‘97 Ram 3500 Club Cab

[Saltie Olds]

I’ve had parts for this one for a very long time and for a very long time, I haven’t been comfortable working on it. So, here I go. I’m going to very carefully stretch the chassis the same .800” as I’m doing with the cab and will do with the interior. I’m going to paint it black metallic and dark chestnut.

[Modlbldr]

Looks like a.great idea! I say "Go for it!"

Later-

[Saltie Olds]

8 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Looks like a.great idea! I say "Go for it!"

Later-

Thank You. The cab’s ready for putty now.

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s the truck now that I’ve gotten the two cab pieces glued together and filled in what I could with plastic. Now to use putty and keep going.

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s the interior tub so far. Now I have to modify the brake pedal to make it narrower. I’m going to put in a clutch pedal and the stick shift from a AMT Chevy truck kit. I’m not going to worry about doing Mitch with the tranny that’s molded into the chassis. Here’s where I’m at with the seat. I’m going to be cutting out the center section and giving it bucket seats with either a scratch built console or maybe put in a custom one, from a AMT Chevy kit.

[Mattilacken]

Nice! Keep going!

[Saltie Olds]

7 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

Nice! Keep going!

Thank You, Will Do.

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s what I’ve gotten done today. I’m going to keep working with the chassis and by the time I have everything done, I’m hoping it’ll be good enough to look like I bought the truck as a kit.

[Jordan White]

Definitely coming along!

[Saltie Olds]

Yep, that it is. I’m having a lot of fun building it as well. Once I’m happy with all of the putty and sanding, I’ll start with primer guid coats. Then once I’m happy with how the primer turns out, I’ll start painting the truck. I’ll have the bed done long before the cab.

[Modlbldr]

Looking great so far!

Later-

[Saltie Olds]

2 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Looking great so far!

Later-

Thank You

[Saltie Olds]

I’m calling the chassis hood, for the stretching. Thinking about replacing this molded in spare with a actual wheel and tire, not sure though.

[Saltie Olds]

So far the cab is coming along quite nicely.

[bisc63]

6 hours ago, Saltie Olds said:

Thinking about replacing this molded in spare with a actual wheel and tire, not sure though.

I wouldn't, for the effort involved, what's there paint details nicely. Best bang for the buck underneath is to give it proper tail pipes. Just cut and grind away the last straight piece from tip to where the curve begins, and replace with some tubing, and it will look way better. You can see my take on the chassis of the dually here:

[Saltie Olds]

5 hours ago, bisc63 said:

I wouldn't, for the effort involved, what's there paint details nicely. Best bang for the buck underneath is to give it proper tail pipes. Just cut and grind away the last straight piece from tip to where the curve begins, and replace with some tubing, and it will look way better. You can see my take on the chassis of the dually here:

Cool. Thanks for the idea. Could you show me more pictures of your truck please? Thank You. How are you liking my rig so far?

[Saltie Olds]

Does anyone know where I could find dually wheels that look like these or how I could make the kit wheels look like these?

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s pictures of the painted chassis, bed and tailgate primed, and more putty on the cab. I’m going to be using the kit wheels until I’m able to get a set of wheels from the new Moebius ‘67 Ford Ramp Truck.

[mikemodeler]

Modelhaus Tires has a nice set of resin wheels and tires. They show these out of stock but check with them, they are probably in the process of making more.

 

https://www.modelhaustires.com/collection/802

[Saltie Olds]

58 minutes ago, mikemodeler said:

Modelhaus Tires has a nice set of resin wheels and tires. They show these out of stock but check with them, they are probably in the process of making more.

 

https://www.modelhaustires.com/collection/802

Cool. Thank You. I’ll check them out.

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s the truck painted for the side, taillights, and tailgate.

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s some pictures of the cab and box together.

[bisc63]

On 8/4/2022 at 9:52 AM, Saltie Olds said:

Could you show me more pictures of your truck please? Thank You. How are you liking my rig so far?

Really liking the build! These kits are fun and nicely detailed. You can see mine here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/159576-out-of-storage-dodge-dually-snapper/

 

[Saltie Olds]

2 hours ago, bisc63 said:

Really liking the build! These kits are fun and nicely detailed. You can see mine here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/159576-out-of-storage-dodge-dually-snapper/

 

Thank You. Glad you’re enjoying it.

[Saltie Olds]

Here’s how the body is looking. I’m going to have the bed liner be body color.