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jchav62 · 05-07-2008, 11:59 PM

I got pretty excited when I found out Hot Wheels started making 62 Chevy trucks. I've been buying them wherever I see them now. I have a few of them. So (got the idea from a fellow member) I decided to blow one apart and make it look like my truck. I drilled out the rivets, and my girl sanded it and I painted it. I robbed the wheels off of another hot wheel type car that had white walls and smoothies

... Too much time on my hands, I know! But I had a blast doint it...Enjoy!!!

(these pics are a bit fuzzy, better pics are below)

salazar44 · 05-08-2008, 12:12 AM

thats sick bro! take some better pics! I want to see the detail! Very well done!

steverino66 · 05-08-2008, 12:16 AM

VERY NICE - and the wife thinks I'M obsessing about MY truck.
Funny, I was just mentioning to someone the other day how hard it was to remove the wheels from a Hot Wheels vehicle… certainly less fun than whacking my brother with the orange tracks.

jchav62 · 05-08-2008, 12:20 AM

Thanks, salazar 44. Yeah, the pics are a bit fuzzy. I need a camera with manual focus. Our camera has auto focus and it isn't focusing on the truck, just whatever's in the background.

I agree with you Steverino, the chassis and wheels were a pain to get off!

joe231 · 05-08-2008, 12:34 AM

that is very cool!! nice work!!

salazar44 · 05-08-2008, 12:35 AM

try macro mode. the little flower icon usually. its for close up pics

62 short step · 05-08-2008, 12:41 AM

Thats sweet Joe!!

283 Man · 05-08-2008, 12:45 AM

cool love it!!!

NF65Fleetside · 05-08-2008, 12:46 AM

yah re-do the photo shoot in Macro mode and let us see that cool little ride!....fawk now you got me on ebay searching!...anyone build models of their rides yet?

salazar44 · 05-08-2008, 01:13 AM

i bought a couple at this place in the montebello town center... off the 60. I will take a pic and post it later. The only thing is that a hot wheel is a hot wheel! mine is a no-name model.

jchav62 · 05-08-2008, 01:45 AM

I have like six of the hot wheels version of the 62. I also have about 4 Johnny Lightning 65's. That's my next mini project. I'm gonna make a mini replica of my lady's 65 out of one of those....

TimE · 05-08-2008, 05:04 AM

That's cool!

Woogeroo · 05-08-2008, 11:01 AM

way cool!

-W

scotts62 · 05-08-2008, 02:14 PM

Heck ya thats cool! good idea a mini custom

I have bought a couple of the maroon ish of them when i see them in a store.

72BlckButy · 05-08-2008, 03:03 PM

That is cool, nice addition!

GRIMSS · 05-08-2008, 03:06 PM

I have a few custom hotwheels and yours turned out very nice.

you can alos step back and zoom up to it so it's in focus.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-08-2008, 03:56 PM

I have not seen any 60's chevy truck hot wheels around here. But then again I really have not been looking.

jchav62 · 05-08-2008, 04:15 PM

These pics are a little better...

My boss snapped some pics with his Canon...

Iron-Butt · 05-08-2008, 04:17 PM

nice

salazar44 · 05-08-2008, 06:15 PM

haha... VERY COOL!

joe231 · 05-08-2008, 08:10 PM

cool man, but you need not drive that thing so fast, I think your surf board must have blown out

I finally found a couple of these hot wheels this past Monday at a Loves truck stop by my work, gave them to my sons, they love 'em

scotts62 · 05-09-2008, 01:52 AM

There ya go!! very cool!

62ChevyStep · 05-09-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

These pics are a little better...

My boss snapped some pics with his Canon...

Outstanding end product Joe!

I havent finished mine yet, but it is blown apart and sanded, just need to finish the paint and reassemble.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-09-2008, 03:35 PM

that looks cool.

jchav62 · 05-09-2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks everyone! It was a fun little project. Actually, it looks better in person. On these huge pictures you can see all the things I missed and the crooked paint lines you can't see in person. Oh well.... It's still cool. My buddy gave me an idea...I'm going to drill a hole through it and use on for my air cleaner wing nut. If it don't work, I'll make another...

