SuperVan SRT Wide Body

[Scale-Master]

This is a project I have been building in my head for quite some time, but never fleshed out the details other than starting with a Dodge Caravan and mounting an engine amidship. I decided to start cutting and see where it goes. A full day of work got me here.
I cut out the grille and headlights. I made a new rear bumper and some other little parts to make the flares “fit” the body.




Once I get the body sorted out I’ll deal with the powerplant(s?) and wheels…
Hey, both companies are owned by Fiat now…

[nugundam93]

this looks like an interesting build, once you've gotten over the shock of seeing an enzo front on the van.

[rsxse240]

Umm, wow.

Makes me think of those crazy vans in Japan. You gonna throw some huge wings and guns and lights all over it?

[mstngcobrasvt98]

This kind of reminds me of the Renault Espace F1. I bet the Ferrari V12 would sit nicely in the back of that and 4 race seats and 5 point belts.

[wuen]

Like Fiat Multipla Mk I

[Schumacher]

Lunar vehicle?

[Scale-Master]

The TransAm Van,


Transit SuperVans,




Espace,


All served as inspiration for this project. But I didn't want to copy them either. I won't be going the wacky route of some of those Japanese cartoonish creations.

At this point I am planning to put a mid-mounted V12 in. Probably just two racing seats.

Lunar? Maybe, me...

[Scale-Master]

Tires from a GTR race car, BBS style Porsche rim centers …

[Scale-Master]

I decided to go with a V12 since I have the some of the main engine parts from the Enzo.

[Fabbri_Guy]

Where did you get a dodge van at?

[Scale-Master]

From Lindberg, it was leftover from when I drew the stickers and placement instructions art for the kits. They are still out there, two versions, a red one and an Illinois Police version, both are Super Snap kits.

[Scale-Master]

Now that I have the engine positioned I knew where to put the scoop. I smoothed out the roof and filled the holes for the rack and went with a Dodge theme for the scoop and new roof details.

I also shaved the door handles off.

[DerXL]

Great stuff.
I agree with rsxse240 that this would look great "Dekotora" style...

[Scale-Master]

Back to this project… It wasn’t stalled; it was a victim of “priority shift”.
The basic engine and part of the rear suspension is installed into the interior. The engine is almost box-stock except for the pulleys and the cam cover inserts.


The bodywork is finished and it is starting to get the final paint applied. There is a wing I am working on for the rear roof that goes with the scoop.

The wheels are done except for center caps and possible tire lettering.

[nugundam93]

did you machine the lip on the rims?