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Post by dogfish7 on Jan 3, 2014 1:51:41 GMT -5
Been meaning to start this build for awhile. It will be based on this Hot Rod Photo, using the Galaxie kit.![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/hrdp_muscle_car_hot_rod_desktops_30_o1600x1200_hot_rod_wallpapers_zpsabf7635c.jpg)
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5653.jpg)
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Post by Bernard Kron on Jan 3, 2014 10:09:41 GMT -5
Whoa! Can't wait. The last time you did a fat-fendered gasser it was spectacular! I love that front axle setup. It's key, along with the yellow paint, to the look. Any thoughts on how to model it?
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Post by dogfish7 on Jan 3, 2014 21:05:47 GMT -5
Thanks B. Yes, started removing the front splash plate with the back of a knife blade.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5664.jpg)
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5665.jpg) Then, cut off the lower turns.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5666.jpg)
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![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5668.jpg) Next will be the radiator shroud and the the front suspension yoke.
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Post by dogfish7 on Jan 3, 2014 21:26:46 GMT -5
Here she is with the shroud off.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5670.jpg) Using the CMK saw, carefully removed the front suspension.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5671.jpg)
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![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5674.jpg) As you can see, my torch man did pretty good, but will have to come back with some filler, because this area is so highly visible. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by dogfish7 on Jan 31, 2014 4:24:52 GMT -5
Made more progress. May go with the Ross Gibson Cross Ram Hemi engine if I can't find a Chevy 327 with cross ram. Robbed some parts from the suspension on the 55 Chevy Street Machine kit. Dropped in a Ford 9" rear end, sanded the slicks. Still waiting for the Halibrands.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5703.jpg)
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Post by geezerman35 on Jan 31, 2014 5:59:47 GMT -5
Looks good, Dog. Tell the truth, I really like that example in yellow !
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Post by wylee on Jan 31, 2014 6:21:32 GMT -5
more more please
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Post by harron68 on Jan 31, 2014 13:18:53 GMT -5
Same here on the cheerful yellow paint! Looks interesting and I'll be looking for that Galaxie kit at the next model convention! I sure would be careful driving that machine with the swiss-cheesed front axle, no big wheelies! Thanx!
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jan 31, 2014 13:27:05 GMT -5
Sharp frame surgery. This build is coming along nicely. That old 55 kit is still a great parts source.
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Post by kustomchry on Feb 1, 2014 13:09:29 GMT -5
Great build so far!
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 8, 2014 16:37:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Painted the fire wall satin black, masked off and primered, used embossing powder on the front fender inner wheel wells to simulate under coating.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5771.jpg)
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5773.jpg) The body is in the de-hydrator gassing out, after about four coats of Tamiya Camel Yellow.
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Post by geezerman35 on Feb 9, 2014 8:10:34 GMT -5
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 9, 2014 9:12:59 GMT -5
The original had a Chevy 265, so robbed one out of the 55 Nomad Wagon kit and the M/T dual ram intake out of the 62 Bel Air kit.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/113_0607_02_z46_chevy_sedan_delivery_gasserengine.jpg) The car now has a roll and pleated interior, so ordered some Evergreen half round styrene.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/113_0607_03_z46_chevy_sedan_delivery_gasserinterior.jpg) After letting the 4 coats of Camel Yellow gas out in the dehydrator, this is how it looks so far.
![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5780.jpg)
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![](http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa80/dogfish_7/48%20Chevy%20Delivery%20Gasser/IMG_5782.jpg) Ed's Halibrands have been painted magnesium with aluminum outer ring.
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Post by harron68 on Feb 9, 2014 9:52:24 GMT -5
Front fenders are looong! Looks good, but undercoating idea I'd pass on as it looks a bit too coarse for the scale. Mag paint on wheels is great. Can't wait to see how you do the tuck 'n' roll insides!
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 9, 2014 10:10:58 GMT -5
Yeh the 46 - 48s had some loooooong fenders. The ZING embossing powder will look better, when they get painted flat black. Next time, might try Mr. Surfacer 500 instead.
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