'68 Chevy shortbox ,, Oct 8 ,, interioe done.

[Can-Con]

Thought I had started a thread on this project already but I can't find it so,,,

 

I've actually been working on this one for over 5 years now. 

Started with an old '68 cab and cut down the box and chassis plate from a newer issue '72.

I also added new trim from styrene strip to match the cab trim.

Cut out the original, inaccurate inner fenders and made a new pair from an old gluebomb MPC 3rd gen Firebird chassis plate.

Made the front wheels poseable.

Smoothed out the firewall and built up the small block from the original '72 kit.

I also tubbed the rear wheel wells and made up a new, more accurate tail gate.

So, here it is in primer. I did some more work on the rear fenders after these pics to help it all fit together better.

I tried painting it a couple times but both times didn't work out.

So, here's the third try for paint,, think it's OK now.

Edited October 8, 2017 by Can-Con

[Slotto]

I like the paint scheme. This looks like it's gonna be a very cool build!

[mikemodeler]

Looking good, like the paint colors. Should be a beauty when you finish it.

 

[kelson]

Looks good!,just noticed the vent window is busted on the passengers side.

[bandit1]

Looking good... reminds me to get back on my 72 shortbox conversion... I did almost forget the inner fenders are wrong unless they corrected it for the 72 kit?... ill double check here later for that

[espo]

Your conversion looks perfect. I worked with a gut years ago who had a '68 short bed with same factory colors, his factory blue didn't have any metallic in the paint. I like how you made your own trim moldings.

[gilsdropshop1]

Looking good buddy 

[DumpyDan]

Sweet looking truck

[mikemopar70]

Wow, looking really good!!

Nice saving work..

[signguy2108]

good start,i like the two tone, makes me want my 69 back!

[Ron Hamilton]

 I love the way this one is going. I shortened a '72 several years ago, but never finished it.I painted the roof and bottom white, but have not decided on the main color, so back in the box it went.One day. I may finish it.

[Can-Con]

It's starting to take shape now that I have paint on it I can live with. 
Still need to drill out the headlights and make new tail lights and back-up lights.  ,,, and lots of other things but this is about how it'll sit and basically look

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[Lordmodelbuilder]

Looking good Steve! Great color combo.

[Draggon]

Lovely, that paint makes it stand out. 

[Davewilly]

looks really good!

[Slotto]

I really like this build. I keep checking in every time there is a new response. Those wheels and tires really make the truck. Such a clean build. Bravo

[Can-Con]

Finished up the wheels and got the stance dialed in. Also finished the front of the cab and glued the box and cab together. The headlights were drilled out and replaced with a couple of my resin ones. the bumper was shaved and replated. I modified the mounting tabs so it would sit about a scale inch higher. Didn't quite look "right" before.

[mikemodeler]

Looks great, nice subtle details and clean paint!

[1930fordpickup]

This is coming out nice. 

[Maindrian Pace]

Beautiful work on the short bed conversion and the trim, a major improvement for certain.

[misterNNL]

An admirable build. Very well done with excellent paint and great details.

[mlomaka]

Looks great! love all the work you put into your builds to fix kit issues & to get it to look just right.

 

Mike

[Can-Con]

Mostly just out of the box with a strait pin shift lever and wire signal light lever. Brake and gas pedal made from scrap sheet plastic and some flocking for carpet.

[mchook]

I love the way this looks! Very very nice build.

[kelson]

Nice looking interior,looks like you had a lot of masking to do.