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That’s a truly gorgeous build Ken, looks just like the real deal. Well done.

Thanks guys, in hindsight perhaps this should be in the drag section - maybe admin would like to move it across if need be.

Recently had yet another crazy build idea that has resulted in this Willys. I’ve no idea what class it would or could compete in, it was just built for fun. I figured that not every racer had access to a coupe body, so why not a decommissioned military jeep instead. Hogans Heroes body and rear half of chassis mated to the front half of a AMT ‘33 Willys frame and suspension. Rear axle is narrowed Matchbox ‘55 nomad as is the engine/trans, seat and part of the floor. There are parts pack slicks and parts box bits & bobs. It will never win any prizes but I really like it, hope you guys do too.

Cheers Cale, that’s a neat build - sure would be a handful with a hemi up front !

Pleasantly surprised by the renewed interest in this build and the positive comments from you all. Heres another shot of the finished Chevy.

Thanks guys, the build was just a bit of fun at the time and has proved to be very popular when displayed.

Just a bit of fun from a couple of years ago, hope you guys like it. This build began as a simple Polar Lights Mystery Machine snap kit but soon escalated to this crazy finale. A set of Pegasus wheels got the creative juices flowing before I had the mid mounted hemi idea. The motor was robbed from a wrecked 1:16 funny car bought off EBay. Drive to the axle is a little sketchy to say the least, just use your imagination! Up front Scooby hangs on for dear life while Shaggy grabs gears, eyes popping from his head in excitement.

Just finished, AMT Pheaton body converted to 2 door with Revell Speedwagon frame and modified interior. A real pain due to the body being a good bit shallower than everything else.

Here’s my take on the Predicta, a Salt Flats racer.

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments regarding the build, I have made a couple of adjustments to the restraining straps on the spare wheel and the hood since taking those photos as both were annoying me every time I looked at the model. Heres a link to a similar car with a few more details regarding long distance rally events. https://rpsrally.com/1939-chevrolet-coupe-long-distance-rally-car/

Originally built for a rally themed UK forum build off this Chevy is based on the coupe style used by the legendary Fangio and replicated by a number of current vintage race car builders. Stupidly I chose to start with the Revell lowrider kit which I then had to un lower to restore the original ride height, then swop in a 6 from the Matchbox ‘51 convertible to which I added dual carbs. Body mods were restricted to running board removal, reprofiling the leading edge of each fender and making hood sides from a pair of ‘36 Ford couple items. Paint is Peugeot white which has a nice creamy appearance and is straight from a rattle can. Wheels are from the Hogans Heroes Jeep with parts box tires, the roof mounted spare is held down using a scale tank tow rope. Seats are from the Willys street rod, seat belts and hood straps are made from masking tape. Side exhaust is a mix of solder, aluminium tube, plastic rod and Tamiya tape ‘heat wrap’. Seasons greetings to you all, your 2017 builds have all been so inspiring. Thanks.

I too started the same project but using the MPC jeep kit as a base, swapping out the front axle for a beam. Sadly I found the task of masking up the two tone paint scheme and tackling a realistic Surrey top ( the MPC kit includes one) rather daunting and back in the box it went. Good luck with the build, I will be watching your progress.

Wow ! Outstanding build !

Here's mine, not sure if it's ambulance or hearse so I refer to it as the 'ambuhearse'.

I'm liking that a lot, nice build.

Many thanks for all the positive feedback on this project, the finished build is now on display in the "under glass " section.

Calling this one done, not greatly detailed but then my builds never are as they are just dust collectors,sorry, displayed at home not entered into contests.

Have been working on this Speedwagon recently and thought I would share my progress with the collective. Wanted a more old timer feel to the build so swopped out the engine and trans for the flathead from the '38 pickup kit. Rear end is '40 banjo mounted on a '36 crossmember while the wheels & tyres are from the '31 sedan. The interior has the front bench from the '32 Phaeton and the rear seat was deleted to make way for a sliced 'n' diced load deck from a '55 Nomad though in hindsight this wasn't worth the effort as it's barely visible when assembled. Steering wheel is from a '37 Chevy. When completed it wil include full fenders and the hood top. No doubt this combination is technically incorrect to the rivet counters among the forum members but I will not be losing sleep from any criticisms.

Thank you for the kind words gentlemen, sometimes you just get an idea that works as well in plastic as it did in your twisted mind.

Forgot to post up a few pictures of my completed build of this kit. Nomad rear wheel arches, rear seat delete interior tub and front suspension from the AMT Distortion kit. Apologies for the poor Ipad pictures.

One of Tom Daniels better designs in my mind, it could almost pass for the real deal. I was not impressed with the kit decals and the Drill Sergeant set I had led to a military theme being born. Box stock except the front wheels as there was one missing when I bought the kit.

I have considered removing the spear from the door but was dubious about tapering the remaining portion successfully on the fender so it stays for now at least. Bodywork is my least favourite part of the hobby and I surprised myself with how well the rear end turned out that I may quit while I'm ahead !

Thanks for the kind words guys.

I thought it was time to share one of my own builds with the forum members here rather than just admiring from the side lines. I'll be the first to admit my models are never massively detailed and I build for my own pleasure only. On to the '55 in question, it's based on the AMT sedan kit as I wanted a body with full door frames and B posts. Rather than radiusing the rear arches I chose to utilise those from a Nomad, a trick I had previously seen on a 1:1 build, while I was carrying out this operation I took the time to delete all the Bel Air trim. The Matchbox Nomad kit has also donated it's gasser front end and interior tub which saved me deleting the rear seat from the sedan tub. Here are a few in progress shots.