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Post by badroadahead on Nov 23, 2011 9:07:46 GMT -6
I was inspired by Hobby Bobbys Car Art – Showrod Concepts thread. There were lots of cool cars there and I decided to pick one and go for it. I chose to chop up a 1964 Chevy Truck for this project.  I removed the roof and fenders and narrowed the body ½ inch.  Here is the pic I am building and what I have so far. I may have to shorten the body a bit as the doors look too wide.       I used some of the frame and used parts of other frames for the chassis. I used a part from a tank for the fuel tank. I’m not too thrilled with the front of the rod in the original pics from the thread so I might alter the frond hood from the truck and fit it in. I hope you like it so far. All constructive criticism welcome. Thanks for looking. Dave |
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Post by RatRod on Nov 23, 2011 10:56:12 GMT -6
Cool project Dave, try using a bic lighter (empty of course... ;D) to build your fuel tank. It's a little closer in shape.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Nov 23, 2011 12:31:31 GMT -6
, try using a bic lighter (empty of course... ;D) to build your fuel tank. It's a little closer in shape. I was going to say the exact same. |
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 23, 2011 18:54:14 GMT -6
Cool project Dave, try using a bic lighter (empty of course... ;D) to build your fuel tank. It's a little closer in shape. Hey, that's a great idea! Now I have to find an old lighter.....somewhere. Dave |
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Post by hobbybobby on Nov 24, 2011 11:42:13 GMT -6
Wow, great execution so far, Dave! ;D ;D  Her some more pics, maybe, it helps:   Some things: The doors must not be shortened, perhaps they look shorter, but the ratio of length to height is 1.25:1, that is the same as in your model. The more important are the diameter of the wheels and their wide, it makes a big difference. In my opinion, your rear wheels are too small in diameter, as well as in width... I would look for some bigger ones... ;D  And yes, the concept is a 4x4...  |
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Post by ira on Nov 25, 2011 9:50:27 GMT -6
Cool Build Dave!
Love it!
My first truck was a 64 Chevy like this one, I only paid $300 for it.
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Post by 4speed on Nov 25, 2011 12:45:07 GMT -6
Thats gonna look cool!! great start!!!! |
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Post by badroadahead on Nov 28, 2011 7:29:54 GMT -6
I did some more work on this one. I saw that Bobby said that the doors didn’t need to be altered…..but I read it too late….. I had removed about 3/16” from the width of the doors and I do think it looks better.  I took Bobbys advice concerning the rear wheels and tires. I had no tires that fit the description of wide low profile, so I had to make some. These seem to fit the bill better than the ones I had. I used some PVC pipe and sanded the edges and painted them flat black. The wheels are made from several different scale parts.   I think it looks better. I will to try to get some tread on the tires once I figure out how.  The engine has 8 separate intakes so I needed to make them. I used parts of a Nascar roll cage for the curved tubing. I will be using some flared tubing for the intake stacks.   I also found a BIC lighter for the fuel tank of which I will be altering to fit.  |
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Post by ironheadchopper on Nov 28, 2011 12:13:11 GMT -6
The roll cage intake ideal is awesome!
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Post by Mysterion on Nov 28, 2011 13:15:11 GMT -6
Lookin' good Dave!
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Nov 29, 2011 10:15:28 GMT -6
Wow This is a Kool build
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Post by badroadahead on Dec 6, 2011 9:40:14 GMT -6
A little update here. I don’t really like the front end in the pictures so I would like to change it. I have been running a few options with no satisfaction. Here is the first option that I didn’t like. I tried to run some pieces of the hood to try to bring the body and the front grill together. Although I like this idea I don’t like the stacked blinkers on the grill body.   Next I tried removing the blinkers and although it looks a little better I still am not happy. It looks OK from the top but not from the front. I think I will re-do the grill housing so it’s not too bulky.   I cut the lighter and domed the sides with putty and it looks great. I first mounted it on a box but didn’t like it. Maybe I'll stick with the type of mount in Bobby's computer picture.  So then I tried a 4 post mount, which looks better but it’s still not there yet.  The engine was sitting too low in the frame so I am in the process of raising it up higher. I will show pics when I finish that part. Dave |
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Post by ira on Dec 6, 2011 10:14:44 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Great Progress Dave!!![/glow]
Have you considered reducing the width of the gastank so it can fit down in between the tires?
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Post by badroadahead on Dec 11, 2011 6:41:42 GMT -6
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Post by dogfish7 on Dec 11, 2011 9:11:31 GMT -6
Wow! You're doing an awesome job! Great ideas |
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Post by lorenzovargas1978 on Dec 13, 2011 12:15:59 GMT -6
This is gonna be badass!You're making me want to dig my gluebomb 64 stepside out!!Looking good bro!
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 7, 2012 14:54:43 GMT -6
Well I finally got a rolling chassis (except for the driveshaft). I am still working on the intake stacks (not shown). The exhaust pipes are from a Vette gasser with altered collectors. The engine is from the engine parts box. The knock-offs are scratch built as well as most of the frame. The front suspension is from a Cobra, the rear end is parts box and scratch built. I know Bobby’s picture showed the rear suspension to be leaf springs but I wanted coils, and the front originally had 4WD but I didn’t want that either (sorry Bobby). Rear disk brakes are scratch built. The body is painted and the interior is finished. I need to think about the windshield now. I hope you like it so far. Dave      |
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Post by hobbybobby on Jan 7, 2012 15:12:57 GMT -6
Hey Dave, I like it a lot so far!  Great progress! ;D ;D ;D Do not worry, it's your build, you decide what goes and what does not for you... How did you do that with the profile of the rear tires? Are these decals? I would try out a matte clear coat, they shine too much, but otherwise top, great execution! |
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Post by Mysterion on Jan 7, 2012 16:46:40 GMT -6
It's coming along great Dave. I like the idea of coils over leafs and why would this need to be all or 4WD, build it how you like.
Check your PM's.
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Post by ira on Jan 7, 2012 18:39:01 GMT -6
I Really Like This One!!!
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 8, 2012 19:08:24 GMT -6
Hey Dave, I like it a lot so far! Great progress! ;D ;D ;D Do not worry, it's your build, you decide what goes and what does not for you... How did you do that with the profile of the rear tires? Are these decals? I would try out a matte clear coat, they shine too much, but otherwise top, great execution! Thanks Bobby! The tires are made from PVC pipe which was the correct profile and yes the tread is a decal, and yes again as I will dull up the tires. Dave |
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Post by John Teresi on Jan 8, 2012 19:36:08 GMT -6
Dave......I have been in totally amazed with your scratch building........this build is looking GREAT!!!!!!!
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Post by kettlekettle on Jan 9, 2012 17:40:01 GMT -6
Dont know how I missed this post.. Thats an awsome build.
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