72 jimmy and 72 c10

[53gmc]

Gonna do parts swapping between these two kits. Gonna build a gmc pickup and a chevy blazer. The gmc 305 v6 is from Texas 3d customs. Just waiting on revell 64 c10 frame to replace the amt one.

[53gmc]

Starting with the pickup first. I stripped all the emblems since this truck will be turned into a gmc. Also sanded off the side trim to represent a lower level truck.

[53gmc]

Partially built up the big v6 and mocked it up in the engine bay. This engine is nicely detailed, it's such a shame to build it up and hide alot of the details. 

[53gmc]

Cut the bucket seats/center console out and started turning them into a bench seat. I'm thinking of making a saddle blanket style seat cover for it. I haven't decided on weather or not I'm going to do anything with the door panels or just leave them as they are.

[53gmc]

Seats ready for primer

[53gmc]

Scratch built some base model door panels. The arm rest are made from the center console 

[53gmc]

Found this steering column with a shifter on it in my parts box. I'm back dating the truck to a '67. this steering wheel is pretty close to a 67/68 wheel as opposed to the kits 71/72 wheel.

[53gmc]

Interior is almost done just waiting on the door handles from ebay. Aftermarket gauges, p.e. pieces on the dash, parts box steering wheel/column/pedals/ seat belts. Didn't want another black or gray interior so I picked a metallic blue that would've been close to a factory option.

[53gmc]

Interior is almost done, waiting on door handles. Found a little model box for the 72 gmc kit I might add to the seat.

[53gmc]

While I wait for parts and paint to dry, I decided to start on the jimmy/blazer. A common complaint about this kit is the engines proportions. The red engine is from the c10 kit, the white is from the jimmy kit.

[53gmc]

Mated the trucks block to the Jimmy's transmission 

[Mike Slapattack]

Cool that you're doing this. I was just thinking today about doing this grille swap given how rare the old GMC Action Line kits are.

[53gmc]

That's why I'm doing it this way, I wish they would reissue the gmc kit

1 hour ago, Mike Slapattack said:

Cool that you're doing this. I was just thinking today about doing this grille swap given how rare the old GMC Action Line kits are.

 

[53gmc]

Got both engines painted and assembled.  Added wiring and fuel lines. It's crazy how big that gmc v6 is compared to the sbc

[slusher]

Super nice work!  Love the seat craftsmanship!

[53gmc]

26 minutes ago, slusher said:

Super nice work!  Love the seat craftsmanship!

Thanks! This will probably be one of my most involved builds

[espo]

13 hours ago, 53gmc said:

Got both engines painted and assembled.  Added wiring and fuel lines. It's crazy how big that gmc v6 is compared to the sbc

If you ever got to see these two engines side by side, you would see that the V-6 is a much taller engine in real life and just as wide.  

[53gmc]

Thinking of using this frame from the 64 chevy kit. Made coil springs out of wire.

[dino246gt]

Very nice projects, can't wait to see more!

 

[53gmc]

The resin short bed and 67-68 hood came in today. It also came with a shortened frame too but I think I'm gonna run the revell frame

[53gmc]

[DJMar]

On 10/20/2024 at 9:47 PM, 53gmc said:

It's crazy how big that gmc v6 is compared to the sbc

My '64 Wideside had a 305 V6 coupled to a 4 speed manual. Really cool engine in a great truck platform. And yes, the GMC V6 looks downright beefy compared to a SBC. It's a few inches taller and wider and also heavier.

Nice work swapping all the stuff on these kits, it's a great idea! ??

[53gmc]

12 minutes ago, DJMar said:

My '64 Wideside had a 305 V6 coupled to a 4 speed manual. Really cool engine in a great truck platform. And yes, the GMC V6 looks downright beefy compared to a SBC. It's a few inches taller and wider and also heavier.

Nice work swapping all the stuff on these kits, it's a great idea! ??

Thank you! I wouldn't mine owning a truck with the v6 someday 

[NOBLNG]

Nice work so far. The engines look good.? I built the Crew Chief Blazer and yeah….there are some scale issues.?

Edited October 24, 2024 by NOBLNG

[spkgibsonfirebird]

Looking great so far, who makes the V6?