57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Its Done All Finished......8/23

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57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Its Done All Finished......8/23

Last post 08-25-2008 11:09 PM by Raydee53. 44 replies.

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08-12-2008 11:31 PM 763994

Space Cowboy
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57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Its Done All Finished......8/23

Had this old Nomad hanging around so i decited to get it done.

Check back and see what gets done..

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08-13-2008 10:10 AM 764085 in reply to 763994

del austin
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Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup..Just starting.....8/12

Looks good Bruce. I did one like this about 20 years ago as I bought a Monogram 57 Nomad and was disgusted at the flat roof. On mine I retained the rear seat and made a short pickup bed behind the rear seat. I took it to a show where I overheard someone bashing it because "the short bed was rediculous and unusable!" I am not sure what people normally use the beds of model cars for, but as I was only 16-17 at the time I was quite hurt by the comment and put the kit in a box and am not sure whatever happened to it. After seeing yours I may just have to build another one.

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08-14-2008 10:08 AM 764343 in reply to 763994

gphkkh Joined on Aug 14, 2007 Richmond, VA Posts 247	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup..Just starting.....8/12 Some great potential here. Maybe a '57 Chev El Camino? Chop the roof off behind the B pillar, Use the tailgate glass for a back window, Big Block would be appropriate.. Definately not your everyday Nomad. Gary
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08-14-2008 09:48 PM 764513 in reply to 763994

Space Cowboy
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Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??....Primered.....8/14

Well i got a roof on and it came from a 78 El Camino. The roof inbetween the windshield and the back section is from a 62 Bel-Air. The front suspension is from a NASCAR and the rear too. Need to put in wing windows and rear side windows.

More pics coming. The engine should it have fuel injection,1 4bbl or 2 4s?????

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08-14-2008 11:26 PM 764544 in reply to 763994

FreightTrain Joined on Jan 31, 2005 Thomasville, Ga. Posts 7,017	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??....Primered.....8/14 Interesting project Bruce and its shaping up real nice! ~ Jeff " The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue." Anonymous
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08-15-2008 09:42 PM 764785 in reply to 763994

Space Cowboy
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Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15

I am showing 3 pics each one with different wheels. Make your comments on which one you like.

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08-15-2008 09:44 PM 764787 in reply to 764785

Space Cowboy Joined on Sep 18, 2006 The Great Northwest (SPOKANE) Posts 6,675	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15 Here is some pics of the rear box. ("The clock's ticking Bob and I'm only getting older") SPACE COWBOYS [" I love it when a plan comes together"] Hannibal Smith A-Team BRUCE PHOTOBUCKET: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/
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08-15-2008 09:49 PM 764789 in reply to 764787

Space Cowboy Joined on Sep 18, 2006 The Great Northwest (SPOKANE) Posts 6,675	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15 Heres three pics with the different wheels. ("The clock's ticking Bob and I'm only getting older") SPACE COWBOYS [" I love it when a plan comes together"] Hannibal Smith A-Team BRUCE PHOTOBUCKET: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/
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08-15-2008 09:52 PM 764790 in reply to 764789

Space Cowboy Joined on Sep 18, 2006 The Great Northwest (SPOKANE) Posts 6,675	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15 More coming soon. ("The clock's ticking Bob and I'm only getting older") SPACE COWBOYS [" I love it when a plan comes together"] Hannibal Smith A-Team BRUCE PHOTOBUCKET: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/
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08-15-2008 09:59 PM 764793 in reply to 764785

Snake45
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Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15

Space Cowboy:

I am showing 3 pics each one with different wheels. Make your comments on which one you like.

I like the first set, hate the third.

You didn't ask for this, but I think the model would look better with the El Camino roof section from the AMT '55 Nomad. I have a spare one I'll be glad to send you if you'd like to try it.

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08-16-2008 08:03 AM 764842 in reply to 763994

mustanglover1951 Joined on Jun 24, 2006 Posts 434	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15 Change the roof and the third set of wheels as it looks like a cartoon truck the way it is in pictures. Just my two cents.
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08-16-2008 02:59 PM 764901 in reply to 763994

PlastikFREEK Joined on Nov 26, 2004 KS Posts 528	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots of work done.....8/15 I think the first set of wheels would look great, but I also would think that a slight chop for the top would really pull the look together................... Slowly getting back in the game..... (http://public.fotki.com/PlasticFREEK/)
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08-16-2008 09:46 PM 764950 in reply to 763994

Space Cowboy Joined on Sep 18, 2006 The Great Northwest (SPOKANE) Posts 6,675	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots More work done.....8/16 Changed the windshield,added a cowl induction on the hood. ("The clock's ticking Bob and I'm only getting older") SPACE COWBOYS [" I love it when a plan comes together"] Hannibal Smith A-Team BRUCE PHOTOBUCKET: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/
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08-16-2008 09:48 PM 764952 in reply to 764950

Space Cowboy Joined on Sep 18, 2006 The Great Northwest (SPOKANE) Posts 6,675	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots More work done.....8/16 ("The clock's ticking Bob and I'm only getting older") SPACE COWBOYS [" I love it when a plan comes together"] Hannibal Smith A-Team BRUCE PHOTOBUCKET: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/
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08-16-2008 09:51 PM 764956 in reply to 764952

Space Cowboy Joined on Sep 18, 2006 The Great Northwest (SPOKANE) Posts 6,675	Re: 57 Chevy Wagon or Pickup??...Lots More work done.....8/16 I hope to have more soon. ("The clock's ticking Bob and I'm only getting older") SPACE COWBOYS [" I love it when a plan comes together"] Hannibal Smith A-Team BRUCE PHOTOBUCKET: http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/ http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o33/moose5147/
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