Man Jason when you go for it, you go with booth feet first... Lol That is going to be great build when done. Love the glue holder in the background, send me one... 🤣 Don't worry about the long video's I don't... 😁 Hay man, you do what you need to, YT is another part of the hobby... 👍 LLAP 🖖
Now Jason cutting doors open, that’s a big deal! I’m sure you’ll kill it! You got more cojones than me that’s for sure! I never tried that! Kind of anxious to see that done! Looking pretty good so far! 👀👍🏻🫡🇺🇸
Looks good Jason this is what I started with my street machine last year, and I bit off more, then I could chew. Im back on it this year, but I'm sure you will nail it.
Door jams on these old 50s vehicles tend to slant outwards as they go down. Google 55 Chevy door jamb and you will see it for yourself. The best thing to do is find out how wide your rocker needs to be and build up from there.
The AMT 1/16 55 Bel Air has opening doors already out of the box - if you know someone who has one to reference. With that said I looked online and it's hard to really tell but I think your mods are probably correct on the doors. There's a door sill plate that goes in there at the bottom as well and once you make that I don't think it will look quite so wide. 👍
The 55 is looking good jason. I am going to build the same kit for the street machine group build also. I have a 3D printed 572 i will be putting in it. I want to get wheels / tires for it but i don' t know what size or type to put on it . I have never got aftermarket ones before. maybe you can lead me in the right direction lol.
@@KRD12Ksomething that would look good on the 55 and go with the street machine theme buddy. I only have ordered stuff for my modified builds. I have only did my regular kits . stock build . Thanks buddy. I figured you would be the best guy to ask .
Good video Brother, And you can lay strips on each side to bring out the floor pan where you want it.. Then puddy up the seams and make the jambs how ya want.. The problem your having now is why my lazy butt tends to use pro stock chassis alot and very few drag cars get doors open.. Looks good so far and I know you will handle this thing.. I'VE SEEN YOUR WORK 😎👍🇺🇸. YOU GOT THIS
Man Jason when you go for it, you go with booth feet first... Lol That is going to be great build when done. Love the glue holder in the background, send me one... 🤣 Don't worry about the long video's I don't... 😁 Hay man, you do what you need to, YT is another part of the hobby... 👍
LLAP 🖖
Looking good thank u for sharing keep on building
Outstanding!! Thanks for the ride!!
Always so amazed to see all the custom work you can do. Maybe one day I'll venture away from out of the box lol
Nice build so far 😎.....my kit the body was pulled out on both sides making the chassi look smaller. Had to push it in need to do more.
That's a ton of extra work, but you keep working on it it will be definitely be worth it. Have a great week. Yes, we have had a TON of rain!
@@LarrysModelShop same, more on the way they say... mother nature is not playing nice.. lol
That door is awesome. Very impressive
Great start to a great project. Love the direct Jason.
@@TerryWilsonModels thanks Terry
Nice progress on the 55. Looking forward to updates!👍
right on brother nice update keep them cominng
Now Jason cutting doors open, that’s a big deal! I’m sure you’ll kill it! You got more cojones than me that’s for sure! I never tried that! Kind of anxious to see that done! Looking pretty good so far! 👀👍🏻🫡🇺🇸
@@kevinsmith7697 Thanks Kevin
Interesting build, the 55 is my favorite
That is going to be sweet! Cant wait to see it finished!
Lots of good thoughts you’ll figure it out. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Great challenge head of you. Sounds like it's gonna be cool. Following to the end
@FlashBackModelWerx Thanks for watching.. just subscribed too your channel
@@KRD12K thank you for the sub
Nice update and fun “rabbit holes” you have going! I’m sure you’ll knock this one out of the park though!! 🤙🏼
@@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds thanks Paul...
Nice progress. I'm sure you can find pics of a 55 door jam? I've never opened up doors before. Nice wheels. I'll be watching
Have a great build.
Looks good Jason this is what I started with my street machine last year, and I bit off more, then I could chew. Im back on it this year, but I'm sure you will nail it.
Thx, Norman... I will keep plugging away on it
I'll be following
just seeing this one. looking good. can't go wrong with a 55 (wish it was a big tore build though. just my thought). love your stuff. Mopars to ya/!!
Looking good my brother. Im missing my work bench but the good times are about to start here in the Naarth East
@scalemodeloutlaw Thanks brother...
Door jams on these old 50s vehicles tend to slant outwards as they go down. Google 55 Chevy door jamb and you will see it for yourself. The best thing to do is find out how wide your rocker needs to be and build up from there.
@MasteringTheModel I was thinking that as well, I got some measurements sent today, and will scale them down... Thanks for the help.
The AMT 1/16 55 Bel Air has opening doors already out of the box - if you know someone who has one to reference. With that said I looked online and it's hard to really tell but I think your mods are probably correct on the doors. There's a door sill plate that goes in there at the bottom as well and once you make that I don't think it will look quite so wide. 👍
This will be interesting Jason! I haven't tried that yet! Tommy Moore has a different take on how to make hinges, you should check out his video. 😎👍
@theintake8961 Thanks, will check him out.. I can use all the tips and tricks as possible in this venture
Very cool
That's gonna be awesome brother!!!
@@blueoxmodelshop3405 Thanks Jason...
The 55 is looking good jason. I am going to build the same kit for the street machine group build also. I have a 3D printed 572 i will be putting in it. I want to get wheels / tires for it but i don' t know what size or type to put on it . I have never got aftermarket ones before. maybe you can lead me in the right direction lol.
@Bubbasmodelcarshop what style wheels you looking for?
@@KRD12Ksomething that would look good on the 55 and go with the street machine theme buddy. I only have ordered stuff for my modified builds. I have only did my regular kits . stock build . Thanks buddy. I figured you would be the best guy to ask .
hey buddy the doors on a 55 are 3 ins on the very bottom 4 ins at the wide point around the crome line.
@richarddevier1922 Thanks for the help.. I will scale that down
I hate doing the doors, good luck on that
Good video Brother, And you can lay strips on each side to bring out the floor pan where you want it.. Then puddy up the seams and make the jambs how ya want.. The problem your having now is why my lazy butt tends to use pro stock chassis alot and very few drag cars get doors open.. Looks good so far and I know you will handle this thing.. I'VE SEEN YOUR WORK 😎👍🇺🇸. YOU GOT THIS
@@ledheadkustomplastic3442 thanks Jimmy... I did think about a tube chassis... lol
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That kit is a really bad kit for fit a lot of trimming and cutting to make it fit well.