STITCHES

[TopherMcGinnis]

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. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

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.

[TopherMcGinnis]

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.

[TopherMcGinnis]

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.

[Bainford]

Cool project, Topher. Coming along nicely.

[slusher]

Real nice work so far!

[TopherMcGinnis]

Thank You. Here he is sitting on all 4. I'm digging the stance. These are the wheels. 

[Can-Con]

Pretty cool. I like the mods you've done. 

[Bills72sj]

Nice look with the roll pans.

[IanH]

Those wheels rock! 

So, what modifications did you do to the finger, or is it getting fixed "out the box"? 

[TopherMcGinnis]

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, 2024 by TopherMcGinnis

[Bainford]

Looking mean. Love the wheels.

[dust collectors]

This is looking great!

[Zippi]

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.    

[Keef]

Loving this one so far! Where did the wheels come from?

[TopherMcGinnis]

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. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

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.

[Keef]

Loving this build, can’t wait to see more!! 

[TopherMcGinnis]

I walk past him every day and think of what I want to do next.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Working on body mounts and figuring out the interior.

[TopherMcGinnis]

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.

[Keef]

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!

[dust collectors]

Really digging this build!

[OldNYJim]

Really nice work on this build!  I’m enjoying watching it come together 

[dragcarz]

Very cool build!   I LOVE THOSE WHEELS!