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Hey, Kyle: I really enjoyed seeing this recent visit to what looks like your favourite wrecking yard.What a great variety and amazing selection of vintage vehicles to choose from.You're right, it's a shame they can't all be saved..but it's a sad reality.Also, I was wondering how the Chicken Truck name came about.
Version B design definitely flows and looks more like a product of the 50’s. Soundtrack music is groundbreaking for any car channel…and much appreciated.
I'm pretty excited for the upcoming project, I particularly like your treatment on the driver's side of the concept with the Buick/Oldsmobile sculpting. So cool!
Cant thank you enough for the sound track , helps so much with my psychosis. And the film review wow it was like i was there..Always thought Waylon would end up in trouble
I like the car rear molding into the cab idea Kyle.. I kept seeing the front of the car molded into the cab as well. Love the channel and your excellent work. dont give up your day job pushing the cart around town ha ha. At least you kept your signature coat around for anytime you needed a convenient fire...
Great. Now you're sniffing glue. That should help you a lot. It shows in that movie synopsis. It's interesting to ponder the lives of those old vehicles. Thanks for another tour. Cheers!
That 51 Shoebox was sweet 👍 The second model has my vote, and yes on the Buick headlight treatment. Some side pipes might look good as well. Great content 👌
Dig those crazy Beeyooack beeezills on that chicken truck, daddy-o.... Build it ,man. That thing'll be the most bitchin rig around, what with continuing the Buick styling cue with the beltline dip, it don't get any better...
Love the junkyard visits! Go back for that Monarch! I hadn't seen Follow That Bird in many years, for good reason. It traumatized my sister Edgar back in the day. You glanced over - perhaps intentionally - the scene where Waylon Jennings pimps out Big Bird at that truck stop for gas money, knowing full well he would be selling him for meat purposes. I like both of your truck ideas! For the second one you'd need the back end of like a 53 Buick, from the shape of it. If so those bezels would blend right in. I think they came off a 54. I had a 54 Super and they were great cars. If you can save that nailhead engine do so - they're excellent and smooth running engines! Remind those cats they're replaceable!
From the looks of things, someone else was already sizing up the nailhead for removal! Those nailheads always seem to be the first thing that goes missing in Buicks around here
I vote for the drivers side as well. With your quality of work I’m sure you could sell it as an unfinished project and it would be killer with paint and interior. Whatever you decide, I’m here to watch!
Bezels are super cool. The second design had a cool streamline but looked kinda heavy. What if you blended the fenders in the first design down lower in the running board area, without encroaching the door? Thanks for sharing your process with us. Can’t wait to see it in real life! 👍
Whatever you decide to do I'll watch, just to see how you do it. I would really like to see a running vehicle at the end of the project, but if that's not the route you want to take, it's your show. Regards.
Big Bird’s a Yellow Canary! And Snuffy’s a Mammoth! Sheesh, you’da thunk a fella woulda researched this before gettin all wordy about the movie! Great junkyard crawl, tho ! ;)
Love the dramatic, almost tragic junkyard soundtrack. Also love your vision for the custom truck. Fadeaways are one of the best looking, but rarely well-executed features. I’d like to see the top of the “bedsides” reach up closer to the belt line of the cab, as it seems to drop off a bit. Can’t wait to see this project take shape.
A walk through the junk yard with some classical music,,, the only thing needed is the smell of fresh leather upholstery in order to complete the “Day at the Man Spa” 😉👍
That was a fantastic synopsis of the Big Bird movie, now I will have to see it when it comes around to the theater. The design explorations on the Chicken truck are very interesting especially the second one. Using the Buick headlight bezels on a truck came to mind as soon as I saw that you had purchased them, great idea.
Nice junkyard crawl--takes me back many years--enjoyed the music accompaniment too. Not many can create the swoopy elcamino look of that model, but you have the power! I am standing by.
Very cool Ideas. I have always wanted one of those trucks. Being of modest income and raising a family, I never got the chance. Anyone who's bitching should consider the truck was scrap to begin with. I am happy to see it loved and taken care of. In style at that. Also, the junkyard tour as extra fun. Thank you.
There you go Kyle, put some plastic models together build some sets and let the cats run amok... With a little CGI you could have a cheesy sci-fi movie!
Hey this is exciting. I will definitely watch! What are your thoughts on tailgate and the ass end of this … this …. Cartermino(?). Maybe take a look at the Joe Bailon Shampoo truck for ideas. Differently shaped vehicle of course but it’s really pleasing to the eye how the tailgate and rear pan flow into the fenders. I dig the project and glad you are taking some risks, challenging yourself and having fun with it. You have the skills to pull it off.
