good enough.
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Picking up on two builds I started years ago: one based on the 1/25 AMT sedan and the other converted from the 1/16 hardtop. Having acquired a 3D printer, I'm redoing the parts that I wasn't happy scratch building. The 1/25 model will be the guinea pig, then I'll go after the 1/16 one.
So far, it's the AMT sedan with the front cut off and rear wheel wells from an old Revell kit replacing the AMT's too-wide wheel tubs. The narrow trans tunnel and moulded in exhaust were removed from the chassis plate and I grafted in the tunnel from the interior tub, the remainder of which was junked. The front frame stub has been 3D printed and the firewall is built up with styrene sheet.
Other parts are in progress - most will be 3D printed because there are no correct parts available from kits.
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I was about to say the same thing. 🙂 The transfer case is out 180 degrees.
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Coincidentally, I'm building one as well, but I'll start another thread for that.
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On 2/12/2024 at 11:09 AM, Chris V said:
On the subject of rake, the bias-ply tires currently included in most kits look oversized as front tires on a vintage Hot Rod. A matching set of vintage "Big'n little" bias-ply tires would be a very welcome addition to Round2's range of newly tooled tires, and breathe new life into many of your classic models!
I would have liked to see the front tyres from the original issue '40 Willys, '56 Ford and '55 Nomad reproduced - the ones Modelhaus knocked off as their T110. Now I have a 3D printer, not so much of a concern, but it would still be nice to see them in a kit.
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Still working on the wrecker body, but I got some paint on the chassis.
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On 2/20/2024 at 3:08 PM, dino246gt said:
Nice work. A bit late now, but for future reference or anyone else building one, the front subframe is not a separate part on B bodies, so only the K-member and trans mount would be black; the rest body colour/primer. Also, the '63 has the cowl curve up into the windshield, where '64-'65 have flat cowls and larger windshields.
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20 hours ago, leafsprings said:
I can still make out what it's supposed to be, as with most AMT kits, I suppose we will get new box art on the next re issue in a couple of years that will do the subject vehicle more artistic justice.
With Coke decals probably. 🙃 Not knocking, just a joke - they have to make profit where they can.
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I decided to tackle the 400, so I've made some progress on the mast and winch.
Test print of the bed, which broke, but at least I know it fits...
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On 1/8/2024 at 12:01 AM, Can-Con said:
Also, I've been told the '63/'64 kit front bumper/park light parts are not quite the same as the '65 so it doesn't fit, but then again, I don't have one to compare.
They will fit onto the '65 body, as will the grille, but the '65 headlight pods are taller, so you'd have a gap at the top.
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Here we are then - Steve was correct, the '63/'64 engines are the same, but the '65 was retooled. The earlier ones have a partial Dynaflow transmission. '65 has a passing resemblance to a four speed. The '65 also has a timing cover/water pump/crossover part, which is completely absent in the earlier kits.
The '63/'64 engines measure 21.8mm along the deck and the heads are 21.6mm long; the '65 block is 21.5mm along the deck and the heads are only 20.2mm long.
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Didn't get a chance to search the loft today... will update tomorrow.
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Agreed. Nothing turns me off quicker than airbags and oversized wheels. The original iteration looks cool as it is.
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On 1/8/2024 at 12:01 AM, Can-Con said:
Jeff, have you compared the '65 engine to that one? From the ones I've seen the earlier kit engines look a bit smaller then the '65 up but don't have one for comparison.
Also, I've been told the '63/'64 kit front bumper/park light parts are not quite the same as the '65 so it doesn't fit, but then again, I don't have one to compare.
BUT, can't wait to see what you do with it as I'm a Riviera fan and have owned a couple in the past. [can't afford one now, they're too popular]
I would have thought they shared the same tooling for the engine, but I have all three, so I can check tomorrow.
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1 hour ago, Phildaupho said:
Thanks guys. It looks like Rookie Resin has closed but from the looks of it a 305 V6 could be fabricated by shortening a 348 or 409 and modifying the valve covers ??
Not easily. The 305 is much narrower and has a taller, deep skirted block - nothing in common with the Chevy V8s other than a passing resemblance in the valve covers... might as well start from scratch. I might get around to drawing one, because I need another (already used a Rookie Resin one).
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No real progress, after reading @TheBEAUMONTGURU's thread I've been staring at the grille and thinking about how to improve it. Better photos of the mock up anyway... Wheel/tyre fit might look sloppy, but they're only loosely put together here; can't glue them until they're painted.
CAD drawing. The sharp eyed will notice the missing U bolts. I couldn't see a way to print them without them breaking, so figured I'd use wire.
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Grafted in the chassis and assembled the rear end. The wheels and tyres are just dry fitted to see how it sits. I'll get some better photos in the daylight tomorrow.
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The long beds had a 127" WB; short beds 115", so you have to add a scale 12" in front of the wheels i.e. 0.48". Then 0.24" behind the wheels to make it up to a 96" bed. Also, note that the long bed was shared by the C20, so had slightly larger wheel openings than the short fleetside, which was only available as a C10.
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17 hours ago, leafsprings said:
Great project, will be watching this one! Looks like all the correct parts for a mid 60's 1 ton build. Are the conversion pieces your own making?
Yes, I drew them in FreeCAD and printed them. Doing some research on the wrecker... might end up badged as a '66, because a Holmes 440 looks a lot easier to build than a 400.
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Neat work on the bed sides. I'm also working on a long fleetside conversion, so I'll follow along. Sadly, I haven't owned a real one.
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Thanks for the comments. I added the spindles, brakes and steering. The printed drag link was too flexible, so I replaced that with brass rod after I took these..
Globbed on some paint to see how it looks... some touching up to do. My eyesight isn't what it was.