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studda · 01-31-2014, 01:59 AM

I have been wanting to do a model of my truck but have been having a heck of a time finding a kit for it. I broke down and bought a 3100 kit that will need some modifications. What all is different about the fenders exactly? I know the frame will have to be modified or built entirely from scratch. The front bumper will have to be made from scratch probably. I need to find some Budd wheels somewhere with tires. I also need to shorten the running board and add the four on the floor and the parking brake. I'll also have to fill in the corner windows because mine isn't a five window. I'll build the bed from scratch using real wood. Any suggestions on sourcing parts or modifications. How do the fenders and hood exactly need modified? Do they need made longer?

01-31-2014, 01:59 AM	#1
studda Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: St. Clair Mo Posts: 283	1953 Chevy 4400 Flatbed I have been wanting to do a model of my truck but have been having a heck of a time finding a kit for it. I broke down and bought a 3100 kit that will need some modifications. What all is different about the fenders exactly? I know the frame will have to be modified or built entirely from scratch. The front bumper will have to be made from scratch probably. I need to find some Budd wheels somewhere with tires. I also need to shorten the running board and add the four on the floor and the parking brake. I'll also have to fill in the corner windows because mine isn't a five window. I'll build the bed from scratch using real wood. Any suggestions on sourcing parts or modifications. How do the fenders and hood exactly need modified? Do they need made longer?