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bagged91 · 12-02-2004, 03:43 PM

Here is a little project I started working on today. I have it roughed in right now. I will post more pics when I get further along with it.

Would anyone be interested in purchasing one of these as a resin cast body to use on the current AMT 72' Chevy model? I was thinking of seeing if I could get someone to pull a mold off of my master when finished... If I could garner some interest in it, I will do it. Price could be up to $50 for a body from these guys though

bagged91 · 12-02-2004, 11:10 PM

What a difference a few hours of work makes. Now it's starting to look like something
I will keep this updated.....

smokekiki · 12-02-2004, 11:14 PM

Doing a pretty awsome job!iwas never much of a model builder.

cheyenne10 · 12-02-2004, 11:27 PM

That is some skills! Keep up the good work. I might be interested in a completed model of my 4x4 when done (painted to match) I wonder what a custom complete order might run?

Great progress, thanks.

*Billla* · 05-12-2006, 12:06 AM

That is some really outstanding work and will be VERY cool when you're done! What engine is going in it?

1970greenburb · 10-24-2014, 12:13 PM

Hello was wondering if you have made any model bodies off your mold i would be intrested in one. It is very cool Thanks Russ

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Originally Posted by bagged91

What a difference a few hours of work makes. Now it's starting to look like something
I will keep this updated.....

blazer1971 · 12-03-2004, 09:56 PM

I was thinking about the same thing three weeks ago. Even made some rough drawings and a parts list but that was as far as I got.

**oldiron** · 12-03-2004, 10:01 PM

Kool, I would be interested in a body. What are you doing for a interior tub?

bagged91 · 12-04-2004, 01:12 AM

I was going to scratch build an interior tub from sheet styrene & scribe it for the interior, use a piece of balsa for the rear floor, and I am also going to make a rear A/C unit too. I am also going to put in a bigblock and some other stuff from my parts box(kit only comes w/smallblock). Figured I would build it as I want my 71 to look when it's done to give me a little incentive to finish the 71.

I was thinking of emailing Modelhaus and a couple other resin body manufacturers about the possibility of them making it in resin... I asked them before when I did my 73 Nova model and they weren't too enthused...

cheyenne10 - I saw a guy on Ebay a while ago selling built up models(finished decent with some detailing done). I think he was in the $100.00 range for one from an off the shelf kit. Some of the resin kits are up there for a probuilt as resin is not easy to work with... Here is a Jimmy Flinstone resin cast "Arnie Beswick" 63 Tempest altered wheelbase car that I built almost 15 years ago. Resin kit cost $65 then(plastic kit was $5.00 at Kmart) and took me 3 months to build with most of the chassis & interior being scratch built(not by choice either, poor quality casting wouldn't fit)...

Shev · 12-06-2004, 07:44 PM

That's pretty freakin' impressive...I'd be interested in one if you can get them made...

98L150 · 12-07-2004, 11:18 AM

I would be interested for sure

Jeff

TRUCKER · 12-11-2004, 01:33 AM

I want one too.

Blue Beard · 12-11-2004, 09:46 AM

Great lookin job.....keep posting...

You should be working for AMT, maybe then we could get some more years.

Pilgrim · 12-11-2004, 04:50 PM

Very nice. Would like to be on your list for a body and other info you might come across concerning burb, blazer, trick kits. Thanks.

bagged91 · 12-13-2004, 10:44 PM

Hey Pilgrim,
I know that Jimmy Flinstone still lists a chopped 72 Blazer body in his catalog if that interest's you...

doc70sub · 12-19-2004, 07:55 PM

I'm in...
Doc

bagged91 · 12-19-2004, 09:25 PM

Here's a brief update. I've been talking to Don Holthaus from the Modelhaus. They make fantastic resin kits. He is going do a resin cast conversion kit for the AMT 72 Chevy Longbed kit that was just reissued(HINT- GO BUY ONE NOW TO KEEP IN STOCK!) using my body & interior tub. I tried talking him into having the emblems photo etched on one sheet to cover ALL Sub's from 67-72 but the cost was out of this world. So, I will be doing it with the 71/2 Custom Deluxe/10 emblems without upper & lower mouldings. Interior will be front & second seat, no third seat. It will have the 71 doorpanels also. He tells me he should have them ready to go by the summer so you have time to save up.... No idea on pricing yet(shouldn't be too much as there isn't anything that needs to be chromed and no glass to vaccumm form), I don't have any control over it and I won't be getting anything out of it either(just the satisfaction of building it!)

Keep you posted...
Joe

**oldiron** · 12-20-2004, 10:49 PM

bagged91, Thanks for all of your effort. It is greatly appreicated here. I'm looking forward to getting my own Burb.
Dennis

crazy4chevs · 12-26-2004, 02:41 AM

WOW thats awsome! the thing that irks me is you cant find a truck with a 67-68 style front end. maybe you can do this next. HINT HINT!!!!! LOL

1970c10sb · 12-26-2004, 09:21 PM

crazy, a company called www.modelhaus.com makes resin front grills and bumpers for these trucks. check them out. I would also be very interested in a resin body. your doin an awesome job!!!

fde2blk · 08-14-2005, 01:58 AM

yes and $50 is cheep!!!

86swb · 08-14-2005, 08:03 AM

Count me in to. Great job you are doing.

doc70sub · 08-14-2005, 10:08 AM

Cannot wait to get one!!
Doc

*newin72* · 08-14-2005, 11:09 AM

any updates?

bagged91 · 08-15-2005, 02:53 PM

still workin' on it...

Somebody else has one in resin already. There was a board member who won it on Fleabay. Has incorect pickup tailgate and a few other things that needed tweakin' but was a nice start...

