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Post by sharp on Aug 18, 2019 16:32:17 GMT -7
Well guys, this is the only big truck in my stash..I know its not very big and it is one ugly looking truck.. but its all i have at this time..lol  |
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 19, 2019 1:28:33 GMT -7
It's not that ugly a truck, and I've seen some pretty cool things built from them so I'm sure you'll pull out something wild
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Post by leon on Aug 19, 2019 2:38:28 GMT -7
This should be a cool build Mike!
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 19, 2019 3:51:33 GMT -7
Your right, they are ugly.. but cool in their own way, nice to have you joining in Mike.  |
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Post by Deano on Aug 19, 2019 4:05:10 GMT -7
Quirky may be a polite description. I put my hand up to having a strange fascination for these things but don't actually have one - yet. Keen to see how this goes.
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Post by sharp on Aug 21, 2019 15:17:22 GMT -7
I been thinking hard on this one guys and decided to build a drag car hauler out of this.Now I don't know if I can use one of my already built Gassers for this build or do I need to build one for it?? If so not a problem. So far I built the chassis for the truck and that will be primed and painted tonight. More soon! Thanks for looking!   |
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Post by leon on Aug 21, 2019 15:41:07 GMT -7
Chassis looks good Mike! Sounds like a great idea for a drag hauler.
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Post by lowlife on Aug 22, 2019 7:30:59 GMT -7
Ah man, that things got a face only it's momma could love ! icon_giggles
It's so damn cool you gotta make it cooler, how about stretching the chassis a bit ?
Gonna be watching this one mate ! emotion-8
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 22, 2019 16:06:49 GMT -7
I been thinking hard on this one guys and decided to build a drag car hauler out of this.Now I don't know if I can use one of my already built Gassers for this build or do I need to build one for it?? If so not a problem. So far I built the chassis for the truck and that will be primed and painted tonight. More soon! Thanks for looking! That is a cool idea Mike... as it is just the truck build, I reckon you can put any 1 of your gassers on it if you like mate. |
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Post by sharp on Aug 22, 2019 19:26:34 GMT -7
I been thinking hard on this one guys and decided to build a drag car hauler out of this.Now I don't know if I can use one of my already built Gassers for this build or do I need to build one for it?? If so not a problem. So far I built the chassis for the truck and that will be primed and painted tonight. More soon! Thanks for looking! That is a cool idea Mike... as it is just the truck build, I reckon you can put any 1 of your gassers on it if you like mate. Thank Leon..Martin..Dale,appreciate your comments guys Thanks Dale,I been thinking about using the Big John Mazmanian 41 Willys gasser kit. That would look cool with a matching truck. I don't have one built so I would need to build that.I still have a little over two months to build both,I think I will make it in time. |
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 23, 2019 4:38:27 GMT -7
AWESOME. look forward to this set up mate, and 2 months is more than enough time i reckon..  |
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Post by sharp on Aug 25, 2019 19:08:36 GMT -7
Been doing some bench time this weekend.Completed the chassis,engine and tires. Up next will be the trailer then the 41 Willys. Oh, almost forgot to mention, this kit is a real pain in the (Word Censored By Forum Administrator) to put together.If your thinking about buying one ..DON'T!!! instruction sheet sucks and the trees are not numbered ! Not a fun kit to build !   |
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Post by leon on Aug 25, 2019 19:43:01 GMT -7
Nice progress Mike!
I know the frustration of the trees not being numbered!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Aug 25, 2019 21:56:51 GMT -7
Wow! That chassis looks amazing! Great work.
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 25, 2019 23:34:24 GMT -7
Good thing your an expert Mike...  your doing a great job mate, chassis looks spot on. |
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Post by Deano on Aug 26, 2019 0:18:37 GMT -7
For all that said, this looks great!! Awesome progress.
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 26, 2019 1:07:42 GMT -7
There might not be numbers but it sure aint slowed you down. That chassis is looking great. I've heard the opening doors on this can be a bit of a pest to get on so that might be something to watch out for
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Post by sharp on Aug 29, 2019 18:19:30 GMT -7
Thanks guys,much appreciated. Got a little more done on the Chassis the last few nights. installed the wheels,painted and foiled the fuel tanks. Thanks for the heads up on the doors Les.Yesterday I spent about an hour fitting the two doors to the cab and now they fit great.I also sanded the cab and some other parts and primed those. This weekend I plan to have the cab and other parts in color.     |
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Post by leon on Aug 30, 2019 2:49:11 GMT -7
Chassis and primer look good Mike!
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 30, 2019 4:59:10 GMT -7
Just now popping in here to check this out and man o’ man am I glad I did. You’re really making your way through this tough build rather nicely. I have a strange attraction to these trucks. So weird looking that it’s nice to have one in the display case if for nothing else a conversation piece.
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Post by Deano on Aug 30, 2019 13:34:18 GMT -7
Looking really nice!
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Post by lowlife on Aug 30, 2019 17:18:20 GMT -7
Haha looking good Mike, nice clean build your producing !
Just looks sooo cute, I've stretched mine a couple of inches and it's now huge ! But yours looks like you've shortened it drastically, it's teeny !
Looking forward to more.... icon_shoutout_zpsg7nrfmdc
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Post by DeeCee on Aug 30, 2019 17:47:46 GMT -7
Great progress there Mike, looking great as usual mate.
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Post by sharp on Sept 1, 2019 19:03:04 GMT -7
Thank you guys! Painted the cab and doors and applied the Big John decals.I'm gonna wait a couple of days then clear coat the cab and doors. added some foil to the top of the rear mud flaps and some white and black wash to bring out the details in the center.    |
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Post by leon on Sept 1, 2019 19:33:12 GMT -7
This is looking great mike! nice to see some color on the cab. two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deano on Sept 1, 2019 22:55:58 GMT -7
This is fabulous!!!
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Post by stitchdup on Sept 2, 2019 2:44:27 GMT -7
Awesome job Mike
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Post by sharp on Sept 2, 2019 7:24:43 GMT -7
Thanks guys I'm spraying the clear on now.I'm out of the Tamiya clear so I had to use the Rustoleum 2x clear.This stuff goes on just as nice as the Tamiya put it will take a little longer to dry. Not a problem,i'll just put it in my dry booth for an hour and a half and i'll be ready to go.That booth is awesome! More pics later today. |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Sept 2, 2019 19:52:29 GMT -7
Looks fantastic Mike! That chassis is pure artwork!
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Post by sharp on Sept 16, 2019 17:48:18 GMT -7
Thanks Bruce! Finished up the truck yesterday.I had a problem with the paint on the cab,thank god for brake fluid! I also had to fab up a hinge for the tilt front, the ones that came with the kit made the front of the cab lean down to much. Working on the trailer now,I just need to do a few more details on that and then on to the Willys Gasser. Here's a few pics of the truck and trailer with the T Bird Gasser on it. More soon.Thanks for the comments guys      |
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your doing a great job mate, chassis looks spot on.