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bagged91 · 08-18-2005, 10:28 PM

Yeah, I've been thinkin' of goin as long as he doesn't cancel it like every other show he puts on...

mainman22 · 08-23-2005, 02:14 AM

i would buy 1 also let me know

pritch · 09-03-2005, 11:47 PM

How about a Panel option?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-04-2005, 07:51 AM

I bought the AMT '72 Chevy longbed kit [amt 6691] several years ago with the intention of kitbashing it somehow into a 3-Door Sub. Still have it -- got side-tracked rebuilding the 292 on my '68 stepside -- and have not got back to modeling. Also collected the SpecCast 87021 '67 U.S.P.O. Panel truck. And somewhere I have an AMT kit of the GMC Stepside. I even collected the Wix promo '69 Blazer.
I thought if I switch the '67 grille from the Panel kit onto the nose of the stepside kit it would be like my '68 Stepside. [Unfortunately the SpecCast Panel kit is in 1/29th (!?) scale and not 1/25th as are the AMT and Wix kits.] But the GMC grille from the stepside kit would fit on the Wix Blazer, becoming a Wix Jimmy! A pair of '67/'68 grilles for the stepside kit and a '67 Suburban, as well as a '67 3-Door Sub body would be real cool. I could possibly simulate the early slant-nose with a flat file, some sheet styrene and testors body putty.
So yes I want some trick plastic scale parts please.

**special-K** · 09-11-2005, 08:05 AM

AMT is 1/25,right?Monogram did the funky 1/24th.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-12-2005, 05:24 AM

Heck, you're right! My AMT kit is 1/25th. Well, that makes my SpecCast diecast '67 panel truck an even smaller scale. 1/26th, 1/27th...1/30th?
The length of the Panel truck model is the same as the length of my 1/25th scale Wix Blazer [which was originally off the AMT mold]. And I know in real life a k/5 is a good 3 or 4 feet shorter than a suburban.
The SpecCast is a good model, with opening doors [fronts and barndoors] just not a constant scale. So cannibalizing its front grille for a '68 Stepside project isn't do-able.
I guess I'll have to revise my above post. Thanks.
Yeah, Monogram used to put out what they called "Box Scale" kits. At least in model planes. Where a 2 engine B-25 was the same size as a 4 engine B-24 Liberator, so the boxes could be the same size on the shelf. It was the Brits with Airfix constant scale 1/72 kits that changed the hobby industry.

Pilgrim · 05-11-2006, 10:32 PM

Any updates?

*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?

lutherb69 · 05-12-2006, 12:17 AM

I would love to get 2 and as Crazy4chevs said 67-68 front grill and brandoors wold be sweet.

**special-K** · 05-12-2006, 07:06 AM

Hey Bagged91,we`ve been talking about your Burb prototype.BTW,big modeler`s show in Towson,MD tommorrow,Ruhl Armory.

86078 · 05-13-2006, 03:54 PM

bagged91...good job

...put me on that list...like you i can use it as "incentive" for mine...after i finish my 67 Nova wagon...

**special-K** · 05-14-2006, 07:45 AM

I think Baggy said he was using a computer at the library.He`ll chime in soon.

86swb · 05-15-2006, 01:03 PM

Yes, how about some update pictures. I am still interested in one.

bagged91 · 05-15-2006, 03:23 PM

Hey Guys... Didn't forget about you... I haven't touched it in months but I will be soon. I actually may do it as a 67/8 Chevy since I put a 67 Clip on my burb... I will keep ya's posted when it starts up again...

Oh, motor is a BBC....

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-17-2006, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged91

I actually may do it as a 67/8 Chevy since I put a 67 Clip on my burb...

Way Cool. Do you think you could make a scale 67/68 Clip as a separate part? (I have a GMC stepside kit that only wants a '68 Chevy nose to be the perfect little voodoo doll of my real truck.)

Pilgrim · 06-23-2006, 11:13 AM

Modelhaus has 67/68 grills and hoods that fit the 72 pickup kits. How is the burb kit coming? I am still in for at least one. Thanks, Bob

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 06-24-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Modelhaus has 67/68 grills and hoods that fit the 72 pickup kits. How is the burb kit coming? I am still in for at least one. Thanks, Bob

Thanks Pilgrim. I'll try ModelHaus. Also still interested in a 3-Door Sub model.

Pilgrim · 06-24-2006, 10:19 PM

Modelhaus has kits for 58 and 59 Chevy pickups (converting 57 Cameo kits) and a 64, 65, 66 Chevy two ton cab and other parts to convert a Mack R Model to a two ton Chevy. They have a good catalog to browse in.

Pilgrim · 06-24-2006, 11:07 PM

Star Models offers a 72 Chevy Burb kit for $48.00 under their "R+R Resin" heading on their home page. Just came across it.

Long Roof · 06-25-2006, 09:57 AM

Web pages would be helpful.

Aaron

Pilgrim · 06-25-2006, 03:43 PM

resinreal.net/StarModels.html

Long Roof · 06-26-2006, 05:58 PM

Thanks but I can't seem to get that address to work. Anyone else try?

Aaron

Pilgrim · 06-26-2006, 06:38 PM

Try StarModels.com or Rand R Resins.

Pilgrim · 06-26-2006, 06:43 PM

Star Models Price List1 also works for me. Their telephone is 402-896-4379.

