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Post by 57peppershaker on Nov 6, 2014 13:35:52 GMT -6
Hi
I've got the Dave Deal 57 cHEVY & Go-Mad kits but want to build them as a more modern style, rather than the box type gassers.
Instead of the real wide rear & super skinny front tyres, I want to use large diameter pro touring style rims or a similar set up to the zzz28 / Trans Um.
Drop the suspension instead of high riders & no blowers. I also want to try & adapt a lower part of the front bumper.
Has anybody built a similar style ? Any pics or pointers to what parts to use will be a great help.
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Post by donculley on Nov 6, 2014 13:57:36 GMT -6
There was a Deals Wheels contest on this site a few years ago, and there is a Cartoons site here you can check out . You may find what you're looking for there
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Post by plastimatic on Nov 6, 2014 21:28:41 GMT -6
I've always dropped the suspension a bit on the gasser Deal's Wheels kit. A personal preference. This one was from the Funster set:  And way back, before the repops of the last 10 years, when kits were scarce, I did a little bashing to have the cHevy on the shelf. I've sold it some time back, but I think it's along your lines of thought:    I didn't have the original grille, radiator, pipes or bumper, so it has more of a modified '56 look. Tres Wright has an awesome Nomad on his site, where he cobbled together a complete bumper: treswright.vervehosting.com/Pages/gomadnomad.htmlShow us what you come up with! |
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Post by 57peppershaker on Nov 8, 2014 9:20:15 GMT -6
There was a Deals Wheels contest on this site a few years ago, and there is a Cartoons site here you can check out . You may find what you're looking for there Thanks Don. I'm still looking through all the previous threads & will check out the Cartoons. |
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Post by 57peppershaker on Nov 8, 2014 9:25:41 GMT -6
Wow cool builds plastimatic, the brown car is kinda the look I want.
What Deals kits cam with that style front tyres ?
I'm thinking of building a Deals style version of my 1;1 57 sedan, which is why its gotta come down low !
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Post by donculley on Nov 8, 2014 10:37:50 GMT -6
Those tires are pretty common on Deal's kits , The cheapest way to get them is to look for an old ZZZ28 kit. You can usually pick up an old build up or a reissue cheap on Ebay. They were also on the Trans um which has also been reissued.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 8, 2014 11:14:10 GMT -6
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Post by 70spop on Nov 9, 2014 20:51:26 GMT -6
If you haven't already seen it, check this article out from the main Show Rod site. Scroll down to "New Deal '57" and download it. Michael Curry has built at least a couple other of the DD '57s - one as a convertible, and on Go Mad Nomad that is more like what you're talking about. I don't know how to contact him, though, or where to find pics of those models. I think both the convertible and Nomad have full front bumpers that he made by section ing and cutting down some 1/25 AMT front bumpers. Both cars are lowered and have the tires pulled in under the fenders. www.showrods.com/home_page_links/badnews.html Brian |
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Post by 57peppershaker on Nov 15, 2014 13:10:54 GMT -6
Thanks for the link Brian. Thats hit the nail right on the head ! What a cool build from Michael.
I'd rather not buy a complete kit, just for the 2 rear tyres but thanks for the info Gents.
I tried some 1;18 rear wheels & tyres but not sure if they will be too tall ? (still trying to fathom how to load pics)
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 15, 2014 23:16:37 GMT -6
I casted a stock front bumper and have the mold around here somewhere ..
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Post by 57peppershaker on Nov 16, 2014 4:19:29 GMT -6
I casted a stock front bumper and have the mold around here somewhere .. If you have it, I'd be very interested in 2 bumpers. |
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Post by modelcarfan on Nov 16, 2014 17:41:35 GMT -6
I am currently working on a 57 chevy with all the criterias you are pointing out... and I am in middle of them and will follow you up when I get to a point where I really am looking for.
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 16, 2014 19:44:06 GMT -6
I casted a stock front bumper and have the mold around here somewhere .. If you have it, I'd be very interested in 2 bumpers. Let me dig out my mold.. I'm in the midst of a big casting project but I think I can fit you in...lol... I'll look tomorrow after work and keep you posted .. |
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Post by modelcarfan on Nov 25, 2014 4:04:48 GMT -6
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Post by 57peppershaker on Nov 26, 2014 13:52:08 GMT -6
Thanks Gents. I'm now approved on Car-toons so will be heading over . . . . .
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