Sam I Am Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Well, after......WAY to many years, I'm calling it done. My first big rig build from start to finish !!! This was a HUGE learning curve, and thanks to all who persevered along with me. I do hope to get some out door shots as well. I have learned that when the instructions say to glue the lower radiator hose to the engine BEFORE gluing said engine in place, it means BEFORE. I also came to the conclusion that all the chrome pieces needed stripped, cleaned up/and or filled, then Alcladed. I also learned that I should have replaced my dried out putty BEFORE getting back into this build, but what the hey, it was a first time truck as well as a slump buster. I also see that I need to work on all the fiddly bits that have to line up, like the steps, steps, more steps, and the mirrors. I honestly do not know why my hood hinges raised the level of the hood up. So, even with all its imperfections, I am pleased with the outcome...and VERY pleased just to finish it. Here are the late night , impromptu photo booth, FINISHED pics !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice job. Tough and good lookin truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaBrown Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 You are a little hard on yourself there.. It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Great looking model. Fine work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 great job, and glad to saw it through to the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice job on a very tough kit. Well done. It looks good as a daycab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freightshaker Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Looks great, very clean build. You should be proud of her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Man, I really like this truck....I've gotta build one of these.....This was my favorite truck model when I was a kid.....I have one on the shelf that's begging to be built.....Great job, Man.....Love it as a day cab.....And the tanks look GREAT!!!! You, definitely, picked a tough kit as a slump buster, though....I'd get after one of those snap KW's to ease the pain a bit for my next build, if I were you..... Edited November 3, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice and clean work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice, good looking day cab Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Is this your first truck?? You look like a Pro to me. It is beautiful!! You say," I honestly do not know why my hood hinges raised the level of the hood up." Check the radiator, it could be a little too forward and holding your hood up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 looking good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 WoW !! Thanks for all the kudos. It means a lot to me. Bubba, I dont know how to take "pretty". Angelo, The hood has plenty of clearance. JT, I am not sure what I will tackle next.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Here are a few outdoor shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I look at those pictures and it makes me want to drive a truck like that. Are you going to put a load on the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Yes I do, but need to decide which one to build, The John Deere 4430 tractor, John Deere 310 Back hoe, The Cat Bulldozer, or the International Payhauler 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I vote for the Cat Bulldozer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The dozer and payhauler are a bit too big for that lowboy. The backhoe, or a couple "gliders", cab and chassis trucks would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You did it - and you did it very well! I remember this kit (the GMC General, which is the same) caused me neverending troubles and had several issues when I built mine almost 30 years ago. Quite a challenge to pick this one as your first truck, but you have succeeded - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetpilot888 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 nice job! chassis accesories and cab looks very very similar to a volvo n-10 kit i built that had a metal chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Excellent build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonye66 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 What a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks again everyone. I sure hope to get back to the bench soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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