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90\87Formula · 03-25-2017, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMike

Ya, got mine a while back. 2 carded Supers, 3 short cards and 3 unspun. These are great looking pieces.

WOW.

I found 1 Regular a couple of days ago, and bought 6 loose Regulars from a Facebook site. NO Super yet.
Did you find the "unspun" in the same place?

flashed · 03-25-2017, 11:01 AM

What is Unspun ?

BigMike · 03-25-2017, 05:40 PM

Unspun, also called unrivet, is where the body was not attached at the factory. All bodies have posts that go through the chassis. When they attach them together at the factory they run it through a drill like tool with a special tip that they press down onto the bottom of the posts (like they are drilling it) and the friction heats up the stud as they push it down creating a mushroom head that keeps the body & chassis mated together. An unspun is where that procedure is skipped for whatever reason. Therefore the body just sits on the chassis & you can take them apart anytime you want.

srt · 08-28-2017, 07:48 PM

I modified the 1/64 dallas lb 2x light blue into a copy of my 70 4x short
It's in progress yet, likely to finish it up this winter.

**special-K** · 08-30-2017, 09:57 PM

Nice job shortening, and everything else.

srt · 08-31-2017, 01:37 AM

thank you! being an engineer I'll get it perfect eventually.
Toughest part was shortening the bed and lifting (lowering axle centers in frame that also had to be sectioned. bed had to be cut at each end requiring saving the tailgate, and the head of the bed. the chassis still needs work as well. Building epoxy for a front diff, and also trying to cobble leaf springs.
lastly trying to find some wheels that look closer to the blazer spokes I'm running.

**special-K** · 09-01-2017, 08:15 AM

What will you use to carve the rear, etc? A dremel tool? I've seen painted spoke wheels with real riders. 90/87 Formula did some wheel swaps using those. I think they came from "CARS" replicas. Check out this thread for customs:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597903

srt · 09-01-2017, 11:13 AM

Good info I see a trip to wally world is in order. I may look at wheels that I can "build up" the ralley style. Spokes from one car, center cap from another and beauty ring from another. Each would need to be carefully cut and "thinned" to make it right. I'll see what I can do.
The thread you posted has some nice builds!
For the chassis I'll do some carving with a dremel and more painting, maybe even add sheet-metal leaf springs and wire driveshafts. Detail painting for the emblems and lights.
Interesting thing is on the original truck, all the trim and lights are just paint, no embossing into the metal.

**special-K** · 09-01-2017, 05:07 PM

That's kind of good they come smooth. I remember sanding trim off of drag car models. I see you got rid of that chrome (silver paint) they put around all the windows in error. That bothered me from the first offering. I'd like to get into more detail with these than I have. But, keeping it simple got it done. Once I retire I hope to get into modeling again.

**special-K** · 10-02-2017, 03:18 PM

I just figured since I was the last person to post in this forum one month and a day ago I'd post something up. Hot Wheels was cranking out all the Chevy Trucks and lately it has been dead. I don't think I've bought a one this whole year. I missed a farm toy show where I probably would have bought a GL.

Oh that's right. They came out with that purple Custom 69 Chevy hat is so ugly I don't want to buy one. So much for having them all. Now I wish they really hadn't come out with anything new

jfalesi · 10-24-2017, 01:15 PM

Hey guys, not sure if this is the right thread but I compiled a list of the 67-72 C-10s in Highway 61's 1/18 scale die-cast lineup. I hear the Highway 61 molds were bought by Acme/Greenlight, so future releases will be under that name, but these do appear on ebay occasionally. I will have a couple to sell soon - I will let you guys know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

**Already Gone** · 10-24-2017, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfalesi

Hey guys, not sure if this is the right thread but I compiled a list of the 67-72 C-10s in Highway 61's 1/18 scale die-cast lineup. I hear the Highway 61 molds were bought by Acme/Greenlight, so future releases will be under that name, but these do appear on ebay occasionally. I will have a couple to sell soon - I will let you guys know.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

Thanks for doing the list. I have 7 or 8 of the Highway 61 C10's and there are acouple more I'd like to get so your list is appreciated.

