Fourth of July Chevy pickup

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I first saw this truck last 4th of July, was able to get some quick pics the next day. It's  '48 but I'm using the '50

Kept the build a secret and had difficulty with the painting so it went on the back burner, I matched the paint using Humbrol #20 crimson.

This what the interior looks like.

going to fix the turn signal  a little oversize,

Got the bed done

Hopefully have it done in two days, repainted the body as I first had fish eyes in the paint, the color is off due to bulb cover in spray booth

Got the hubcaps awhile ago, had to notch them for the vale stem in the rims to get them centered, This kit is the original kit and I had other plans for it close enough to a 48 Chevy in 1/25th scale, Had problem with the engine and drive shaft, had to take cut it down to get the engine to seat in the right place, then the oil filter on the intake manifold makes it hard to get the body on the chassis. interesting build, hopefully a nice gift

greg

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The finale: Presenting Ron with a replica of his truck, Good thing I didn't go for detail, found out he has friction shocks, a Camaro rear end, dual exhaust, a/c, and a bigger 6 banger than the kit, He spotted the difference and thought it was a 1951, He was very appreciative to get a surprise gift on the Fourth