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    February 2013
ONE OF MY OTHER HOBBIES
Posted by RI SCRATCH BUILDER on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:36 AM

I was am still am into GM high performance. I maintain my 1993 Z-28 Camaro with 32,000 original miles. I also did a father/son 1984 S-15 V-8 conversion . We had a blast fabricating parts and wrenching on the truck together. My son learned a lot about the way things work, how to be patient, and giving your very best effort on a project.

My son takes the truck to lots of car shows during the summer.

It's really sad when the only model tool you own is a box cutter.

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    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:45 AM

WOW !

Now that's what I call a pickup truck ! I used to do that , but , at 70 and sharing a house it's not possible .My landlady isn't into cars .She likes Stained Glass projects .

As a matter of fact , most of the really cool tools I use for modeling come from the stained glass department at HOBBY LOBBYand  the HOBBYTOWN model railroad department .

I do really like the truck , have you done a model of it ?          Tanker-builder

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    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31 PM

Pretty neat. Can you fit a dirt bike in the back of that truck?

I built my old truck here a few years ago....you should definitely do a version of that!

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    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:16 PM

Now I know that there's a tire-smokin' pic to share....

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    February 2013
Posted by RI SCRATCH BUILDER on Friday, March 1, 2013 8:58 AM

Strange as it may seem, we don't have any "burnout" photos because the engine makes about 400 HP still has its stock V-6 rear end in it. We don't want to stress the drive line too much and spit the rear end out all over the street.

I should rephrase the previous comment by saying, there are no tire smoking photos or videos that I know of. However, you never know in today's world of smart phones. Let's just say I know my son pretty well and, I trust him not to break the truck. But then again, I know how it can be when you're young and have a heavy right foot and your friends are standing there.......

It's really sad when the only model tool you own is a box cutter.

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by Mr_Grimm on Sunday, March 3, 2013 8:39 PM

That is one really nice looking truck, I used to be into building truck when I owned my s10 but after I sold it and bought a Jeep I became a Jeep fan, there is nothing like a Jeep in my opinion, and I think I will own one for the rest of my life.

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    January 2009
Posted by F-8fanatic on Monday, March 4, 2013 12:36 PM

wow.....Ive seen a really nice S10 done up with a built 283 V8 in it...brings back memories.....

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    January 2009
  • From: San Antonio
Posted by paintsniffer on Friday, March 8, 2013 8:53 AM

That engine is so unrealistic.. It clearly needs more weathering.

wait.. What?

Excuse me.. Is that an Uzi?

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    January 2009
Posted by F-8fanatic on Saturday, March 9, 2013 10:26 PM

kinda reminds me of the rare Ford Thunderbird I have sitting on the concrete pad behind my house.....that I have yet to complete the restoration on......

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