Revell '64 Chevy Pickup

[Justin Porter]

Well, I've decided to see about pushing forward with another long-stalled project. In this case, rustling through the stacks led me to this California Wheels release of the Revell 1/25th scale '64 Chevy Fleetside. At some point in years past I clearly mocked everything up (and judging by the discoloration and the scent when sanding I was using Plastruct Plastiweld at the time) to see how things would go with the kit supplied "lowered" suspension and big diameter wheels and tires. Needless to say, present me is less than pleased with past me's work assembling the four piece hood and so we've employed a generous amount of Mr Dissolved Putty to address the gaps. I'm going to see what can be done to improve the stance a bit and I am playing around with a few engine ideas at the moment. Fortunately, I have a LOT of engine bay to play with. Aside from that, I have decided that it will wear a paint scheme to match up to my '67 Chevelle, only I'll be using this as a test mule for the Gunze Sangyo Mr Color Sprays since we're evaluating stocking them at the shop. The color choice is going to be S75 Metallic Red over C8 Silver. Away we go!

[espo]

The multi part hood on these models can try your patients but I think this is the only way they could do it with all the shapes involved. 

[Justin Porter]

So, I implemented a solution to not only lower the front suspension, but also to make the finished model a little bit more interesting on the shelf. I marked out the control arms and separated the spindles from the molded assembly with my razor saw. then drilled the "ball joints" and spindles to maintain camber and castor. I trimmed about 2mm off the top of the spindle pieces and pinned the spindles in place with the staples. A little bit of sanding to make sure that they sat true against the upper control arms, and then a bit of Extra Thin cement to glue the spindles to the upper control arms, followed by a generous helping of gap filling CA to surround the staple. Finally, the ends of the staples were snipped off once everything was dry and I was able to enjoy a nice scale dropped spindle for my Fleetside. 

[Slotto]

Nice work! Love to see positional front wheels

[Justin Porter]

An engine has finally been chosen for the project! In keeping with my preference for building believable machines, I sourced the LS1 from a Revell 2002 Camaro SS 35th Anniversary kit and focused on some mild paint detailing. I'll likely add an AK Red Ink wash to the intake just to do a little more highlighting but I'm genuinely happy with the results especially when it came to picking out all the ancillaries and brackets molded to the front engine plate.

[Andy Oldenburg]

Hi Justin,

a cool project and looks like your going towards a beautiful build. Like the work on the steering!

 

[Justin Porter]

Super happy with how the paint is turning out for the Fleetside. Used Mr Metallic Color GX214 Ice Silver and GX202 Metallic Red and Mr Color C43 Wood for the bed. The LS1 also looks quite suited to its new home in the engine bay. I'm particularly pleased with how the tailgate lettering turned out. I used Abteilung 502 Liquid Mask for that. 

[NOBLNG]

Looking super nice Justin!?

[Zippi]

I like the two tone color. Looking killer.

[slusher]

Your Chevy is looking Fantastic!

[ewetwo]

Going to be sharp.

 

[Justin Porter]

Next bit of progress was fairly simple and straight forward. Painted and assembled the interior. I haven't quite yet picked out the steering wheel I'll be using as I'm still digging through my parts stash for just the right piece. The color is Mr Color C100 Wine Red. I left the dashboard glossy and sprayed Mr Super Clear Flat over the floor, seat, and side panels. 

[slusher]

Nice dash and interior!

[thatz4u]

On 4/20/2023 at 8:53 PM, slusher said:

Your Chevy is looking Fantastic!

I agree with Carl

[ewetwo]

Looking good.

 

[Justin Porter]

The work is absolutely continuing on the '64 Fleetside. I'm at a bit of a standstill as I've had to track down some headers and an appropriate air filter/intake pipe to attach to the throttle body. On the plus side, the window trim is done and the interior has successfully been test fitted. I also have most of the underhood details in place which is certainly bringing that to life. 

[slusher]

Very sharp looking Chevy..

[Chariots of Fire]

Looking very nice, Justin!  Clean and neat for sure!

[mrm]

I love what you have done so far. Definitely the right choice of a powerplant, keeping it in step with today's trends. This body just begs for a two tone paint job and I think you made a great choice for the colors. I just think it will give it a little more attitude and bring the truck more up to date if you go with slightly bigger more modern wheel/tire combo. The Foose truck may be a good source. 

[horsepower]

On 5/27/2023 at 6:46 PM, mrm said:

I love what you have done so far. Definitely the right choice of a powerplant, keeping it in step with today's trends. This body just begs for a two tone paint job and I think you made a great choice for the colors. I just think it will give it a little more attitude and bring the truck more up to date if you go with slightly bigger more modern wheel/tire combo. The Foose truck may be a good source. 

These are the American Torque Thrust 18" fronts and 19" rears that have been optional in quite a few of the Revell/Monogram releases through the years. I believe the first I saw them was either the Alternomad, or the Vett'Agin(?) kits, they were also offered in q '59 Corvette kit and since I have always been a sucker for the Torque Thrust wheels I pick up just about every set I can get, personally I think they are perfect for this build.

[mrm]

18 hours ago, horsepower said:

These are the American Torque Thrust 18" fronts and 19" rears that have been optional in quite a few of the Revell/Monogram releases through the years. I believe the first I saw them was either the Alternomad, or the Vett'Agin(?) kits, they were also offered in q '59 Corvette kit and since I have always been a sucker for the Torque Thrust wheels I pick up just about every set I can get, personally I think they are perfect for this build.

I totally get it. To each their own, they say. It's still looking great. Just as a side note, the wheels in the Vett'Agin are definitely different. 

[Justin Porter]

On 5/27/2023 at 9:46 PM, mrm said:

I love what you have done so far. Definitely the right choice of a powerplant, keeping it in step with today's trends. This body just begs for a two tone paint job and I think you made a great choice for the colors. I just think it will give it a little more attitude and bring the truck more up to date if you go with slightly bigger more modern wheel/tire combo. The Foose truck may be a good source. 

The goal was something much more "local car show driver" than something with twenty-plus inch wheels and airbags and so forth so I'm fairly happy with the kit supplied wheels. Coincidentally, the truck is all buttoned up and in Under Glass now.