Chevy Silverado Prerunner

This is what I have been working on for about a month. Right now, the rear fenders are off and in progress. I didn't like the way they looked. I am making all workable suspension. Probably going to start that today. Thanks for looking.

http://public.fotki.com/Plasticmodeler702/model_trucks/off_road_contest_build/

Welcome to AF! Truck looks great so far!

Thanks. I just got one of the front shocks done. I should have more pics up sometime this week depending on school.

Looking well so far. I like the fender flares a lot.

great work. I'm with will. those flares look great!

That looks great, can't wait to see some more progress. I really like the flares too.

that`s great. and who made this kit?

It wouldnt let me type sorry about 2 posts, but I made the front shocks and now I am cutting everything apart to make the front suspension workable.

It is the 99 silverado kit from Revell.

Ok, its been awhile since I have updated here, but I have got alot of the front suspension going. Just figuring out a few more things. I have completed the engine, and redid my bedside fenders. I like them better now personally, but either way this is how they are staying...

http://public.fotki.com/Plasticmodeler702/model_trucks/off_road_contest_build/page2.html

nice flares! keep up the great work!

Its been awhile, but I have an update. I painted the cab and fenders, sprayed the trim on the windows(1st time), and cleared it, except for the fiberglass fenders. I no longer use fotki because I ran out of room, but those links will show you my build up to here. I scrapped the back part, and the whole suspension. Still brainstorming anyways here are some pics, and thanks for looking!

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010435.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010457.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010459.jpg

this is a awesome project...how much for a set of those fenders for my 99 sliverado...please let me know very interested..

All they are is part of a propel water bottle, the top part. I cut them in half and sort of worked the bends till they matched up . Then I glued them in place, put styrene on top to match them up with the hood and putty and putty and sand and sand.... Its really not that hard. I hope this helps... When I do another prerunner I will make a tutorial. Thanks for the comment.

Ok, finally another update. I bought a new silverado kit, and have the new chassis. I made the camburg long travel suspension for the front and I am in the process of making the bed cage. I also have the bedsides in the working. Here are a couple pictures...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010612.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010609.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010588.jpg

Couple more pictures...

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010622.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010623.jpg

those fenders actually look REALLY good.

if they arent glued in place you should send the to me to resin cast.

looks great!:sunglasse
i could have probably never done that good of a job so far!:sunglasse
cant wait to see it done!:sunglasse

The fenders are glued onto the truck. Someday when I learn to cast resin, I will make a pair and do it... thanks for the offer.. Thanks for the comments guys

I should have more pics up this weekend or maybe earlier. Have a Great Thanksgiving everyone.

Ok, finally some more progress. The interior is finally together, and so is the front suspension. The rear is getting there, I just need to finish the body work on the bedsides, and get it painted, then get the rear shocks hooked up to the bedcage. Its almost complete, a few little things still have to be completed like the front and rear tube bumpers. Anyways here are some pictures, thanks for looking.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010724.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010719.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010718.jpg


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010723.jpg

Looking good.
I know it's late,but I would have cut the fenderwells out.
Just a suggestion.
Good job capturing the look.
Black wheels look good.
I may need to send you some bead locks for them..
Can't wait to see it finished.
Keep up the good work.
Doug R

Well I redid my front suspension. Here it is. I am almost finally done with this thing, I need to get the bed painted, the bumpers built, and thats about it.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010941.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/Plasticmodeler702/Plastic%20Models/Silverado/P1010940.jpg

That is looking nice, and might I add, completely original too!!!

Looking good Bro.
Love the "Flatbiller" fenders.
You know Jake makes bead lock rings that fit perfect on those wheels.
I really like where you are going with this.
Doug R

Looking great.

For the benefit of the others, a 'flatbiller' is basically the off-road equivalent of a 'ricer', guys who basically want their trucks to LOOK like they are prerunners of racers, instead of actually modifying them to actually work well off-road. Most suspension modifications are purely for aesthetics, and do little for off-road performance. One trick I heard was to lower the rear suspension (Which actually sits higher then the front to compensate for when the bed of the truck is filled with a load), which gives the illusion of a lifted front suspension.

Oftentimes they leave the flared fenders in the primer white they are delivered in. I don't know, but that might actually be the style now (Was leaving an ugly body kit on a Civic primer white ever considered cool?).

Typically these are the Limp Bizkit-type guys (Or whatever white rap-metal bands are hot now, I have no idea), with the flat-billed baseball hats worn cockeyed and covering themselves in tats, probably including Japanese writing.

They are also known to drive in off-road areas where it is usually forbidden, which further angers the rest of the off-road enthusiasts because it the makes the rule-abiding folks look bad.

There is a good (But scary) video floating around somewhere on the internet. It is of a couple flatbillers taking their truck over some whoops in the desert, and the rear end is snapping higher and higher over each successive jump until they lose control and roll the truck over. Having skipped something small, like a ROLL CAGE, the roof completely collapsed, but I believe both guys were OK.

Thanks for the comments.
Flatbillers aren't always like that. Alot of times fiberglass breaks, from the trucks being used alot and they throw some more on there without painting it, and call it good to go.
Anyways, the theme is daily driver/weekend warrior. So the suspension is modeled after a camburg long travel kit, and my rear isn't anything special. But it does not have a roll cage, because of the daily driver... So I guess some of what you said is pretty true and true about my build. haha. Thank you.

Looking great I'd love to see it done I got mine here waiting for updates so I can see how your setting this suspension up.

BTW where did you get those tires?

I got the tires from rpp hobby on ebay.

It might be awhile for updates, my photobucket has closer shots of the suspension. I was on spring break so I had some time to build, but I am busy again with school :(.

Thanks!

still trying to figure out your rear suspension?