Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

[2mtech]

Originally Posted by TheLetterJ

Old SFA GM's always looked more dog-legged than they really were because the rear axles (on a SRW) were ~3" narrower than the front.

Was just going to say that!

This looks absolutely badazz though!! Awesome build work.

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by Shinchu

whenever i see that i just think its a bad alignment.
i mean it kinda is, never thought it could be a twisted frame but it makes sense.

this truck is looking BEAST! glad you stuck with the 1.55's. the 1.9 looked ok but 1.55 almost always look better on these, imo.

I'm glad I stuck with the 1.55 too. Fits the overall look of my rig better.

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by 2mtech

Was just going to say that!

This looks absolutely badazz though!! Awesome build work.

Thanks man

[Mike Flea]

Originally Posted by LSXGMC

Maybe that’s an Alberta thing? LOL. You know when you follow a truck on a road and the front & rear axles aren’t aligned because the frame is twisted? Like they are offset - like how a dogs legs are when they run?

Just is typical of an old truck that’s been run hard.

It doesn't always mean a twisted frame, here in the states it's usually a broken spring perch that moves one side of a rear axle either forward or back that causes a dog-leg.

Nice job on the rack, Rick

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

It doesn't always mean a twisted frame, here in the states it's usually a broken spring perch that moves one side of a rear axle either forward or back that causes a dog-leg.

Nice job on the rack, Rick

Thanks bro

[Rickleo]

Finally got the final color laid down. It's military camo sand.

[Rickleo]

Purchased a Tamiya weathering kit yesterday. Put a little rust and ugly on Ole Heavy. Plus got a set of these sweet Va license plates on the way

[Shinchu]

Sweet plates! Nice work on the weathering too. Funny thing, like 2 weeks ago my son said he wanted a camo sand flat color for his square body ;)
He likes the used look and approves of yours when I showed him

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by Shinchu

Sweet plates! Nice work on the weathering too. Funny thing, like 2 weeks ago my son said he wanted a camo sand flat color for his square body ;)
He likes the used look and approves of yours when I showed him

Thanks bro. And thank your son too. Looks like great minds think alike. He's got good taste.

[Rickleo]

Took Ole Heavy out to get some sun yesterday but I think the sun got me lol. It's too dam hot!!! It was a fun drive while it lasted. If you notice Ole Heavy got some new cab roof lights now. Got them from Harry's Wheel Shop on Shapeways. I think they look great.

[bigjack7440]

This is amazing. Im super new and im scale crazy .
I dont have a clue where to start something like this . Ive tried many times to find Camel trophy scale kits and all the scale parts like shovels, axe etc . And now here you are totally scale and ive got to figure out where to buy and what to buy . I dont want cheap parts or kit . Anyway this is a awesome build. Congrats !!

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[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by bigjack7440

This is amazing. Im super new and im scale crazy .
I dont have a clue where to start something like this . Ive tried many times to find Camel trophy scale kits and all the scale parts like shovels, axe etc . And now here you are totally scale and ive got to figure out where to buy and what to buy . I dont want cheap parts or kit . Anyway this is a awesome build. Congrats !!

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I'm scale crazy too. This build has been in the works for almost 3 yrs. It was made from 4 rc4wd blazer bodies and 3d printed parts. Got about $500 just in the body. So it not cheap. But if you're patient and know what you want, you can build it. A great build starts with a great imagination. I found most of my parts on eBay so you should start there

And thanks for the compliments

[Rickleo]

Did a little work on Ole Heavy. Got the headlights and marker lights colored and installed. Used a yellow and orange Sharpie to color the marker lights inside then sanded and weathered the outside to give them a used look. Also tinted the headlights yellow. Why?....... Because I could lol. Really like how they turned out

[Mike Flea]

The clearance lights on the roof, and the long lug nuts give the truck that realistic appearance. The yellowed headlight lenses will look better at night, especially if you're using LED's behind to give it that drained battery/weak alternator look. Nice work Rick

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by Mike Flea

The clearance lights on the roof, and the long lug nuts give the truck that realistic appearance. The yellowed headlight lenses will look better at night, especially if you're using LED's behind to give it that drained battery/weak alternator look. Nice work Rick

Thanks man. I'm planning on installing LEDs eventually. Didn't think anyone would notice the longer wheel studs. I really like them. Good I for detail bro

[hangar9]

I like this project, Could you please till me what is the wheelbase of chassis?

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by hangar9

I like this project, Could you please till me what is the wheelbase of chassis?

Thanks man. Wheelbase is 17"

[Derek Larsen]

Damn boy that truck is UGLY!

Good work.

[Rickleo]

Originally Posted by Derek Larsen

Damn boy that truck is UGLY!

Good work.

Thanks man. I take that as a compliment lol

[Rickleo]

Been a while since I posted any progress on my Ole Heavy build. Got a Facebook page "Square Headz RC" that I've been trying to maintain and it takes a lot of my time. Some progress made but still a long ways to go. I painted the wheels to match the body. Changed out the tires to Rc4wd 1.55 Mud Slingers. Don't know how they preform yet but I really like the look. Decided to drop my scratch built Cummins turbo diesel under the hood. Redoing the shock locations to look more period correct. And made a canvas cover for the bed. Still have to redo the drivetrain, finish the engine bay, and build the interior. Real happy how Ole Heavy is turning out but like I said still a long way to go.