Duntov

VERY nice work here!!!! Some real first rate craftsmanship!!!!

This is really a neat build.... !!!!!

Here is one of many builds I have going... this is a mild custom GMC truck from an old AMT 4X4 kit I have had kicking around under my railroad layout for years....figured it was about time to do something with it.... so here goes.... I am using an RG 502 resin motor so the first thing I had to do was alter the hood so the big plennum will fit. I used the big grey plastic bed insert for the roll bar that came with the kit to make the sides and then just shaped it from there.... I did not want to use a typical cowl hood but wanted to keep the overall boxy lines of the truck....this seems to have worked....it's a bit like the old 85 Monte SS aftermarket hoods in 1:1....why did I sell that car!??!?!.....this process allowed me to keep the wind-split as well so it looks stock for the most part.... I am using the Pegasus 23" ST type wheels and tires so I needed to do a VERY mild tub for the rear wheels.... I am not a fan of tubs but these were necessary and once painted will not look like they were modified..... I hacked off the rear part of the frame and built my own so I could get this thing to sit a bit lower.....but not so low that it would not drive if it was the real deal...... The mock up looks good so far..... this will be the actual ride height based on doing kind of a "Faux-Frame-Axle" set up to make it look better.... If you look closely you can see the red alignment mark on the front fender... when the body is cinched back onto the frame and pinned into place the gap between the cab and body should disappear and the front wheels will line up in the wheel wells... The engine mounting is next -------- "WHAT" have I gotten myself into here!!!! ) Regards Bill (Duntov)

Curt This is a great build.... the open nature of these cars requires that you pay attention to the detail well beyond that in a fully skinned road car.... You did a great job here!!!!!! Regards Bill (Duntov)

Neat car Blair... I like the steelie wheels though...

Nice build here!!!

WOW Tim!!!! Neat car!!!! Now you just need a Jay Leno figure to pose with it!!!! )

Very nice work here!!!

Nice car!!!!

Nice...

WOW!!!! Up on it's feet!!!! Looks good.... (Surf shop by the way....)!!!

Ian: You nailed the look with this one.... this just really came together well.... Regards Bill (Duntov)

Very nice!!!

Wow... Dr. this is some inventive work.... I like the slat flats inspiration and the So Cal flavor...... Nice work here!! Regards Bill (Duntov)

Virgil (DR.)... This is some very inventive work... it really is a NEW twist on the old Merc..... you "NAILED" this one... I especially like the So Cal treatment.... Regards Bill (Duntov)

Nice.... always love seeing these kits built up... you did a great job with this one!!!

This is a very appropriate build.... given what they were (at the time) I have to wonder how many 53-54's had this done to them... (12 volt battery included!!) and some 55's as well... A well done build that is VERY believable... Regards Bill (Duntov)

This is a neat car... hope GM is watching!!! Maybe they will build this car???? But NOOOOO we get yet another front drive Impala for 2014......well at least the Super Sport is coming back.......

Nice car...

Nice hot rod!!!

I honestly never could "warm up" to this kit but you turned it into a real winner.... NICE WORK!!!

Nice work!!!

I like the old AMT 40 Fords a lot.... I have many (some built & some still in the box!!)....great job on this one!!!

Nice...

This looks good.... assuming here that this is the AM kit.... I have it as well and it is not for the feint at heart...... you did an excellent job!!!!