12-02-2004, 03:43 PM	#1
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Suburban Plastic Model(UPDATED PICS...) Here is a little project I started working on today. I have it roughed in right now. I will post more pics when I get further along with it. Would anyone be interested in purchasing one of these as a resin cast body to use on the current AMT 72' Chevy model? I was thinking of seeing if I could get someone to pull a mold off of my master when finished... If I could garner some interest in it, I will do it. Price could be up to $50 for a body from these guys though Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project" Last edited by bagged91; 12-16-2004 at 09:28 AM. Reason: fix pictures

12-02-2004, 11:10 PM	#2
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	What a difference a few hours of work makes. Now it's starting to look like something I will keep this updated..... Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project" Last edited by bagged91; 12-16-2004 at 09:35 AM. Reason: fix pictures

12-02-2004, 11:14 PM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Doing a pretty awsome job!iwas never much of a model builder. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

12-02-2004, 11:27 PM	#4
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	Whoa!! That is some skills! Keep up the good work. I might be interested in a completed model of my 4x4 when done (painted to match) I wonder what a custom complete order might run? Great progress, thanks. __________________ Bob

05-12-2006, 12:06 AM	#5
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) That is some really outstanding work and will be VERY cool when you're done! What engine is going in it?

12-03-2004, 09:56 PM	#7
blazer1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: apollo bch,fl. usa Posts: 134	I was thinking about the same thing three weeks ago. Even made some rough drawings and a parts list but that was as far as I got.

12-03-2004, 10:01 PM	#8
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Kool, I would be interested in a body. What are you doing for a interior tub? __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-04-2004, 01:12 AM	#9
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I was going to scratch build an interior tub from sheet styrene & scribe it for the interior, use a piece of balsa for the rear floor, and I am also going to make a rear A/C unit too. I am also going to put in a bigblock and some other stuff from my parts box(kit only comes w/smallblock). Figured I would build it as I want my 71 to look when it's done to give me a little incentive to finish the 71. I was thinking of emailing Modelhaus and a couple other resin body manufacturers about the possibility of them making it in resin... I asked them before when I did my 73 Nova model and they weren't too enthused... cheyenne10 - I saw a guy on Ebay a while ago selling built up models(finished decent with some detailing done). I think he was in the $100.00 range for one from an off the shelf kit. Some of the resin kits are up there for a probuilt as resin is not easy to work with... Here is a Jimmy Flinstone resin cast "Arnie Beswick" 63 Tempest altered wheelbase car that I built almost 15 years ago. Resin kit cost $65 then(plastic kit was $5.00 at Kmart) and took me 3 months to build with most of the chassis & interior being scratch built(not by choice either, poor quality casting wouldn't fit)... Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project" Last edited by bagged91; 12-04-2004 at 01:16 AM.

12-06-2004, 07:44 PM	#10
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 296	That's pretty freakin' impressive...I'd be interested in one if you can get them made... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

12-07-2004, 11:18 AM	#11
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	I would be interested for sure Jeff __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

12-11-2004, 01:33 AM	#12
TRUCKER Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 8	I want one too.

12-11-2004, 09:46 AM	#13
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Great lookin job.....keep posting... You should be working for AMT, maybe then we could get some more years. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-11-2004, 04:50 PM	#14
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Very nice. Would like to be on your list for a body and other info you might come across concerning burb, blazer, trick kits. Thanks. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

12-13-2004, 10:44 PM	#15
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Hey Pilgrim, I know that Jimmy Flinstone still lists a chopped 72 Blazer body in his catalog if that interest's you... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

12-19-2004, 07:55 PM	#16
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	I'm in... Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400



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12-19-2004, 09:25 PM	#17
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Here's a brief update. I've been talking to Don Holthaus from the Modelhaus. They make fantastic resin kits. He is going do a resin cast conversion kit for the AMT 72 Chevy Longbed kit that was just reissued(HINT- GO BUY ONE NOW TO KEEP IN STOCK!) using my body & interior tub. I tried talking him into having the emblems photo etched on one sheet to cover ALL Sub's from 67-72 but the cost was out of this world. So, I will be doing it with the 71/2 Custom Deluxe/10 emblems without upper & lower mouldings. Interior will be front & second seat, no third seat. It will have the 71 doorpanels also. He tells me he should have them ready to go by the summer so you have time to save up.... No idea on pricing yet(shouldn't be too much as there isn't anything that needs to be chromed and no glass to vaccumm form), I don't have any control over it and I won't be getting anything out of it either(just the satisfaction of building it!) Keep you posted... Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

12-20-2004, 10:49 PM	#18
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	bagged91, Thanks for all of your effort. It is greatly appreicated here. I'm looking forward to getting my own Burb. Dennis __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

12-26-2004, 02:41 AM	#19
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	WOW thats awsome! the thing that irks me is you cant find a truck with a 67-68 style front end. maybe you can do this next. HINT HINT!!!!! LOL __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

12-26-2004, 09:21 PM	#20
1970c10sb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern indiana Posts: 65	crazy, a company called www.modelhaus.com makes resin front grills and bumpers for these trucks. check them out. I would also be very interested in a resin body. your doin an awesome job!!!

08-14-2005, 01:58 AM	#21
fde2blk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: wa Posts: 25	yes and $50 is cheep!!!

08-14-2005, 08:03 AM	#22
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Count me in to. Great job you are doing. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-14-2005, 10:08 AM	#23
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Cannot wait to get one!! Doc __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

08-14-2005, 11:09 AM	#24
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	any updates?

08-15-2005, 02:53 PM	#25
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	still workin' on it... Somebody else has one in resin already. There was a board member who won it on Fleabay. Has incorect pickup tailgate and a few other things that needed tweakin' but was a nice start... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

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