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Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
And now on to the newest progress pics! exhaust 99% complete. took me a lil while to make a H-pipe I liked the driveshaft is aluminum tubing with the u-joints ends pushed in. -
Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I finally found the kits taillights after looking in almost every model box i have. stripped the chrome from them and then sprayed them and the rear bumper with some cheap chrome spray paint from Ace Hardware. I was really impressed with how good the chrome look came out. The fuel cell in the bed is just sitting there. It the large resin one offered from Scale Dreams. Not sure if it will make the build or not. -
Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
some more previous progress pics the exhaust coming together the traction bars are also from the Rampage 69 Camaro here you can see the styrene strips on the rear crossmember that the exhaust will hang from the wheels and tires I sourced to use. they have since been replaced. rear end shot. trying to find some suitable taillights as at this time I hadn't been able to find the kits taillights. The rear bumber is from the AMT 72 GMC stepside kit. I narrowed it to fit my taste better. then just sanded it a lil smoother and out came the sharpie marker. Most of the ehaust was hing at this point and the exhaust tips are aluminum tubing -
1984 GMC Lowrider
wraith replied to gautreau's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Well maybe today I can continue with posting pics on her progress. Stupid computers at the library and maybe photobucket are not cooperating right now. -
Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Some work on the headers and test fitting -
Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
work on the SBC engine starter sourced from a AMT 55 Chevy pickup resin oil filter I also sourced the Edlebrock air cleaner and valve covers for it. -
Hot Rod 77 Chevy
wraith replied to wraith's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I decided against the slicks and the skinny front tires. When I restarted her I was unsure of how to finish her. I just started digging in the parts box and came up with some pieces. i cut off the quick change rear end as I wanted something different. The SBC and trans were very badly messed up pieces from a older 79 Camaro I had gotten from a friend. took alot of reshaping to get it to work. the headers were from a long gone ZZ Top 34 Ford. They too need some work. new rear end from a old Rampage Camaro. I found another hood i had for this kit. I had very badly mounted a hood scoop on it. i removed the scoop and grafted the cowl section fron the Rampage 69 Camaro hood. a lil sharpie marker magic. -
I started this in 1993 when i was a sophmore in high school. never got finished and got put away. I found it along with a stassh of old models at my parents 3-4 years ago and decided to finish it. got som work done on her and she again got put away. And now I finaly am hoping to "FINISH" her for good. these pics are how i found her a few years ago. All this work was done when I was 15 years old. paint and the 79 Camaro front suspension swap. never had a motor for it. was never sure what I wanted in it. I had to strip the paint on the hood as it was way to thick and oranged peeled. Testors spray paint for ya! I stripped it buy slowly soaking it in thinner and wiping it off. that was a day well spent as a 15 year old. then she got boxed up and stashed away.
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Taco Bell here I come! very nice how to! i have about 3 projects this will work on already.
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2001 Ram trail rig
wraith replied to cahilj's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
VERY COOL! LOVE MOPARS! that rear bumber is sweet! would look good on my late 70"s dodge truck i am building! I might have to copy it! -
55 cameo surfs up
wraith replied to Models by Bear's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Cool! surf boards are a cool touch! -
50 Chev Pickup Gasser
wraith replied to Talbot90's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
AWESOME GASSER! i have one of these kits i started years ago and stopped. wasnt sure how I wanted to build it, but now i think i have a idea! -
67 Dodge A 100 van barn find
wraith replied to Green Duster's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
You read my mind! I LOVE MOPARS and love this build and the MCG van! I am hoping to see it this spring in Baton Rouge. That's were their headquarters are. -
79 Dodge RAMCHARGER
wraith replied to Grzegorz's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Very nice job! I love these kits! -
75 dodge 4x4
wraith replied to 01blueedge's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I love these Dodge trucks! Excellent work! I am a BIG MOPAR MAN, so this just connects with me! And my Dad & I have a 79 D-150 2wd longbox. But everyone who builds these kits always mounts the battery wrong. its in the right place but it should face short side to the radiator support. just my lil nit-picking! But you did a very extremely sweet job on this! I LOVE IT! -
need more update pics of that Courier! looks sweet & its giving me ideas for mine that I am working on now.
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'91 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP build with a twist (updated 1/16/13)
wraith replied to brodie_83's topic in WIP: Model Cars
very nice detail work on the interior! need some body shots! -
'91 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP build with a twist (updated 1/16/13)
wraith replied to brodie_83's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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50 Chevy pickup bomb
wraith replied to ridinframe's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
way cool!