Chuck Most Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Just got this in the mail today (after just a little over a week after sending payment, WITH a holiday weekend in there), and I'm quite happy with it. This is a three-piece transkit for the AMT Chevy vans, to convert one into a high-top ambulance. The kit comes with the top (of course), a separate air vent, and a very sturdy looking diamond plate step bumper. All the parts were cleanly cast and free of blemishes- they look for all the world like plain white kit plastic. Very minimal cleanup was needed around the lowermost edges. You will need to cut off the Chevy's roof just above the drip rail to accommodate the new top, but that isn't a big deal. I cut above the windshield and over the doors first, because this is the weakest area of the body. The kit sells for $25 plus postage. http://www.modelsbydave.com/
thatz4u Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) Would also be nice to build a conversion van a.k.a. hippie hotel Edited July 7, 2015 by thatz4u
disabled modeler Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I have one of these tops by Dave...should have done a deal for 2 of them there very nice.
av405 Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I have one of these tops. Very nice quality. I've been waiting to see someone else perform the conversion. Will you be doing it anytime soon or is this just a review of the resin pieces?
Chuck Most Posted July 7, 2015 Author Posted July 7, 2015 Right now it just exists because I wanted to try the raised roof on the van, but I do plan on actually building it at some point. I'm just not sure if I'll do it as a period ambulance or a former ambulance now being used as a work vehicle.
vincen47 Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) On 7/7/2015 at 7:53 PM, Chuck Most said: Right now it just exists because I wanted to try the raised roof on the van, but I do plan on actually building it at some point. I'm just not sure if I'll do it as a period ambulance or a former ambulance now being used as a work vehicle. Oooh, do a former ambulance. Faded/ghost lettering, painted over emergency lights... Yes, the possibilities. Edited July 9, 2015 by vincen47
Matt T. Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 On 7/9/2015 at 5:48 AM, vincen47 said: Oooh, do a former ambulance. Faded/ghost lettering, painted over emergency lights... Yes, the possibilities. Agreed. That would be right up your alley, Chuck. Cool conversion set!
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