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Other => Trucks, trailer and Haulers => Topic started by: Gary Davis on September 21, 2017, 05:08:22 PM

Title: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Gary Davis on September 21, 2017, 05:08:22 PM

Well...I've been working on a Race team idea that was a vision that I saw a lot in the 60-80s running down the Highway headed to the next track. Also...sitting at the back gate(pit gate) waiting for it to open so we could give up the bucks to get the car into the pits. The # on the car is 25 and that represents my wives and my 25th wedding Anniversary. The Camper is completely fabbed from evergreen sheet window frames and all the running light fittings are evergreen stock. The rear wheel wells where opened up and Dullies where added.

Soooo...this part of the RACE TEAM is finished. Now...it's time to build the Sprint car and then the trailer. I think I'll probably be building both at the same time. Here are a few finished pics of the truck. The Sun peeked out from the clouds just long enough to get a few pics. Thanks for stopping in folks....

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uPs1AVxbQd4s.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/25-70s-sprintcar/72-chevy/body/p1030388-jpg.html)

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uPsKdmxbQd4s.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/25-70s-sprintcar/72-chevy/body/p1030384-jpg.html)

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uPs1QhxbQd4s.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/25-70s-sprintcar/72-chevy/body/p1030387-jpg.html)

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uPsKknxbQd4s.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/25-70s-sprintcar/72-chevy/body/p1030380-jpg.html)

(https://media.fotki.com/2v2uPsKKdxbQd4s.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Gary-Davis/25-70s-sprintcar/72-chevy/body/p1030373-jpg.html)

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Bob P. on September 21, 2017, 06:28:53 PM

Gary,

Excellent work on the camper. I can't wait to see the race car and trailer. This will be a great combination. Keep us posted.

Bob

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Charlie.D on September 21, 2017, 06:48:45 PM

It makes me think about the old days when I was a kid. Which I'm a kid at 62 years old

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: john2 on September 21, 2017, 08:17:39 PM

 :)  Amazing.  I have been watching this on another forum.  Great craftsmanship.

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: sentsat71 on September 22, 2017, 05:40:22 AM

Same here, John2...

This turned out FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

That little flare fender for the rear duallies is just perfect!!

Great job, Gary!!!!

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Gary Davis on September 22, 2017, 04:02:35 PM

Hey guys...thanks for the GREAT compliments. The Trailer and Sprintcar body are on the bench just waiting for me...

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: MarkJ on September 22, 2017, 05:23:31 PM

Wonderful, Wonderful build. If you didn't know better you would think you were looking at pictures of a 1:1 hauler/camper. The  work on the camper is unbelievable in that it is completely scratch built. You would think you bought a camper kit. I doubt if revell or amt could pull off a kit as nice and authentic as this one is. Simply outstanding work.

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Gary Davis on September 23, 2017, 12:47:12 PM

Thank you Mark for the GREAT compliments. Watching you do your magic just keeps my building juices flowing. That also goes for ALL the great builders on this site....Very talented crew here....

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Big Orange on September 26, 2017, 07:51:17 PM

C'mon, really......this build is incredible. I want to go camping  :)

Title: Re: 72 Chevy Camper/Team pull truck
Post by: Hondo on October 07, 2017, 01:19:37 PM

Gary, Man you gotta stop taking pics of vehicles on the highway. We're beginning to think you are (not) building models now.
JK, this is so cool. Outstanding concept and work to pull it off.
I do enjoy seeing your work.