Gary Chastain

TS-45 Pearl White, little bit of sparkle, is my vote

You guys been asking, so here it is, another full custom where I break all the rules again. I have full custom front and rear fenders ordered, two different sets of custom wheels, lowered rear suspension, will build the lowered air front suspension and most importantly Chopped Top cab. I have been collecting parts for a while but was unsure of what truck to build, when I found the cab in my stash, decision made. It will be a little time before I start it as I wait for parts.

Clears the oil pan nicely

We all be a watchin 😉😂😃🤣😁 no pressure 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆you got this

This has been an interesting build for me but in a different way. This build has allowed me to just be creative, not follow any traditional rules of following a cover build or traditional build, it’s allowed me to mix and match all kinds of parts. Normally when I build a kit, I reach a dead spot or need a break or develop a mental block. I can’t wait to get to the bench everyday, staying highly motivated and looking forward to changing something else. This is a really fun build and yes, already thinking of a couple other builds where I can break all the rules again…….. Maybe a slammed old KW or Diamond REO with custom wheels, smooth out everything, cool color and….and……and.

Ok, I got front row in the center, popcorn, couple candy bars and a big drink. Now I’m watching😉😁😃

Really raising the bar on this build, those goodies will make this truck a looker.

Little more trimming and tightening up the look of this truck.

Front fenders reshaped to match bumper, gives the truck a cleaner look. Few more adjustments, then finish work begins.

Getting paint on headache rack and sleeper today. Also mocking-up front custom front bumper to trim fenders and build frame mount for bumper. Checking that cab is square to frame and hood alignment and grill are good.

Looking really good

Like the direction this is going, looking good

Merry Christmas to all my friends here

Thanks Scott, kinda getting the look I wanted, old school truck full updated.

Good progress, it really looks the business

This will be fun to watch. I see more builders rebuilding old kits. I have never given this much thought, but maybe I need to give it a try. So be stealing some tips from you.

This is gonna be fun to watch, darn squirrels 🤣😂

Thank you for posting, gotta study what you did here.

little progress on this holiday. Got the sleeper modified and assembled, removed fake handles, will be using some PE handles. Need to find some cool cab marker lights. Had to make another bumper, broke the first one, will be mounting driving lights and turn signals in the bumper.

More clever fabrication work, well done

Great start and thanks for the info on the hinge

Headache rack roughly built.

Never seen this kit before, interested in the build.

Quick mock-up of sleep/cab to measure up the headache rack. Will be an enclosed three door , same dims as sleeper (height/width) with light bar across the top and maybe a flashing yellow lights on top. then I can finish cat walk on frame. Got to go back and do the final adjustments to the rear fenders for alignment.

Brian, it’s a combination of CTM 24166 kit and for the small marker lights, I am using the CTM lights mated to KFS 2000 chrome backers. The little marker lights just happen to fit the KFS marker light backs perfectly.