RubiconGuy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) This is my current project, 78 Ford Firestone kit by AMT. I don't have the skills that most of you do so don't be to critical, lol. Never mind the tail lights, they are not done. Of course it's built from a few kits and some scratch building. Here is it's current state, updates to follow. Thanks for checking it out. Edited February 25, 2015 by RubiconGuy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Very cool! I've always said this kit is a perfect candidate for a pulling truck! I have a '72 Chevy puller project from long ago. This may give me the motivation to get back in on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Troy you are off to a good start. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Very cool! I've always said this kit is a perfect candidate for a pulling truck! I have a '72 Chevy puller project from long ago. This may give me the motivation to get back in on it. That 72 Chevy would be a great pulling truck, would like to see it. Dig that thing out and jump in! Thanks for the kind words guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGing952 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 That looks like a great start! Just out of curiosity what are those wheels and tires off of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 They look like the wheels from a Hotwheels Monster Jam truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 They look like the wheels from a Hotwheels Monster Jam truck. You are correct sir. Those are the ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray J Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I Follow 2 different pulling circuits in my area of the Upper Ohio Valley (Ohio State Tractor Puller Asso and Power Pulling Productions). And I love anything with a big motor. I'll be watching this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'll have some updates soon. Not the fastest builder, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Hey guys, Here is a small update on the truck. I mocked up the engine and transmission where I wanted them, made the weight box and added the sled stops in the rear. Body is ready for paint but haven't really decided on a color yet, thinking a dark gray or the like. Also, not happy with the bed cover, probably going to use a thin piece of black vinyl. Never mind the tape, it's to hold the grill on, lol! Hope you like the pics. Thanks for looking, negative comments are welcome. Edited January 23, 2015 by RubiconGuy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Another small update, got the engine detailed, put the rear hitch on with the height adjustment and got the truck in primer. Waiting to paint the frame until I can find a suitable fuel tank for the front. I have a few but they are too small, just doesn't look right. Any of you guys have an idea of a scale tank I could use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuss94 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Looks great! Not much of a Ford fan (I'd Still drive one lol) but totally my favorite body style on their trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The Madd Mudder kit has a beer keg converted into a fuel tank, it's much bigger than the small drag tanks you usually see. The kit its very expensive but someone used to cast the tank, maybe post a thread in the resin section about it. The Ninja Turtles and Jurrasic Attack monster truck kits also come with a modern fuel cell that woud be appropriate for this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks for the advice Brian, yeah, wish I had a PullDozer tank. Very expensive just for a tank, lol. I'll try over in the resin section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 B-n-lresins.com makes the tanks weights and other pulling parts. Nice job so far I just started a 70s ford puller myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 B-n-lresins.com makes the tanks weights and other pulling parts. Nice job so far I just started a 70s ford puller myself Thanks for the compliment, hope your are going start a thread on your puller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Looks great! Not much of a Ford fan (I'd Still drive one lol) but totally my favorite body style on their trucks Thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
665@213 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That's a good looking puller sir! Keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 cool... this is looking great.. now need to build a sled too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for the comments gentleman, good idea on the sled. May have to tackle that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray J Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'm a Big Truck Pulling Fan, And I would Say that you are doing a GREAT JOB !!! Keep it coming. RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Thank's Ray J! I use to go to quite a few when I was a kid with my parents. I have always thought these trucks look pretty cool the way they are set up. Edited February 28, 2015 by RubiconGuy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Wolfman Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This thing is going to be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Wolfman, appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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