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Post by coopdad on Mar 23, 2009 8:09:19 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 23, 2009 8:10:16 GMT -5
This is coming along awesome guys. Great independent suspension and Coopdad your bumpers are unreal. Nice so far guys. Gary did you pick a motor yet? Well I've considered all types of engines for this truck. Possible choices included a 454 Chevy, a 350 Chevy, an in-line 6 from the Tamiya Land Cruiser, the engine from the SSR Chevy truck, and a Buick turbo V6. The winner! Based on how the truck will be used and tire size, I've decided a built-up 350 Chevy small block will do the trick. Good torque engine that will produce about 450 horses using a single 4 barrel. I'll add headers, wires and looms, carb linkage and a really cool air cleaner. Expect a lot of Detail Master parts, cause you know that's my thing. ;D Comments?  |
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Post by coopdad on Mar 23, 2009 9:38:34 GMT -5
Gary,
Even though I am a Ford Man I give that one a double thumbs up!
Hopefully I will be able to get my stuff to you later this week.
John
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 23, 2009 12:42:58 GMT -5
John; Looking good on the roll bars. I can't wait to get my hands on this thing.  |
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 23, 2009 19:55:29 GMT -5
Woohoo Chevrolet power!!! The 350 out of the Revell Nova has a lot of potential Gary. That'll be awesome. Can't wait to see it.
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Post by coopdad on Mar 24, 2009 18:44:34 GMT -5
Finished! ;D Got everything added, cleaned up, primed and ready to send.   Gary, I will try to get the box to you before Friday. John p.s. nobody has mentioned the lack of rear bumper. I just could not find a good way to attach one. Not sure if the 1:1 truck is this way but the frame was tucked way up under the bed. I kinda like the clean look without it, though. |
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 24, 2009 20:33:48 GMT -5
All I can say is wow Coop. This is one of if not the best scratchbuilt set of bars / bumpers I've ever seen. You really went above and beyond bud. Kudos to you. Great work.
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Post by Big Ed on Mar 24, 2009 22:37:23 GMT -5
Hey all. I have to say that this is an incredible build. Love all the work done so far. Cages & bumper look great.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 24, 2009 22:50:37 GMT -5
Excellent work John. Those look great. Now to get some paint on them.
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 25, 2009 1:32:18 GMT -5
nice tube work.. i know..i know.. everybody's waiting on me... sorry again.. rear end is done, needs to be touched up and installed. rear shocks are done just need clean up and decals, still need to do front shocks, drive shafts, and minor fender trimming. shouldnt be to much longer i promise. this frame is twisted a tiny bit, but it will go away when the bed is glued on.    mopar1 |
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 25, 2009 1:36:38 GMT -5
by the way gary..if theres still time to vote, i would love to see a 6 banger in this just because the SBC is so common...but im sure whatever you build will look hot.. also..john, how do you bend your tube? hot water.. heat gun of sorts??
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 25, 2009 6:10:15 GMT -5
Woohoo Chevrolet power!!! The 350 out of the Revell Nova has a lot of potential Gary. That'll be awesome. Can't wait to see it. I've been playing with some different small blocks at home to stuff into this Toy, but your right, the 350 in the new Nova kit looks sweet. I may pick the Nova up this weekend and donate it's motor to this project. Besides, I'd rather build the Nova with a 427 big block. (a little Tim Taylor "Grunt" here folks!) |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 25, 2009 6:14:05 GMT -5
by the way gary..if theres still time to vote, i would love to see a 6 banger in this just because the SBC is so common...but im sure whatever you build will look hot.. also..john, how do you bend your tube? hot water.. heat gun of sorts?? Why the 6 banger guys? I would hate to see everyone beating their heads against the wall, mumbling "I could have had a V8!" ;D |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 25, 2009 6:21:28 GMT -5
Jason (Mopar 1)
I'm having a hard time trying to find the right words to describe the chassis of this beast. Fantastic comes to mind. Awesome is right up there too, but I think I'll stick with my favorite ....
[glow=green,2,300]Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet![/glow]
Great work!
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Post by coopdad on Mar 25, 2009 9:31:12 GMT -5
Jason, I totally agree... sweeeeeeeet!
I will tell you how I did the cage if you tell me how you did your leaf springs!!!! Awesome! I want a tutorial the day after your parts hit the mail.
As hard as the bumper was to build, the cage was the opposite. I have started using (2.5mm/.093") tube rather than rod for the cages. It bends SOOOO easy with your fingers and being hollow I push florist wire up in to help it hold its shape. If you look closely at the cages you will see it sticking out the bottom. The wire also serves as locating pins in the floors.
John
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 25, 2009 12:36:12 GMT -5
funny thing is.. of all the functional suspension ive done..good old leafs are by far the easiest and best working. you have full control over weight capacity, size, and amount of movement. Everything else, you are at the mercy of the springs you can find. after this truck, ill put a tutorial up.. i think i did one on suspension period..but ill do one on leafs.
also, its not that i want a 6 banger per say.. i just think the SBC is to common. but im sure itll be sweet..
Mopar1
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 25, 2009 18:00:08 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 29, 2009 10:43:46 GMT -5
No one has ever answered with what are we doing after the model is finished? Are we giving it away? Are we selling it? Would like to know.
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 29, 2009 15:58:39 GMT -5
If it ends up for sale I'd like a crack at it. This is turning out very cool. Let me know guys.
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Post by coopdad on Mar 30, 2009 8:15:06 GMT -5
What do you think of ebaying it and donating the proceeds to a kids model building charity (if there is such a thing)?
Jhn
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 30, 2009 9:10:52 GMT -5
What do you think of ebaying it and donating the proceeds to a kids model building charity (if there is such a thing)? Jhn That sounds cool John. Maybe do a make it take it at an event or something. I'm not sure about model building charities? I've heard of high schools and middle schools having their own model building clubs. I think it's a cool idea. I'd like to bid on it so keep us informed. |
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Post by mopar1 on Mar 30, 2009 23:59:38 GMT -5
ya, sounds cool.. maybe put it in a few shows to see if it can win any ribbons to go with it.. any charity for children is fine with me.. even if it has nothing to do with modeling. I should have it in the mail by this weekend, so i need your address gary.. I know iknow... i couldve built a real truck in the time ive spent on this  (probably be easier too)  |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Apr 8, 2009 17:53:44 GMT -5
Any update on the Toyota??
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Post by coopdad on Apr 8, 2009 19:21:10 GMT -5
Sorry gang. I have the box sitting here on my desk ready to take to the post office. I will make time to get it to Gary.
John
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Apr 8, 2009 23:09:55 GMT -5
Looking forward to it! ;D
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Post by mopar1 on Apr 11, 2009 1:46:58 GMT -5
I know it took forever, but I dropped it off at the post office today.. looking foward to seeing an engine drop into it. no pics with the drive shafts, because i left the case and shafts uninstalled to give you freedom on engine placement... so i have to wait to see it with the shafts in also.
mopar1
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Apr 11, 2009 20:48:21 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Apr 12, 2009 20:11:15 GMT -5
Cant wait to see updated pics.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Apr 16, 2009 18:56:11 GMT -5
It's here and sitting in the middle of my workbench. Beautiful work Jason. The working suspension is fantastic and so smooth.
I must exalt you on a job well done.
NNL East this weekend so I'll be getting started on my leg of it on Sunday night.
I wish my motor build will equal the quality work put into this chassis.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Apr 16, 2009 20:24:42 GMT -5
Glad it made it there Gary. We just talked about it last night.
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(probably be easier too) 