**3757chevy** · 11-06-2017, 12:48 AM

A friend brought me a new truck on Thursday .

**Palf70Step** · 11-06-2017, 06:18 AM

Nice one!

BGarza13x · 11-16-2017, 02:47 PM

Does anyone know where there may be any 67-72 Suburban diecast?

flashed · 11-16-2017, 02:55 PM

Never seen one .

**HO455** · 11-16-2017, 05:26 PM

Look at the first couple of pages of this thread. There are pictures of a resin body and the USPS panel. Which as far as I know are all that's out there.

**3757chevy** · 11-26-2017, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

Look at the first couple of pages of this thread. There are pictures of a resin body and the USPS panel. Which as far as I know are all that's out there.

thread #12 and #19 and again on #36 to be exact.

**3757chevy** · 11-26-2017, 10:34 PM

And again on page 8 #180 and page 31 #763 and page 48 #1183

BGarza13x · 11-27-2017, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I found both a USPS and a NAPA Auto Parts Panel Truck on eBay and bought the cheapest ones. I know this is dumb, but I plan on converting them to Suburbans. Mainly, cut out windows, paint them to model what I want my truck to look like, then add small pieces of plexiglass, maybe paint the interior and put in some plastic seats. I'll post some pics of the process and finished product if you guys want.

**3757chevy** · 11-27-2017, 01:16 PM

Nice plans, we'll be looking forward to updates.

jfalesi · 12-02-2017, 05:43 PM

Hi guys, I'm selling two Highway 61 C-10s. See pics. I tried to post an ad but it doesn't seem to have been posted.

$95 each, free shipping in CONUS.

**Already Gone** · 12-02-2017, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfalesi

Hi guys, I'm selling two Highway 61 C-10s. See pics. I tried to post an ad but it doesn't seem to have been posted.

$95 each, free shipping in CONUS.

You need to post them in the 67-72 Parts For Sale section and I think they will sell very quickly as you have them priced right.

jfalesi · 12-03-2017, 06:20 PM

Just posted the black '72.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=9572

jfalesi · 12-04-2017, 11:15 PM

Just posted the Hugger Orange '72.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=9578

03-25-2017, 11:01 AM	#1502
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Die-cast 67-72 What is Unspun ?

03-25-2017, 05:40 PM	#1503
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Unspun, also called unrivet, is where the body was not attached at the factory. All bodies have posts that go through the chassis. When they attach them together at the factory they run it through a drill like tool with a special tip that they press down onto the bottom of the posts (like they are drilling it) and the friction heats up the stud as they push it down creating a mushroom head that keeps the body & chassis mated together. An unspun is where that procedure is skipped for whatever reason. Therefore the body just sits on the chassis & you can take them apart anytime you want. __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

08-28-2017, 07:48 PM	#1504
srt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far Nor Cal Posts: 12	Re: Die-cast 67-72 I modified the 1/64 dallas lb 2x light blue into a copy of my 70 4x short It's in progress yet, likely to finish it up this winter. Attached Images

08-30-2017, 09:57 PM	#1505
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Nice job shortening, and everything else. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-31-2017, 01:37 AM	#1506
srt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far Nor Cal Posts: 12	Re: Die-cast 67-72 thank you! being an engineer I'll get it perfect eventually. Toughest part was shortening the bed and lifting (lowering axle centers in frame that also had to be sectioned. bed had to be cut at each end requiring saving the tailgate, and the head of the bed. the chassis still needs work as well. Building epoxy for a front diff, and also trying to cobble leaf springs. lastly trying to find some wheels that look closer to the blazer spokes I'm running. Attached Images Last edited by srt; 08-31-2017 at 09:25 PM. Reason: added pic

