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Revoh · 08-11-2008, 06:12 PM

I wanted to build a model that looked like my truck. I bought what looked like a '63 resin kit off of eBay, but it turned out to be a resin reproduction of the 1960 promotional with a '63 grill (that had already been used before) and a GMC hood (weird). Anyway, I went to build my truck out of the '60 shortbox kit that you can buy in the hobby stores with my new used '63 grill, and while I was at it I just decided to do up the '60 longbox at the same time.

The '60 (the dust shows in the pictures, but the paint job is suprisingly perfect--especially for me!):

It wasn't really designed to have an engine in it, so I was just going to glue the hood shut, but I had the 409 in my parts box, so you know, I used it.

The '63. Obviously, this is the version where my truck is not as big 'a piece of crap as it is for real:

Had to include my son's car seat.

The hood doesn't fit great, and I know how to fix it, but it's one of those deals where I'm scared I'll screw something up, so maybe I'll just leave it alone.

The inspiration:

There you have it.

NF65Fleetside · 08-11-2008, 06:20 PM

good work, i still have a few models left in pieces...think ill work on them now until i can work on my actual ride! hehehehe

ed2552 · 08-11-2008, 06:21 PM

Cool looking models!!

62 short step · 08-11-2008, 06:48 PM

Looks good! The hoods did'nt fit good on the real ones either!!

Riveted1 · 08-11-2008, 07:56 PM

Cool stuff!

joe231 · 08-11-2008, 09:04 PM

if you need that piece-o-crap hauled off.....just let me know

*LILRED66* · 08-11-2008, 10:56 PM

Revoh:

Nice model of your rig. I hope all is well.

Revoh · 08-13-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Revoh:

Nice model of your rig. I hope all is well.

Thanks! I'll probably put them on the table at the little model car show at the All Truck Nationals in Riverside this year while I'm out there with my truck. Maybe I'll see you there.

283 Man · 08-13-2008, 10:35 AM

nice trucks great job on details

love your 63 got one myself under construction"LILBLUE 63"

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jonzcustomshop · 08-13-2008, 12:24 PM

I just noticed the car seat for the little one... nice touch!
... And do you have a GMC hood left over? If so I would be interested.....

Revoh · 08-13-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I just noticed the car seat for the little one... nice touch!
... And do you have a GMC hood left over? If so I would be interested.....

Ha, thanks!

I've got an old built '64 kit that was damaged in a crazy "bird in the house" accident. I think I'm probably going to make a GMC out of that at some point with my fancy hood. But, yeah, pretty strange that it was even on there.

08-11-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Built a couple of models I wanted to build a model that looked like my truck. I bought what looked like a '63 resin kit off of eBay, but it turned out to be a resin reproduction of the 1960 promotional with a '63 grill (that had already been used before) and a GMC hood (weird). Anyway, I went to build my truck out of the '60 shortbox kit that you can buy in the hobby stores with my new used '63 grill, and while I was at it I just decided to do up the '60 longbox at the same time. The '60 (the dust shows in the pictures, but the paint job is suprisingly perfect--especially for me!): It wasn't really designed to have an engine in it, so I was just going to glue the hood shut, but I had the 409 in my parts box, so you know, I used it. The '63. Obviously, this is the version where my truck is not as big 'a piece of crap as it is for real: Had to include my son's car seat. The hood doesn't fit great, and I know how to fix it, but it's one of those deals where I'm scared I'll screw something up, so maybe I'll just leave it alone. The inspiration: There you have it. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure. Last edited by Revoh; 08-11-2008 at 06:15 PM.

08-11-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Built a couple of models good work, i still have a few models left in pieces...think ill work on them now until i can work on my actual ride! hehehehe

08-11-2008, 06:21 PM	#3
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Built a couple of models Cool looking models!! __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

08-11-2008, 06:48 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Built a couple of models Looks good! The hoods did'nt fit good on the real ones either!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-11-2008, 07:56 PM	#5
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Built a couple of models Cool stuff! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

08-11-2008, 09:04 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Built a couple of models if you need that piece-o-crap hauled off.....just let me know __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-11-2008, 10:56 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Built a couple of models Revoh: Nice model of your rig. I hope all is well.

08-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#9
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Built a couple of models nice trucks great job on detailslove your 63 got one myself under construction"LILBLUE 63".

08-13-2008, 12:24 PM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Built a couple of models I just noticed the car seat for the little one... nice touch! ... And do you have a GMC hood left over? If so I would be interested.....



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