1951 Chevy Phantom RPU

[slusher]

Great looking engine and I like the wide white buddy!

[Jantrix]

1 hour ago, David G. said:

Cool looking engine.

David G.

 

37 minutes ago, slusher said:

Great looking engine and I like the wide white buddy!

Thanks guys. Working on the rear suspension now.

[Jantrix]

I tested positive for Covid yesterday so I'm on 10 day quarantine. My symptoms are like an allergy attack. Not too bad.

On the bright side, bench time! I've got the Chevy on all fours and the ride height is set. More soon. 

 

[espo]

Great looking body proportions.  Get well soon.

[1930fordpickup]

The more I look at this the more I want you to put a roof on it. I know this is your project. Get well soon and drink plenty of water. I thought I had a bad sinus infection when I tested positive, very early in the process. 

[David G.]

It looks like a great show car in the making.

David G.

[mrm]

Really neat project. I think that Chevy front works really great with the rear fenders as a pick up. 

[slusher]

Rob, you have done some great work on your build!

[Jantrix]

So this is my plans for the bed. A few years ago I came across a pickup at a  Billetproof event who used parts of a Eat at Joes type billboard for his bed. I thought I'd spice it up a bit.

Edited June 23, 2022 by Jantrix

[Dirkpitt289]

This is a really interesting build, I like what you are doing here

[bobthehobbyguy]

Shaping up nicely. Great concept.

Rob take care of yourself and have a speedy recovery.

[slusher]

Neat idea Rob!

[Jantrix]

I'm pretty well recovered from the Covid. My sense of taste and smell seem to be on permanent hiatus, sadly. 

Got the fender wells, firewall and cab floor fitting pretty well with the engine. Very happy. Time to pick some seats. 

 

[Kah puts]

This is going to be so cool!

[Andrew McD]

Fascinating!  Very creative.  Looking forward to seeing where you go with this.

[Jantrix]

8 hours ago, Andrew McD said:

Looking forward to seeing where you go with this.

Me too! I know how it will appear in it's final form, but finish? I've no idea how I'm going to paint this. I've got about 6 ideas and can't decide on anything. Suggestions welcome.

Oh and btw, I've decided that unlike the real hot rod, I'm going to include the vent windows on the doors. For two reasons. One, I think the cab just looks more correct that way, more vintage perhaps. And two, I don't have to try to cut off the vent window portions of the clear piece. Which is always dicey. I'll also be leaving the side spears which I've always liked on these Chevys.

Edited June 29, 2022 by Jantrix

[David G.]

Cool idea for the bed.

Glad to know that you're on the mend, I hope a total recovery is in your future.

David G.

[mrm]

Really cool build. Especially how the rear fenders blend in. The air filters setup on your engine really caught my attention. Where did they come from? I would love to pop some copies of those. 

[Jantrix]

29 minutes ago, mrm said:

Where did they come from? I would love to pop some copies of those. 

It's the custom option intake from the AMT '69 Riviera. Some sort of fuel injection I think. 

 

[Jantrix]

In the first primer. I've cut the windshield frame to the desired size so that it looks right with the vent windows.

I've decided to go with a gloss paint job. Testors One Coat Graphite Dust gray. The front stripe is uncertain. Also kicking around the flames from the Revell 49 Merc. More soon. 

EDIT - it's amazing what you don't notice until you post photos. See the little molded line on the front of the door? No idea what it's supposed to be but it's on both sides. Weird.

 

Edited July 2, 2022 by Jantrix

[KWT]

Man this is looking good Rob

[espo]

Been enjoying watching your build and this concept. You mentioned you weren't sure about the molding on the front fender area. A quick Google search for pictures of full-sized Chevrolets of this era may give you a better idea of what the original looked like in this area.  One thing I noticed has to do with the hood. My personal experience has to do with owning a '51 Chevy O so long ago. The kits hood should wraparound under the cowl and above the fender. The small gap between the chrome molding that runs across the body under the windshield should be covered by the hood. A check online will give you an idea of what I'm trying to explain. Keep up the great work here, looks like a fun build.  

[roadhawg]

Man, I really really like this. Keep up the good work! 

[Chevy II]

Did I miss this somewhere, but what frame are you using?

[Jantrix]

16 minutes ago, Chevy II said:

Did I miss this somewhere, but what frame are you using?

Stock frame. Altered plenty though.