Brianl Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Finished!! Inspired by old photos of the Oakland Roadster Show. Started with the MPC Double Flip Ford Pickup kit which seemed a sad bit of gear, but supplied a lot of good bits for other models. Cab has been cut every which way including increasing the tumblehome on the roof. I was too enthusiastic with the sectioning & couldn't get the wheels under the standard guards so I grafted in a pair of early Chev fenders. The rear bed & fenders also came from the Chev although they have been widened a little! Wheels are from a $10 toy from the local supermarket. Nose was the suggestion of Gatorincebu thanks. Using this forum is well & truly worth it. Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 That's wild. Nice sculpting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Crazy Man.....! I really like the bed idea with the side rails..! Tons of work and a nice color for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Very cool! That was some major surgery! Looks great! I like the flat bed and rail, and the green color!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That is beyond cool! Nobody can say they have one just like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 that's something you don't see everyday-very kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 IMPRESSIVE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Very nice. Great design. Very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Wow man! Waaaaay off the charts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That is a beautiful custom. The body flows smoothly. If someone hasn't seen the fabrication on this they can't fully appreciate the finished build. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Cool custom... well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Brian, First off. I will say that you really nailed the theme of the roadster show. Albeit a much more modern version.And that you for mentioning my idea of using the 58 Chevy nose clip. Or part of it ! lol Sometimes it is easier to see what to do on another persons projects Than it is on your own.I am happy that you liked my idea and used it. The end result is awesome. Be WellGator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 A lot of great work in this Brian , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wow !!!! That is pretty awesome looking......What an imaginative design.....Awesome...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Looks really cool! Great paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Now that's my kind of modeling. A lot of fit-'n-fill and imagineering, but it's a one-off and a great show piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 That is very cool, dig the colour and customizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Wow, are you sure that's not a Hot Wheel.......Nice work, blows me away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Amazing just about sums it up, love everything about this truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Wicked Cool show truck Brian !!Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Very cool. Great idea and execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Dude! That is nutso bananas! I love it!I really enjoy the various customizations and how they all flow together. Also great flow on the re-shaped grille, nose, and fenders.I dig the bed rails, especially how they terminate at the cab rather than curving back down to bed, helps keep the "speed" in the truck.The toy wheels are perfect for that "oversized HotWheels" appearance.Way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Genius!This IS California Kool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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