Chuck Most Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 What happens when you combine a Rat Rod, a Resto Rod, and a Rig Rod? Well, maybe this.... That's a Monogram '26 Mack on a Monogram Ford F-350 Chassis. I pirated the tires from an AMT Kenworth 600 (yes- they're 1/25, and the model is 1/24.... but that can be our little secret, 'kay?) I've seen 1:1 pickups use big rig tires- you'll never wear out the tires! The wheel bearings, on de udder hand... The flatbed is from the IMC/Lindberg Big Rig trailer, and my parts box provided the rest. The "Gotham City" plate was used because I didn't have one with "Roswell" printed on it! I converted the 460 from fuel injection to a 4-bbl. I also removed the A/C and Power steering pumps. The hoses feed up into the radiator in the cowl, and I also left the fan off, as it seems a bit pointless in it's stock location! Much of the interior (what little the truck has of one) is stock, except for the F-350 steering column. The shifter is a sewing needle. For all the modifications to this truck, I'm actually pretty suprised by how close to stock it still looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Chuck,that's just plain NEAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Yep , I gotta agree with the Zimm man , Bill Borgen certainly was an influence here . Now bout the zany signs Bill used to do ....................... Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Sweet !! It looks like you parked it in a field 50 years ago and walked away. All I would do to it is chop the top to make it a "Rat Rod". Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 just needs a headache rack or something at the front of the bed to separate it from the cab. Dave Yeah- I was thinking that too... or maybe slapping some weird, ridiculous object on the back just for kicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I like it! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORDSVTPARTS Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Very very cool, I built one of those old Mack kits when I was a kid and I wish I could find another one in a LHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hey Chuck i like the old girl! sweet truck! thats just what i mean about i do with other peoples junk.........real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thanks guys- I'm already planning a second version that's going to be a bit less tame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 HAHAHAHA, I like the chickens on the lights of the car on your signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 That is too cool, Chuck. Just the thing to haul the Bug to the next rod meet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Very cool, I have a Mack to do something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 nice awesome realism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Cool spin!!!!!! I have thought about using that kit to build a 1/16 scale Beer Wagon IE Tom Daniel design.......it scales out about right!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Yikes! Talk about a blast from the past. Here's another pic of it with it's constant companion, a rat-rod '55 Willys pickup, in my old photo background. I used the same green paint on both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 very kool big rig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Great model, great imagination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Chuck, you crank out some great builds. I like it and modern power plant. Awesome model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiconGuy11 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Don't get mad Chuck, but that is cute, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Nice job. Great weathering. Combining the mack with a newer truck is a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Chuck,great model combination and paint choices.I have a link to a site ehere you can print any license plate you want.If intrested pm me your email address and I'll send you the link. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Love that pic with the Willy's.....Great idea Chuck! Hope you can give us a weathering tutorial someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Gnarly and gnasty Kewl! Headache rack? Here's an idea ~ how about an old fashion iron bed headboard, like from a doll shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Very cool Chuck. It looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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