426 pack Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I am going to turn an old amt ford lightning kit into a f450 4x4 with a 7.3L diesel. I’m not shure what it will have for a bed but I’m thinking it will be ether a bush fire truck, welding truck, tow truck or just a flat bed. These are just mock up pics as I haven’t started cutting or modifying anything yet. Comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I like the concept. Tow truck would be neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Any of them would be a good choice. Like where this is headed, will be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks guys. I will be doing it as a fire truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) Wouldn't it be easier with the long bed chassis? I don't think Ford offered a heavy duty package on a short bed frame. Or maybe use the frame from the Firestone 4x4 pickup, it's got a looooong wheelbase. Edited May 25, 2018 by Oldcarfan27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Wouldn't it be easier with the long bed chassis? I don't think Ford offered a heavy duty package on a short bed frame. Or maybe use the frame from the Firestone 4x4 pickup, it's got a looooong wheelbase. Yes it would be easier with a long bed frame but I don’t have one. I will be extending the frame or using the back half of a revell 91 Ford frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I have a long bed frame and am looking for a short bed frame, wanna trade? Pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 28 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: I have a long bed frame and am looking for a short bed frame, wanna trade? Pm me I have already started to cut it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Oh well, best wishes on your build. Looks like a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Great choice on the Fire truck theme. This is my own personal Ex-Fire truck. Its a 1985 Chevy K30 4X4 with Reading box converted to Fire/Medic use. It still has all the labels of what goes in each cabinet and the Cert for Emergency use. And best of all, it only 17K original miles on it.(Documented) I am building a 1:25 copy of it just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.