Glen G. Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 sorry to be a bother dukefan, when you said in the rules about factory style bed does that mean no cut outs and c-notches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 sorry to be a bother dukefan, when you said in the rules about factory style bed does that mean no cut outs and c-notches? Just call me Nick. No, as long as you still have the bed sides and some of the floor that's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 well, i forgot to upload my pics, so here they are! i haven't painted it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 as promised, here are some pic of my entry thats right, my entry is a mid 50s VW bug it will (obviously) have a completely scratchbuild bed most likely a flip nose im still hoping to find a 1.8T engine but it looks like i might have to slap in a twin turbo straight six from a supra like i said before, the name of my street truck will be... wildcart (cart because it will look like like a go cart compared to the silverados and D100s and wildcard because it is pretty clearly a wildcard entry breaking 4 out of 5 rules) and to qoute one of our fellow members... i haven't painted it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) well, i forgot to upload my pics, so here they are! i haven't painted it yet! Well get to it man, I'm just yanking your chain, looks good, hope to see more. as promised, here are some pic of my entry thats right, my entry is a mid 50s VW bug it will (obviously) have a completely scratchbuild bed most likely a flip nose im still hoping to find a 1.8T engine but it looks like i might have to slap in a twin turbo straight six from a supra like i said before, the name of my street truck will be... wildcart (cart because it will look like like a go cart compared to the silverados and D100s and wildcard because it is pretty clearly a wildcard entry breaking 4 out of 5 rules) and to qoute one of our fellow members... Sweet this should be interesting because of that fact is why I slid you by the rule book. by the way sweet name, for my truck I'm going to call it the "Midnight Exspress". Edited July 31, 2009 by Dukefan69' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen G. Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 well i figured i would ost a few pics of what i am starting with and some progress i havedone. i have chopped the inner fenderwellsout, removed the gas tank and cut the rear wells and middle bed floor out for my c-notch. next up is the c-notch and all frame supports and link mounting points. here she is. laying frame! tuckin 20's draggin bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'd like to play....but with a older body '55 cameo.....with a 2006 powertrain...ala Z06.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 as promised, here are some pic of my entry thats right, my entry is a mid 50s VW bug it will (obviously) have a completely scratchbuild bed most likely a flip nose im still hoping to find a 1.8T engine but it looks like i might have to slap in a twin turbo straight six from a supra like i said before, the name of my street truck will be... wildcart (cart because it will look like like a go cart compared to the silverados and D100s and wildcard because it is pretty clearly a wildcard entry breaking 4 out of 5 rules) and to qoute one of our fellow members... Eelco..screw the 1.8..pick up one of the partspack CORVAIR turbo flat 6......under a flip bed........off the wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Eelco..screw the 1.8..pick up one of the partspack CORVAIR turbo flat 6......under a flip bed........off the wall! i would but...the rules clearly state no 4 bangers so installing an inline 6 would be a violation of my "wildcart" premise also, i am planning on making this a front engine rear wheel drive so it will be a flip nose (already cut the nose out but i cant make the frame till i find me an engine) i will probably just make a fixed bed for it, too much scratching on this puppy to begin with i wonder if i coul cut the corvair engine down to a 4 banger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 to bad you don't want to keep the air cooled engines! i would say go with a porsche 356/B carrera 2 flat-4 2000cc dohc engine! the fujimi porsche kits have a nice flat-4! it even has the crank with pistons to put in the block! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) to bad you don't want to keep the air cooled engines! i would say go with a porsche 356/B carrera 2 flat-4 2000cc dohc engine! the fujimi porsche kits have a nice flat-4! it even has the crank with pistons to put in the block! if you have one send it over and i will make it work a flat 4 still is a 4 banger in my book at any rate...heres a quick preview of where i am at Edited August 3, 2009 by diymirage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 well i figured i would ost a few pics of what i am starting with and some progress i havedone. i have chopped the inner fenderwellsout, removed the gas tank and cut the rear wells and middle bed floor out for my c-notch. next up is the c-notch and all frame supports and link mounting points. here she is. laying frame! tuckin 20's draggin bumper Like what your doing so far keep it up Glen. I'd like to play....but with a older body '55 cameo.....with a 2006 powertrain...ala Z06.... Sure your in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Eelco..screw the 1.8..pick up one of the partspack CORVAIR turbo flat 6......under a flip bed........off the wall! Either's fine by me. i would but...the rules clearly state no 4 bangers so installing an inline 6 would be a violation of my "wildcart" premise also, i am planning on making this a front engine rear wheel drive so it will be a flip nose (already cut the nose out but i cant make the frame till i find me an engine) i will probably just make a fixed bed for it, too much scratching on this puppy to begin with i wonder if i coul cut the corvair engine down to a 4 banger Hey a slant or flat six is no violation at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 to bad you don't want to keep the air cooled engines! i would say go with a porsche 356/B carrera 2 flat-4 2000cc dohc engine! the fujimi porsche kits have a nice flat-4! it even has the crank with pistons to put in the block! No 4 cyls but a flat six is ok. if you have one send it over and i will make it work a flat 4 still is a 4 banger in my book at any rate...heres a quick preview of where i am at I like it so far, for the people that are wondering why i'm letting this one slide by my radar. I think that one wild car is perfect it always makes everyone stand back and think. So keep building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 i would but...the rules clearly state no 4 bangers so installing an inline 6 would be a violation of my "wildcart" premise Hey a slant or flat six is no violation at all. a slant six is not a violation of the build rules which is why it is a violation of my wildcard status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 ok, finall weahter allowed me to paint today! so i only got the base white down! next will be some color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 a slant six is not a violation of the build rules which is why it is a violation of my wildcard status Never thought of it that way. ok, finally weather allowed me to paint today! so i only got the base white down! next will be some color! Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67PontiacGTO Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Sorry I havent be able to upload any pics. I have been real busy lately and they are still on the camera. I will try to get some postd when the body is in primer so it looks better. Clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 hey guys, sorry abut that, i re-arragned my photbucket, so here are the pics again! ok, i have a idea........................... ! my build isn't about how the truck is finished, its about how the truck was built! YOU'LL SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Sorry I havent be able to upload any pics. I have been real busy lately and they are still on the camera. I will try to get some postd when the body is in primer so it looks better. Clutch No problem Clutch. hey guys, sorry abut that, i re-arragned my photbucket, so here are the pics again! ok, i have a idea........................... ! my build isn't about how the truck is finished, its about how the truck was built! YOU'LL SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well if were gonna see quit re arranging your photobucket . Looks good keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) i found an engine it is going to be a 1.8 16valve engine from a golf 2 GTI and yes it is a four banger woot woot Edited August 6, 2009 by diymirage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 i found an engine it is going to be a 1.8 16valve engine from a golf 2 GTI and yes it is a four banger woot woot Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well i'm just waiting on a engine but, my dodge has some seroiusly faint but cool mods. Chopped off the little metal runners on the side windows also removed the vent windows, removed the door handles and sanded off the turn signals. took out the grille bars and put some grille mesh instead, put the cab toghether using the bumper bill sent me, and the existing parts aswell as some parts that brandon gave me that belong on a '55 chevy stepside pickup, i used the V8 emblems and the mirrors. put all the glass in and put the interior to the body, also started to finish the bed, put a nice wooden floor in it, to find out how I did it go herehttp://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22153 Finally the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ok well I temporarily put the "Midnight Exspress" toghether, I still need to get th engine and, get it painted, get it it. Also need to mount my tailights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 i like the front end but what is up with the bed? it looks like the wood is just kinda laying in there loose ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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