'50 Olds Ute - update 5/5/16

[misterNNL]

We take short(2-3 day)trips all the time as we are retired.Most of those involve visits to area casions with attached lodging.I prefer to not gamble so I take along my mobile model works shop in a brief case to create something in scale while she plays the slots.While I don't attempt anything like painting,I do some fab and body work while there.That works for us quite well.We still spend plenty of time togeather but a few hours doing what we each enjoy is nice as well.

[Jantrix]

This is back on the bench. The bed is now cemented in place and the interior has been cut to fit. I will get some pics up tonight.

[thatz4u]

Rob, kool idea, looks great so far, Al

[Tom Geiger]

First time I'm seeing this, love the project Rob...   Here's one  need to get back to!  Sorta same idea, Chevy GM stablemate.  Mine is supposed to be a sedan crudely cut down to make the camper.  Note I kept the signature rear fenders also.

 

[Deathgoblin]

This is looking great so far!    Keep up the good work.

[Rider]

Wicked!

[Jantrix]

Updated. The bed is now permanently mated to the body. Still some sanding to do. I had to fill a small gap on one bedside with some CA. Plans are for rootbeer brown and a real wood bed. I have done the mods to lower the rear suspension by 3mm. First I cut the control arms away from the rear axle. Shortened the coil springs and added blocks beneath the control arms so that everything mounts together properly. I then cut away the rear crossmember and added a new higher one. Interior has been shortened. It will be beige with leopard skin seat and door inserts. More soon.

[crazyjim]

Looking good Rob.