Resto Rod Autocar

[Gary Chastain]

Merry Christmas to all my friends here

[Jürgen M.]

Merry Christmas to you Gary and to all those here in the forum! 🎄🧑‍🎄

[Gary Chastain]

Getting paint on headache rack and sleeper today. Also mocking-up front custom front bumper to trim fenders and build frame mount for bumper. Checking that cab is square to frame and hood alignment and grill are good. 

[Gary Chastain]

Front fenders reshaped to match bumper, gives the truck a cleaner look. Few more adjustments, then finish work begins. 

[Biggu]

Lovin this Buddy !!!

[Gary Chastain]

Little more trimming and tightening up the look of this truck. 

[BK9300]

Looks great, Gary!

[Biggu]

This is so cool, I can see you doing another. And I bet some of the other guys pick up the torch too …….

[Gary Chastain]

43 minutes ago, Biggu said:

This is so cool, I can see you doing another. And I bet some of the other guys pick up the torch too …….

This has been an interesting build for me but in a different way. This build has allowed me to just be creative, not follow any traditional rules of following a cover build or traditional build, it’s allowed me to mix and match all kinds of parts. Normally when I build a kit, I reach a dead spot or need a break or develop a mental block. I can’t wait to get to the bench everyday, staying highly motivated and looking forward to changing something else. This is a really fun build and yes, already thinking of a couple other builds where I can break all the rules again……..

Maybe a slammed old KW or Diamond REO with custom wheels, smooth out everything, cool color and….and……and. 

[Jürgen M.]

That's the same way I feel,  Gary when I start a build that's just according to my gusto and not following a box or a picture. 

Both are fun and have a special challenge but building after a picture in your mind lets you change directions any time without compromises! 

Keep going, it's coming along great and I believe I'm not the only one here anxious to see more of your fantasy flowing into it! 👍

 

[BOZ]

18 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

This has been an interesting build for me but in a different way. This build has allowed me to just be creative, not follow any traditional rules of following a cover build or traditional build, it’s allowed me to mix and match all kinds of parts. Normally when I build a kit, I reach a dead spot or need a break or develop a mental block. I can’t wait to get to the bench everyday, staying highly motivated and looking forward to changing something else. This is a really fun build and yes, already thinking of a couple other builds where I can break all the rules again……..

Maybe a slammed old KW or Diamond REO with custom wheels, smooth out everything, cool color and….and……and. 

Slammed KW has my vote!

[Gary Chastain]

Progress today, sleeper and headache rack paint complete, next add row of lights to the top of headache rack and slam locks, add slam locks to sleeper. Finished trimming front fenders and fitting bumper and are now in primer, maybe paint tomorrow. Installed driving lights and turn signals in bumper. 

[Scott Eriksen]

That thing is looking great Gary!

[Biggu]

2 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said:

That thing is looking great Gary!

Isn’t ever ! 

[Gary Chastain]

9 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said:

That thing is looking great Gary!

 

6 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Isn’t ever ! 

Thanks guys

[gotnitro?]

Awesome looking build, has a certain " flow" to it. Everything just works together, not cobbled parts

Never thought Pete headlights would work on an Autocar, but you've shown it perfectly 

[Gary Chastain]

5 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Awesome looking build, has a certain " flow" to it. Everything just works together, not cobbled parts

Never thought Pete headlights would work on an Autocar, but you've shown it perfectly 

Thanks Jeff, but I will say, if the lights didnt work, I could add more parts to my box of bad ideas, which for some reason is getting bigger. 😜🥴

[Jürgen M.]

Fantastic! 👍

[gotnitro?]

Gary, thats the problem with squirrels..they always help dig up ideas  lol

Mine seem Hell bent on distracting me w something different every time I sit down. I'd hoped the treats we left them would help, but think our cat is collaborating w those furry rats

[Gary Chastain]

Chromed the front bumper and flashing yellow light base. Had to repair grill and rechrome after I dropped it. Hood and fenders are now prime red, maybe paint tomorrow. 

[BK9300]

Love the look of your bumper - and like the recessed, reflective light housings!

[Gary Chastain]

Progress today, had to scratch build a new air cleaner with offset intake tube in order to make enough room to mount my custom mirrors. Need finish work and straps made. Mirrors getting paint today. Fuel tanks getting more attention today. 

[Bronzekeg]

excellent work!

[Pete68]

Updates look great bumper looks the business. Paint on the sleeper is very nice thanks for sharing. 

[gotnitro?]

Gary , you have this Acar dialed in !