JUNK-MAN Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Nice work, looks like a cool project. Can't wait to see it done! I'd love to get my hands on one of those old dodge kits and build it like the real one my dad had in the 80s.
72 Charger Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks Nathan The body work is coming along now so I should be able to reprime it . Then I will have to decide what colour I want it
dieseldawg142 Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) ... Edited May 10, 2018 by dieseldawg142
72 Charger Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 Dan I had thought as it was to be an ex forces truck having a second life on a farm . It would have different colour panels that the farmer had to replace to keep it going . Maybe some primer here and there with rust showing through. I do have a green that would be close to Park ranger green so who knows
426-Hemi Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 John, ebay seller "hoppersbazaar" sells that grille in white resin. You'd still have to chrome it, but you won't have to kill for it . LOL I'll have to look into that one!!!! Thanks man! Pricey? Yes/No?
426-Hemi Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Dan I had thought as it was to be an ex forces truck having a second life on a farm . It would have different colour panels that the farmer had to replace to keep it going . Maybe some primer here and there with rust showing through. I do have a green that would be close to Park ranger green so who knows Not a bad idea!!!! A little different, yes, but practical!
Dodge Driver Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 LOL I'll have to look into that one!!!! Thanks man! Pricey? Yes/No?http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-MPC-1974-1976-Dodge-Pickup-Resin-Grill-DPG2-/311772667792?hash=item4897195f90:g:kjwAAOSw5cNYa3ozJohn, here's the link.
426-Hemi Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Frank, Sadly,. thats not the same grille! -The ebay listing is for a '75 - '76 Dodge truck, the one in the truck model pictured here, is a '72 - '73!!!!
Dodge Driver Posted January 5, 2017 Posted January 5, 2017 Frank, Sadly,. thats not the same grille! -The ebay listing is for a '75 - '76 Dodge truck, the one in the truck model pictured here, is a '72 - '73!!!! Sorry for my mistake, John! I didn't realize the grilles changed after '73
72 Charger Posted January 5, 2017 Author Posted January 5, 2017 After a few hours sanding refilling and more sanding the roof is done . Also I have added a new drip rail with plastic rod. Hopefully I should be able to get it reprimed tomorrow if its not to cold. Let me know what you think
72 Charger Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 Thanks Mark the roof was a pain to get flat . I'm sure there will be some final finishing once its primed .
disabled modeler Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Thanks Mark the roof was a pain to get flat . I'm sure there will be some final finishing once its primed .I am sure it was Dave...I need to make a replica of one of these like one my dad owned once...going to be loads of bodywork and part hunting. His was a early 70s 3/4 ton 2wd long bed.
72 Charger Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 Yeah its taken 2 years for me to find a long bed . If the cuts are good on the doors then the only major body work is the roof and B pillers
disabled modeler Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Yeah its taken 2 years for me to find a long bed . If the cuts are good on the doors then the only major body work is the roof and B pillersI understand that one Dave...been looking for parts to make mine for years now. Dont forget the rear doors rear facing wing windows on it...your making great progress with it. I still have to find a few parts for my project yet...bed...gate and Dodge gate decal.. bumpers...taillights and trim for them...long bed 2wd chassis...grille...bench seat interior tub and 3/4 ton wheels and tires so I have a long way to go yet. Edited January 6, 2017 by disabled modeler
72 Charger Posted January 6, 2017 Author Posted January 6, 2017 I'm missing the tail gate Dodge decal but as it will be an Ex forestry/farm truck I doubt it would of had that decal on there anywayI have to put the rear facing wing window in yet. I'm still trying to find some square rod for thatIf you want I could send you a grill if your after a 78 ? Send me a PM if you want
426-Hemi Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Sorry for my mistake, John! I didn't realize the grilles changed after '73 Yeah Frank, '70 -'71 had very similar grilles! then '72 - '73 had the same grille in that blue Dodge truck (posted on page 2), then '74 to '76 had similar grilles, and '77 and '78 has the same grille, and then '79 and into '80 had same grille, different headlight set ups.... Late '79 got a completely different hood too! That carried on for quite some time into the '80's....
426-Hemi Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Dave, that cab is lookin' GREAT man! NICE "top" body work!
72 Charger Posted January 7, 2017 Author Posted January 7, 2017 Dave, that cab is lookin' GREAT man! NICE "top" body work! Thanks John still some finishing to get it just right then its off to paint .
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Dave, I'm real impressed with this cab! It looks great! You have done some awesome work here.
gatorincebu Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Some real nice body work on that cab conversion ! Be Well Gator
426-Hemi Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 Dave, Yeah you got me aching for a Crew-Cab late 70's Dodge now too! See what ya did? LOL I'll be searching out the parts for one now too! (Gotta admit, I LOVE the late 70's Dodge Trucks! Heck, I LIKE any Dodge truck!
72 Charger Posted January 8, 2017 Author Posted January 8, 2017 Dave, Yeah you got me aching for a Crew-Cab late 70's Dodge now too! See what ya did? LOL I'll be searching out the parts for one now too! (Gotta admit, I LOVE the late 70's Dodge Trucks! Heck, I LIKE any Dodge truck! Me too sorry for getting all worked up
disabled modeler Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 Dave...I have to try and make one too but you know why already....sorry about your search for a Dodge Aspen...I have wanted to make a replica of a Aspen R/T for some time now.
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