Some cool ideas for the truck! I like the front of those rear fenders more evident on the left side myself. I don't suppose that's a huge deal breaker for you, Listened to the video at 1.25 speed again, haha.
I like the concept. The fade away does make the front look more like the rear I think. The rear of the rear 1/4 panels seems to look a little to long from rear wheel opening to the back. I had a 49 Chevy sedan I bought in 1975 that had just been towed from California to Cape Cod by a 55 pickup with a tow bar. The Grand some of $400.00 and just had to rebuild the master to put on the road
Liked that Dodge wagon at 7:30. Did the Sesame Street characters survive the neighbourhood gentrification? Your chicken truck project is intetesting. That Monarch swoop in the door must have given you some thought. Or the similar era Buick design. Model kits are now unaffordable, aren't they??? I still have a huge stash of them from back on the day, but no time for that anymore with too many 1/1 scale projects to do. We all need more money, time, and space!!!
I was so inspired I went down to the local video shop and got the movie out on Betamax and watched it half a dozen times, one of the all time classics for which that bird received multiple Oskars in the best acting by a seven foot tall bird category.
I prefer the first iteration. Either way definitely use the Buick bezels. Pretty amazing setup and I think it will have the "forward" look that Harley Earl was probably going for.. Simply beautiful!
I've been building model cars since the 60's, when kits only cost $1.79 (!!!) A few years ago I got around to build a 69 Camaro that I bought in 1978. The kit was made in the USA.
Cats are always on strike. They are just testing your loyalty. I've really enjoyed your how-tos and in depth explanations, as well as the deep dives you take to completely fix rusted out areas. It's all been building to the chicken truck and whatever other Bondo-free custom projects you come up with. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
I enjoyed this. Especialy your "commentary" . I think yes (so far), Buick headlights. Not sure about the fade. New Dreamtruck rocks! Do you have all the relevant R&C mags? (If no, I will check) keep@it, kid.,,Izzy loves ya,,,
I don't know Kyle. I think I'd be terrified if I truly knew what goes on in your head. At 19:00 even Allen doesn't look too sure about you, unless he was high from sniffing glue! But I do like the look of the Buick rings. Some of the older customs had slanted quad headlights and those rings remind me of that.
Love the idea I like the rt side design better as you described matching the frt. fender to the rear arch. Love the headlamp bezels perfect! Good luck I am sure to love whatever you choose!
I think the Buick headlight bezels work well with the modifications you are planning. Maybe the grill of the 50 Chevrolet car would look good? It has the 2 small lights in it. I share your concern about the price of model car kits. Just think, I used to blown them up after I had finished building them.
I really like Exhibit B with the flowing lines between the front and rear. If it was me I would be looking to shorten the overhang from the rear arch to the truck rear and maybe put a kind of top to the bed to raise it a couple of inches. It could be an amazing project for your channel and I think if the body fits on an almost stock chassis it could bring you a good amount of cash.
A buick front end treatment, would look great with the fade away look, if I remember correctly the late forties buicks had a fade away look to the sides, maybe 46-47 Olds grill bars? Classic kustom style, been done over the years, but done well looks great.
Thats neat. Reminds me of this custom Studebaker Bullet nose truck one of My Grandads friends gave him a ride in once, I have a photo of it in a full shoebox of polaroid pictures somewhere...
I'd know those Buick Bezels anywhere. I owned 4, 1953 Buicks in my teen years a Century, a Special deluxe, a Super Riviera, a Roadmaster Riviera (all at the same time) and all had that same headlight Bezel. Now that is what you have.
i think the forward end of the bed might look better a bit higher and slope backwards more, just a thought.. hard to imagine these things, so it was good to see in scale model.
It's a wonder that Big Bird doesn't live in Washington, D.C. That place is full of diverse characters and creatures. I really like the idea of turning the truck into a sorta early El Camino. It should be a winner anywhere and yes, go for the Buick headlight bezels.
I think the option B for the side of the truck and the Buick headlight bezels would be a great looking combo! I would love to see the work you will do to make all fit together
Kyle , I was a teenager when the R-C truck was built and followed it in the Rod and Custom magazines . I remember the Buick Headlight bezels were popular for custom work back then on a lot of different cars . Fade away or no fade away would work with me . I would match the rear fender with full wheel opening like the front , but you do it your way . Just do it please I have been waiting for some body do one similar to the old Rod and Custom one . Have a good day , Jim from Idaho .
