Tom T Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I've wanted to build up these two for awhile now but I'm not sure what the best approach is to converting them to the 4X4's they're supposed to be (well, the Quicksand kit is supposed to be at least). Any ideas? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Well if it were me, I would find a 4x4 donor and borrow it's axels and transfer case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 So your saying the Revell Van only looks like a 4x4 but isn't? Go dig up some Ford Broncos and use their front suspension. Some Van Conversions use the 1/2 ton Ford (on right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 So your saying the Revell Van only looks like a 4x4 but isn't? Go dig up some Ford Broncos and use their front suspension. Some Van Conversions use the 1/2 ton Ford (on right). One slight problem with that idea, Fords have the transfer case and axle pumpikin on the drivers side, Chevy's came down the paasenger side! Chevy also used solid axles only, not an idependent axle like those in the Broncos. Monogram had a late 70's Chevy Stepside (I believe it was call Sportside on the box) 4X4 that would be a perfect donor kit, if you can find it. I think it was last released in the 90s, blue on the box. You could also use about any solid axle from other 4X4s, no matter of make, just make sure the front driveshaft comes down the passenger side to be prototypically correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Waaaait a minute. The Bronco has a coil spring setup?? I didn't know that. I've got a spare I'll dig out and do a mock-up on. I've been trying to fit everything in my arsenal from Blazer frames to differentials but with leaf springs that came nowhere close to mating with the kits. Yeah, believe it or not The Revell Chevy van doesn't have four-wheel drive even though in other versions it's adorned with 4X4 decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Tom, both of your vans are Chevys...they would have a solid front axle with a passenger side differential. All parts easily found in donor kits, scratched with a center section & new axle tubes, or available in resin. Come see us here for conversions like this already done: 4x4 van linky Any off-road or 4x4 info you'll ever need can be found here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Tom, both of your vans are Chevys...they would have a solid front axle with a passenger side differential. All parts easily found in donor kits, scratched with a center section & new axle tubes, or available in resin. Come see us here for conversions like this already done: 4x4 van linky Any off-road or 4x4 info you'll ever need can be found here! Just checked out your site Jeff. Didn't even know one existed just for 4X4s. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 On these full size vans, it wouldn't be that tough to modify them to use a multi link and coil spring set up like the newer solid axle Jeeps, Rams, and Super Duty's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroburner Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Yeah those are some nice vintage models. My wife sometimes finds some of them at yard sales that are still in their original boxes. However the decals are usually shot and fall apart easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 i've never seen the mini motorhome before!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 i've never seen the mini motorhome before!! I think that one is 1/20 scale too. The old IronSide kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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