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A guy had a 1942 (very symilar to the 1946 version) 1 1/2 ton Chevy Panel w/dool wheels on the back in the late 1960's. It was up in a lil' town in the Santa Cruz Mountains called Skylonda. It was in un-restored but good running condition, so it had real character. It was red and had Castro Valley in white letters on the sides. Was once used by the Castro Valley Fire Dpt. no doubt. It was stock, but the thing was cool! Anyway I would add one of those to any dream old car/truck list I would make. They're rare though because WWII broke out, and they got turned into 4x4's, many used by the signal corps (also very rare).

This is "Not my Entry into the Challenge"… but back in 2005 I did this cartoon of the Military version of those Chevy panel trucks… Thought someone might enjoy it!

 

Several artists have used computer assistance on their entries. It's valid. I agree with fortypickup, as long as it's original art and not a copy use what's inspiring to you and whatever tools needed to get the job done.

Eye bone---That sketch is a kill.

fortypickup, I'll get something done eventually, I'm working feverishly on a drawing for a fellow HAMBer's gal and time is short.

 

Where's all the artists?

 

I guess its par for the course! All the challenges start out slow then speed up toward the end!

 

Okay...I've been watching these "Art Challenge" for awhile...So its time I give it a try...If its okay with you guys, I'll submit my attempt in this week's Friday Art Show.

 

Here's one I was playing with, thinking about different colors as well.

 

Nice one Fowler5...

 

Have you ever
looked closely at a bottle of cherry pop?
How that great red comes through. That's the color
that I thought would work best on this one.
At first I wasn't too enthused about the subject
of this art challenge, but with a little cutting and trimming
I think you could make a classic rod out of it.
I lowered the lid, discarded the fenders and running boards,
took a few of the vertical bars out of the grill to narrow the profile and
sectioned the body below the belt line, removing the side vents in the hood.
A custom pick-up box replaces the angular stock unit.

I chose the pick-up truck as my base simply because I like
pick-ups from this era. I would drive this one anywhere!

 

GaryC, you just saved me a lot of time! That's nearly exactly what I had in mind, I'm glad you did it, there's NO WAY I could have done it justice. Your talent amazes me.

 

Let's not shy away from a little competition now. If the Hot Rod world proves nothing else, it is that there's always room for more ideas. Getting involved is the key to the success of this post so let's keep 'em comin'.
I'm loving what I'm seeing.

Here's one that's meant to be an unofficial entry. You decide...

 

Here's an entry I'm posting for fellow HAMBer, ALLEYOOP.

As he describes this PhotoChop image it's got the following mods:
diamond T hood,'39 Ford fenders, '38 Lasalle grille, chop top and
all this is channeled cozily down around the frame.

 

GaryC you amaze me (that rhymes)

Great work my Friend!

 

Thanks blasted

There was so much dead space on the side of that panel, it had to be filled up with something!

Lets see yours on the road!

 

Fowler

That is Cool! I like it!

 

Jigger

Nice...Keep 'em comin'!

 

We miss ya Nate!

Here is one with the "Nate" style!

Not even close to his talent, but needed to be done...at least I thought so!

 

Gee's 5 posts in a row...I better shut up!

 

Ha ha!

If you people don't get artin', I will!

 

Ok, here's my shot at a custom. Not sure I really like what I did with the grille but it's different. I took one and made into the panel.

 

Add one more to the list .Couldn't decide which body style
to do my last picture (maybe some feed back would HELP!
Thanks---------------TwoChops

 

Gaters' and twochops' panels and 'burban are cool.

 

That grill reminds me of a Diamond T! Very cool!

Are those spinners ya got goin on the wheels?

Nice chop job! Cant see any bondo lines!

 

Now that I totally screwed this one up...there is no turning back!

Heres a work in progress! My 1st attempt with markers. Im kinda feeling dizzy right now!

"Nate" style!

GaryC inspiration!

 

Well let's see! I am out of this one .............maybe not. That Shit Rules Forty. I am studdering right now............>

 

Forty, that one is super!

 

Told you I would be the Thread Hog! 2 down 1 to go! Finished the Pickup and the panel truck!

Its time for the Station Wag'! Who would even build a damn station wag?

What the hell, i'll give it a shot!

 

Lets have some fun.----------------TwoChops
This one for kids and grandkids,got to get them
interested to carry on .

 

Hello just me...the thread hog!

OK...I couldnt do the wagon! Had to cut the top off and make a Convertible!

 

You can and you will draw the wagon.