RodneyBad Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) I finally decided to get another project going with the intentions to finish it. This may not be my cup of Tea or others. So here is to Outside my Comfort Zone.. PhotoBucket seems to be acting up so just click on the No Photo Photo and it'll send ya straight there. P/L Ecto I Filled in the Quarter windows. Stretched out a Revell Caddie Lowrider frame. Not sure where I'm going yet But I like the Gold wheels.. But 24's Chrome look good. Or maybe 24" Black maybe black or chrome?? A little something different. This ones for you kevin..... Edited February 15, 2009 by Zukiholic
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 Yea I did the same with mine but chopped it, it's called Reapers Ride, it's on this forum somewhere, now I'm stuck cuz I need a '59 caddy parts car, and you stretched out a frame, that my friend is a great idea, anyway, this is looking to be a sharp Lil ol'casket carrier, gonna have to keep my eye on this, keep up the good work, and keep posting so's I knows how to save mine ...
RodneyBad Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 Yea I did the same with mine but chopped it, it's called Reapers Ride, it's on this forum somewhere, now I'm stuck cuz I need a '59 caddy parts car, and you stretched out a frame, that my friend is a great idea, anyway, this is looking to be a sharp Lil ol'casket carrier, gonna have to keep my eye on this, keep up the good work, and keep posting so's I knows how to save mine ... Thanks. I was wondering where yours went to. I thought about chopping just the front half. The Revell LowRider Caddie was plentiful and I didn't have the Monogram. Besides the newer Chassis will give it a better ride but I don't know if I'll cut the hood open yet. Gotta find my good Bondo.. So the links are working or going to Photobucket to see it? I tried fixing the links but the pics still aren't showing. ???
E St. Kruiser50 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) Hey Zuk Nice description and idea's, but....... Where'd da piture's go ????? Edited February 10, 2009 by Treehugger Dave
RodneyBad Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) Hey Zuk Nice description and idea's, but....... Where'd da piture's go ????? That is a Veery good Question today.. All my other photos on other post show up. Right now they are Links with out pics that send ya to the Photobucket pics. Still working on it.. Care to try? Maybe something is a miss? http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/S...armagsigpic.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/S...armagsigpic.jpg <a href="http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/Suzukiholic/?action=view¤t=ModelCarmagsigpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/Suzukiholic/ModelCarmagsigpic.jpg" border="0" alt="ModelCarMag Sig pic"></a> Edited February 10, 2009 by Zukiholic
RodneyBad Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 More testing http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/S...nt=P2090017.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/S...se/P2090017.jpg <a href="http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/Suzukiholic/Ecto%20%20I%20Hearse/?action=view¤t=P2090017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll258/Suzukiholic/Ecto%20%20I%20Hearse/P2090017.jpg" border="0" alt="Ecto I Hearse"></a>
E St. Kruiser50 Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) Hey Zuk You got pic's. I like it, I like it . Very nice start, body work and imagination. I love the old Cad hearse's and this one's COOOL. I like the "DONK MACHINE man. Keep on Truckin' - dave Edited February 10, 2009 by Treehugger Dave
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Thanks. I was wondering where yours went to. I thought about chopping just the front half. The Revell LowRider Caddie was plentiful and I didn't have the Monogram. Besides the newer Chassis will give it a better ride but I don't know if I'll cut the hood open yet. Gotta find my good Bondo.. So the links are working or going to Photobucket to see it? I tried fixing the links but the pics still aren't showing. ??? A wedge chop would be KILLER (pun Intended) I have a picture of a hearse with a wedge chop, I'll put it on here for you, so you will have some kinda idea about it, yea I know not the same year, and yours is more rounded at the rear. so it wouldn't look so much like a dart, You used the Revell Caddy lowrider frame? I just so happen to have one of those, have to check your pic's again to see where you cut yours... Total BUMMER! I cant find the frame, FREAKING CAT!!!!, but now you got me searching all my frames for cutting, THANX that is a kiiler idea, cides who' said it had to be a caddy frame, YOU ROCK MAN, you pretty much got me unstuck... Edited February 11, 2009 by unforgiven
RodneyBad Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 That looks good but I was thinking more in the line of a Vista Cruizer top. More chassis pics. I used round tube to help keep the chassis straight. i should've use square but I didn't have two sizes that would fit inside of each other on hand. More photobucket testing. I filled in the gap with flatsheet and then cut out the driveline tunnel and filled that in with a round tube to fit. had to cut away some of the P/L Ecto tube to fit around the Revell Chassis. Right now it is only rolling around on my shop tires Yaaah, Photobucket works for me today..
