Nomad stretch

[bonehead23]

I built this in 1974 according to the date on the bottom. It was painted with AMT lacquer and took 2 1/2 cans of Easy Off. It had stupid wide Indy car wheels and treadless tires, with a Rochester injected 454...I was young, right? So I got another Nomad kit and spliced in the body panels to eliminate the ridiculous radiused wheelwells, and am returning it to mostly stock, with a proper engine and wheels this time. It will have four doors and three bench seats. And perusing the "on the workbench" and seeing the Cuda printer project among many others, it is small wonder to me that nobody is impressed with my lame kit-based restorations and bashes... Sorry I am not a Supermodeler...just Ol'Skool glue putty and paint with all kit-based stuff. So don't strain yer brain making any comments that are not deserved. Also in central Washington there are NO clubs, No contests, no hobby shops except Hobby Lobby...so considering the motivation and drive to build, it is all my own super power.  The Bone stands alone.

 

 

Edited April 11, 2016 by bonehead23

[bonehead23]

I'll say it myself. "Nice work, Bone"

[Tom Geiger]

Hey, that is a super cool build!   I have my own 1960 Plymouth Airport Limo build still on the bench!  Finish yours as you mentioned.  It's a bit ornate to be a utility vehicle, but there are cars like that in limo fleets today!  

PS- Don't eat that hotdog, there's something funky about it!  

 

[gman]

I like it- looking forward to seeing it in paint 

[Ace-Garageguy]

I really like the look you've got going in the first shot. Perfect for hauling old longboards and riders. 

                                                                                  

 

[espo]

Cool idea just question the window opening on the rear doors. With the angled B pillar the side window would have to raise at an odd angle. Looking forward to watching this build.  

[Ace-Garageguy]

... the window opening on the rear doors. With the angled B pillar the side window would have to raise at an odd angle...

Just needs a thin vertical track immediately behind the B-pillar, and a stationary triangular window. Then the original front-door glass and regulator could work.  

Edited February 12, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[disabled modeler]

COOL..!

[GTJUNIOR]

Interesting build. 

[DumpyDan]

Stop putting this build down, this is cool and looks straight would make a interesting Airport limo from the 50`s

[Frank Anderson]

Airport Limo was just in my mind , too!

[bonehead23]

Cool idea just question the window opening on the rear doors. With the angled B pillar the side window would have to raise at an odd angle. Looking forward to watching this build.  

I have pondered this from the beginning...WHY did I do that? Answer: I was 20-something and very ignorant about a lot of stuff! I think I may remove that pillar.

[restoman]

I think this is going to be pretty cool!

[bonehead23]

Converted from a crusty old relic into "Malibu Divers, Inc"  Still searching for those surfboards.

[JTalmage]

Someone makes resin surfboards... I just can't remember who..

[JTalmage]

Found em!

http://www.scalemodelingbychris.com/automotive_resin_accessories7.htm

[bonehead23]

Found em!

http://www.scalemodelingbychris.com/automotive_resin_accessories7.htm

Nice!!! I have some, but they are all being "used" on other cars...I can make a rack but three longboards would be super. Thanks a ton. That is a site I will send to my friends.

Edited March 23, 2016 by bonehead23

[vintagercr]

What a neat idea.  Love it!

[Snake45]

Airport Limo was just in my mind , too!

Mine too!

[dw1603]

Cool idea just question the window opening on the rear doors. With the angled B pillar the side window would have to raise at an odd angle. Looking forward to watching this build.  

I reckon it would work as is, the window height is not too great and there is enough room in the door to accommodate the drop and the rake. It is feasible.

 

Or at least it was with the glazing bar in place, just read the rest of the thread and it ain't there anymore! Rear door quarter lights anybody?

Edited March 24, 2016 by dw1603
now I'm paying attention

[espo]

I enjoyed looking at your finished build earlier today. If you notice the date on my post it was 2 months ago. I have been watching your build as it went along. The way you finished the rear side windows looks like something that would work.

I reckon it would work as is, the window height is not too great and there is enough room in the door to accommodate the drop and the rake. It is feasible.

 

Or at least it was with the glazing bar in place, just read the rest of the thread and it ain't there anymore! Rear door quarter lights anybody?