1950 Chevy Stepside - Chopped, Channeled, and Dropped.

[hawkeye649]

I bought this model a while back because my 'main' project was getting tedious (very detailed/from scratch) so I wanted to do something FUN!

Right now I can't decide if I should put in the V8 from my Mad Mudder kit (under the hood). This would basically mean only leprechauns could drive it, technically.

What I am leaning towards is a transplant from this;

That is a diecast, but I have the 1:24 revelle kit. I started that *years* ago when I was about 12 or so - lost interest in these types of cars for the most part. Figure with a rear-engine, the driver's feet could extend into the "engine bay". In any event I'm not really worried about reality, just made something that looks like something a kid would draw.

Let me know what you think, especially suggestions.

Edited February 21, 2010 by hawkeye649

[RodneyBad]

Radical looking Chop..

Be cool to see this hit the road..

[hawkeye649]

Looks like it's moving, at least to me!

[scaleautobuilder]

very cool looking, are you going to rat rod it out?

[hawkeye649]

very cool looking, are you going to rat rod it out?

No I'm still thinking about that. I'm thinking of a clean DD custom type of truck. Deep blue (maybe 2 tone?). I'm already thinking I need to just make a frame from scratch. I think I should be able to get the frame scrapin' on the ground. The engine specs are kinda modest though -

# Max Power: 520 PS (382 kW; 513 hp) @ 8000 rpm

# Max Torque: 347 lb·ft (470 N·m) @ 6500 rpm

Still the best option I have for it. Maybe a twin turbo setup?

[Mooneyzs]

Very Cool so far. I like where this is going

[hawkeye649]

Dang gum kids put mah Ferrari engine inta a truck!