Steven2 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I never liked the looks of this kit (originally released as the Barnabas Collins van) but I bought one for the neat parts that come with it. One night I started looking at it and thinking "if I sawed it up here and there..." but by then I had already used the chassis for another build. I managed to pick up another one (missing parts) at a show to get the chassis and out came the razor saw. You can see I miscalculated a bit on the chassis but it is what it is. The engine and wheels were left over from the '41 Chevy pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbigpaw Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm really diggin this. It's got a low sinister look. I love it. Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Now that looks a whole lot better, great build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Wow, that really turned out cool. Now that would look good on the kit box as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looks much better than the original kit. Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very cool build.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CemetaryAngel81 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very kool,I likes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ah... 'Barney' as in 'Barnabas'. I was thinking of the big purple dinosaur... Love how that turned out- the changes you made took the original VV from campy to sinister. Bonus points for running a straight six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 That's cool. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 LOVE IT. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looks much better than the original kit. Great build! Glad I read through the posts before I posted. lol, My exact thoughts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyCoupe41 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 That's one very cool hot rod! I like this one a lot. Nice Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I saw this early this morning , or late last night , and just took a quick look . Now after looking closer I really like it alot ! That's the way it should have been built in the first place ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven2 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thank you for the kind words everyone. I'm glad you like the new configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Wicked transformation. Engine and wheel combo Rock ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Oh man, that is killer! I'm gonna get one of these kits now!!!! Love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Killer build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven2 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks guys!!! Oh man, that is killer! I'm gonna get one of these kits now!!!! Love it!!! Be warned, the kit has a lot of UGLY in the moldings. I was taking the easy way out with a rat rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Lots of wonderful details. Great model, I love it. You did a great job. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven2 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thank you Doc, your excellent book was the inspiration for this build. I'm slowly making my way high gloss to deep rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 LOL, and then back again. That's where some serious fun is. Rust AND shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathskull59 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 now thats alot better looking now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I agree, totally cool ride now, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Great build! Love what you did wit the kit. It is an ugly looking kit & you turned it into a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven2 Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Many thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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