'37 Chevy pickup kit?

[Shardik]

I want to recreate the truck my Grandfather drove when he had his automotive repair shop: a grey 1937 Chevy pickup.

Has anyone ever kitted this truck?

I've been scanning various forums, but have yet to run across one.

Barring that, I thought it might be possible to convert a sedan. Any suggestions in this regard would also be appreciated.

Edited September 7, 2012 by Shardik

[jeffs396]

Time to rework a diecast for your replica Johann!

[Longbox55]

There's no stock kit, but I have seen the Orange Blossom Special 2 pulling truck cab, reworked to stock roof hight, combined with the AMT '37 Chevy car to make a stock truck. The OBS2 kit pops up regularly on ebay, and the '37 Coupe/Convertible is fairly easy to find as it's been reissued many times.

[jeffs396]

Here's a Danbury '37 Chevy pickup in 1/24:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DANBURY-MINT-1937-CHEVROLET-PICKUP-MIB-STUNNING-DIECAST-VEHICLE-FREE-S-H-/370639058193?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item564bcf3511

You can probably find one that is damaged or missing parts also for a resto, lots-o-money saved that way, you just have to be patient and watch 'em on eBay...

[Shardik]

Thanks, Bill and Jeff.

Two workable options. I had never even thought of going with a die cast; e-bay here I come.