Hey, Kyle: What a great concept car pickup this is! My choice is the first model, partly because the front and back fenders flow out slightly.I don't think the slab-sided one works as well.The Buick bezels are a great idea.Also, consider the car finished off in a light tangerine over yellow semi-opaque paint.
Your proposed styling of this El Camino/ Ranchero custom is looking real good. The Buick headlights are perfect. I would like to see the bed a little higher in the Beltline to be proportional to the cab and front end. I'm looking forward to seeing the end results of this project.
Cinema critic, hair repair, rust repair, auto restyling, sound track by often overlooked Czech composer. This is exactly the high quality content I'm looking for! Thank you! 😎👍💇🛻🎧🏁📽🎞
Haha thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
My wife walked in while I was watching during classical music part with out seeing what it was and she thought I had lost my mind!
Hey, Kyle: I really enjoyed seeing this recent visit to what looks like your favourite wrecking yard.What a great variety and amazing selection of vintage vehicles to choose from.You're right, it's a shame they can't all be saved..but it's a sad reality.Also, I was wondering how the Chicken Truck name came about.
Yes! Most excellent episode 😂.
You forgot fashionista, burnt automotive chic, I think it's called.
Every single one of those cars would be a piece of cake for you
Thanks, but everything is a struggle around here, so I have to use my time wisely!
Buick headlight treatment would look great in my opinion
Version B design definitely flows and looks more like a product of the 50’s. Soundtrack music is groundbreaking for any car channel…and much appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed the soundtrack and I'm definitely leaning towards plan B too
That will be the coolest truck, ever!!!
Thanks, I hope it doesn't become one of the worst trucks ever!
Thanks for your courage. Nobody else on UA-cam dares to talk about the burgeoning crime rate on Sesame Street.
Exposing the truth is never easy, but someone had to do it!
White picket fence is where it's at. Sesame Street is for the birds
I'm pretty excited for the upcoming project, I particularly like your treatment on the driver's side of the concept with the Buick/Oldsmobile sculpting. So cool!
Glad to hear you're on board!
Pizza, beer and a new video drops, i'm winning at life 👍👍👍👍
Cant thank you enough for the sound track , helps so much with my psychosis. And the film review wow it was like i was there..Always thought Waylon would end up in trouble
Glad you enjoyed the sound track and film review! Haha
I like the car rear molding into the cab idea Kyle.. I kept seeing the front of the car molded into the cab as well. Love the channel and your excellent work. dont give up your day job pushing the cart around town ha ha. At least you kept your signature coat around for anytime you needed a convenient fire...
Great designs!
Glad you like them!
I vote yes. Fried chicken sounds good. Thank you for your time.
Glad to hear you and the hounds are on board!
Excellent movie review! I admire the way you tackle hard hitting issues. Maybe next week you can review the Muppet movie. Take care.
Great suggestion! Haha.
Man - I love your plan b 'the fade away'... Fade-a-way! Fade-a-way!! Fade-a-way!!!
Great. Now you're sniffing glue. That should help you a lot. It shows in that movie synopsis. It's interesting to ponder the lives of those old vehicles. Thanks for another tour. Cheers!
The glue really does help!
That 51 Shoebox was sweet 👍
The second model has my vote, and yes on the Buick headlight treatment. Some side pipes might look good as well. Great content 👌
Thanks! Wish I had room around here for the 51 shoebox!
Dig those crazy Beeyooack beeezills on that chicken truck, daddy-o.... Build it ,man. That thing'll be the most bitchin rig around, what with continuing the Buick styling cue with the beltline dip, it don't get any better...
Thanks, can't wait to get started on it!
Love the junkyard visits! Go back for that Monarch! I hadn't seen Follow That Bird in many years, for good reason. It traumatized my sister Edgar back in the day. You glanced over - perhaps intentionally - the scene where Waylon Jennings pimps out Big Bird at that truck stop for gas money, knowing full well he would be selling him for meat purposes. I like both of your truck ideas! For the second one you'd need the back end of like a 53 Buick, from the shape of it. If so those bezels would blend right in. I think they came off a 54. I had a 54 Super and they were great cars. If you can save that nailhead engine do so - they're excellent and smooth running engines! Remind those cats they're replaceable!
