"Old School" OBS Chevy pickup build

[Just Jim]

On 6/22/2024 at 7:12 PM, Can-Con said:

Posted just now

Had some time to work on this again today. Did up the front suspension.

Was missing one of the spindles so I made a matched pair from sprue.

Found some of the right size to mount the wheels and cut 2 L shaped pieces.

Then cut them to length with the posts that the wheels mount to up against the upper suspension arms.

The I used 3 pieces of brass rod to make a simple steering linkage.

 

This also had the added benefit of a slightly lower drop compared to just flipping the kit's spindles.

I also ground a divot directly over the rear end pumpkin and did some trimming on the springs and their front mounts to get the rear as low as I was wanting.

But I also had to grind some from the insides of the wheel houses to clear those 35 series tires.

So, here's the final mockup with the suspension set and the paintwork done except for the final polishing and detailing.

 

Using sprue to make spindles is a great idea, thanks for sharing! Should really help in my never-ending quest to lower every model I build. Love this hobby but I suffer from a severe lack of creativity, vision, and/or imagination. Rest assured any model car cool idea I might have was “appropriated” from someone else. So, thanks again!

[BK9300]

You build amazing pickups, Chuck.

[Mattilacken]

Not for beeing in the group build but I did a update to my cannonball truck from the other year and aded decals

[iamsuperdan]

Well, it's been a LONG time, but I finally got back on it.

Took a while, but I've carved off enough plastic that the Mercedes V12 now sits where it should.

I do need to shape a new center tunnel for it, but that shouldn't be too bad.

It's not reflected in the pics, but I have the stance nailed down for it too. Pics have it sitting a little high.

 

[slusher]

That’s a lot of engine, Dan but looks killer!