41 chevy pickup - little different

[exesivefire]

So I stumbled upon this a while ago, and knew I had to use it for inspiration for a build.. Today is the day I started to make that happen.

Wont be an exact replica, but I am taking major cues from it, I debated between a few bodies, but the 41 won in the end (mostly cause it has a straight 6 and its ugly)

Started with a slice off the bottom

then started on a mild chop, I didn't do nearly as much as I initially marked.

[exesivefire]

top back on, and roof cut open, also shown with a parts box center section and aluminum tube rear axle.

Initial mockup to see how this will play out.

debating using styrene or brass for the chassis... guess I'll figure that out as I go..

[wayne swayze]

Love it!

[bill_67]

Great start and cool subject, I will follow your progress. Thanks

[Hopsing]

I've seen this car in person in San Diego, CA. Very cool car in person with some very cool details built into it! Looking forward to seeing your rendition!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Cool project. Great start.

[Jantrix]

Looking forward to watching this. I'm sure to get some great ideas. Keep it going.

[Brandriet16]

This should be sweet

[Yo Jutt]

This looks wild!! Will be watching this as I have a 41 pickup that I'm not happy with and would love to chop up!! Keep it going!!

[exesivefire]

Used the 5 speed out of a Revell mustang and attached to the 41's straight 6.

[exesivefire]

After I got the engine/trans length figured out it was time to start the chassis. I used the tube front from that same Revell Mustang. the rest is all styrene.

I am pretty happy with it so far.

[DynoMight]

Looks great. You do killer work!

[Foxer]

The rear bodywork on your inspiration I really like . very different. That is worth doing.

[espo]

A lot of good engineering on your part. I like that your using the inline. What sort of intake are you thinking? Have you thought about a turbo or maybe an early Corvette side draft setup. Or just hang an old Jimmy blower on the side.

[exesivefire]

A lot of good engineering on your part. I like that your using the inline. What sort of intake are you thinking? Have you thought about a turbo or maybe an early Corvette side draft setup. Or just hang an old Jimmy blower on the side.

I'm going back and forth between turbo or side mounted carbs..

Edited December 15, 2014 by exesivefire

[exesivefire]

Might re start the rear area.. Not sure I'm loving it yet

[exesivefire]

OK, so I didnt like the back at all. i did a little more hunting for pictures on the internet and followed that up with cutting the back half off this morning. I am really glad I did, with a fresh mind I think i attacked it much better this time. I was really over thinking it the first attempt. I'll let the pictures do the talking for now.

[exesivefire]

and with a little bracing.

[Belugawrx]

Shaping up nicely!!

Loving the stance on this

Cheers

[exesivefire]

got the front going while I was down in the workshop.

a look at it without the tires in the way

another mockup with wheels/tires

Edited December 17, 2014 by exesivefire

[Gothicz House Of Kustomz]

ummmm wow

[exesivefire]

Thanks... I have half a mind to attempt building a modern GM ecotec 4 banger.. I think that could be fun.

I like the 6 though too...

[uncle potts]

I really like where this seems to be going, I will keep an eye on this to see where it goes.

[slusher]

Outstanding work so far. I really how your build is shaping up.

[crazyrichard]

now this is >> whouw

to start with the real one >> whouw thats just soo cool .. and your build >> love it great work on the tubes