oldnslow Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I wanted something different, at least that's my story. I used an Opel Blitz for the heavy truck parts and modified the 40 parts to fit. I cut the fenders from the front of the 40 and added a 1/8" strip to widen the a scale 3". I cut the chassis down by 1/2" to tractor length and cast some copies of the wheels and tires. the 40 engine doesn't have any stock parts so they were pirated from a 37 pickup, the six was cut off and the flathead added on. the doors were sanded flat and sheet stock added to look like a stock door panel, solder window crank and a 37 door handle. stock tail lights. the trailer is a glue bomb I got from my brother in law. a little weathering and it's good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Somehow I missed the truck today. It's in my shop so maybe I'll take a peek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 That's really nice. Are you going to load the trailer with 1940 Fords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortheloveofgassers Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Extremely nice!! I am impressed. Is the trailer scrach built, It looks period correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Extremely nice!! I am impressed. Is the trailer scrach built, It looks period correct. It's AMTs old car hauler, it's been out a few times . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Robert nice build now a couple 40 Fords to finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks Guys, Yeah, every one wants 40's to go on the trailer, I was also thinking about it as a pick up vehicle for a rod shop to bring in projects and take finished cars to shows. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I like your idea, that way you get some variety in what you can haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Getting ready for the show tomorrow, finished the "load" cars, couldn't find the article on converting the coupe to a convertible, so I had to wing it. . Oh yeah, I thought I'd add a little something to make it interesting. The truck is already in Ocala so I won't have pics of the truck loaded until tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Nice looking Fords for the load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 some nice "vintage" metal you have there Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 great, looks like a very old photobook whit nice pictures of the beginning of cartransport nice, gif it a nice place jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 How'd I miss this? Great build! Do you have pics with it all loaded up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1revo Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Nice work Robert. Must have felt like you were working on the line at Ford!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 The set looked good at the display today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 How did i miss this one?....you just gave me some ideas....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Here's the pics from the show. Hope the guys have a good time and a good turn out. Yesterday was windy but beautiful, had a lot of interesting cars on the tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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