Working over a clodbody updated 11.16

[budhatrain]

Here's a project I have been working on... let me know what you think?!













So yeah there it is as it stands.

• Shortened wheelbase
  created visor
  made tool box
  operational hood
  drop bed (from RCE)
  created working tailgate
  GMC trim and hood ornament details

Still to come

• Fix minor flaws in body work
  two-tone paintjob
  Chrome out trim
  apply really cool decals
  mount to axial chassis

[THUNDERSTRIKE1]

Nice detail keep it up the more you add to the detail the more arse kickn it is lol.DON

[MelvinsArmy]

Dang, you aren't playing around, that looks incredible! Very nice work.

I don't know what kind of cool decals you're talking about, but I'd keep them off and keep it as realistic as possible!

[Lowgear]

Thats the first time I've ever seen a functional hood or even tailgate on one! I love the bed as well. Truthfully, I think this just might be the best modded Clod body I've ever seen and you're not even done yet.

[budhatrain]

Dang, you aren't playing around, that looks incredible! Very nice work.

I don't know what kind of cool decals you're talking about, but I'd keep them off and keep it as realistic as possible!

Thanks a lot guys for the compliments- the picture does hide a lot of blemishes that i need to look at (primer coat highlighted these issues). This is my first time with styrene work and it is incredibly easy to work with. I was surprised and having a fun time with it.

Decals- GMC... only got the gmc logos to go on the grill and rear tailgate with one extra surprise that will "kick it up" one level...you'll have to wait but won't be disappointed. Thanks again for the encouragement!

[Diggley]

WOW!

That's gonna look great when it's done!

Did you make the bed insert and tailgate?..that's sweet!

[budhatrain]

The bed was a machined put-together kit from Rogue Component Elements. You glue all the parts together and have to do the sanding and shaping. For instance the wheel wells actually are five square pieces that you have to use files, sandpaper and a gage to get the radius right. Sweet setup! I decided to make the tailgate operational and then made it happen.

So to answer your question yes and no

[Diggley]

Dang, you aren't playing around, that looks incredible! Very nice work.

I don't know what kind of cool decals you're talking about, but I'd keep them off and keep it as realistic as possible!

I agree, keep it simple.

Show off the hard work, don't cover it with graphics...stock is in.

[jwscab]

where did you shorten the wheelbase? I can't really tell where you did?

that is really cool...the old chevies are the best, and that tamiya body was such a great replica! the bed details and what you have done with the hood, etc are super!

[budhatrain]

Yeah I shortened the wb by 1/2in. Just moved the whole rear setup forward one set of holes that were in the frame. Made new rods (shorter) and converted to four link instead of three link. Had to cut the driveshaft shorter a little because of binding issues.

Here's some before and after pics (first two are a cell phone sorry):




here's the shorter wb- minor but noticable

[budhatrain]

painted up... I always touch the paint too early and mess it up. I had pretty good self control this time. Only one spot where the paint bled through the masking- yay. I am actually gonna chrome out all the trim so this isn't the final product. I am still debating the roof being silver?!





Here's something I was thinking to set it off a little and add that extra detail



Went with a faithful guy, kevin from Vinyl 7, if you ever need work. His prices are great, easy to deal with and does everything very timely.

So yeah- here's to the next step I need everything to dry real good.

[jwscab]

ah, i see....you changed the wheelbase of the chassis.....the way I read it I thought you shortened the body.....

[budhatrain]

[Coelacanth]

Man, that looks so realistic, I can almost see a gun-rack in the rear window and hear redneck hillbillies hollerin' "Yeee-HAWWW!!!"

[michi]

I can only agree .The thing is frightening!!! Could come straight from a Stephen King movie! The truck without a driver, which wipes out the whole village. Very, very cool