From the looks of things, someone else was already sizing up the nailhead for removal! Those nailheads always seem to be the first thing that goes missing in Buicks around here
I vote for the drivers side as well. With your quality of work I’m sure you could sell it as an unfinished project and it would be killer with paint and interior. Whatever you decide, I’m here to watch!
Yeah I'm leaning towards version 2 as well!
I thought you might make the cab taller. From your inspiration. I will be happy with what ever you do.
Bezels are super cool. The second design had a cool streamline but looked kinda heavy. What if you blended the fenders in the first design down lower in the running board area, without encroaching the door? Thanks for sharing your process with us. Can’t wait to see it in real life! 👍
Cool idea for the fenders! At this point I'm probably going to continue refining the 2nd version and go with something similar to that
Whatever you decide to do I'll watch, just to see how you do it. I would really like to see a running vehicle at the end of the project, but if that's not the route you want to take, it's your show. Regards.
I just don't have money to do a complete build. Maybe someday if this youtube thing picks up. Thanks for watching!
Big Bird’s a Yellow Canary! And Snuffy’s a Mammoth!
Sheesh, you’da thunk a fella woulda researched this before gettin all wordy about the movie!
Great junkyard crawl, tho !
;)
Good to know, but this is the internet, so sensationalism is more important than the facts! Haha
Hopefully the union dispute between the cats can be resolved and they return to work. The world needs them.
The labour dispute is still ongoing. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on the situation
You were so right about the cab corners on the model. Always time well spent, thanks.
Haha I have yet to find a real one that still had the cab corners!
Love the dramatic, almost tragic junkyard soundtrack. Also love your vision for the custom truck. Fadeaways are one of the best looking, but rarely well-executed features.
I’d like to see the top of the “bedsides” reach up closer to the belt line of the cab, as it seems to drop off a bit. Can’t wait to see this project take shape.
Yeah I see what you're saying about the bed sides! I haven't finalized any of that yet. Glad you enjoyed the music!
I like your vision for the chicken truck and your choice of music.
I'm glad you like both!
Ah the great lost treasures of the automotive world, James Dean's Porsche 550, Jim Morrison's fastback Mustang, and Waylon Jennings' Chicken Truck.
They may be lost, but the legend lives on in our hearts!
Yes the Buick bezel would look great 👍
Enjoyed the banter ... And, oh yes, the music soundtrack. Also Great Potential in The Next Big Project.
Glad you enjoyed the music, I've been wanting to use it in a video for a while now!
Kudos to you for using classical music for the outro!
Makes it like a movie 🍿
A walk through the junk yard with some classical music,,, the only thing needed is the smell of fresh leather upholstery in order to complete the “Day at the Man Spa” 😉👍
That was a fantastic synopsis of the Big Bird movie, now I will have to see it when it comes around to the theater. The design explorations on the Chicken truck are very interesting especially the second one. Using the Buick headlight bezels on a truck came to mind as soon as I saw that you had purchased them, great idea.
Thanks Paul! Great minds think alike eh?
You're having a rational, civil conversation with a human being? I'm so proud of you!
You should hear the conversations that got edited out! Haha
That next build will be interesting. Looking forward to it.
Always enjoy your field trips thanks the classic music isa nice touch 😊
Thanks for watching!
Nice junkyard crawl--takes me back many years--enjoyed the music accompaniment too. Not many can create the swoopy elcamino look of that model, but you have the power! I am standing by.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully I can create something similar to the model without making a total mess of things!
I vote for the driver side !
Me too!
Very cool Ideas. I have always wanted one of those trucks. Being of modest income and raising a family, I never got the chance. Anyone who's bitching should consider the truck was scrap to begin with. I am happy to see it loved and taken care of. In style at that. Also, the junkyard tour as extra fun. Thank you.
great idea to use scale model for designing.....I'm sure it'll look great
I hope so! Thanks!
I really like the classical music in the background!
Glad you enjoyed it!
There you go Kyle, put some plastic models together build some sets and let the cats run amok... With a little CGI you could have a cheesy sci-fi movie!
Nice,,Best Regards
Version two looks fantastic. Really looking forward to this project!
Thanks! Version two is the direction I'm headed!
Hey this is exciting. I will definitely watch! What are your thoughts on tailgate and the ass end of this … this …. Cartermino(?). Maybe take a look at the Joe Bailon Shampoo truck for ideas. Differently shaped vehicle of course but it’s really pleasing to the eye how the tailgate and rear pan flow into the fenders.
