Limeyglue Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) Got this old Chevy van at a show last year. I started by putting the chassis together and searched my parts box for some Cragar five spokes and some tires. The fronts are from the Revell 68 Dodge Dart and the rears are from an AMT Impala I have cleaned up the body and removed the badges. I have laid down a silver flake base coat and put on some graphics using clear yellow, orange and red. Still lots to do. Thanks for looking Lee Edited March 24, 2023 by Limeyglue 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calb56 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Dead on with the Cragars and graphics...this'll be cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 The paint on the upper body is very tastefully done. What are you going to do on the lower portion? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 2 hours ago, espo said: The paint on the upper body is very tastefully done. What are you going to do on the lower portion? Use the same colours but a different pattern. I drew it out on paper and put on the side to give me an idea of how it would look 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 30 minutes ago, Limeyglue said: Use the same colours but a different pattern. I drew it out on paper and put on the side to give me an idea of how it would look Nice design. I imagine you're extending the side patteren all the way around the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Yep it will wrap around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica007 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Hi Lee Looking very good, like the color choices you're using. Are you using an airbrush to paint the graphics? The paint job is excellent and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your build. Always enjoy seeing other vans. Lei 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Yep I'm using an airbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Loving the graphics! Recently wanted to try it, but my eyes hurts trying to follow the lines 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I can already tell what the inside of this van will smell like! ✌️ Lookin' good! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I like what i see so far. Following for inspiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 The Cragars are perfect...Graphics also...She will be sweet when finished.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 There’s just something cool about 70’s cruising vans. Love the graphics on the top half and can’t wait to see them added to the bottom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 This is badass! I'm inspired to do something similar to my "Surf Van". I've always wanted to use lace (maybe on the roof?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 3:11 PM, ncbuckeye67 said: This is badass! I'm inspired to do something similar to my "Surf Van". I've always wanted to use lace (maybe on the roof?) That would be cool. I tried it on a 56 Chevy Nomad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Very cool ! Any tips? I read that you must have it tight against the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Cool 70s van vibe. Love the graphics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 10 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said: Very cool ! Any tips? I read that you must have it tight against the surface. Yes I mask all the way round the lace to keep it tight and also keep the airbrush at right angles to the surface and use light coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Got the second pattern on now along with a couple of coats of clear. Very happy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1303s Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 70's van's way cool !!! Do I spy a hitch for matching tow rig ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Yep its going to dragging my Topolino when I finish it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Very cool. I'll be watching this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyglue Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Update Got the last patterns on the van. Just waiting a few days before final clear and then hopefully round 2 will reply to my email about replacement portholes and rear lights. Thanks for looking Lee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Very cool project, great paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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