I was trying to post my original, then this update last night, but the forum kept going down. Didn't even know the first part got posted.
Well here's the update.
This diecast is some tough stuff to cut. I have a dremell with cutting wheels, a hand hack saw, hobby saw... used them all cutting this thing up.
Decided to strip it down to the metal before epoxying it back together. This stuff works great! In a lil under an hour, the paint just fell off. Put a quick light primer coat on after I got it washed down.
Still allot of work to go, most of the heavy metal cutting is done. and metal parts epoxied in place. Bet my truck can out-stare your truck
Damn that grill is fugly.
Going to eliminate all that tailgate hanging garbage. Make a nice smooth, fixed tailgate and a rollpan.
Chopped the top, still allot of clean up and filling to do.
This is all firmly epoxied in place. Got the hood cut down. All this fits really well, still needs filler and fine detailing. I'll be cutting the door window frames to fit next and start filling all the door handle, mirror, emblem holes etc. Still need to build the door hinges for the suicide doors.
Next update the body will be completely filled, primed and ready for final sanding and paint. I'll work on the chassy, engine and interior mods before final painting.