traditional Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) I've just completed this traditional hot rod pickup from a damaged and dusty (and missing some trim parts), stock DM '35 Ford PU that I found at a 'give-away price' at a toy show. Modifications include: body stripped and repainted in custom mixed (basecoat/clearcoat), hot-rodded flathead with lots of handmade details (lines, linkages, filters, plumbing, etc.), brass radiator, tuck-n-roll custom interior (styrene) with felt carpet, fabricated dropped front axle and handmade transverse springs (individual leaves/shackles) in front as well as rear, custom tubing dual exhaust, handmade plastic spare tire cover, wooden box floor, steelies with wide whites, etc.There are lots of additional handmade details such as door handles, gate chain, gas filler, and tear-drop tail-lights. The "Sweet Pea" lettering on the spare tire cover is a combination of model RR lettering and hand painting with a fine brush. Materials used include styrene, aluminum, plated wire, brass, tin, felt, wood, and diecast. Edited February 4, 2014 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Edited February 4, 2014 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Very sharp.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Love it Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 SWEET ride! All the extra detail does make this a sweet ride. Makes me want to look into some diecast. The only diecast for me so far is a Franklin Mint '40 Ford picked up cheap on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 EXCELLENT Cliff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Very nice...great color combo, super detailing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 That is sweet, Cliff! Aptly named. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 That's a PURTY truck Clifford!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Very nice! I've been wanting to do something like that to a Danbury of Franklin Mint model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 beautiful save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Wow, another beauty from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 That is a great looking truck Cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Very sweet truck! The green color is really nice. Great detail work, too! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendog261 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Looks Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Beautiful build Clifford, well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Beautifully done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 now thats geourgeous !! the color is perfect .. love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Oh what a beauty. Amazing finish all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Nice save!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Good save, excellent work! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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