I dig the project and glad you are taking some risks, challenging yourself and having fun with it. You have the skills to pull it off.
Yeah I love the Joe Bailon shampoo truck!
Your review of Follow that Bird had me in stitches! Pure deadpan comedic gold! Love it! 😂
Glad you got a laugh!
Some cool ideas for the truck! I like the front of those rear fenders more evident on the left side myself. I don't suppose that's a huge deal breaker for you,
Listened to the video at 1.25 speed again, haha.
I like the concept. The fade away does make the front look more like the rear I think. The rear of the rear 1/4 panels seems to look a little to long from rear wheel opening to the back. I had a 49 Chevy sedan I bought in 1975 that had just been towed from California to Cape Cod by a 55 pickup with a tow bar. The Grand some of $400.00 and just had to rebuild the master to put on the road
I love the concept and I like the molded in 51 Chevy back half. You got my vote.
Thanks, I'm glad you're on board with the project!
Liked that Dodge wagon at 7:30. Did the Sesame Street characters survive the neighbourhood gentrification? Your chicken truck project is intetesting. That Monarch swoop in the door must have given you some thought. Or the similar era Buick design. Model kits are now unaffordable, aren't they??? I still have a huge stash of them from back on the day, but no time for that anymore with too many 1/1 scale projects to do. We all need more money, time, and space!!!
Yeah I'd still be building model cars if the 1:1 situation hadn't gone out of control!
I was so inspired I went down to the local video shop and got the movie out on Betamax and watched it half a dozen times, one of the all time classics for which that bird received multiple Oskars in the best acting by a seven foot tall bird category.
That is awesome! I'm glad you feel the same about the movie as I do
Kyle you have the skill, talent and abi!ity to save any one of those wrecks!👀👍🚗🚘
Thanks Kelly! Now if only I had the time, space and money
I prefer the first iteration. Either way definitely use the Buick bezels. Pretty amazing setup and I think it will have the "forward" look that Harley Earl was probably going for.. Simply beautiful!
Thanks for your input! I like the Buick bezels too!
I like the fade away 🤙🤠👍
Back in the '60s, I was paying 1.75 for model car kits.
I wish they were still that price!
I've been building model cars since the 60's, when kits only cost $1.79 (!!!) A few years ago I got around to build a 69 Camaro that I bought in 1978. The kit was made in the USA.
Cats are always on strike. They are just testing your loyalty.
I've really enjoyed your how-tos and in depth explanations, as well as the deep dives you take to completely fix rusted out areas. It's all been building to the chicken truck and whatever other Bondo-free custom projects you come up with.
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
I enjoyed this. Especialy your "commentary" . I think yes (so far), Buick headlights. Not sure about the fade. New Dreamtruck rocks! Do you have all the relevant R&C mags? (If no, I will check) keep@it, kid.,,Izzy loves ya,,,
Glad you enjoyed it! I don't have any of the R&C magazines. Rik Hoving has scanned a lot of the articles on his fotki page
Diggin the new project. If you find a donor vehicle or parts in BC you want checked out or picked up I'd be happy to help out.
Hey thanks so much for the offer! I'm hoping I can still find most of what I need locally.
20:40 And now it's time for a quick 8min discussion of the plot of the Sesame Street movie Follow That Bird. This is the absolute best car channel.
Not sure that synopsis was exactly accurate but still the best car channel.
Nice model work.
You basically built a Holden Ute.
Check out a few of those.
Your description of the BB movie was bang on, just how I remember it, lol
Yup I did draw inspiration from the Holden FJ!
Don't Ute know it!😣😣😣 ( worse pun ever)...
I don't know Kyle. I think I'd be terrified if I truly knew what goes on in your head. At 19:00 even Allen doesn't look too sure about you, unless he was high from sniffing glue! But I do like the look of the Buick rings. Some of the older customs had slanted quad headlights and those rings remind me of that.
Yeah I think I've seen a few old customs with the buick rings mounted at an angle
Great ideas it will look awesome when done thank you for your videos
Glad you like them!
Love the idea I like the rt side design better as you described matching the frt. fender to the rear arch. Love the headlamp bezels perfect! Good luck I am sure to love whatever you choose!
Thanks! It's definitely going to take some luck to pull off this project!
I like the Buick bezels, and I think the driver side.
Concept looks great
Great design for the chicken truck. I would like to see you make it happen!
Thanks, I hope to get started on it soon!
