1955 Chevrolet 3100

Summary This model is inspired by the 1947-53 Chevrolet pickup truck. The wheelbase of this model is 0.25" shorter than the standard and may not be eligible for some races. As with all of my builds, I'm not good enough at Fusion 360 to create a faithful replica, but I tried to capture most of the key elements. What is a "pinewood derby car shell"? A pinewood derby is an event created by the Boy Scouts many years ago. Each scout is given a pinewood derby kit typically consisting of a block of wood with slots for axles, 4 wheels, and 4 nails to be used as axles. The scout (and his dad, usually) will then carve the block of wood into the shape of a car, paint it and apply stickers, install the wheels on the axles, and then race it at the "derby", which involves a sloped track with a timekeeping apparatus. An official scout derby will usually require that the parts in the kit be used for cars entered in the derby. Other organizations (including workplaces) often hold derbies, too, and some of them require the use of the parts in the box, including the block of wood. These "pinewood derby car shells" are intended to be used with an official derby wood block, cut down to size, along with the axles and wheels included in the kit. A printable model of the shaped wood block is provided. You can either use the printed model or use it to accurately cut an official wood block down to size.   Notes: Body and bed: Supports are required. You can choose to print "Body.stl" and "Bed.stl" and add your own rafts, or you can print "Body with Minirafts" and "Bed with Minirafts" for a minimal raft-like surface that will aid in keeping the supports adhered to the build surface. Windshield and windows: I just printed these using clear PETG...but it doesn't look great. Black may look better. Wheels: The wheels provided are for show only. They have "minirafts" included. Supports should be added between the miniraft and the wheel. If you print the "Shaped Block.stl", print it upside-down. Tha