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Andy4639 · 05-15-2003, 05:46 PM

I have been working on this for a while now and have it about done. What do you think? It needs some more work but I wanted to see what everybody thought. LMK

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-15-2003, 06:27 PM

Damn that's b!tchin.....Lota work im sure....

brad2 · 05-15-2003, 07:10 PM

Dude....you running 24's

I should get into that. It would be lots cheaper than the real thing. Plus I would get to park in the garage. Looks COOL!

chevy_fatman · 05-15-2003, 07:12 PM

That front end sure looks different

needs shaved!

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Originally posted by FRENCHBLUE72
Lota work im sure....

I also agree.

MandarinSixSeven · 05-15-2003, 07:13 PM

That looks sweet man...are those the stock pipes for those trucks, or did you do those? I love em!

67cst · 05-15-2003, 07:16 PM

it is awesome but that grill...stock is way better imo

chevykid1969 · 05-15-2003, 07:32 PM

Very cool. now make the real thing.LOL
Looks sweeeet!!!!

Andy4639 · 05-15-2003, 09:16 PM

Yea.. I hear you about the grille it doesn't look as good as the stock one, I agree. I'm stil working on it though. I have already changed it since I took that picture. The hood wouldn't tilt foward with the grille assembly on it....SO I have been playing with different idea's.
Can't get a good picture of it right now, to dark, I'll post one tomorrow.

MandarinSixSeven
I made those out of hobby tubing from the hobby store.

FRENCHBLUE72
Started on it last night, and have been on it all day, except to take my daughter to get her driving permit.
That's another story though.

matt_field · 05-15-2003, 10:45 PM

where do you buy the base of it to make somthing like that? that is really cool!! thanks

matt

weasel29gm · 05-15-2003, 11:32 PM

Nice work Andy!!!!!!!

Roberty · 05-15-2003, 11:39 PM

Change the grill/front end area and put some truck rallies on it!!

Robert

Andy4639 · 05-16-2003, 02:07 AM

matt_field

Matt... you can buy them off the internet, or just about any hobby store. They are made buy JADA TOYS. COM, check there site and message boards you can find them. E-Bay sells alot of them also.

Roberty

If they made a nice set of rallies I would, but as of now they don't even make them, so I use what I think looks nice. I also like the bigggggggger tires. Thanks though, I asked for input didn't I.
I have changed the front all ready, but I don't know if I like it any better.

Blue Beard · 05-16-2003, 08:23 AM

Nice work, thought the suicide doors were a thing of the past..........

Good to see them back..............

Wish I could find a flip kit for the front on my truck.......

griesel72 · 05-16-2003, 08:31 AM

cool, looks like about as much work as the real thing

Andy4639 · 05-17-2003, 05:36 PM

Well, this is what I ended up with. What do you think? I know the front end isn't the prettiest, but it's different. I changed wheels and added the hinges for the bed cover.
Here are both pictures side by side.

trinic · 05-17-2003, 06:25 PM

I like the suicide doors and the hood. The pipes/wheels look cool as well. Like some said, the front end might change a bit, but other than that, you have a nice diecast. I'll attach a few of my truck. It's not as nice as yours, but I tried to make it look like my truck...or so....

Andy4639 · 05-17-2003, 06:38 PM

Looks damn good to me! The orange one is just one of mine, I have about 5 of them. I enjoy doing them when I have time, have you seen the new 1/18th's... I wished they do a 72 in 1/18th.
Here is a picture of some that I have done.

Andy4639 · 05-17-2003, 06:44 PM

I replaced the bed with wood and cut the hood for the scoop.
This one is closer to my real truck . Well it least the color is closer. I do have the KMC wheels though.

Andy4639 · 05-17-2003, 06:48 PM

Here is the panel I did awhile back.

Blue_71 · 05-18-2003, 12:28 AM

do they make a longbed one?

CHEVY_FOREVER · 05-18-2003, 01:18 AM

Where do you get them?

Andy4639 · 05-18-2003, 09:32 AM

Blue_71

Haven't ever seen any long beds by JADA. I do know that Chevrolet made one as a promo, years ago. My dad has one on his mantel at home, and it's red also. He keeps it there nowing it just tears me up every time I see it.
He worked for Chevorlet for 30 years before he retired, had a lot of cool trucks and cars. I think thats why I like trucks so much is I started out driving them all the time. When he get a new one, I would have it to drive to school, because he always drove his car. I would put the miles on them for him. About every 3000 or so he would get a new truck. COOL I didn't mind. 2 wheel or 4x4 it didn't matter.

