AMT Chopped 57 Chevy pick up..

Modeling Subjects Autos
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Chromed up!

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Installed the differential and front axle.

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I’m not quite getting where you’re headed with this but I’ll be watching and find out. Build on !

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Might be a surprise or two!

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I too am intrigued.

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Updates to follow!

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Instead of a V-8,I decided to use a straight 6 engine . dollface twisted metal

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Mocking up the the body to check for stance,it has the lowered look I was aiming for…

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Boy I would hate to follow that guy down the highway on a bright sunny day!

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Best get out your Foster Grant sunglasses !

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Went with a brown interior,an interesting feature of this kit is that the front bench seat is hinged to fold forward.I guess to store things or to have access to the fuel tank should a leak or sending unit issue arrise…

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My imagination is seeing Tamiya clear blue over that chrome body. Or something.

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Clear blue over the steering wheel thus far!

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Installed the engine and had to make a long driveshaft!

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I have some walnut veneer that I thought would be good for the truck bed.So I got my T square and triangle and cut the veneer into strips.Attached them with CA and will finish them with gloss Minwax Polycyclic .

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Bed looks great!

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Are you going to do something like this?

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Thanks!not sure!

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Even better!