1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

[David G.]

I'm curious to see how the front ride-height plays out with the adjustments you made. 

David G.

[Zippi]

On 10/15/2023 at 10:15 AM, slusher said:

That looks good Bob,, that’s a nice stance and low enough..

Yeah...I'm still thinking about it.

[Zippi]

12 hours ago, David G. said:

I'm curious to see how the front ride-height plays out with the adjustments you made. 

David G.

I hear ya David.  I still don't think the front going to be low enough even with the drop axle.

[Zippi]

Took me all morning but I got the front trim on the fenders cut and installed.  The front was much harder than the rear.

[espo]

Are thinking full chrome body trim or shaved nose?

[Zippi]

24 minutes ago, espo said:

Are thinking full chrome body trim or shaved nose?

Not really sure just yet.  Still early in the game.

[espo]

2 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Not really sure just yet.  Still early in the game.

With the good-looking chrome trim on the fenders, I'm thinking maybe a sun visor and "bird" on the hood may be in order. Look up Ol'Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe to see what some guys are doing with their 1:1 rides. 

[Zippi]

13 minutes ago, espo said:

With the good-looking chrome trim on the fenders, I'm thinking maybe a sun visor and "bird" on the hood may be in order. Look up Ol'Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe to see what some guys are doing with their 1:1 rides. 

Yup, it's differently getting a sun visor.  The one that comes in the kit is bulky looking with the brackets.  I need to see what the Iceman may have on his site that can help me out.  I'll check out Ol'Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe.

[ksnow]

Great job on the trim, sure looks nice. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

[espo]

1 hour ago, Zippi said:

Yup, it's differently getting a sun visor.  The one that comes in the kit is bulky looking with the brackets.  I need to see what the Iceman may have on his site that can help me out.  I'll check out Ol'Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe.

Check and see if you have any of the Moebus Hudson kits as they had a nice visor. The other would be any of the Galaxy '40's era Chevrolet kits.  

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, ksnow said:

Great job on the trim, sure looks nice. Looking forward to the rest of the build.

I appreciate it man.  Thanks.

[Zippi]

6 minutes ago, espo said:

Check and see if you have any of the Moebus Hudson kits as they had a nice visor. The other would be any of the Galaxy '40's era Chevrolet kits.  

I don't have any of those kits.  I'll have to look for an aftermarket one.

[David G.]

Those trim strips work tremendously well with that body style Bob!

Very Art-Deco looking.

David G.

[Zippi]

On 10/20/2023 at 8:05 AM, David G. said:

Those trim strips work tremendously well with that body style Bob!

Very Art-Deco looking.

David G.

Thanks David.  They do change the look.

[Zippi]

I'm thinking the chrome strips I added on the front and rear fenders are not going to be level with one another but it is what it is I guess.  Since I used the Iceman drop Axle I had a hard time figuring out how to set up the tie rods and drag link so I did the best I could.  I've tore the front axle off three times thinking it's not going to have the right ride height and I still don't think it will.  I got the chassis painted in Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black.  

Edited October 23, 2023 by Zippi

[bluestringer]

That is going to look cool Bob. I've been thinking about rebuilding the 50 I did over a year ago, never liked the way it came out. You are giving me some good ideas. Where did you get the wheels and tires?

[Zippi]

5 minutes ago, bluestringer said:

That is going to look cool Bob. I've been thinking about rebuilding the 50 I did over a year ago, never liked the way it came out. You are giving me some good ideas. Where did you get the wheels and tires?

Thanks James.  I get my wheels & tires from Jay's Wheels and Ties 1948 | eBay Stores 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Coming along nicely.

[RichCostello]

On 10/19/2023 at 2:54 PM, Zippi said:

I don't have any of those kits.  I'll have to look for an aftermarket one.

I think that I might have the visor from the Galaxie 48 Chevy somewhere. Let me know if you'd be interested, and I'll try to track it down.

If I recall, it's chrome, and would look great on this truck.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

Coming along nicely.

Thanks man.

[Zippi]

50 minutes ago, RichCostello said:

I think that I might have the visor from the Galaxie 48 Chevy somewhere. Let me know if you'd be interested, and I'll try to track it down.

If I recall, it's chrome, and would look great on this truck.

I would be interested.  Not sure about the chrome though.  It needs to be body color.  Someone else is looking for one as well.

[David G.]

It's all coming together well Bob.

Just keep going and things will sort themselves out. And if they don't, it's a just hobby.

(I remind myself of this regularly.)

David G.

[Nosferatu]

This is coming along nicely! I love the trim on the fenders.

Dave

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, David G. said:

It's all coming together well Bob.

Just keep going and things will sort themselves out. And if they don't, it's a just hobby.

(I remind myself of this regularly.)

David G.

I hear ya David.  Thanks man.

[Zippi]

1 hour ago, Nosferatu said:

This is coming along nicely! I love the trim on the fenders.

Dave

Thanks Dave.  I just hope the trim comes out looking ok once I get the bmf on.