GregD finally built his panel truck

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » November 18, 2008, 8:02 pm

Photographic evidence has surfaced!

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » November 18, 2008, 8:05 pm

No offense to anyone, but that doesn't turn me on as a longbox

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » November 18, 2008, 8:14 pm

Johnny Canuck wrote:No offense to anyone, but that doesn't turn me on as a longbox

i know you think it might seem odd for me but i agree.

Post by **Greg D** » November 18, 2008, 8:54 pm

I started on it the day after JC was here. Been slaving on it for months here. You guys really don't like it?

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » November 18, 2008, 9:09 pm

The long box is for those long coffins Greg's gonna haul. Make a great hearse! :lol:

Lowell · Post by **Lowell** » November 18, 2008, 9:44 pm

looks awsome !!!

3ontree66 · Post by **3ontree66** » November 19, 2008, 2:24 am

Ya, have to go with JC on this one. :dontknow:

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » November 19, 2008, 7:31 pm

I say shorter too

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » November 19, 2008, 7:36 pm

much better!

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » November 19, 2008, 7:43 pm

and why cant we have THAT smiley (stolen from Fordification)
:iamwithstupid:

just ain't quite as good

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » November 19, 2008, 7:46 pm

On the shorter version!,

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » November 19, 2008, 7:58 pm

Yep short does it for me.

Lonnie

foghorn · Post by **foghorn** » November 19, 2008, 8:48 pm

No need to take a smiley just ask Keith he is a super guy to deal with. I bet if the right guy asked he would share the whole batch of smilies he has.

Foggy

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » November 19, 2008, 8:56 pm

Well Greg- The hard parts done now-it's up to you. :lol:

We expect LOTS of pics on this one.Get to work!

Post by **Greg D** » November 19, 2008, 11:24 pm

I suppose I will have to go out and buy another Uni then?

Demonknight · Post by **Demonknight** » November 20, 2008, 12:05 am

guess I'm the odd one out..between the two I like the long one better.. but then me and the "odd" title go way back

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » November 20, 2008, 10:40 am

I think it would look good with the long wheel base if a foot was taken out behind the axle.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » November 20, 2008, 12:50 pm

BigTim wrote:I think it would look good with the long wheel base if a foot was taken out behind the axle.

yes, then it would not look so much like the extended econolines i had.

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » November 20, 2008, 2:53 pm

I dunno, I think it would look good either way.
This one looks to be about the same length as Greg's truck & other than it being a Chebby, it looks purty good from here.

Although, panels do look good shorter too, either in 2-wheel drive form...

...or in 4-wheel form.

Or I guess if you're really needing something different you could always do this. :lol:

One similarity I'm noticing with the trucks above, is the raised area in the roof where the rear meets the front. I don't know if it was done for added support or what, but it looks kinda cool.

Post by **Greg D** » November 20, 2008, 6:14 pm

I still like the shortened version, especially with the lwb wheel arch proportioning. The longer version would look alot better if it had less rake to it. It would also need the characteristic Slick roof extension to finish the roof's lines, that would make more difference than you might think in th proportion of the whole look. Maybe the triangular 1/4 window from an econoline to fill some of the panel section too, would likely make a more balanced look too. I may have to play around with this some more stating with my paint job sketch blanks (I drew one and made copies to try different schemes). Has giving me more of a cohesive picture to work from though, Thanks Tim!