TopherMcGinnis Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I bought one of the AMT Coke '72 Chevrolet C 10s off Ebay. It was missing the engine and wheels, so it made a good candidate for a custom build. A friend gave me a '91 Lumina NASCAR kit, so I thought the chassis would be cool under the truck. I started cutting the engine compartment out, got down to the last 1/8" and the body broke sending my knife into my left index finger. Thus the name STITCHES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I cut 5/8" out of the bed to fit the chassis. The razor saw came in handy for that. This is by far the most customized building I've done. I'll gladly accept tips/critiques along the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I used some sprue goo to fill in some low spots. I'd like to do all of the filling and sanding prior to priming. One thing that helped me I think is the fact the bed is attached to the cab. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I'm not putting bumpers on this truck. I found a rolled valance leftover from a '64 Olds 442 kit. I think it will look good with the front valance. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Cool project, Topher. Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Real nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Thank You. Here he is sitting on all 4. I'm digging the stance. These are the wheels. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Pretty cool. I like the mods you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Nice look with the roll pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanH Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Those wheels rock! So, what modifications did you do to the finger, or is it getting fixed "out the box"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 (edited) 16 hours ago, IanH said: Those wheels rock! So, what modifications did you do to the finger, or is it getting fixed "out the box"? Thank You. I tried a few others, but these just looked right. The finger took 3 stitches. All healed up now. Edited January 10 by TopherMcGinnis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Looking mean. Love the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust collectors Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 This is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Oh man...gotta watch when using those knives dude. I cut my finger years ago when I was into RC planes. Looking good so far. Great stance on the ole pick up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Loving this one so far! Where did the wheels come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, Keef said: Loving this one so far! Where did the wheels come from? I got them from Jay's Resin Wheels on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Bouncing between kits while waiting for glue to cure. I got the lower bed corners rounded to match the rear valance. Worked on a few low spots. I need to get the body tabs/mounting squared away and figure out the interior and engine compartment roll bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Loving this build, can’t wait to see more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 I walk past him every day and think of what I want to do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Working on body mounts and figuring out the interior. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 The rear valance is roughed in, gotta do some finish sanding and I think we'll be real close to primer time. Got the body mounts sorted and the stance is still looking good. I plan to put hood pins in the 4 corners of the hood and make it a lift off style. I'm still fitting the interior tub from the C10 kit. Both firewalls couldn't exist in the same spot. This is where I want the exhaust to exit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, TopherMcGinnis said: The rear valance is roughed in, gotta do some finish sanding and I think we'll be real close to primer time. Got the body mounts sorted and the stance is still looking good. I plan to put hood pins in the 4 corners of the hood and make it a lift off style. I'm still fitting the interior tub from the C10 kit. Both firewalls couldn't exist in the same spot. This is where I want the exhaust to exit. Loving this so far!!! You sir have inspired me to break out of my comfort zone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust collectors Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Really digging this build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Really nice work on this build! I’m enjoying watching it come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Very cool build! I LOVE THOSE WHEELS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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