wayne swayze Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I've had this for a number of years. The previous builder used most of the parts on the tree and most of the decals! I bought one of these when they first came out (had a trailer IIRC)... long lost at some point, and looked for years to find another. Then this came along, and I couldn't resist!! I doubt I'll rush into it as I really don't want to mess it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Will be watching this.Love the old Ford pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I wish they would repop these Fords.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 I rebuilt the floor in the bed as it was a glue mess.. Mocked it up with the wheels from the '50 Ford pickup...they might work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Nice work Wayne....I have a couple of these from my dads old collection but there rough and missing parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks Marc. This model had fender skirts, spotlights gas cans, top light on the roof, and was covered with decals and dust! I stripped it and carefully sanded the glue off. The plan is to make it into a mild custom surfers truck, with a 427 cammer under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Wayne,I love where you are going with this one. A few years ago, I got a '63, which was pretty much in the same condition as yours. I cleaned it up, and primed it. I want to keep the trim, so i have quire a bit of work to do, as some of the trim is not well cast on the cab. Edited August 24, 2015 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Cool project. Ill be following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62pyro Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Any updates?I just won a '63 on fleabay and looking for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I like where this is headed. Would love to see that kit on the shelf again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I like where this is headed. Would love to see that kit on the shelf again. Me too..! You know they would sell very well....My favorite issue is the 63 with the overhead camper...very very cool...shame mines a glue bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Like many others. I like the old Trucks I remember from back when I was growing up! I will be following this thread with interest. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thanks guys. I opened up the centre of the grill ( glue damaged) and the headlights. I'm thinking of adding some length to the bottom of the front fenders to line up with the front bumper. I also plan on relocating the chrome emblems from the hood sides to the lower doors, and adding half round spears going back to the rear wheelwells. I also added a gas tank under the floor at the rear, with the gas filler door in the floor of the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Man, that is looking good. I like the grille work that you did. Like everyone else I wish they would make this era of pickups available again. Would be great sellers.Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I like where this is going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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