STITCHES

[horsepower]

Turned out nice, I seem to come across these nice WIP builds just a little too late to make useful suggestions. My thought was by using a streamline outlet in the body it would do two things, it would give a little more ground clearance because the exhaust could be moved up into the chassis, and the teardrop shape with the streamline blending into the surrounding body it would go along with the custom look of your truck and make the exhaust look like it was a design element from the beginning thoughts of a custom truck that has a respectable go factor too. 

But I still think that you did a super job. I'm planning a custom Orange finish for a '69 Camaro I've been working on for too long, it's going to use the Tamiya metallic Orange as the base and the Tamiya Transparent Orange as a color with a top coat of clear for the smooth finish that Candy colors like.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Between chasing "bench squirrels" as @Bullybeef calls them, and work, Stitches was pushed aside. Driveshaft has been fabbed as well as a new steering shaft. Ill get these painted and then the engine can be installed permanently. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

Waiting for the glass to cure in the cab. The engine is in permanently. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

All that's left is the air cleaner and side marker light details and Stitches is finished. 

[slusher]

Looking outstanding!

[Bullybeef]

12 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

Between chasing "bench squirrels" as @Bullybeef calls them, and work, Stitches was pushed aside. Driveshaft has been fabbed as well as a new steering shaft. Ill get these painted and then the engine can be installed permanently. 

 

 

Remember to set your traps at night! Well if i'll be remembered for something might as well be a humourous quote.

[Steve H]

Looks awesome Topher. Perfect stance, great wheel/tire combo, nice fabrication, and the colour really sets it off. My current build is the same colour.

Bench squirrels…?? I’m pretty sure those little buggers got my wiper motor from my 71 Olds. No idea how it disappeared otherwise…?

[TopherMcGinnis]

Since I'm going to the show in Spartanburg on Saturday, I figured I'd take 4 models. I wanted to put hood pins on, but was kinda scared to mess up the paint. These are as real as it gets.

[BK9300]

Said it awhile ago, but sure like the look of your pickup, and great colour - hope the show goes well!

[TopherMcGinnis]

Photo bomb by Vinny

[horsepower]

On 7/21/2024 at 10:59 AM, bisc63 said:

Looking sweeeeeet! I always liked the custom grille from this kit, but I swear yours is the only one I've ever seen without huge sink marks in the plastic that just ruins the look!

I've shied away from that grille because having both headlights so close to the middle like that just didn't look right, but after looking at this build I think that drilling the centers out and putting some screen in they can make excellent air intakes for a twin turbo power plant and just use some black detailer to give the appearance of having the headlights back there.

[BIGTRUCK]

This is really a good looking truck..