I’m new here.
I like to chop stuff up and make other things. I’m a bit of a "putty thrower’ and a hacker.
I started this a while back using a Johan 1956 4 door Star Chief kit and a 1955 Nomad, and a 1957 Nomad for interior and chassis and a few other do-dads.
R&R Vacuum craft and Modelhaus both made a 55 resin Safari, so I decided to do a '56. I like the different trim.
Anyway, here’s a few pics of the '55 Nomad roof grafted in at the beginning of this.
This was a 4 door and too long for a Safari, so I filled in the doors and started shortening the body at the rear wheel wells.
This is actually a bit of a stretch for me. I’m a customizer and scratch-builder, so doing all this work to build something “stock” bodied is new for me.
Looks like a great start so far Dave!!Looking forward to more…
Well, Dave - I like it - nice, radical conversion! Good luck with your build and have a nice day
Paweł
That’s going to be a great wagon! And not one you see very often,if at all!
Cannot believe you cut up the old Johan though!! [:)]
Look forward to seeing it complete! Nice work!
Thanks guy’s for the kind words.
I understand what you mean “Tonka”.
To me though, they were made to be built in whatever way any of us choose .
I know some consider these collectables, but I’ll cut up anything to have fun and get the look I’m after. It’s just a hobby to me, and nothing is “Sacred”.
You wouldn’t believe some of the old kits I have heavily modified and had a blast doing the build.
I love wagons, and this classic and rare body style really “Grabs” me [Y]
I’ll have more body work updates shortly, but here’s a pic of the body work done and checking the fit of the tailgate - Dave
Hi
The only thing I can add is this , Nice job so far .BUT you have a small contour problem on the inner rear fenders .The line of supposedly , the old trunk was NOT present on those wagons . I believe they did the same thing Chevy did and elongated the tailgate side of the fender with flatter sheet metal . If I am wrong , my Bad . T.B.
Hey there “Tanker”
Thanks for looking so close and critiquing my 'ol girl. I do appreciate that.
Took me a few minutes to figure out what you were referring to, and your right. Guess I’ll have to get out the 'ol dremel and do some trimming. Glad you’ve got such sharp eyes [Y], and glad I hadn’t painted it yet.
Made some progress. Got the hood opened - these were promo style. Also got the underhood structure done with fenderwells, firewall and radiator bracing.
Fits good, and the chassis fits right up to it [:D], and the hood sits in there nicely too.
More later. Thanks for looking.
Aha THD .
You pulled a Boo-Boo !
How can I concentrate on your Pontiac when you have that Tantalizing " T-Bird " cased up begind it ? T.B.
The T-bird you mentioned is an older Modelhaus resin 1967 4-door kit. I sliced the hood open and hinged it, and found a more detailed chassis that fit nearly perfectly with a few mods, and then added a detailed stock Boss 429 engine and also added all the under hood “goodies” to complete it. Wheels are from a '60 T-bird and tires are from a Moebius kit.
Fun build - thanks for asking [Y]
Progress looks super so far Dave! What power plant are you going for on this one?
Still debating on that. This didn’t come with a useable chassis, so lots of choices with the chassis I’m using. These didn’e come with an interior either, so more choices to make there also. Fun stuff - I love this hobby [Y]. Still quite a ways to go, but I’m slowly getting there [H].
Got a scrathbuilt 1950 Lincoln full custom "Sled"I’m working on too, so I go back and forth as stuff has to dry. Painting my house too - a summer job I’m lovin’. SO FUN and turning out very nice.
More great fun. No need to hurry, the’re both nearly ready for paint.
Scratch-built 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan “Sled” I’m workin’ on.
Well I got a little done. The hood is now hinged and the changes to the rear of the car are close to being finished.
Thanks for checkin’ in. Any comments appreciated [H].
Hmm;
Dat dere wagon looks vewy good . T.B.
Dat der comment iss wewy goot [H]
Looking good.
Thanks midnightprowler. Much appreciated [Y].
Well, my ol’ girl is ready for paint.
Just a few pics before the color goes on.
Next time you see her she’ll have on some “Lipstick” and maybe a little “Jewelry” [Y].
I used to dread this part of auto building. Now I can’t wait to get started on it. Will be watching.