Can this be saved?

[kjc99]

So I was at a model show where a guy had a zip lock bag with parts to three pickup truck kits in it. One is a really bad chop job on the 78 ford tuff truck dually, the second is the monogram 80 f150 flareside which is in good shape, but the third is this dodge. I knew what it was when I saw it and since these kits are usually over $150 I figured I would try to save it but as you can see it is really rough. If anyone out there has any suggestions on how I might fix this mess it would be greatly appreciated. I only paid $5 for the whole bag and most of the parts are missing to the 78 ford and the dodge but I would still like to build it if I can. FYI I bought it in this shape I haven't done anything to it yet.

[Teds57]

soak it in Castrol super clean for a day and then scrub it with an old toothbrush

you might have to soak and scrub it a few times to get it clean

then make sure you wash and scrub it good with dish soap

[Tom Geiger]

No problem! From the wrinkling, it looks like someone tried to strip it but didn't go all the way. You can strip it in a variety of strippers (Castrol Super Clean, Brake Fluid etc) and that should all come off. That would leave you with the important parts, the unique cab and bed.

You are right that this is the expensive old version. There are later versions of the Little Red Truck that you can find cheap that will supply chassis components, engine and the fiddly little bits you may be missing.

[kjc99]

Thanks for the help guys! I will definitely try out your suggestions.

[my80malibu]

Once You get all of that Gunk off of it repost some pictures.

[kjc99]

I will, I probably won't have it off for a couple weeks but once it is off I will be sure to post pics.