09-01-2017, 08:15 AM	#1507
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Die-cast 67-72 What will you use to carve the rear, etc? A dremel tool? I've seen painted spoke wheels with real riders. 90/87 Formula did some wheel swaps using those. I think they came from "CARS" replicas. Check out this thread for customs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597903 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-01-2017, 11:13 AM	#1508
srt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Far Nor Cal Posts: 12	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Good info I see a trip to wally world is in order. I may look at wheels that I can "build up" the ralley style. Spokes from one car, center cap from another and beauty ring from another. Each would need to be carefully cut and "thinned" to make it right. I'll see what I can do. The thread you posted has some nice builds! For the chassis I'll do some carving with a dremel and more painting, maybe even add sheet-metal leaf springs and wire driveshafts. Detail painting for the emblems and lights. Interesting thing is on the original truck, all the trim and lights are just paint, no embossing into the metal.

09-01-2017, 05:07 PM	#1509
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Die-cast 67-72 That's kind of good they come smooth. I remember sanding trim off of drag car models. I see you got rid of that chrome (silver paint) they put around all the windows in error. That bothered me from the first offering. I'd like to get into more detail with these than I have. But, keeping it simple got it done. Once I retire I hope to get into modeling again. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-02-2017, 03:18 PM	#1510
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Die-cast 67-72 I just figured since I was the last person to post in this forum one month and a day ago I'd post something up. Hot Wheels was cranking out all the Chevy Trucks and lately it has been dead. I don't think I've bought a one this whole year. I missed a farm toy show where I probably would have bought a GL. Oh that's right. They came out with that purple Custom 69 Chevy hat is so ugly I don't want to buy one. So much for having them all. Now I wish they really hadn't come out with anything new __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-24-2017, 01:15 PM	#1511
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Hey guys, not sure if this is the right thread but I compiled a list of the 67-72 C-10s in Highway 61's 1/18 scale die-cast lineup. I hear the Highway 61 molds were bought by Acme/Greenlight, so future releases will be under that name, but these do appear on ebay occasionally. I will have a couple to sell soon - I will let you guys know. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

11-06-2017, 12:48 AM	#1513
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: Die-cast 67-72 A friend brought me a new truck on Thursday . Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-06-2017, 06:18 AM	#1514
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Nice one! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-16-2017, 02:47 PM	#1515
BGarza13x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 105	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Does anyone know where there may be any 67-72 Suburban diecast?

11-16-2017, 02:55 PM	#1516
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Never seen one .

11-16-2017, 05:26 PM	#1517
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Look at the first couple of pages of this thread. There are pictures of a resin body and the USPS panel. Which as far as I know are all that's out there. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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11-26-2017, 10:34 PM	#1519
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: Die-cast 67-72 And again on page 8 #180 and page 31 #763 and page 48 #1183 __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 11-26-2017 at 11:07 PM.

11-27-2017, 01:10 AM	#1520
BGarza13x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 105	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Thanks for the help guys. I found both a USPS and a NAPA Auto Parts Panel Truck on eBay and bought the cheapest ones. I know this is dumb, but I plan on converting them to Suburbans. Mainly, cut out windows, paint them to model what I want my truck to look like, then add small pieces of plexiglass, maybe paint the interior and put in some plastic seats. I'll post some pics of the process and finished product if you guys want.

11-27-2017, 01:16 PM	#1521
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Nice plans, we'll be looking forward to updates. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

12-02-2017, 05:43 PM	#1522
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Hi guys, I'm selling two Highway 61 C-10s. See pics. I tried to post an ad but it doesn't seem to have been posted. $95 each, free shipping in CONUS. Attached Images

12-03-2017, 06:20 PM	#1524
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Just posted the black '72. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=9572

12-04-2017, 11:15 PM	#1525
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Die-cast 67-72 Just posted the Hugger Orange '72. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=9578

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