Long Roof · 06-27-2006, 05:31 PM

Finally got the last page to work. Did you notice that the tailgate is not a burb profile, its a truck/blazer.

Aaron

08-18-2005, 10:28 PM	#26
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Yeah, I've been thinkin' of goin as long as he doesn't cancel it like every other show he puts on... __________________ 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"

09-03-2005, 11:47 PM	#28
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	How about a Panel option? __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

09-04-2005, 07:51 AM	#29
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,098	I bought the AMT '72 Chevy longbed kit [amt 6691] several years ago with the intention of kitbashing it somehow into a 3-Door Sub. Still have it -- got side-tracked rebuilding the 292 on my '68 stepside -- and have not got back to modeling. Also collected the SpecCast 87021 '67 U.S.P.O. Panel truck. And somewhere I have an AMT kit of the GMC Stepside. I even collected the Wix promo '69 Blazer. I thought if I switch the '67 grille from the Panel kit onto the nose of the stepside kit it would be like my '68 Stepside. [Unfortunately the SpecCast Panel kit is in 1/29th (!?) scale and not 1/25th as are the AMT and Wix kits.] But the GMC grille from the stepside kit would fit on the Wix Blazer, becoming a Wix Jimmy! A pair of '67/'68 grilles for the stepside kit and a '67 Suburban, as well as a '67 3-Door Sub body would be real cool. I could possibly simulate the early slant-nose with a flat file, some sheet styrene and testors body putty. So yes I want some trick plastic scale parts please. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 09-12-2005 at 05:27 AM.

09-11-2005, 08:05 AM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	AMT is 1/25,right?Monogram did the funky 1/24th. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-12-2005, 05:24 AM	#31
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,098	Heck, you're right! My AMT kit is 1/25th. Well, that makes my SpecCast diecast '67 panel truck an even smaller scale. 1/26th, 1/27th...1/30th? The length of the Panel truck model is the same as the length of my 1/25th scale Wix Blazer [which was originally off the AMT mold]. And I know in real life a k/5 is a good 3 or 4 feet shorter than a suburban. The SpecCast is a good model, with opening doors [fronts and barndoors] just not a constant scale. So cannibalizing its front grille for a '68 Stepside project isn't do-able. I guess I'll have to revise my above post. Thanks. Yeah, Monogram used to put out what they called "Box Scale" kits. At least in model planes. Where a 2 engine B-25 was the same size as a 4 engine B-24 Liberator, so the boxes could be the same size on the shelf. It was the Brits with Airfix constant scale 1/72 kits that changed the hobby industry. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 09-12-2005 at 05:36 AM.

08-23-2005, 02:14 AM	#27
mainman22 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: bend,oregon USA Posts: 90	i would buy 1 also let me know

05-11-2006, 10:32 PM	#32
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Any updates? __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

05-12-2006, 12:06 AM	#33
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?

05-12-2006, 12:17 AM	#34
lutherb69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langley AFB, Va (Army) Posts: 124	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) I would love to get 2 and as Crazy4chevs said 67-68 front grill and brandoors wold be sweet.

05-12-2006, 07:06 AM	#35
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Hey Bagged91,we`ve been talking about your Burb prototype.BTW,big modeler`s show in Towson,MD tommorrow,Ruhl Armory. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-13-2006, 03:54 PM	#36
86078 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 808State Posts: 6	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) bagged91...good job ...put me on that list...like you i can use it as "incentive" for mine...after i finish my 67 Nova wagon...

05-14-2006, 07:45 AM	#37
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) I think Baggy said he was using a computer at the library.He`ll chime in soon. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-15-2006, 01:03 PM	#38
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05-15-2006, 03:23 PM	#39
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Hey Guys... Didn't forget about you... I haven't touched it in months but I will be soon. I actually may do it as a 67/8 Chevy since I put a 67 Clip on my burb... I will keep ya's posted when it starts up again... Oh, motor is a BBC.... __________________ 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"

06-23-2006, 11:13 AM	#41
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Modelhaus has 67/68 grills and hoods that fit the 72 pickup kits. How is the burb kit coming? I am still in for at least one. Thanks, Bob __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special



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06-24-2006, 10:19 PM	#43
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Modelhaus has kits for 58 and 59 Chevy pickups (converting 57 Cameo kits) and a 64, 65, 66 Chevy two ton cab and other parts to convert a Mack R Model to a two ton Chevy. They have a good catalog to browse in. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

06-24-2006, 11:07 PM	#44
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Star Models offers a 72 Chevy Burb kit for $48.00 under their "R+R Resin" heading on their home page. Just came across it. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special Last edited by Pilgrim; 06-24-2006 at 11:08 PM.

06-25-2006, 09:57 AM	#45
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Web pages would be helpful. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-25-2006, 03:43 PM	#46
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) resinreal.net/StarModels.html __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

06-26-2006, 05:58 PM	#47
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Thanks but I can't seem to get that address to work. Anyone else try? Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-26-2006, 06:38 PM	#48
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Try StarModels.com or Rand R Resins. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

06-26-2006, 06:43 PM	#49
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Star Models Price List1 also works for me. Their telephone is 402-896-4379. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

06-27-2006, 05:31 PM	#50
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Suburban Plastic Model(pics...) Finally got the last page to work. Did you notice that the tailgate is not a burb profile, its a truck/blazer. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

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