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| Diecast Promotions Chevy Van; 1:18 scale | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 29 2015, 04:56 PM (796 Views) | |
| poorvanner | Jun 29 2015, 04:56 PM Post #1 |
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Airborn posted some great pics in his thread down in "The Showroom" of one of the 1:18 scale Diecast Promotions "Highway 61" Chevy Vans. He posted some fantastic pics of the black with white stripe version. Much better than I could ever hope to do. I said I would look for pics of mine, that I had all 4 of them. I looked, could not find any, so I figured Google is my friend. Lots of pics. Now I am confused. I know I am getting old, nobody needs to remind of that fact, and the memory is the second thing to go. I remember 4 of the super-detailed custom Chevy Vans that they made. These are the 4 that I remember having. h6150365 by Brian Walker, on Flickr $_57 (26) by Brian Walker, on Flickr $_57 (24) by Brian Walker, on Flickr h6150367 by Brian Walker, on FlickrSo, which are these? Customs? $_57 (25) by Brian Walker, on Flickr model_chevy_van_19 by Brian Walker, on FlickrHelp me, I think I am in trouble. Edited by poorvanner, Jul 24 2017, 02:37 PM.
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| Airborn511 | Jun 29 2015, 05:23 PM Post #2 |
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Here are the vans that I can find that Highway 61 did of that van..............![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This comes from a reliable source........................ http://www.diecast.org/diecast98/html/asp/list_reviews/xq/ASP/manufacturer.Highway+61/classificationx.53706F7274732026205370656369616C2056656869636C6573/qx/reviewresults.htm Remember those cool conversion vans of the ‘70s? Independent companies would start with a Ford, Dodge, or Chevrolet (in this case a Chevyvan-10), perhaps paint it with a flame paint job, and trick it out with all sorts of options: wall-to-wall carpeting, upholstered walls, captain’s seats, beds (sometimes waterbeds!), and a fridge. Then pop a roof vent out the rear roof, mount a ladder and an outside-mounted spare tire (no room inside, you see) on the rear doors, put a sunroof (or “moonroof,” if you prefer) over the driver and passenger seats, fit the thing with a set of wide profile, custom wheels and tires, and add a CB and eight-track tape player for good measure. Et voila! You’re the proud owner of a cooler than cool, custom ride, with all the comforts of home. In later years, it became all the rage to paint murals on the van’s sides, some of which were truly works of art. Some owners put a hitch on the back to tow a trailer with a motorcycle, ATV, or Skidoo. Highway 61 chose to do the 1974 Chevy Custom Van in 1:18 scale, probably to show off all the neat interior details better. The red paint is flawlessly done, with a painted-on, flame pattern motif that starts from white at the radiator, to predominantly yellow flames that extend to about the middle of the body. There’s a rear-mounted roof vent that opens, and a sunroof over the passenger compartment. There’s a sun visor over the windshield, a spoiler on the back, and a ram-air vent on the short hood. Unfortunately, the hood doesn’t open to give us a look at the engine. An externally mounted spare is on the left rear door and a ladder on the right rear door. Both doors open, by the way, on realistic, van-type hinges. Round, porthole windows let light into the rear compartment. There’s an AM antenna up front and a CB antenna mounted in the rear. The front doors are fitted with heavy-duty swing-type truck mirrors. All four of the wheel openings are framed with large flares, connected by black running boards. All exterior chromed parts are just that—separate parts. The beast’s shod with custom, turbine-style wheels, carrying wide-oval raised letter tires, replete with tread patterns. The 1975 Florida license plates (that say BURNOUT) indicate that this vehicle is an East Coast custom van. Let’s look at the undercarriage. The detailing is as accurate as could be hoped for. The custom exhaust has pipes that exit just forward of the rear wheels and are colored to resemble raw steel, with silvered mufflers and chromed tips. As is the case with most of Highway 61’s images (if not all), the driveshaft rotates with the rear wheels. All frame and suspension details are accurate and the full suspension operates realistically. The right side cargo door lifts out and slides back like the real article. Moving into the interior, we find a wall-to-wall carpet (even the roof’s carpeted), padded walls, a bed, and a console with two cabinets flanking a custom refrigerator unit. Pop open the front doors, also on realistic, van-type hinges, and you’ll find two, swiveling, captain’s seats. The inside engine cover has a tray over it with two drink holders. The dash has 3-D features, one of which is an 8-track tape sticking out of its state-of-the-art player. The CB is mounted in a custom, above-the-dash, unit. The steering column details are a bit simplistic-looking, with an over-large shift lever (what’s this thing with shift levers?). The padded door panels have chromed pull and crank handles, and raised speaker grilles. The vent windows tilt in like the real items. The custom conversion vans of the ‘70s, precursors of today’s minivans, SUVs, and RVs, put the “recreation” in the term RV. Overall, despite the non-opening hood, this scale model example is a fine image with real heft. It’s loaded with details everywhere you look, and the large, 1:18 scale shows them off to a tee. With craftsmanship, and extras, like this, it’s a temptation even for die-hard, 1:24 scale collectors like me. (06/30/2004) Edited by Airborn511, Jun 29 2015, 05:29 PM.
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| poorvanner | Jun 30 2015, 02:20 PM Post #3 |
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Thank you Air. And I do not have that Frazetta muraled one. If they did that one, I am in a heap of. The $ amount that these are selling for is ridiculous now. There was a few real 1:1's that used that exact image. |
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| MrFutura | Jun 30 2015, 02:27 PM Post #4 |
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Station Wagon
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"The Death Dealer" I think it's called. I loved Frank Frazetta and Boris Valejo art. |
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| W Gee | Jun 30 2015, 04:10 PM Post #5 |
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just looked at the Keep on Truckin version listed on E-Bay....Box text says 1/16 scale, wow big truck ! If what this guy is asking is anywhere close to market value.....SSHEESH....I thought all the Highway 61 's were 1/18. Was this van marketed to the farm crowd, If it wasn't they were nuts. even a stripped down commercial version with AG licencing would have sold well ?
Edited by W Gee, Jun 30 2015, 04:16 PM.
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| poorvanner | Jul 24 2017, 05:36 PM Post #6 |
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Finally got mine together in one place. KIMG0050 by Brian Walker, on Flickr
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| microbuss | Jul 24 2017, 06:33 PM Post #7 |
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SUV
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O.O me likey!
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| juantoo3 | Jul 24 2017, 08:56 PM Post #8 |
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Molly Hatchett. I know...artwork by Frank Frazetta, he had some awesome stuff back then, I lost track over the years. But that one will always be remembered as the cover for a Molly Hatchett album. |
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| Pegers | Jul 25 2017, 05:49 PM Post #9 |
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nice vans,but way too big for my size range. |
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| poorvanner | Jul 26 2017, 02:39 PM Post #10 |
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Yes they are incredibly nice, and detailed too. Unfortunately, to my wife's chagrin, they still fall into my size range.
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| Hot Wheels | Jul 26 2017, 05:29 PM Post #11 |
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I love the "Keep On Truckin'" Van. I saw a documentary about R. Crumb and apparently gets no royalties for the "Keep On Truckin'" image that has adorned so many vehicles and t-shirts over the years. |
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