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• I recently picked up the MPC "Sod Buster" 1981 Chevy pickup. I was wanting to make a stock version out of it, and possibly 2WD. Are aftermarket steelies and dog dish caps available somewhere? Also, if I want to convert to 2WD... *PIC*
  • Seems like a logical opportunity for the resin community or 3D - but nothing I'm aware of yet
    • The Revell kits have a non-stock chassis with a dropped beam axle *NM*
      • ...and a rudimentary quick-change rear end. The earlier MPCs ('80.?) C-10 had stock steelies. *NM*
  • What about MPC 1980 Monto Caelo? Front clip. *NM*
  • Maybe a later or older model chevy pickup 2wd? Or the MPC Dodge D-series pickup that's out. -----
    • I was thinking about the Dodge as well, especially since the Warlock kit has both 2wd and 4wd suspensions (or so I’ve read as I don’t have one yet). If it fits and looks close, I’ll probably try that. *NM*
  • I'm not a truck guy but Fireball Modelworks has a LOT of resin truck stuff. Something he has just might work for you. *NM*
    • Fireball does make the rally wheels; I've got a set here waiting to go on the court-martial truck... *PIC*
      • I like those rally wheels and will probably get some for the GMC as I think I will try a dressed up 2 tone version. I want dog dish and steelies for the Chevy but Fireball doesn’t have those, and I’m not sure if anyone does. *NM*
  • The '81 C K trucks have IFS..seems to me you could use the IFS from the '64C10. Probably close enough. *NM*
    • There’s an idea… I could look at swap suspensions to make a 4X4 ‘64 and a 2wd ‘81… I’m liking that! *NM*
      • …swapping… *NM*
  • Didn't the middle-generation GM Vans use the same chassis as Squarebody?
    • Just did some grokking online - some of the parts in the front suspension of the '70-95 "G" Van will interchange with the '73-87 Squarebody pickup, so if there's one in the stack, go for it.
      • And heck, if you are not being a stickler, I'd bet one of the AMT or Monogram NASCAR kits with the "front steer" chassis (typically a GM Monte/GP) could probably get you done with a little homework. *NM*
        • Hmmm… I might have a junker NASCAR kicking around. It’s worth a look! *NM*
    • Why, yes they did,, front suspension at least. , , I have used AMT van front suspension under one of those MPC pickups before , , , [PICS] I just looked up the control arms, same parts. same parts #.
      • PICS in above post *NM*
      • Thanks Steve. That’s really interesting. Unfortunately I don’t have any junker vans to use but will keep it in mind. Great pics… very helpful. *NM*
  • Thanks very much for all the replies, suggestions and advice, everyone! I now know a lot more than I did 24 hrs ago!!