1990 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside

[Chuck Most]

I think I started this in or before 2012. I know that because I got the wheels and steering wheel from Chris Olsen (of Olsen Bros.) in a trade, and we met up at Hulings Hobby House to complete the trade, and I think he closed in 2012 so it's been at least that long. No particular reason it sat in a box for the majority of a decade, sometimes things just work that way. 

Basic idea was a 90's style "sport truck", with a 4" front 6" rear static drop, shaved moldings and badging, color-keyed handles, and 17" Budnik wheels. And a smattering of polished billet trim. I didn't go with a billet grille and opted to just color key the factory grille, even though at one time I had a photetched Machined Alulminum Specialties billet grille for this kit. Despite not using that, I was able to use another long-gone aftermarket part- the MPB Detail Products vacuum formed cowl induction hood. Aside from the hood and roll pan (from the phantom dually kit), and 454SS mirrors, I kept the body mostly stock but applied BMF to the bed steps to duplicate the billet replacement pads sometimes used on 90s custom trucks. The phantom dually's tail light covers were also used. It was painted with my last can of Testors Revving Red, and the interior is mostly Revell Ochre Brown. 

Inside, the '67 Impala custom steering wheel and a Warhammer skull shift knob are the only deviations from stock, though there's quite a bit of Bare Metal Foil to simulate polished billet trim. I also used a gauge panel decal from the Coke monster truck. Say what you will about Round 2's thing with Coke decals but at least that sheet includes two gauge panels along with 1500 and Silverado badging. 

 

[Can-Con]

That's a pretty sweet little truck there, Chuck. 

This style seems to be making a resurgence lately too. Almost as popular again as they were back in the '90s.

[Zippi]

Good looking pickup.  The stance looks nice.  The work in the businesss end looks great.  Nice job.

[espo]

I agree, this is a great looking build. The stance is right where it looks the best. The clean body and paint look good together along with the interior. 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Nice looking sport truck! I like that 90´s vibe!

[John B.]

Very clean and nicely done!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[RAMBENNA]

great job, looks great, very nicely done

[slusher]

Great looking Chevy!  Real nice work!

[Mattilacken]

Nice build! 

working on my 454kit at the moment:)

[Dragonhawk1066]

Sharp looking truck!

[KWT]

slick looking ride there... nicely done

[Chuck Most]

On 7/12/2022 at 10:12 PM, Can-Con said:

That's a pretty sweet little truck there, Chuck. 

This style seems to be making a resurgence lately too. Almost as popular again as they were back in the '90s.

These and those '89-97 Thunderbirds with '49-'51 shoebox Ford front and rear ends seem to be making a comeback. 

[PappyD340]

Super nice!

[John M.]

Sweet build Chuck.