05-07-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Hotwheel version of my '62... I got pretty excited when I found out Hot Wheels started making 62 Chevy trucks. I've been buying them wherever I see them now. I have a few of them. So (got the idea from a fellow member) I decided to blow one apart and make it look like my truck. I drilled out the rivets, and my girl sanded it and I painted it. I robbed the wheels off of another hot wheel type car that had white walls and smoothies... Too much time on my hands, I know! But I had a blast doint it...Enjoy!!! (these pics are a bit fuzzy, better pics are below) Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 05-08-2008 at 04:16 PM.

05-08-2008, 12:12 AM	#2
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... thats sick bro! take some better pics! I want to see the detail! Very well done! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-08-2008, 12:16 AM	#3
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... VERY NICE - and the wife thinks I'M obsessing about MY truck. Funny, I was just mentioning to someone the other day how hard it was to remove the wheels from a Hot Wheels vehicle… certainly less fun than whacking my brother with the orange tracks.

05-08-2008, 12:20 AM	#4
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... Thanks, salazar 44. Yeah, the pics are a bit fuzzy. I need a camera with manual focus. Our camera has auto focus and it isn't focusing on the truck, just whatever's in the background. I agree with you Steverino, the chassis and wheels were a pain to get off! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-08-2008, 12:34 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... that is very cool!! nice work!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-08-2008, 12:35 AM	#6
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... try macro mode. the little flower icon usually. its for close up pics __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-08-2008, 12:41 AM	#7
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... Thats sweet Joe!!

05-08-2008, 12:45 AM	#8
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... cool love it!!!

05-08-2008, 12:46 AM	#9
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... yah re-do the photo shoot in Macro mode and let us see that cool little ride!....fawk now you got me on ebay searching!...anyone build models of their rides yet?

05-08-2008, 01:13 AM	#10
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... i bought a couple at this place in the montebello town center... off the 60. I will take a pic and post it later. The only thing is that a hot wheel is a hot wheel! mine is a no-name model. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-08-2008, 01:45 AM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... I have like six of the hot wheels version of the 62. I also have about 4 Johnny Lightning 65's. That's my next mini project. I'm gonna make a mini replica of my lady's 65 out of one of those.... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-08-2008, 05:04 AM	#12
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... That's cool!

05-08-2008, 11:01 AM	#13
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... way cool! -W

05-08-2008, 02:14 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... Heck ya thats cool! good idea a mini custom I have bought a couple of the maroon ish of them when i see them in a store. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-08-2008, 03:03 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... That is cool, nice addition! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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05-08-2008, 03:06 PM	#16
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... I have a few custom hotwheels and yours turned out very nice. you can alos step back and zoom up to it so it's in focus. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-08-2008, 03:56 PM	#17
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,776	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... I have not seen any 60's chevy truck hot wheels around here. But then again I really have not been looking. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 05-08-2008 at 03:56 PM.

05-08-2008, 04:15 PM	#18
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... These pics are a little better... My boss snapped some pics with his Canon... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#19
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05-08-2008, 06:15 PM	#20
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... haha... VERY COOL! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

05-08-2008, 08:10 PM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... cool man, but you need not drive that thing so fast, I think your surf board must have blown out I finally found a couple of these hot wheels this past Monday at a Loves truck stop by my work, gave them to my sons, they love 'em __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 05-08-2008 at 08:11 PM.

05-09-2008, 01:52 AM	#22
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... There ya go!! very cool! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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05-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#25
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Hotwheel version of my '62... Thanks everyone! It was a fun little project. Actually, it looks better in person. On these huge pictures you can see all the things I missed and the crooked paint lines you can't see in person. Oh well.... It's still cool. My buddy gave me an idea...I'm going to drill a hole through it and use on for my air cleaner wing nut. If it don't work, I'll make another... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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