63 Dodge 330 Ramcharger Update

[BobbyG]

Started a new project to add to my early Mopars. I had a 63 Polara convertible with a broken windshield and an old Plymouth body's hardtop, so its was a perfect project to create a detailed 63 Ramcharger Dodge, the missing Mopar in my projects. The body has been dechromed, new body panels scribed, headlights buckets added and modified the rear taillight panel for the base model, needing more refinement. I will be using a Lindberg kit for the chassis and engine components. New door panel are next and the dashboard modified. I don't have a 3D printer so I am looking for someone who had one to help with the speaker grille and will help my other 62-63 Mopars.  I am missing a hood and front grille/bumper. Hope you like this one.

 

Edited August 5, 2022 by BobbyG

[EngineerBob]

Top notch work integrating that roof onto the convertible body.

[espo]

I agree with Engineer Bob on the body work. I like the low line two door vibe in 1:1 cars as well. 

[BobbyG]

1 hour ago, EngineerBob said:

Top notch work integrating that roof onto the convertible body.

Thanks

 

[bisc63]

Isn't that grille in one of the AMT parts packs, like "bumpers and grilles" or some such?

[BobbyG]

On 7/24/2022 at 9:30 PM, bisc63 said:

Isn't that grille in one of the AMT parts packs, like "bumpers and grilles" or some such?

I think that grille in the parts pack is for a 62 Dodge. Very different. Thanks

[David G.]

Excellent work on the body mods!

David G.

[dino246gt]

Nice conversion! Should be a real cool model when finished!

I love the low trim level cars for performance machines!

 

[BobbyG]

Here's an update on my 63 Dodge. I have modified the dashboard to the base model and some detail. Fitted the Lindberg chassis with no issues, just 1/16"trimmed off the front edge, finished the headlight buckets. I added some bits of plastic at the edge of the body to support the chassis. Here's a mock up with Fireball Model Work's Mopar wheel kit, but that will may change later on. Thanks

[David G.]

It's the little details like this that all add up in the end.

David G.

[jjsipes]

Loving it!

[BobbyG]

Here is the first attempt for the door panels, this one will be red on red.

[NOBLNG]

Beautiful work you’re doing here Bob!👍

[BobbyG]

Thanks Greg.

[David G.]

You got a lucky break having such simple door panels to replicate. It should be easy to make them look great.

David G.

[BobbyG]

36 minutes ago, David G. said:

You got a lucky break having such simple door panels to replicate. It should be easy to make them look great.

David G.

Yeah what you don't see in the picture is the checked embossing that doesn't show well, once I prime them then it will show better. This is the first pass at making them so I may redo them as the checked parts are not that easy to replicate. My  63 Plymouth door panels were a bit more challenging.