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Post by Count Dragula on Jun 16, 2009 20:45:00 GMT -6
Bob, That's a beautiful clone ya got goin' on there!!!!!I thought that I would let you know that the "Orange Hauler" showrod has the same wheels (with the "spinner" middle caps) as the original "Blue Beetle".I have an original "Beetle" to restore as well,and I've been following this build closely.I thought that I'de share this wheel info with you in case you needed it. That's one sweet build,man! Here's the Orange Hauler box art: www.showrods.com/large_image_pages/orange_hauler_large.htmlTodd |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 16, 2009 22:44:01 GMT -6
Bob, That's a beautiful clone ya got goin' on there!!!!!I thought that I would let you know that the "Orange Hauler" showrod has the same wheels (with the "spinner" middle caps) as the original "Blue Beetle".I have an original "Beetle" to restore as well,and I've been following this build closely.I thought that I'de share this wheel info with you in case you needed it. That's one sweet build,man! Here's the Orange Hauler box art: www.showrods.com/large_image_pages/orange_hauler_large.htmlTodd Todd, thank you! I knew it had the same wheels, but could not find anyone with a pair. I have a very similar set and the correct spinners so it will look real close. I wish I had an original, but got tired of waiting and if it was not for friends, I would not be doing this. ;D I would like to see yours when it's going! |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 19, 2009 23:58:29 GMT -6
 and here is how the spinners look. I had to shave the front rims down by putting them on the dremel and had to shave out the inside of the front tires and the whitewall inserts. the rims are really close, but needed some modifying.  |
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 20, 2009 6:06:15 GMT -6
That's looking really good!
Love the interior colors..
Keep up the good work!
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 20, 2009 14:27:36 GMT -6
That's looking really good! Love the interior colors.. Keep up the good work! I am glad you like it, thanks! I had to reload the interior photo...fotki has a glitch once in awhile. I will try to get the seats painted tonight and see if I can't get the interior finished and installed. Also I need to mask the running boards and get some black on that "rubber"  |
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Post by rocketeer on Jun 21, 2009 10:04:52 GMT -6
... Also I need to mask the running boards and get some black on that "rubber" Don't do it; the commercials (like pickups) had stamped metal running boards, with no rubber! |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 21, 2009 11:22:25 GMT -6
... Also I need to mask the running boards and get some black on that "rubber" Don't do it; the commercials (like pickups) had stamped metal running boards, with no rubber! my eyes must be getting worse....I could have swore the box are showed them as black....I was going to paint them, but looking closer it appears there is no black? I can't see it that good really. I don't know who scanned this lid....wish I had a MUCH better scan.  |
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Post by rocketeer on Jun 21, 2009 16:17:30 GMT -6
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Post by rocketeer on Jun 21, 2009 16:24:26 GMT -6
I also went down to the dungeon and looked at my Blue Beetle box. The black-and-white photos on the side panel do not show black running boards--they're the same grey tone (presumably blue in real life) as the body.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 21, 2009 17:32:18 GMT -6
cool thanks for the links and info. I didn't know there was a steel option on them. I am just trying to build the box art , have always liked the BB a lot.  |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 22, 2009 3:38:21 GMT -6
next time you see this....it will be done!  |
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Post by mykturk on Jun 22, 2009 6:24:43 GMT -6
Too sweet!
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 23, 2009 6:00:11 GMT -6
That loks GREAT!!
Is there a roof off shot of the interior?
If I may add my 2 cents worth, paint the carbs brass, this way they will stand out between the manifold and the air cleaners....but hey thats just what I think.....
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 23, 2009 12:04:24 GMT -6
That loks GREAT!! Is there a roof off shot of the interior? If I may add my 2 cents worth, paint the carbs brass, this way they will stand out between the manifold and the air cleaners....but hey thats just what I think..... I have thought about painting them, but since I am going for the detail of the box art....I can't tell from the image I have if they are. hmmmm There will be lot's of photos when it's done, I will take a roof shot for ya. |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 23, 2009 14:54:38 GMT -6
there have been a few inquiries about the scuba gear as to make it correct I would need that too. I was lucky to have a friend that wanted to see this built so he sent me the gear and I would mention his name but I don't know if he wants me to. I will mention his name when this is finished if he is ok with that.  |
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Post by smartresins on Jun 23, 2009 15:49:00 GMT -6
Very cool stuff! Jody
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Post by Bert on Jun 24, 2009 7:51:28 GMT -6
I love it! It has turned out great. You are the box art building man! ;D
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 24, 2009 9:23:27 GMT -6
WOW! That scuba gear will finish it off real nice.....
The interior look great!!
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 24, 2009 13:17:12 GMT -6
thanks guys! I appreciate it.
The truck is done, but am still painting the scuba and surf board. Will post pics later tonight!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2013 0:01:54 GMT -6
Hi, guys!
I just joined so I could chime in on this thread. The wheels and tires from the Monogram Orange Hauler will work. The seats can be filched from the Little T, which was semi-reissued a few years ago and I believe is about to come out again in its' original form (from Round 2? 'Not sure.) Also, if memory serves, the scuba and surfing gear (or most of it) was also included in The Garbage Truck. If I were doing a clone, I think I'd use the engine from that beautiful '59 Caddy that came out a few years ago. I THINK it was by Monogram. I do remember that the body was molded in pink and the chassis et cetera in a kind of gun metal.
Norm
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Jun 19, 2013 9:12:02 GMT -6
Lookin' good Bob!!! I too have one of these to make a clone of (on the back burner)!
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