BDSchindler Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 (edited) So I started this project 9 years ago after seeing an article for “Vicarious”, a 52 Chevy 3100 in a Street/Sport Truck magazine I spied on a grocery store shelf. The original artist rendering from HPI Customs out of Canada (no longer in business) is below… Below are pics of the real "Vicarious" Custom Chevy Pick Up... So off I went on this venture and for the next 1 1/2 years worked on it getting frustrated at times and finally shelved it after a repaint. I sealed everything up until about a month ago and finally got back to work on it. The pictures below are the finished product based on the original inspiration of “Vicarious” The engine is a straight stock LS1 from Texas3DCustoms. The bed is from a ‘96 Chevy P/U that was narrowed by .5” with a scratch built floor. I wasn’t happy with it so I made a cover for it. I also didn’t like the frame/floor pans so I scratch built the frame and used a corvette suspension front and rear. It’s nice to finally get this one completed. I’ve been kicking myself for not finishing it all the way. I had higher hopes of detailing this just a bit more but I just needed to get it done!!! Enjoy the pics Edited February 10 by BDSchindler 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Beautiful looking paint color and finish. The body and the bed turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Good looking custom. Very nice finish. I'm glad there are others out there taking years to complete a build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Thanks guys. The longer it sat unfinished, the more it continued to gnaw at me to get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Your efforts paid off, that is amazing! Patience is not something I have a lot of, so it's nice to see you had enough of that,& some determination to finish this beautiful truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Awesome truck, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Very clean! job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 (edited) So I have had a couple of emails asking what paint and clear coat I used on this. The paint is Tamiya Acrylic Gloss orange thinned down and airbrushed. It is NOT clear coated, however. I buffed it with McGuire's #7 wax and a buffing pad on my dremel (link to that process is below) "The Schindler Method" (as named by George Bojacuik) What is important to note is to use a variable speed dremel or similar and dial it down as slow as you can get using light pressure. If not, you WILL burn through the paint...ask me how I know! Edited February 10 by BDSchindler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Very well done re-creation. Great looking engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Very nice build, Brian! I agree with Phil, that engine looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Just a Great example of an AD truck at its finest. What a beautiful build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bojaciuk Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I just saw the reference to the buff article! This method has saved me countless hours of tedious work. Brian shared his saga of the truck over the years and the paint was quite peeled at first. He intrigued me to the point where I had to try it and I was sold. I’ve known Brian since my FM and GMP days. I’m honored to call him my friend. Now you need to get him to show off his ‘57 (?) Ford build! It’s subtle but also outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Beautifully done Chevy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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