mchook Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I started this yesterday for a new friend that asked if I could build one for him. I found my box of Model A parts & this is what I got done so far. You don't need much to build one, It's basically just a cut down chassis turned into a poor mans tractor. I built a worm gear rear for it & mocked some of it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Already shaping up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Already shaping up nicely. Exactly. Always enjoyable seeing cut-down working vehicles based on reality. That worm-drive rear end looks good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very cool. Where did you get the worm gear rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very cool. Where did you get the worm gear rear?Thanks, I made it from a Model A car rear, some scrap evergreen & some putty. The bolts are just stretched sprue put through drilled holes then heated with a lighter to round them off. Nothing fancy but it looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Mark this is going to be cool. Nice work on the rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very cool model! I saw two of these conversions at a local antique machinery show in September. The blue one used the Model A rear end flipped over, then geared to the rear wheels. The gears on the wheels were about 3 feet in diameter. There were kits sold in the 1930's to make the conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Very cool model! I saw two of these conversions at a local antique machinery show in September. The blue one used the Model A rear end flipped over, then geared to the rear wheels. The gears on the wheels were about 3 feet in diameter. There were kits sold in the 1930's to make the conversions. My friend has a Model T conversion like the blue one & that orange one looks like one I had about 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Pretty cool idea...! Nice to see a scale replica done ...Nice job so far...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geewhiz Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great start to what's going to be a neat model!!! That is some fantastic scratchbuilding on the rear end!!!???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Great start to a great project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks, I made it from a Model A car rear, some scrap evergreen & some putty. The bolts are just stretched sprue put through drilled holes then heated with a lighter to round them off. Nothing fancy but it looks ok.Brilliant execution on scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Great start. Looking forwardd to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 I got a little more done on the chassis, added some trans detail & throttle parts. Not much but p.i.a. stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 That is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 O.k. I'm having an issue & I need some opinions. I have built real Doodlebugs & models & they always look old & rusty because that's the way I've seen them. Now the real ones are being restored & used in shows & parades, not the work horses they were meant to be. Poor mans tractor is what they were, but seeing them shiny is pretty cool too. So my question is should it be restored or not? I'm ready for paint & don't know which way to go. Please give me some advise. Here's one of my old ones & one someone restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOODBANE Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 They both are super cool, but that restored one ROCKS. I would go that way myself.....BUT the stock, working version is neat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Nice progress so far..... this one really interests me... will be watching for sure......IMO... I like the look of the pic of the one you had under the blue and orange pic Sixties Sam posted Edited December 4, 2016 by Davemodeltech added opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Neat! I vote for a weathered beater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I would go half way between the two, like it was still being worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 I was going to make it restored but this time of year is busy so I haven't had time to do much. About the only thing I could do is screw up a paint job so it looks like it's going to look very used. I even fixed the holes I added in the cowl but between the temperature being below zero here & being in a hurry I wasn't having any luck. I got some wheels the other day for the rear & added some wires & crappy paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 The weathering on teh chasis looks great so far - keep up th good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Lookin' good ...! Keep up the good work..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks guys! I got more finished & I'm in the home stretch. More wiring plumbing paint & scratch built seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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