Ferbz Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Sometimes I like to do fun, quirky stuff and this curbside pickup is one I did years ago. I got inspired by Dave Deal's awesome caricature cartoons and there's even a little bit of Zinger-esque sub conscious weirdness going on here too I think. I started with the AMT 55 Chevy pickup and removed vertical sections from the bed/rear fenders, cab, and through the hood/front fenders. I had to move the wheel openings of the rear fenders rearward so that they centered around the rear wheels(the stock location of the openings were too far forward). I customized the parts box bed cover and interior by adding tuck n roll and piping and filled the tailgate smooth. I used the hood scoop(also shortened) and wheels/tires from an old Revell Pro Stock Beretta(because it has the Chevy Bow Ties on the rims). The vertical exhaust stacks are from the parts box and I think the taillights were from the Revell Stone/Woods/Cook Willys. The paint is nail polish lacquer over a white base. The paint was supposed to look more Apricot Pearl but turned out kinda human skin tone-ish, but overall I'm pretty happy with the result. I dare someone to build this in 1:1 scale!
wayne swayze Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 WAY COOL and just plain FUN to look at!! Well done!!
Ridge Rider Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Nice tribute. I like how both wheel wells turned out.
Tom Geiger Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Very cool! I appreciate all the slicing and dicing you had to do to get that body to be what it is. Do you have any progress shots of that work? Almost a shame to cover it all with paint!
Cardz Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 very cool, set of eyes in the windshield and we have new character for the "cars" movie.
Ferbz Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Very cool! I appreciate all the slicing and dicing you had to do to get that body to be what it is. Do you have any progress shots of that work? Almost a shame to cover it all with paint! Thanks! Unfortunately, I dont have any progress shots. This car was built before cell phones(!) I am starting to document my builds more often though. Seeing cars in progress are more interesting I admit. That goes for 1:1 cars as well. Seeing them finished is also magical for me because I know the work it takes to get everything smooth and seamless after all the surgery
426-Hemi Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) I've always had a soft spot for the '55 to '58 Chevy's. specially the trucks! This one is top notch man, NICELY done on ALL the body work! Edited November 17, 2015 by 426-Hemi Removed a question from the post
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