Dennis Lacy Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Got my Revell ‘37 Pickup just about wrapped up and I’m very happy with the results. It has the “look†I had pictured in my noggin throughout the build process. I wanted this build to represent a clean, yet serviceable hot rod shop truck. Something that could showcase a shops workmanship without being too nice to actually drive and run local errands in. Using a large amount of the provided parts in the ‘37 PU kit, I replaced the front suspension with the dropped axle and split wishbones from the rod version of Revell’s ‘40 Coupe and the 2-speed Columbia rear axle from the stock version of the ‘40 Coupe kit. By doing so and flattening the front and rear springs resulted in a nice raked, front wheels tucked stance but kept it out of the weeds. The stock ‘37 wheels were used but modified to fit into the whitewall big & little tires from Revell’s ‘31 Sedan / ‘29 Pickup. The Flathead engine block, front cover/water pumps, starter, exhaust manifolds, stock single exhaust and water hoses come from the ‘37 Pickup while the Edelbrock heads, Edelbrock triple intake, carburetors, air filters, pulleys/drive belt and generator come from Revell’s ‘32 Sedan. Since the original fan and shroud couldn’t be used with the offset mounted generator I attached an electric fan to the stock radiator from one of Revell’s ‘32 kits. I de-chromed the grill, headlights and side mirror and painted them for more of a commercial look. I also sanded down the headlight mounts to get the lights tucked down closer to the fenders for less of a bug-eye look. The windshield frame (which is molded with the windshield) was covered in Bare Metal Foil. Bumpers front and rear were ditched for a sleeker look. The stock rear lights were replaced with fender-mounted ‘39 “tear drop†lights and the license plate is mounted under the bed to get things un-cluttered. I had planned to run the hood top only and painted it but found that the front edge of it will need to be trimmed to fit so when I get a chance I’ll address that. The interior was assembled kit-stock with the exception of the Revell ‘40 Ford steering wheel. Paint is Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black, Tamiya Light Blue and Model Master Flat Gull Gray. So there it is, another one for the display case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Dennis that is one very nice and clean build. I really like the treatment you did on the cyl heads. ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 The proverbial "killer stance" rules on this build. Has that real 1:1 vibe. Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice Job man, I love the color combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 How lovely is that! Beautiful truck you've built there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for the nice comments guys! This build was a lot of fun. Ken: I did paint the hood top (molded on sides were cut off) but it came up about 1/16" too long. I need to trim as much off the front edge and touch up the paint then it will have a hood. I agree that it should have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Quantz Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 While I am not a fan of the flat-black/satin black Rods, this one is well done. It's nice enough for me to comment, so it must be nice! The blue looks great and it's just a really nice looking truck. It reminds me of one in a neighborhood near my parents' house in the 1990s, except that one was red/black. Makes me want to dig out the kits and start building again... Sweet truck man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I like it! Show us a pic after you get the hood top on as I think that will really set it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 that is one sweet looking little truck there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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