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Post by AK on Jul 1, 2016 18:56:14 GMT -7
I'll be doing this Chevy van. I'll be also using parts from another kit and adding a few parts from the parts box as well.   First things first...here's the body before.....  ....and after.  |
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Post by AK on Jul 1, 2016 19:01:49 GMT -7
Oh, forgot to mention my direction on this one. Due to the impending ZOMBIE Apocalypse I thought I would build a bugout vehicle!
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Post by sharp on Jul 1, 2016 19:35:35 GMT -7
Nice choice Alan,can't wait to see this !
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Jul 1, 2016 21:15:53 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 1, 2016 21:15:53 GMT -7
Freaking cool idea can't wait to see this
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Post by poet on Jul 2, 2016 4:19:47 GMT -7
Interesting choice of design. I'll be keeping my eye on this one! popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon
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Post by AK on Jul 2, 2016 5:08:02 GMT -7
Thanks Mike, Mike and Poet! I'm changing the suspension to 4x4 so I had to add brackets for the leaf springs.  I didn't take any more pictures until I got to this point:   |
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Post by AK on Jul 2, 2016 5:10:23 GMT -7
Here's another mock up.  |
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Jul 2, 2016 7:53:17 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 2, 2016 7:53:17 GMT -7
Thats looking freaking cool I really like the way this is going.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2016 4:46:53 GMT -7
COOL mate, i like the idea, and looks like you already removed the top to scoop out all the brains....  |
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Chevy Van
Jul 3, 2016 5:59:06 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Jul 3, 2016 5:59:06 GMT -7
COOL mate, i like the idea, and looks like you already removed the top to scoop out all the brains.... LOL! |
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Post by AK on Jul 4, 2016 6:14:16 GMT -7
I wanted to add a partition between the driver area and back of the van like some work vans have so I cut these out of sheet plastic.  Then I started working on the interior.  Nothing fancy about the engine, just a stock 350 with plug wires added...  The drive shafts were molded on the axles and were too short to fit the vans wheel base, so I removed them and added some driveshafts from my parts box. Then I snaked the exhaust pipe through the suspension and tweeked it to fit with the 4x4 transfer case and front driveshaft. I also found this extra fuel tank and glued it to the chassis as well because you never know when fuel will be available during a SHTF situation.  |
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Chevy Van
Jul 4, 2016 10:48:16 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 4, 2016 10:48:16 GMT -7
This is looking awesome
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Chevy Van
Jul 4, 2016 11:45:28 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Jul 4, 2016 11:45:28 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! It's almost done just a couple more things to add (and a surprise front end treatment!)
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Jul 4, 2016 15:14:56 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 4, 2016 15:14:56 GMT -7
Thats the way with mine as well not a hole lot to these vans
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Post by AK on Jul 5, 2016 19:32:21 GMT -7
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Post by warmachine on Jul 6, 2016 0:10:43 GMT -7
cool
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jul 8, 2016 17:04:37 GMT -7
Zombie killer Van - now thats an imagination! This is really coming along nicely - looking forward to this one!!!
AS I ALSO WISH TO BE A PART OF THE ZOMBIE KILLER NATION!!!
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Jul 8, 2016 20:02:39 GMT -7
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jul 8, 2016 20:02:39 GMT -7
Very cool and your getting it done quick !
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Post by AK on Jul 9, 2016 10:14:37 GMT -7
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jul 9, 2016 21:42:02 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 10, 2016 4:30:02 GMT -7
Cool, looking forward to the final pics
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Jul 10, 2016 7:24:51 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Jul 10, 2016 7:24:51 GMT -7
Thanks Tom and Les! I should get it done this week!
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Post by jmccann630 on Jul 12, 2016 6:59:27 GMT -7
Nice work AK!
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Jul 12, 2016 19:51:09 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Jul 12, 2016 19:51:09 GMT -7
Thanks John!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 17:26:29 GMT -7
Guns, lots of guns, don't forget axe's and a chainsaw, mythbusters proved they were effective against a Zombie apocalypse too...  |
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Chevy Van
Jul 22, 2016 17:35:11 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Jul 22, 2016 17:35:11 GMT -7
Guns, lots of guns, don't forget axe's and a chainsaw, mythbusters proved they were effective against a Zombie apocalypse too... LOL! I do have an axe somewhere that came from a firetruck kit that I wanted to add, but couldn't find it. I hadn't thought about a chainsaw! I plan to finish this up Monday as I only have to finish up the back of the van. |
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Jul 24, 2016 10:48:10 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 24, 2016 10:48:10 GMT -7
This thing is freaking awesome love the thinking outside the box on this build. Great job with all your detailing
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Chevy Van
Jul 24, 2016 14:27:41 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Jul 24, 2016 14:27:41 GMT -7
Thanks Mike! I got a chance to work on some today and plan to fi ish it tomorrow.
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Post by poet on Jul 25, 2016 16:29:40 GMT -7
Wow!
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