Yes on the pickup build here. And I don't judge on anything else. If that's how you wanna live then rainbows n suspenders to you good human
Wish I was closer by for a ford f1
I didn't see anything in that yard that would be beyond your skill and ability to repair! Love the project, please keep it going!
The Buick bezels look good on the truck fenders. Hope you are able to blend the cab and car quarters
Yeah it's going to be a challenging job for sure!
I can't wait your very good
I think the Buick headlight bezels work well with the modifications you are planning. Maybe the grill of the 50 Chevrolet car would look good? It has the 2 small lights in it. I share your concern about the price of model car kits. Just think, I used to blown them up after I had finished building them.
Yeah I was thinking about using a modified chevy car grill
I really like Exhibit B with the flowing lines between the front and rear. If it was me I would be looking to shorten the overhang from the rear arch to the truck rear and maybe put a kind of top to the bed to raise it a couple of inches. It could be an amazing project for your channel and I think if the body fits on an almost stock chassis it could bring you a good amount of cash.
Wow, going to be sweet. Driver side nailed it.
A buick front end treatment, would look great with the fade away look, if I remember correctly the late forties buicks had a fade away look to the sides, maybe 46-47 Olds grill bars? Classic kustom style, been done over the years, but done well looks great.
Thats neat. Reminds me of this custom Studebaker Bullet nose truck one of My Grandads friends gave him a ride in once, I have a photo of it in a full shoebox of polaroid pictures somewhere...
Sounds like a cool truck!
I'd know those Buick Bezels anywhere. I owned 4, 1953 Buicks in my teen years a Century, a Special deluxe, a Super Riviera, a Roadmaster Riviera (all at the same time) and all had that same headlight Bezel. Now that is what you have.
Threshing machines make great yard art.
Do the fade away and the Buick headlights. And go back and get the merc.
Love the background soundtrack, Kyle. Well done! Great idea on the new custom truck. For sure go with those Buick headlight bezels.
Another vote yes for the bezels.
Kyle That’s definitely going to be a great Build Can’t Wait for you to start working on it Kool idea Great walk around the yard lots kool stuff
Awesome concept vehicle ideas, I hope it'll work out. Looking forward to seeing the metal work and fabing
Cant wait to see what you do with the chicken truck. Very doubtful you wont be able to sell it. Theres always someone who will fall in love with it.
Thanks for another , Brother !
Always up for a junkyard tour! Thanks! Good luck with the Chicken truck. I'd write more but I need to watch the movie. Cheers!
My mind has already frenched in a few taillights around the upper curve of the fender
Yeah that would be cool!
Chicken Truck looks like it'll be an eye grabber - 👍
I like the look of the Buick headlight bezels and the choice of music you selected for your video.
You had me at 'chicken truck' :)
Haha, can't go wrong with a chicken truck!
i think the forward end of the bed might look better a bit higher and slope backwards more, just a thought.. hard to imagine these things, so it was good to see in scale model.
I agree with you on the height of the bed! Thanks for your input!
Nothing like that in my area. I'm so jealous!!
Yeah we are fortunate to still have a couple decent wrecking yards
I think the headlight bezels would look great on the truck . Just my thoughts. Thanks.
It's a wonder that Big Bird doesn't live in Washington, D.C. That place is full of diverse characters and creatures.
I really like the idea of turning the truck into a sorta early El Camino. It should be a winner anywhere and yes, go for the Buick headlight bezels.
I think the option B for the side of the truck and the Buick headlight bezels would be a great looking combo! I would love to see the work you will do to make all fit together
Kyle , I was a teenager when the R-C truck was built and followed it in the Rod and Custom magazines . I remember the Buick Headlight bezels were popular for custom work back then on a lot of different cars . Fade away or no fade away would work with me . I would match the rear fender with full wheel opening like the front , but you do it your way . Just do it please I have been waiting for some body do one similar to the old Rod and Custom one . Have a good day , Jim from Idaho .
Thanks for the input Jim! I should be starting on the custom truck project here shortly!
Hey, Kyle: What a great concept car pickup this is! My choice is the first model, partly because the front and back fenders flow out slightly.I don't think the slab-sided one works as well.The Buick bezels are a great idea.Also, consider the car finished off in a light tangerine over yellow semi-opaque paint.
I look forward to the "Chicken Truck."
Glad to hear that!
Your proposed styling of this El Camino/ Ranchero custom is looking real good. The Buick headlights are perfect. I would like to see the bed a little higher in the Beltline to be proportional to the cab and front end. I'm looking forward to seeing the end results of this project.