GOTH KUSTOMS Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Here's a question for you, instead of scratching the piece you cut out of the frame, do you think it would be possable to use a cut out section of the frame of the kit? I know try it and find out, but it was on my mind as I dont have all the plastic to scratch build a section, ah well anyway this is starting to take shape, and I'm watching, 100%...
Custom Hearse Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Looks good! Here's what I did to make a frame for my '59 hearse.... I took 2 frames from the Monogram '59 Elderado Seville kits.... Cut them apart.... And then re-attached them.... This what the '59 looks like with the front of the roof chopped and lowered looks like. I got the idea from the car Michael has posted. George Barris' "Cargoyle". I love that car!!!!
RodneyBad Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 Very Wicked looking Draggin Hearse Custom Hearse really like those Custom Hoodscoops you do. Splicing 2 kit frames is good but leaves you with 2 part kits. Besides, the Revell Caddie was $5 unforgiven The Ecto had too much molded in detail (I thought at the moment) but Yes, You could use it at the Muffler section. and other parts of it to finish it off. Big flat and Plain, you'd just have to finish of the drive-shaft tunnel.
Custom Hearse Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Very Wicked looking Draggin Hearse Custom Hearse really like those Custom Hoodscoops you do. Splicing 2 kit frames is good but leaves you with 2 part kits. Besides, the Revell Caddie was $5 Thanks Rodney! Actually I've been able to use the parts on other builds. The parts of one kit is going towards the '59 hearse, and the front and rear suspension is going on a JoHan '66 hearse.
RodneyBad Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Thanks Rodney! Actually I've been able to use the parts on other builds. The parts of one kit is going towards the '59 hearse, and the front and rear suspension is going on a JoHan '66 hearse. Right after I posted I figured you use the Whole thing. I'm getting the Urge for more Hearses. Edited February 12, 2009 by Zukiholic
Spike Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 looks good, i like them black nascar type wheels for it you got that kit from me the only ecto kit i got i started
RodneyBad Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 looks good, i like them black nascar type wheels for it you got that kit from me the only ecto kit i got i started Your right, I tried to get yours That means I forgot who I traded for it. I gotta keep better records.. The Nascar like wheels are nice rollers for around the shop but are 6 Lug. They looked deeper on the box than they are in person.
evilone Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 Well this looks like its gonna be really freaking sweet.It may make me want to put up a wanted add for another one.If i was you Zuk(i can call you that right?) i would go with the 100 spokes or some 20's and dont donk it PLEASE.My friend i shall say this go ahead and bust out on it i am certainly gitting alot of ideas for my high top .
B-dub Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 please no big wheels on it! It looks good with the spoke wheels
evilone Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Bro like my PM said bro go all out there is nothing holding you back but yourself .
RodneyBad Posted February 15, 2009 Author Posted February 15, 2009 Bro like my PM said bro go all out there is nothing holding you back but yourself . Thanks Man.. I'm Cuttin. Just making sure I can still hold that big bumper on tight. Then I'll stuff in the 90's Caddie engine compartment and Engine.. I'm saving the suspension height for last. I picked up a Slew of wheels today. Gold, Chrome, 13's-26's whitewalls to black walls Right now i'm just workin on givin the chassis a finished look.
dryvr12 Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 im w/ kevin, PLEASE DONT DONK IT. i personally like the gold spokes or the blacked out ones.
Spike Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 i say donk it up, just cuz so many people say not to
RodneyBad Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) Chassis is all finished and primed I see I need to do some more fitting to the sides and build up a better exhaust system With the full chassis and engine bay, I'm not going to be able to stuff the 24's into the fenders and keep it low. Wish I had some Gold 20s Due to being egged on by the peanut Gallery. I cut the hood open and used the 90s Revell Caddie Engine Bay and motor. Unfortunately the Interior tub is not as tall as the Revell's so I lost the very top part of the fire wall and added to the top of the inner fenders ????weird, eh? Edited February 17, 2009 by Zukiholic
Spike Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 wow that chassis turned out dam nice, wish i woulda thought about doin that for mine. i got a set of gold 20s
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