Shardik Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 This just showed up in the parking lot of the apartments down the road from me. Brian has owned it for eight years, has put on 100,000 of the 400,000 miles on the odometer, and is on it's third engine. The front clip came out of a Camaro which also donated the rear end. I have more detail photos if anyone is interested, and access to the vehicle to photograph specific details upon request; 'cause I just know someone is going to build this . Just shoot me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Lots to look at and it would make a great vehicle to replicate in scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Lots to look at and it would make a great vehicle to replicate in scale. I totaly agree, Doc. Finding the base model might be a challenge, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I can tell it's a hotrod because the nameplate is right there on the dash. source kit? a box of busted up snaptites would be a good starting point. cut and glue, cut and glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Cool! I sure wish a kit was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 looks like he had his "three finger gloves" on when he created that. lots of real fine engineering all over that vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Lots to look at and it would make a great vehicle to replicate in scale. My thoughts exactally Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Saw one of these restored and sold on barrett-jackson.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Notice the handy chain for towing under the two front bumpers to tow this POS when it breaks down again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That's an... Interesting... exhaust setup. I hope they would put some kind of shielding over that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 There was a diecast of the van version by Spec Cast a long while back. All American did the pickup version and the station wagon. I think RMR may make this wagon today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack_Mechanic Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Kinda reminds me of the old saying "just because you can do something,don't mean you should" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Notice the handy chain for towing under the two front bumpers to tow this POS when it breaks down again! Yes, and I agree with you. The GOOD news is that it's not parked on MY property. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 The craziest thing is that that entire exhaust "system" is unsupported! And he seemed confused that he couldn't keep the exhaust from leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The craziest thing is that that entire exhaust "system" is unsupported! And he seemed confused that he couldn't keep the exhaust from leaking. If you removed the goofy exhaust and put a hood and side panels back on it, it would be a neat ole Jeep wagon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Lots to look at and it would make a great vehicle to replicate in scale. I totaly agree, Doc. Finding the base model might be a challenge, though. I think you could use something like a Revellogram '48 Woody sans fenders, you could at least build something with the same look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. X2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I think RMR may make this wagon today. Yes they do, here's one I've been working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Believe it or not, I actually kind of like this one. It has an honest and brutally functional post-apocalyptic vibe, and looks to have been built from whatever was available and affordable, rather than being hacked together into something visually awful, just to get attention. The claim he's put 100K miles on it is believable, but it might be a little tricky starting in a downpour. The craziest thing is that that entire exhaust "system" is unsupported! And he seemed confused that he couldn't keep the exhaust from leaking. There IS an exhaust support located just at the front of the glasspacks. Not ideal, and somewhere the system WILL fatigue crack, but it's kinda okay. I especially like the EZ-OPEN wingnut-and-hinge exhaust dumps for a little impromptu dry-lakes action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 There IS an exhaust support located just at the front of the glasspacks. Not ideal, and somewhere the system WILL fatigue crack, but it's kinda okay. Actually, there isn't (anymore). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Actually, there isn't (anymore). ...oops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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