1950 Chevy Dually Shop Truck

[Zippi]

I built this kit some time back and didn't like how it turned out so I've pulled it about and started over.  This time around it's going to be a Dually Shop Truck.  I've painted the body with Rust-Oleum Flat Red Primer.  Once that has dried I'll shoot it with some Rust-Oleum Satin Hunt Club Green.  After it's nice an dry I'll wet sand spots to bring out the Flat Red Primer to look like and old worn out faded paint job.  The rear of the truck has been modified to except the dual wheels. I did a little mockup before I shot the Flat Red Primer and I think it's looking pretty good so far.    

[Zippi]

I had an old AMT 34 Ford truck kit that I build and I still had the hook and chain boom for the wrecker version that I'll be using on this Shop Truck.  Should look pretty kewl.

[89AKurt]

One of my favorite subjects and kits.   I've had the fantasy of building a duelly club cab of this kit.  Look forward to seeing this progress.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, 89AKurt said:

One of my favorite subjects and kits.   I've had the fantasy of building a duelly club cab of this kit.  Look forward to seeing this progress.

Thanks Kurt.  This will be my first time trying to make a worn out paint job.

[MeatMan]

Nice work!

[Zippi]

22 minutes ago, MeatMan said:

Nice work!

Thanks Dennis.

[espo]

I like the looks of the dually rear. Did you have to widen the rear fenders to cover the tires?  

[Zippi]

11 minutes ago, espo said:

I like the looks of the dually rear. Did you have to widen the rear fenders to cover the tires?  

Thanks Dave.  I did not have to widen the rear fenders.  I did have to modify the frame to accommodate the inner rear wheels.

[Nosferatu]

Great idea! I like the stance. You are inspiring me to pull out my '50 Chevy pickup! 

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, Nosferatu said:

Great idea! I like the stance. You are inspiring me to pull out my '50 Chevy pickup! 

Thanks Dave.  Pull that sucker out and get started ?

[Zippi]

I got the green sprayed on the body and started the weathering process.  I think it's working out pretty good so far.

[NOBLNG]

That weathering looks really good to me Bob! And some nice mods you’re doing to it. It reminds me of when I was a kid watching the local garages old ‘50-something Merc tow truck pulling out a semi that had gotten wedged up against a hydro pole.? It had a slightly extended front bumper with an old tractor tire carcass bolted on for pushing duty. Behind the bumper were a few large rocks to help keep the front end down when pulling.? If I recall the front wheels were off the ground before he got it moving.?

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

That weathering looks really good to me Bob! And some nice mods you’re doing to it. It reminds me of when I was a kid watching the local garages old ‘50-something Merc tow truck pulling out a semi that had gotten wedged up against a hydro pole.? It had a slightly extended front bumper with an old tractor tire carcass bolted on for pushing duty. Behind the bumper were a few large rocks to help keep the front end down when pulling.? If I recall the front wheels were off the ground before he got it moving.?

Thanks Greg.  Yeah, my father in-laws garage didn't have a shop truck but there was one down the street that I remember and I'm trying to fashion this one after it.  

[TransAmMike]

Wow Buddy, that looks grrrrr8!!

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Wow Buddy, that looks grrrrr8!!

Thanks Buddy or is that Tony the Tiger ☺

[Chariots of Fire]

Not exactly the same but I used that same cab to build this dualie a few years ago.  Made it an extended cab version as well.

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said:

Not exactly the same but I used that same cab to build this dualie a few years ago.  Made it an extended cab version as well.

Nice looking pair of AD trucks.

[Butter 1]

Nice weathering.  Looks very realistic and in scale.

[ksnow]

I love where you are taking this build. The dually rear end really fills up those flares. And satin green paint always looks good weathered.

[Zippi]

On 4/26/2022 at 7:46 AM, Butter 1 said:

Nice weathering.  Looks very realistic and in scale.

Thanks Ron.

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, ksnow said:

I love where you are taking this build. The dually rear end really fills up those flares. And satin green paint always looks good weathered.

Thanks Kyle.  I was going to use A satin blue but opted for the satin green.

[slusher]

I like your weathering, sun and age getting the best of the paint."

[Zippi]

12 hours ago, slusher said:

I like your weathering, sun and age getting the best of the paint."

Thanks Carl.  First time for me to try the weathering.  I'm good with it so far.

Edited April 29, 2022 by Zippi

[flamepainter]

That is a really great job on the weathering. I agree that the green with red primer underneath looks very realistic. Will be following this build, it's quite interesting.

Jim

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, flamepainter said:

That is a really great job on the weathering. I agree that the green with red primer underneath looks very realistic. Will be following this build, it's quite interesting.

Jim

Thanks Jim and thank you for your service.