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Post by TooOld on Sept 12, 2023 8:20:17 GMT -5
This has been sitting for a while and since I've been in a slump lately I thought maybe this would get my blood flowing again . . .  This is a mock-up I posted a year or so ago when we discovered that several members have this little Suburban .  While digging for parts I found that the wheelbase of the Zzzzz28 is a nearly perfect fit ! The only thing it needs are some longer axles .  After cleaning up the body and opening the rear wheel openings it sits pretty good .  I looked at the Revell '66 Suburban kits and the prices are crazy so the bumpers grille and other trim will come form a Revell '66 Chevy Pickup I just happen to have . All the parts are the same and I doubt I'll ever build it anyway .  I've got an idea for the paint so all I need to do is hunt for some suitable wheels . I want to keep the stock look using the kits center caps but would like to find different wheel diameters . . . not always easy so this might take a while .  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 12, 2023 9:51:11 GMT -5
I see where you’re going Bob and I really like it .. yes alternative wheels for DW builds would be a nice commodity !!
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Post by dealsfan on Sept 13, 2023 6:17:20 GMT -5
I got my pop corn ready for this one. its a great start so far.
Hey a know a guy that can help with the wheels. PM me with what you have in mind
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Post by TooOld on Sept 14, 2023 7:15:37 GMT -5
I got my pop corn ready for this one. its a great start so far. Hey a know a guy that can help with the wheels. PM me with what you have in mind Thanks Jose , I've already found what I need to build my own wheels . If it doesn't work out I'll definitely give you a shout ! |
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Post by dealsfan on Sept 14, 2023 8:39:01 GMT -5
Great, I was willing to help you out if needed.
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Post by sharp on Sept 14, 2023 20:48:51 GMT -5
That is gonna look cool when your done Bob.
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Post by TooOld on Sept 19, 2023 7:45:12 GMT -5
Made some great progress over the weekend ! I made a longer front axle and some spacers , the stock rear axle looks okay .  For the front wheels I'm using the stock wheels and caps from the pickup . For the rears I started with larger resin wheels and replaced the centers with wheel backs I found that look like the fronts , then larger caps were made .  Moving on to the body fitting this header panel was a real challenge . The resin was warped pretty bad and at first I thought it would need major work to fit , I even considered replacing the front with a section from the pickup body . After sleeping on it and decided to try a simpler approach and used a flat file across the top inside of the opening , then a couple of slices inside the front fenders so it would squeeze into place . After some creative grinding the panel actually fit pretty good !   I also pre-fit the windshield . . . surprisingly it snapped right into place with no grinding needed !  I used .030" square rod to add a lip to the rear wheel openings .  A little filler , some sanding , and then primer to finish them off .  Here's the result !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 19, 2023 15:31:26 GMT -5
Great upgrades Bob ! I’m
Really diggin your wheel setup too !!
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Post by harley on Sept 20, 2023 1:44:50 GMT -5
Looks like your perseverance is really paying off!
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Post by dragline on Sept 20, 2023 5:14:12 GMT -5
First visit to this section and I run into this. Looks great Bob, really stellar.
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Post by dealsfan on Sept 20, 2023 6:02:28 GMT -5
This is going to be super nice when finished.
The wheels are perfect great job. The little trim on the wheel opening was a nice addition.
I was think of buying this off E-bay now I know I wont one. Outstanding craftmanship as always. Big fan of all your builds Bob.
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Post by TooOld on Sept 20, 2023 7:46:44 GMT -5
Great upgrades Bob ! I’m Really diggin your wheel setup too !! Thanks Chuck ! |
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Post by TooOld on Sept 20, 2023 7:47:18 GMT -5
Looks like your perseverance is really paying off! Thanks Harley ! |
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Post by TooOld on Sept 20, 2023 7:48:19 GMT -5
First visit to this section and I run into this. Looks great Bob, really stellar. Thanks Bob , glad you stopped by ! |
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Post by TooOld on Sept 20, 2023 7:50:08 GMT -5
This is going to be super nice when finished. The wheels are perfect great job. The little trim on the wheel opening was a nice addition. I was think of buying this off E-bay now I know I wont one. Outstanding craftmanship as always. Big fan of all your builds Bob. Thanks much Jose' ! It's a nice body , only issue I see is the warpage around the front but it's not a deal killer . |
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