Thanks Tom and hope you enjoyed the pics VJ...
Now back to business: I saw a Nomad El Camino that was built at Old Yankee Workshop. Don't know why, but the boys and I had never attempted one. After seeing Nuther Dave's, the boys were inspired. I corresponsed with ND, asked a few questions, and kicked around a few ideas. I liked the way he had done the back glass. He had left a lip above the glass, instead of just rounding off the top, like most I've seen. Just seemed to add a factory look to me. ND sent me an old Nomad body, had some rear window post damage, a cracked fender, and the chrome was well worn, to practice on...The boys were most gratefull I might add, so we begin...

I got the top cut off, left a little overhang, and reglued the right front fender, almost removed the headers

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ND suggested I add some tubing to hold the back glass. I also added a bottom piece for the cargo bed.

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Since the chrome was worn, I decided to de-chrome the rest of the body. I filled in the bel-air panel with a little putty, then some sanding

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Oh man, this is gonna be great!! :woohoo::woohoo: Taking shape nicely!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

I molded the bumpers to the body for a custom look. I wish Aurora had of added a little more chrome above the tailights, but these are tiny pieces. I used the top portion of the Nomad red glass to make the back window. Added a little filler, to smooth in the lines. Moon Tank is from a Hot Wheels 37Ford, used some chrome Lake Pipes. I drilled a small hole for the exhaust port, to add a litltle depth. Put on some shiney spokes and let her roll. This should turn a few heads and help with business, for the Performance Parts guys...RM

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Wow that's trick Randy!

Also see yer now saving with Geico!

That's slicker than slick!!!! Nice, nice, nice, nice, nice!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Looking good Randy

Dude! Your two-tones are knockin' me out! That is one sweet lookin' delivery truck! Nice job.:thumbsup:

Just when you think it can't get better...you drop this one on us. WOW!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumb sup: We've got to hook you up in the retro design departments at the Big 3. That would boost domestic sales! Nice touch with the Geico money stack too.

Randy,

Eye (Geico eyes with money is great...lol) just can't stop looking at this Masterpiece of yours. WOW-ZERS!

Bob...Red, Yellow & Awesum it is...zilla

Thank you guys!!! I thought ya'll (we say ya'll down here a lot) might get a kick out of the Geico money. It's all about having fun, Woo Hoo!!! RM

wow that thing is the coolest!

Bill you need to learn to cast so you can share some of your workd of art. This ones a beauty

Roger Corrie

My first thought was Super-sano. Haven't heard that one in years. :)

Dig'n the 2-tone, the bed, and the chrome deletes :thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

Wow, that was a sweet build. I didn't even notice the Geico money at first. Nice touch!

Bill you need to learn to cast so you can share some of your workd of art. This ones a beauty

Roger Corrie

Nono!This ones Randy's!

...and he does offer nice castings from time to time.

Great build, and the Geico money stack takes it "One Step Beyond!" (Song by a group called Madness, would really fit here too if we could add soundtracks)

So how expensive is it to insure those kustoms for the road and drag strip? Or does the Gecko give you a break? Hope that one is a real parts runner and not a trailer queen!

Damn. Sweet looking No-mino! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Well Tom, I guessed you pee'd off the Southern 55 Chapter. They started coming so fast, the Police had to be called out plus the State Police, the local Sheriff, Fire Chief and even the Rescue Squad to help with traffic. Traffic was funneled to one lane to keep everything running smoothly...RM

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The police must have put out an APB...Ebay has just been flooded with 55's. Looks like Randy and Tom have jump-started cars sales. We should probably vote to send them to D.C., maybe they can jump-start the economy!

TOO FUNNY :lol: Geico money stack :lol:

Great looking parts getter too :)

PS. I remember when Geico was for gov't employees only.....DANG i'm old.

ok i have total slot envy now!thanks alot guys!

I love the parts hauler, Randy!
Makes me wish I had an extra JL bod to butcher......wait.....I DO! hehehe
Sure is pretty! :thumbsup:

Things have been a little slow at the shop this week. The boys did lower this old AFX 55. Added some Vincents and a few stickers to a magnatraction chassis set-up. I painted the scoop black to compliment the JEGS sponsorship and gave it a clear bath. The bumpers show a little chrome wear, but we're not going for show for now...RM

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Outstanding!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

Very cool once again. And your favorite color no less :thumbsup:

Lowering the body, adding the sweet wheels, and putting the detail work on the body makes Renegade look like one BAAAAAD car! BAAAAD. as in, watch out! Renegade is coming through! That's some nice work, Hilltop.:thumbsup:

Everytime I get close to clearing the bar, you raise it up a few more notches!!! That is just plain beautiful!!! How can I ever get over the top when you keep making the top higher??? :lol::lol: Nice job!!

SWEET!!!! :thumbsup:

Wes

Looks great Randy, and that 440 will give it plenty of power!

Rich :thumbsup:

Once again the boys have hit it out of the park :thumbsup::thumbsup:

You were smart to name it Renegade & not Lemonade. JEGS!! :hat:

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Bob...Nice rim tuck in the rear...zilla

I'm running out of great words to describe it,Tom

That's one heck of a work horse, Randy! I love it! :thumbsup:

I love the five five all snuggled down like that Randy!

How is it in the corners with the narrower rear track?

Thanks guys, it's nothing but lowered and a few stickers.
Bill, it's not bad in the turns. The narrow wheelbase keeps the tires close to the rails which seems to help. Now it will kick out, but seems to come back quicker. The lower body makes a big difference with hugging the turns and eliminating rollovers...Most of these type cars usually run straight anyways, except for the other end,lol...RM

Great 55 and all the other 55 Chevy's shown on the previous pages! What great viewing resulting from the 55 Competition!! The Nomad delivery is so Cool!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: The little extras such as the Geico money stack & chrome rims in the back - excellent!! ..RL

What can I say, but outstanding! How can you afford to pay these guys? They must bring a premium.

Has any body seen Goliath??? Tom, get that computer fixed, come on back to chat!!! Thanks for posting all those "good" looking 55's!!! I've about worn my back button out...RM

You looking for me RM.

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How low can you go.
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They all look great but I best dig the middle one with the color match wheels. That one really rocks! Those look like three sets of Herr Vincents wheels - correct?

No youve done gone and done it. I'm goinf to have to cast me a 55 and do a couple of two tones.

Roger Corrie

They all look great but I best dig the middle one with the color match wheels. That one really rocks! Those look like three sets of Herr Vincents wheels - correct?

I see Life Like on the middle one.

yeah those wheels have"M"written all over them!lol...

You guys are just to clever. Tom

You looking for me RM.

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How low can you go.
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Tom, I must admit that you are the Big Dog, the Head Cheese, the big Kahuna, the big Goliath with the most 55's. And those are some "good" looking 55's, some real "good" looking 55's.
Now if you had a "bad" looking 55, we could dance!!!

Tom, I'd like for you to meet Davey!!!

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You want some of this??? Sorry I messed up one of your bodies...RM

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All I can say is "NASTY!" Things are heat'in up! WOW! Now you know why I won't even begin to compete in this class.

Your nicest one yet.and now http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii245/Tomhocars/IMG_3048.jpg
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holy crap!thats HO???

DANG!!!!!!!

What great looking cars. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


doba cue the popcorn this is getting exciting!!! :eek::woohoo::eek:

Randy,This could go on for years.I guess I'll have to bring out the good stuff.Tom