wrecker388 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I finished Pap's 85th Birthday present a few days early ( I finished it last night, PC is now up and running). I had some help from a master painter and body man for the blue and clear (said person is my dad). Dad also ran the pin striping tape that makes up the "Racetrack trim". I had to redraw a majority of the decals because of fading and cracking on the 1:1. I was going to just leave the bug guard off (I couldn't figure out a way to mount it), but then my mom gave me the idea of "Pap just bought it and hasn't installed it yet in the real world." Display case is from Hobby Lobby. I can't wait to see the look on Pap's face tomorrow! Well, here it is. All comments welcome. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 He is going to love it. Looks good. Do not forget to tie the truck down to the base of the display case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 looks good. I built a 67 GTO for my grandpa last year for his birthday its his dream car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Great gift idea and real nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 wow, nice tribute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys, this is my favorite build so far. Pap loved it. The second I handed it to him he smiled and said "That looks just like my old truck!" My mom and I both responded "It IS your old truck!" Edited August 24, 2014 by wrecker388 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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