*1960 Chevy Fleetside Pickup*

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, espo said:

The engine is looking good. 

Thanks Dave

[oldscool]

I like what you are doing with this one and love the color scheme. If I may give you some helpful hints, I had to trim the rear corners of the floor pan and move the dash back towards the seat about an eighth of an inch on mine to get the interior all the way in. Also if you look at the windshield carefully you will see that they didn't polish the vent window areas so I polished those on mine.

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, oldscool said:

I like what you are doing with this one and love the color scheme. If I may give you some helpful hints, I had to trim the rear corners of the floor pan and move the dash back towards the seat about an eighth of an inch on mine to get the interior all the way in. Also if you look at the windshield carefully you will see that they didn't polish the vent window areas so I polished those on mine.

Thanks for the tips and kind words Gerald.  I'll definitely keep those tips in mind.

[Zippi]

I searched everywhere for some wire insulation that would fit over my 30 AWG plug wires and finally I hit pay dirt.  It was a pain to strip the green insulation off and fitted on the plug wire but it turned out fine.  Both spark plugs left of the coil were short shots from the mold but it looks ok I guess.  I left the boots green as it kinda looked kewl.  I think I'm done with the engine so I'm moving on.    

Edited July 12, 2021 by Zippi

[cobraman]

Looking sharp !  I too had fit problems involving windshield and dash if I remember right.

[Zippi]

42 minutes ago, cobraman said:

Looking sharp !  I too had fit problems involving windshield and dash if I remember right.

Ray, I'm getting close to the trouble area in the build so I'll Check the fit.  That's. 

[TransAmMike]

For a 6-cyl, the engine looks grrrreat Buddy.

[Zippi]

Ok guys & gals.  I have a rolling chassis.  The wheels & tires were to wide to fit the box on so I first tried to shave down the back of the wheel hub with my Dremel tool but it wasn't enough.  Now I'm in unknown territory.  I had to also shave down the end of the axial and remove the backing plate.  I finally got the wheels to fit.  Good thing cause I was out of options.       

Edited July 13, 2021 by Zippi

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Very good looking motor

[TransAmMike]

38 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Ok guys & gals.  I have a rolling chassis.  The wheels & tires were to wide to fit the box on so I first tried to shave down the back of the wheel hub with my Dremel tool but it wasn't enough.  Now I'm in unknown territory.  I had to also shave down the end of the axial and remove the backing plate.  I finally got the wheels to fit.  Good thing cause I was out of options.       

Looking gooooood Buddy?

[Zippi]

Thanks Mark & Mike.  I was getting a little bit worried when I had to start cutting so much off.  My hats off to fellows that scratch build.  

[Zippi]

Got a little painting done this morning.  I had this Rust-Oleum Satin Stone Gray so I though it would look good on the door panels and the seat.  Not to sure now but I'll wait til I get the cab interior together and re-evaluate.  

[Zippi]

I got the interior done.  Nothing really fancy, just your basic chrome handles and knobs.  I did leave the dash loose as a couple fellows have pointed out that there is a fitment issue in this area.    

[Zippi]

I did a dry fit this morning and I'm not seeing an issue yet with the dash being to far forward.  I don't have the windshield in yet so that could make the difference.  

[TransAmMike]

You're doing a fantastic job Bob!!?

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

You're doing a fantastic job Bob!!?

Thanks Mike.  May have to take a break on the build again.  The wife has another project for me.

[TransAmMike]

?Uh oh

[TransAmMike]

Uh oh??

[bluestringer]

Looking great Bob. Looking forward to seeing the finished build. 

[Zippi]

32 minutes ago, bluestringer said:

Looking great Bob. Looking forward to seeing the finished build. 

Thanks man.

[Zippi]

I did get the lettering on the tailgate finished this afternoon between the honey do's. 

 

Edited July 17, 2021 by Zippi

[slusher]

10 hours ago, Zippi said:

I did get the lettering on the tailgate finished this afternoon between the honey do's. 

 

Real nice  work Bob, truck looking very sharp!  How did you do the tail gate lettering??

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, slusher said:

Real nice  work Bob, truck looking very sharp!  How did you do the tail gate lettering??

Thank's Carl.  I used the decals provided in the kit.  Each letter had to be cut out and applied.  

Edited July 18, 2021 by Zippi

[Zippi]

I got out in the garage and got the wheels painted (Flat Gun Metal Gray) before the wife got her talons in me for honey do's.  

[TransAmMike]

Coooool  Buddy!!   Now get to doing real  work?