1965 Chevy stepside pick-up

[warped_one]

very nice work there

 

[cargoman5126]

Thanx for the comments..Helps to keep you going after 14-16 hours of work..
So a bit more done. Decided to open up the glove box, put in a pocket antenna, inked the brand name on the grill and made 2 springs for the front end...

 

[cargoman5126]

The springs, also assembled the hood and made some supports from plastic card.

 

[cargoman5126]

A few extra minutes,,so finished the master cylinder and alternator and braket...

 

[Timbaux]

Sweet truck! Great details man! Very nice touch with the antenna

 

[cargoman5126]

Some more completed.. The radiator overflow tank. Washer fluid tank. the wiper motor and prep'd and the 1st base coat on..

 

[Hulk]

Yeah really love the look of that engine. Keep on the good work.

 

[cargoman5126]

Almost done with the dash, a few more details to add..Added clear to the bezels for glass. A resized radio face. Still have to add the chrome trim,heat vents, still on the fence about a/c..May add it,don't know right now..Anywho..still plugging away a little each day,,sucks that work and life get in the way of bench time..LOL..

Took a while to find something that would equal the a CD but it looks pretty close...

 

[cargoman5126]

The dash completed and the steering wheel and assembly.. Used BMF on the wheel and assembly. The glove box back in place..

 

[Hulk]

Looks good, also love that candy green.

 

[cargoman5126]

Not much bench time the past few days..Was able to finish the topcoat and final wet sanding and wax. BMF on the trim pc's

 

[cargoman5126]

Also finished the exhaust..

 

[cargoman5126]

A bit more done today... worked on the chassis, made the coil springs and got them to work....



Without load

And with load..

 

[Timbaux]

Awesome colour! Paint turned out great.

 

[Grendels]

Looking good!

 

[cargoman5126]

I know it looks a bit odd with a decent paint job and fresh interior then an unkept engine bay and rusted frame and exhaust..This is one of the 15% that are fixed up from the outside in...So just an FYI for any confusion..LOL..
So a bit more done this morning..Relocated the fuel tank from the cab to under the bed..Carved one from foam to represent a 22 gallon tank I spotted in a catalog...Finished the weathering on the frame..Put on a seat cover from a steampunk themed graphic..Flamed headliner,,another stage of change by the owner..LOL...Anywho...Enjoy..
A custom support from brass sheet..

 

[cargoman5126]

And a few pics of the interior parts completed... thanx for all comments and checking it out...

 

[cargoman5126]

Fanlly had a chance to check out averyones entries...WOW there is a lot of amazing models being made..Congrats to everyone for the amazing craftmanship being done here..Thanx all, it's a real pleasure to enjoy seeing all the great builds take shape......

 

[cargoman5126]

And a bit more progress this morning...The calipers done, ran a fuel line and in-line filter. assembled the wheels and mounted..

 

[cargoman5126]

Finally got the bed on, front end buttoned up. Braided lines for radiator hoses. Accelerator linkage..