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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 8:52:02 GMT -6
I have been playing with pick up designs with "car" rear ends for a while and I finally found this wild combination. I started with a Revell 34 Ford and an AMT 57 Chevy. The HEMI engine is from a MPC Street Charger. These were all junk cars rescued for this project.  Rear View:  Hope you enjoy the photos! More details coming soon! |
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Post by francis on May 16, 2011 9:06:04 GMT -6
wow  Ira l am really digging this |
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 11:21:48 GMT -6
Here is the front end it is from the 57 Chevy, still needs more work...  |
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Post by starbaker on May 16, 2011 11:39:50 GMT -6
Kewl!!  |
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Post by badroadahead on May 16, 2011 12:21:22 GMT -6
Ira,
I love this integration. You have blended the best of both vehicles perfectly.
However IMHO, no offense but I think the front end looks a bit cartoonish.
Dave
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 12:23:31 GMT -6
Ira, I love this integration. You have blended the best of both vehicles perfectly. However IMHO, no offense but I think the front end looks a bit cartoonish. Dave Thanks Dave! I agree the front end needs some work... |
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Post by 4speed on May 16, 2011 12:39:07 GMT -6
I like it Ira!!!...the fins work !!! kind of a camino style truck!! |
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Post by mykturk on May 16, 2011 13:51:15 GMT -6
Smokin' cool Ira! Center the Dagmars and lower trim upwards into the top trim more, sort of a mirror above and below, move the headlight buckets down till they just kiss the trim suround. This'll shorten up the front, which will re-enforce the '57 features and help with the cartoonieness a little as well, I think. This should be awesome when finished!
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 20:02:55 GMT -6
This is one of my favorite details, one of the '57 Chevy hood bullets molded in the cowl!  The '34 Ford body & firewall were also sectioned about 5/16" |
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 20:07:30 GMT -6
The back of the '57 Chevy was narrowed to fit the Ford. The taillight housings were replaced with the Oval shaped '57 bumper pieces. Two Two Ford roll pans were needed for the rear. The pick up bed is a plastic box top.  |
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 20:10:09 GMT -6
The interior was sectioned about 5/16" and the seat platforms were removed. I think the seats are from a Contach.  |
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 20:12:19 GMT -6
The '57 Chevy dashboard was cut down to fit over the Ford dash. It fits right in place, no problem!  |
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 20:16:13 GMT -6
Here is the Dodge HEMI motor. It is from an old MPC Street Charger kit. I got most of the glue and old paint off.  The Street Charger will be re-released in Dec 2011!!! I want 3! |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 16, 2011 20:20:12 GMT -6
Looks Kool ira!! Can't wait for more!
Would you happen to have a set of wheels from the '34 for sale? I am lookin' for a set of the slotted type for a upcoming 1/16 '57 chevy project. Thanks!!
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Post by ira on May 16, 2011 21:31:59 GMT -6
Thanks! Yes, I have 2 sets. Send me a PM!
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Post by carmodeller on May 16, 2011 21:33:49 GMT -6
That is going to be so kewl, hey what kind of putty do you use?
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Post by ira on May 17, 2011 9:00:14 GMT -6
Thanks! I use Evercoat "Metal Glaze" for large areas and Squadron White or Green putty for finishing. Note, I dry the Squadron in the dehydrator to pre-shrink it.
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 17, 2011 9:02:32 GMT -6
pm sent.
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Post by ira on May 17, 2011 15:58:35 GMT -6
Smokin' cool Ira! Center the Dagmars and lower trim upwards into the top trim more, sort of a mirror above and below, move the headlight buckets down till they just kiss the trim suround. This'll shorten up the front, which will re-enforce the '57 features and help with the cartoonieness a little as well, I think. This should be awesome when finished! Thanks for the kind words Michael! I am setting up the front end, with the bumper section in front of the axle, just clearing the pavement. the upper section will be on top of the frame rails and cut out to clear the independent front arms. It will mount very low between the wide Muscle Machine spoke wheels & tires. There will also be a Big HEMI right behind it. Photos coming later... |
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Post by badroadahead on May 20, 2011 7:05:25 GMT -6
This is looking great Ira. I love your work.
All the details so far are perfect.
Dave
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Post by ira on May 20, 2011 21:29:29 GMT -6
Thanks for all the Great comments guys! Got some primer on the Ford Camino:   |
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Post by wheels on May 21, 2011 7:14:39 GMT -6
Very cool idea to blend these 2 style's together Ira!
Great work! Can't wait to see it finished!
This would be very cool as a 1:1
Mark
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Post by DVS on May 21, 2011 10:20:03 GMT -6
Not sure how I missed this thread  This is going to be Awesome. The interior was sectioned about 5/16" and the seat platforms were removed. I think the seats are from a Contach. Yup, Those are Lamborghini Countach seats. |
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Post by db1995 on May 21, 2011 16:05:52 GMT -6
what other parts do you have of the 57 and are you wanting to sell any of em
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Post by ira on May 21, 2011 16:09:28 GMT -6
I used the body, bumpers & wide tires. I think everyting else is there... happy to sell whats left!
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Post by db1995 on May 21, 2011 16:36:48 GMT -6
so all i need is the interior if its all there and the door panels and was it a convertible if so i could use the boot and the glass if its usable just anything thats there just post a pic of whats left of it
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Post by ira on May 21, 2011 19:47:42 GMT -6
I'll send you a PM....
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Post by monster on May 23, 2011 12:35:26 GMT -6
Fantastic job.
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on May 23, 2011 21:26:16 GMT -6
Lookin' good Ira!!
Any ideas for color yet??
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Post by ira on May 24, 2011 8:49:42 GMT -6
Lookin' good Ira!! Any ideas for color yet?? Thanks! I am thinking about painting it Testors Lime Ice with Red Flames and a tan interior. |
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This is going to be Awesome.
