jeffs396 Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Here's a quickie build of Revell's '64 Chevy pickup...I'm so tired of burying myself in scratchbuilding & kitbashing, then putting builds aside due to burnout. Soooo, I put a deadline on myself to get one done! I've got three weeks into this one so far (averaging about 7-8 hours a week), giving myself two more weeks to finish it. No mods to body, just the usual hood & grille surround assembly/fit issues associated with this kit. Cut off the stock chassis' suspension mounting points to accept scratchbuilt leaf springs/hangers out back, and scratched/modified kit pieces for the front coil-sprung mounted Mercedes Unimog axles. Tires are dullcoated SoReal IROKS, mounted on modified old MPC Dodge pickup 8-lug steelies. All chrome was stripped and painted with Krylon semi-flat black enamel. Body/rims are covered in Tamiya TS-2 military dark green. Scratched bed cover painted with Rustoleum texured black.
Rob Z Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 That's really KOOL!!! It reminds me of a neighbor I had when I was a kid, he had a '65 with 44" swampers on it...
RodneyBad Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Flippin Kool Alrighty!! Body and engine is looking good. Gonna flip it over so we can see a look underneath?
Jantrix Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Quickie build? What is this strange thing you are speaking of? Seriously though. Very cool idea. Looking forward to seeing this take shape.
jeffs396 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks everyone! Rodney, once I finish the chassis/powertrain, I'll flip it for a few pics... Roger, the rims are old MPC 70s Dodge pickup 8-lugs, with the front too-long-as molded hubs shortened more to scale. Rears are as molded. Supposedly these wheels are repopped by RMR, although Ron's catalog doesn't reflect that. Next time I see him at a show, I'll ask.
randx0 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 That body really lends itself well to your masterful off road treatment . Keep up the good work!
Nova-ss Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Nice work on this truck.looks great.I sure would have a hard time going for a ride....this boy is high.Thank you,Chris
steve7119 Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I love old trucks! This one looks great Jeff, nice work. I see what appears to be an LS powerplant, what are you using for trans and transfer case?
jeffs396 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks Randy, Chris, Darrin, and Steve! Steve, that LS in there is the one out of the Revell Chevy SSR kit. Not sure if I'm using that one yet or not. As far as the transfer case goes, I'd like to use an aftermarket Atlas, but there are none (any longer) in resin, and I don't want to get bogged down with scratchbuilding one (please step up aftermarket!), so I'll probably use the venerable NP205 from the old R-M 1/24 Chevy pickup/Blazer kits.
steve7119 Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I asked and Atlas sent me a scale drawing of the Atlas II. It's on my list to make one for the 48 jeep. I have an aftermarket NP205 sitting here too though.
jeffs396 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 We used to have these great offroad resin products, but Jake has since given up on casting http://www.freewebs....bigjeepzzresin/ Dave Zinn mastered another nice Atlas case, but I don't think he ever had it reproduced? Alan @ Ma's resin has many more offroad-specific parts in the works also...
Sully Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 The truck looks super Jeff. I like the color on her, kinda has a military look to it.......... Sully
Dr. Cranky Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Beautiful job on this truck. Love the way it looks. Nice.
jeffs396 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks Sully and Dr. Cranky! Much appreciated! I was thinking about putting some white Army "stars" on the doors...
jeffs396 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Kewl!! With a capital K! Thanks! I know this goes against the grain,but I think it would look cool with a nicely built six cylinder. Maybe add six injectors with short stacks and a header on it. LOL Roger! That would be cool for a 2WD truck, but this one is sporting 46" IROKs I don't think the six would power it I'm using the LS from the SSR kit as pictured, with the oil pan from the '99 Silverado kit. As soon as the drivetrain is painted/detailed/installed, I'll post a few pics... Edited September 27, 2011 by jeffs396
Chuck Most Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 LOL Roger! That would be cool for a 2WD truck, but this one is sporting 46" IROKs I don't think the six would power it Two words... rolling start.
mikemodeler Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks! LOL Roger! That would be cool for a 2WD truck, but this one is sporting 46" IROKs I don't think the six would power it I'm using the LS from the SSR kit as pictured, with the oil pan from the '99 Silverado kit. As soon as the drivetrain is painted/detailed/installed, I'll post a few pics... A friend had an old '66 K20 with the 292 L6 and while he never would win a drag race, it had tons of torque and would pull ANYTHING ! He used it to plow snow in the winter and pull a twin axle construction trailer in the summer with no problem. I like the idea of the modern drivetrain but that L6 could be cool too! That truck is looking way cool and I like the olive drab color. Not sure if the white stars on the doors would enhance or detract from its appeal to me but it might seem appropriate considering the color. Maybe the .50 cal gun from the Hogans Heroes Jeep mounted on the back?
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