84 GMC 2wd

[Rbray47]

I built this from the Deserter kit when it was released. The dumb toolbox engraving on the bed was filled in with Evercoat. The kit has an 84 grill, but not an 84 bumper, so I filled in the bumper's lights and painted it with a Molotow (unfortunately, that was my first experience with Molotow and I handled it too much, making it dull) 

Paint is Krylon camo colors Khaki and Dark Brown, with Krylon acrylic clear. You can see what those paints look like without clear in the interior. The clear really darkened it up. 

The engine is from the newest tool amt 57 Chevy kit, which is a 427/TH400. The 2wd front suspension is actually from a 91 Firebird. Not correct or detailed, but it works. Rims are AMC rallies from a Gremlin kit. 

[Intmd8r]

i love these old squarebodies.  looks great

[Rob Hall]

Looks sharp..I have something like that in mind w/ a couple of mine,  thinking of using the AMT Chevy van 2wd suspension.

Edited May 21, 2020 by Rob Hall

[PappyD340]

Great looking Chevy!

[thatz4u]

here's one I built a few years ago, the paint isn't as shiny as yours....

[mikemodeler]

That is nice, like the colors. ZForce Modelworkx has the correct bumper available in 3D resin.

[espo]

I like how you redid the front end. The stance looks the way they were set at that time. The wheels look much like the Chev/GMC Rally' wheels also. Great idea for the front suspension.  

[Can-Con]

Very nice.  The colors look just right. 

My uncle has a '87 in about the same color scheme but reversed with the brown on top.

Edited May 22, 2020 by Can-Con

[martinfan5]

I like it, nice!

[vincen47]

You’re not kidding about the clear. What a difference between the interior and the body. But, the result is very realistic.

[TarheelRick]

Outstanding build.  Really like the kit-bashing you did to get this finished ride.  Also your color separation is excellent.

[Nazz]

Nicely done! Those wheels look great. I really like the colors you chose and the tires are perfect.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Very nice build Randy!  The color combo is superb and the details on the big block engine are top notch.  Well done sir!!!

[Bills72sj]

Very nice truck. I like the stance, wheel choice and engine compartment detailing.

[chevyfever2009]

nice  build heres one i built and one im working on

[Koellefornia Kid]

On 5/23/2020 at 4:48 PM, Nazz said:

Nicely done! Those wheels look great. I really like the colors you chose and the tires are perfect.

Indeed! I also like the stance! Looks just right for this truck!

[slusher]

Very sharp!

[spencer1984]

That's a great looking truck, nice job!

[kilrathy10]

The paint scheme on that truck looks awesome... I remember my dad having one of these back in the day... Almost the same paint colors, too.... I used to have an old photo of it... You brought back a fond memory... I'm gonna have to find it... Excellent job on the whole project... These were customized a lot back then... Today, as well... Just don't seem to see them as much... Awesome...

[iamsuperdan]

Excellent work. The stance and the wheels are perfect for this.

[Steve H]

Hi Randy, I really like this. I have a similar project in my head for the same kit, maybe a bit more of a “pro touring” look for mine, not sure yet. This definitely gives me inspiration to start that build. I love the old square bodies as 2 wheel drive, and low. Very well done, love the colour choice too.

Cheers, Steve