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Post by bigredwolf on Apr 27, 2014 10:27:16 GMT -6
A long time ago, I had this "what if" inspiration and took the front end of the S'cool Bus and grafted it to the Fast Buck. It didn't look bad, but it ended up in a box because I was busy with other things. It's back on the bench now;   I have a direction now, it's going to be SWAT truck. More mods;  The frame is getting some attention as well, with parts from the Ice T;  Stay tuned... |
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Post by TooOld on Apr 27, 2014 11:16:28 GMT -6
That front looks much better than the Fast Buck front , it's bigger and more aggressive ! Looking forward to seeing more of this !  |
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Post by AL on Apr 27, 2014 15:54:55 GMT -6
nice start, .... i like it, i do.
i like the ice-t mixx too.
( not sure ) i think i like it more though, without the wing. ( 2 cents )
-to put that front clip + on the fast buck = ( Genius )
-AL
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Post by Brandon on Apr 28, 2014 22:53:55 GMT -6
That's a great idea...
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Post by bigredwolf on Apr 29, 2014 10:47:07 GMT -6
Thanks for the comments! Al, I agree, the wing and exhausts will be used to resurrect this original Jinx Express.  The mods done to the front end are shown here:  10mm removed from the front wheel wells. 6mm added to the doors. 7mm added to the rear fenders. 10mm added to the rear roof. Ice T exhaust fit in the side. Running boards will be extended to match the new rear fenders. Oh yeah, the front axle was moved forward 6mm as well. Stay tuned... |
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Post by AL on Apr 29, 2014 12:36:08 GMT -6
KooL Jinx ! ......... I've got a FB, and Jinx decals, -------one of these days ........
-AL
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Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 29, 2014 14:35:59 GMT -6
Nice idea on the build BR Thank You for sharing Hey Al . . . What are you waiting for? Later Russ  |
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Post by AL on Apr 29, 2014 17:04:27 GMT -6
Nice idea on the build BR Thank You for sharing Hey Al . . . What are you waiting for? Later Russ well, ... you know, ------------ i'm wait'n for the "Aliens" to show-up and help me Mann, ... .. hehe |
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Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 29, 2014 17:22:15 GMT -6
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Post by Starry Eyes on Apr 29, 2014 19:32:03 GMT -6
That's an awesome piece !.. I say move forward with your vision----> the sectioning work looks outstanding ..
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Post by donculley on May 1, 2014 12:07:15 GMT -6
That makes the truck look so much better - looking forward to seeing more progress shots !
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Post by hobbybobby on May 1, 2014 17:07:37 GMT -6
This is a great start, Bill, everything fits together very well! |
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Post by Dennis M on May 3, 2014 16:23:20 GMT -6
Fantastic start' it looks amazing.
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Post by bigredwolf on May 6, 2014 12:22:41 GMT -6
Update 9 May. The wheel/tire combo required a little modification in the back:  The wheels are from the S'cool Bus, with some tires from the parts box. Overall, I think it's taking shape rather well...  |
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Post by AL on May 7, 2014 4:48:10 GMT -6
I'm Really Diggi'n this project, I love the widening of the rear fenders and the new exhaust. I think you're really on to something good here. This reminds me of a project I always wanted to do, ( ?remember ) ---the "Funny Money" Hot-Wheels ?? ..... it was a "twin engine" "Brinks" Funny-Car. Putting the S'cooL bus nose on the Fast-Buck makes so much more Sense. THIS has a lot to do with WHY I love Monograms.  ---Great Concept, and Nice Work so far .......... -AL |
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Post by showrodjohn on May 9, 2014 4:19:03 GMT -6
Wow this is a cool project. Love the changes.
Here is an old Volvo comment I heard once "it is boxy but safe".
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Post by Bert on May 12, 2014 13:31:57 GMT -6
Cool project! The police department that my father and I worked for had an armored truck during the 60s that was built by an armored car company. The truck was called the Thompson Tank around here. It had run flat tires, rifle ports, and the engine was encased in an iron box (when you opened the hood, you then had to open the box to check the oil) They still have it. There are only a couple still in existence. The link is to a picture of the truck. Maybe it will give you some inspiration. Great start! mdah.state.ms.us/arrec/digital_archives/series/hargrove/detail/5129 |
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Post by bigredwolf on May 13, 2014 11:27:09 GMT -6
Thanks for the comments! The engine is almost done.   |
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Post by AL on May 13, 2014 18:33:47 GMT -6
Engine LooKs KooL !! ......... nice work. -Love this project.
-AL
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