CHEVY_FOREVER
You can buy them off the internet or at hobby stores. I have found milezones is about the cheapest place. Here are a couple of places.

http://www.milezone.com/

http://www.adkinsstore.com/

http://www.playerslowriders.com/

05-15-2003, 05:46 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	New 1/24th project I have been working on this for a while now and have it about done. What do you think? It needs some more work but I wanted to see what everybody thought. LMK Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-15-2003, 06:27 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Damn that's b!tchin.....Lota work im sure.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-15-2003, 07:10 PM	#3
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Dude....you running 24's I should get into that. It would be lots cheaper than the real thing. Plus I would get to park in the garage. Looks COOL! __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-15-2003, 07:13 PM	#5
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	That looks sweet man...are those the stock pipes for those trucks, or did you do those? I love em! __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

05-15-2003, 07:16 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	it is awesome but that grill...stock is way better imo __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

05-15-2003, 07:32 PM	#7
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Very cool. now make the real thing.LOL Looks sweeeet!!!!

05-15-2003, 09:16 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	1/24th in progress Yea.. I hear you about the grille it doesn't look as good as the stock one, I agree. I'm stil working on it though. I have already changed it since I took that picture. The hood wouldn't tilt foward with the grille assembly on it....SO I have been playing with different idea's. Can't get a good picture of it right now, to dark, I'll post one tomorrow. MandarinSixSeven I made those out of hobby tubing from the hobby store. FRENCHBLUE72 Started on it last night, and have been on it all day, except to take my daughter to get her driving permit. That's another story though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-15-2003, 10:45 PM	#9
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	where do you buy the base of it to make somthing like that? that is really cool!! thanks matt __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

05-15-2003, 11:32 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Nice work Andy!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-15-2003, 11:39 PM	#11
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Change the grill/front end area and put some truck rallies on it!! Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

05-16-2003, 02:07 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Where to buy matt_field Matt... you can buy them off the internet, or just about any hobby store. They are made buy JADA TOYS. COM, check there site and message boards you can find them. E-Bay sells alot of them also. Roberty If they made a nice set of rallies I would, but as of now they don't even make them, so I use what I think looks nice. I also like the bigggggggger tires. Thanks though, I asked for input didn't I. I have changed the front all ready, but I don't know if I like it any better. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-16-2003, 08:23 AM	#13
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Nice work, thought the suicide doors were a thing of the past.......... Good to see them back.............. Wish I could find a flip kit for the front on my truck....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-16-2003, 08:31 AM	#14
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	cool, looks like about as much work as the real thing __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-17-2003, 05:36 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Final Product! Well, this is what I ended up with. What do you think? I know the front end isn't the prettiest, but it's different. I changed wheels and added the hinges for the bed cover. Here are both pictures side by side. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-17-2003, 06:25 PM	#16
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	Nice diecast Andy I like the suicide doors and the hood. The pipes/wheels look cool as well. Like some said, the front end might change a bit, but other than that, you have a nice diecast. I'll attach a few of my truck. It's not as nice as yours, but I tried to make it look like my truck...or so....



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05-17-2003, 06:38 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Truck's Looks damn good to me! The orange one is just one of mine, I have about 5 of them. I enjoy doing them when I have time, have you seen the new 1/18th's... I wished they do a 72 in 1/18th. Here is a picture of some that I have done. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-17-2003, 06:44 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	WOODYYYYYYYYYYYYY I replaced the bed with wood and cut the hood for the scoop. This one is closer to my real truck . Well it least the color is closer. I do have the KMC wheels though. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-17-2003, 06:48 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Another Here is the panel I did awhile back. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-18-2003, 01:18 AM	#21
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Where do you get them?

05-18-2003, 09:32 AM	#22
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	1/24th TRUCKS Blue_71 Haven't ever seen any long beds by JADA. I do know that Chevrolet made one as a promo, years ago. My dad has one on his mantel at home, and it's red also. He keeps it there nowing it just tears me up every time I see it. He worked for Chevorlet for 30 years before he retired, had a lot of cool trucks and cars. I think thats why I like trucks so much is I started out driving them all the time. When he get a new one, I would have it to drive to school, because he always drove his car. I would put the miles on them for him. About every 3000 or so he would get a new truck. COOL I didn't mind. 2 wheel or 4x4 it didn't matter. CHEVY_FOREVER You can buy them off the internet or at hobby stores. I have found milezones is about the cheapest place. Here are a couple of places. http://www.milezone.com/ http://www.adkinsstore.com/ http://www.playerslowriders.com/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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