In 1960 Chevrolet introduces a new body design for their
light pick-ups. The new design has had many “premieres”. First of all, a ladder
frame which allows to the cabin to sit lower. Independent front suspension. The
1960, 1961 and 1963 has used a torsion bar but in 1963 was introduced a coil
spring for the front suspension. This type of suspension give a car-like ride
in a truck. Also we have to mention that 1960 meant the milestone for the
changing of the designation system. They passed from “100, 3200 and 3600 to 10,
20 and 30 respectively for ½, ¾ or 1 tone of load.
Engines included the base GMC 305 cu in V6 135 hp till 283 cu in V8 185hp, but also a 6 straight 261 cu in 150hp.
The model I present has as starting base the Chevy C30 Apache
from James Bond Car series at 1/43.
The chassis has been “Z”-ed just after the cabin and the
rear axle was replaced by a truck one. All those heights has been calculated to
have a ground clearance… in-existent.
The Flat bed is scratch built, the gas barrels are from a
Tamiya 1/48th lit and the support for this barrels is also scratch built.
The tail lights are custom made from transparent sprues,
turned and polished in order to give them back the crystal clear look.
Hoping you like it more than me, let’s enjoy the ride.
