Chevrolet Bison

Well, after......WAY to many years, I'm calling it done. :grin: My first big rig build from start to finish !!! This was a HUGE learning curve, and thanks to all who persevered along with me. I do hope to get some out door shots as well.

I have learned that when the instructions say to glue the lower radiator hose to the engine BEFORE gluing said engine in place, it means BEFORE. I also came to the conclusion that all the chrome pieces needed stripped, cleaned up/and or filled, then Alcladed. I also learned that I should have replaced my dried out putty BEFORE getting back into this build, but what the hey, it was a first time truck as well as a slump buster. I also see that I need to work on all the fiddly bits that have to line up, like the steps, steps, more steps, and the mirrors. I honestly do not know why my hood hinges raised the level of the hood up. So, even with all its imperfections, I am pleased with the outcome...and VERY pleased just to finish it. :grin:

Here are the late night , impromptu photo booth, FINISHED pics !!

That's a nice looking truck, I like the chunky, "squared off" look of the cab, I'd be ecstatic if I got a truck looking like that as a first build.

Don't forget to delete it from your signature, it's finished!!

Nice work Sam. I think the Truck is a beauty. You would never believe it's your first. I guess Modelin' is Modelin' no matter the subject.

The finished product look great Sam.

Believe me, getting hood to fit properly is also difficult on the 1:1 trucks. I can attest to that after designing many a hood in my career!

Nice one, Sam. I'll have to 'unstall' the GMC Astro.

Thanks everyone, here are the outdoor pics.

That's a great looking rig Sam. Well done indeed.

Might have to do one myself at some point!!

Looks awesome Sam. The outdoor shots really bring it to life.

Hi Sam,

She looks great Sir, I really like that trailer too, you'll have to build a load for it now...

Andy...

Great looking rig Sam! I know that was a long time in the making. The first thing I usually do on a kit is dump the chrome tree in the pond, to me it looks more natural to have Alclad. Clean and nicely detailed. Pretty satisfying to get it done.

Wow !! i didn't realise you'd added some more photies......

I agree with Andy ... you need a load for it, that would really show it off

Fine looking big rig, Sam. Great work.

Thanks again everyone.

Of the four different kits that I have,that would work for a "load", I have decided on the John Deere Back Hoe. Not sure when I will get it built though. lol

Looks exceptional for a "first build!" Now you need a cabinet to show it off and keep the dust off! That is one nice rig, for sure, thanx.

Hi Sam,

May I ask for a favour please Sir, is there any chance you could take a couple of photos of the underside of the trailer please, I'd like to try and have a go at scratch building one, I'll be altering an old box trailer...

Many thanks...

Andy...

Very, very nice...but a working truck needs a load, and an excavator would be ideal.

Johnag wrote:Hi Sam,

May I ask for a favour please Sir, is there any chance you could take a couple of photos of the underside of the trailer please, I'd like to try and have a go at scratch building one, I'll be altering an old box trailer...

Many thanks...

Andy...

Sorry it took so long Andy, but here you go.

https://s40.photobucket.com/user/sampamandfam/library/Lowboy%20Pics

Hi Sam,

Many thanks Sir...

Andy...