'50 Olds Ute - update 5/5/16

[crazyrichard]

stunning , maybe ,, if you get the front out of the bed (behind the rear window you can spread the sides out a bot and make them run against the sides and have no gaps behind the "cab" .. if that makes sense ?? .. then make a new front or widen the one thats in between the sides now ...

[Jantrix]

I added some material. Lots of careful sanding sanding and test fitting ahead.

[misterNNL]

Saving the factory rear fenders was absolutely the right choice.That decision helps retains what I call the "product identity"from Oldsmobile.good luck with this project and thanks for sharing.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Love it. Might steal this idea.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Cool concept & great workmanship. 

[mod3l Lover]

   That is going to be a very cool ute!

 

      David S.

Edited March 11, 2016 by mod3l Lover

[Jantrix]

Thanks guys. I've got 90% of the body work done. The bed fits well and the rear panel doesn't look out of place. I'll get some up to date shots tonight. I'm heading out of state on vacation for the next 10 days so it'll be waiting for me upon my return. I've nothing else on my bench so it'll be getting more attention.

On a side note, I've made no descisions on the paint. I was leaning towards flat black frankly. So I'd be interested in any ideas anyone has.

[crazyjim]

Make it SHINY!  Have a swell trip.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I'd say mint green. Faded paint with "sun-bleached" patina, no structural rust. 

Your model, though! 

[Jantrix]

I'm still at the body work. I've decided to really do this right and make it shine. I'm planning at this time to do a gloss paint job but likely a dark color that will really make the chrome pop. The rear bumper is going to be a real challenge.

Edited March 13, 2016 by Jantrix

[vintagercr]

It is turning out nicely

[DeeCee]

That is making great progress mate, very nice shape to it.

[dogma3]

LOVE IT.....

[espo]

I have been enjoying your build. You mentioned that you were unsure about a rear bumper. Would the stock bumper work with little or no modification since you want to go shiny ?  You may have to remove or modify the bumper guards as they would interfere with the tailgate. Or some type of diamond plate bumper, but that may clash with the look you are going for.

[exesivefire]

This is really really really cool 

[Jantrix]

If you look closely to where the fender cut outs are in the rear fender, you'll see that I have added about four scale inches to the overall length of the car/truck/whatever. My hopes are to alter the fender in some way to utilize the fender cut outs and stay true to the Olds design. However until the bed is permanently glued into the body, I cannot really start making those measurements. No updates for a while. Heading out on vacation. I'll get back to it in about 10 days.

[Poppa mitch]

What a cool project, can't wait to see more pictures after vacation.  

[wayne swayze]

This idea is very cool! Great workmanship also! This will look killer when you finish. Enjoy your vacation!

[DumpyDan]

Keep it going we are all watching

[Dogfish_7]

Glad you decided to keep the top on Rob!

[Davewilly]

looks really good!  Its going to be pretty nice when you get it finished.

[misterNNL]

You know if would have O.K.with us if you took this along on vacation and worked on it there!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great start. Love the concept.

[Jantrix]

You know if would have O.K.with us if you took this along on vacation and worked on it there!

Yeah. But the wife would have been very upset. 

I will be back at it thisthis weekend. I have decided on rootbeet brown. So it's going to be shiny.

[crazyjim]

Yeah.  SHINY RULES!!