1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

89AKurt · 03-17-2020, 11:22 PM

Started April 1995, just finished, much like some of your real project vehicles! Started as the AMT 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup kit, was lucky to get the All American Models resin Panel, which I converted into a Canopy Express. I scratch-built many parts, such as vacuum-formed interior panels, gas tank, taillights, single seat, twice pipes, steering shaft/box, etc. Had parts for the twin carbs.

Have posted Work-In-Progess photos on Flickr (linked these photos from my account), and step-by-step progress on the Model Car Magazine forum.

**72gmguy** · 03-18-2020, 07:43 AM

Very cool. You have more patience than me!

Llay R. Rac · 03-18-2020, 10:49 PM

that is great! i thought it was real at first look.
I like the back floor paint splattered look, my dad was a sign painter, i remember his '50 Studebaker truck with multi colored spilt painted bed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-19-2020, 10:58 AM

Very nice, all the hours spent on this really show.

89AKurt · 03-22-2020, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmguy

Very cool. You have more patience than me!

Thank you. I know right?

Took better pictures today.....

89AKurt · 03-22-2020, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac

that is great! i thought it was real at first look.
I like the back floor paint splattered look, my dad was a sign painter, i remember his '50 Studebaker truck with multi colored spilt painted bed.

Thanks! My grandpa was a sign painter too, but I never saw the inside of his work truck.

More pictures.....

89AKurt · 03-22-2020, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Very nice, all the hours spent on this really show.

Thank you too. Glad you see that.

Last pictures.

My studio:

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-26-2020, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Thank you too. Glad you see that.

Last pictures.

My studio:

I was wondering how you got the natural lighting and shadows. Very impressive, I really like the Texaco station too.

89AKurt · 03-27-2020, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I was wondering how you got the natural lighting and shadows. Very impressive, I really like the Texaco station too.

I've used various types of lights for a makeshift studio setup, but there is always something that annoys me, such as seeing the bulb reflection in glass, extreme contrast, etc. Overcast high clouds, not dark lower cloud cover, seems to be the best, close second is the Golden Hour, before sundown.

Thank you for your kind comment.

**rustytruck50** · 06-15-2020, 10:24 PM

That is too cool! Great job!!!

KShortell · 07-17-2020, 10:28 AM

Outstanding!

**special-K** · 07-25-2020, 06:56 AM

I have a set of less than perfect hubcaps that would look just right on that truck.

Oh sorry, I just realized this isn't a real truck. Mine caps are full-size!

I've admired your skills on other work of yours I've seen. You have good hands for sure, and great vison. Not eyesight, although that sure helps too. I mean foresight!

89AKurt · 09-28-2020, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

That is too cool! Great job!!!

Thank you!

89AKurt · 09-28-2020, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KShortell

Outstanding!

Thank you too!

89AKurt · 09-28-2020, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KShortell

Outstanding!

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Originally Posted by special-K

I have a set of less than perfect hubcaps that would look just right on that truck.

Oh sorry, I just realized this isn't a real truck. Mine caps are full-size!

I've admired your skills on other work of yours I've seen. You have good hands for sure, and great vison. Not eyesight, although that sure helps too. I mean foresight!

Thank you for the kind comment. BTW: Since you have "only" 74,000+ posts, how do I quote more than one person? My talent is very shallow.....

I haven't been checking in forever, realized I have not followed up on this topic. I entered a model contest that is usually held in Phoenix, because of COVID-1984, they tried a virtual version, they set up a website, everyone took pictures, they judged from those. Some regulars did not enter because they aren't photographers and/or computer geeks, some entered who would not drive across the country to participate. Pleased to say this won First Place in what is a new category.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-28-2020, 06:51 AM

Congratulations on the awards.

89AKurt · 10-04-2020, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Congratulations on the awards.

Thank you!

03-17-2020, 11:22 PM	#1
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express Started April 1995, just finished, much like some of your real project vehicles! Started as the AMT 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup kit, was lucky to get the All American Models resin Panel, which I converted into a Canopy Express. I scratch-built many parts, such as vacuum-formed interior panels, gas tank, taillights, single seat, twice pipes, steering shaft/box, etc. Had parts for the twin carbs. Have posted Work-In-Progess photos on Flickr (linked these photos from my account), and step-by-step progress on the Model Car Magazine forum. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-18-2020, 07:43 AM	#2
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express Very cool. You have more patience than me! __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

03-18-2020, 10:49 PM	#3
Llay R. Rac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express that is great! i thought it was real at first look. I like the back floor paint splattered look, my dad was a sign painter, i remember his '50 Studebaker truck with multi colored spilt painted bed. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

03-19-2020, 10:58 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express Very nice, all the hours spent on this really show. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-15-2020, 10:24 PM	#10
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express That is too cool! Great job!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

07-17-2020, 10:28 AM	#11
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express Outstanding! __________________ Semper Paratus

07-25-2020, 06:56 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express I have a set of less than perfect hubcaps that would look just right on that truck. Oh sorry, I just realized this isn't a real truck. Mine caps are full-size! I've admired your skills on other work of yours I've seen. You have good hands for sure, and great vison. Not eyesight, although that sure helps too. I mean foresight! __________________ "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 ~

09-28-2020, 06:51 AM	#16
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 1948 Chevrolet Canopy Express Congratulations on the awards. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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