Plowboy Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I built this originally a few years ago. But, never was really happy with the look. A couple of years ago, I got tired of looking at it and blew it apart for a complete revamp. Everything but the engine got repainted. I may not remember every modification I made. So, if I miss something, just ask. The frame has been Z'd and shortened in the rear. The front axle got moved forward. The kit engine was moderately detailed, velocity stacks are from aluminum tubing and I scratch built the headers. The top was chopped 3.5 scale inches, firewall smoothed and the bed was shortened. Topped with Tamiya Orange Metallic over Tamiya Gold with Pearl White scallops. Thanx for checking it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Very nice build. Love the camshaft bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Awesome! Cool engine, nice color! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Man, that looks awesome. I always dig your hot rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Truck rods are interesting to me, I need to build one sometimes. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Great looking custom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Very nice hot rod, camshaft bumper is a nice touch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olschoolkid Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Cool build. I like the scallops and all of the details you put into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I remember this ones short lived appearance on TRAK. I really liked it then and I still do. To do any post-War truck without fenders and make it look right while still resembling what it started out as is no easy task. I think you nailed it. Proportions, stance, parts selection and color scheme are right-on! I’d love to see a full scale version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Very sharp job on the 50 pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 9:39 PM, Renegade said: Very nice build. Love the camshaft bumper. X2 and the exhaust dampers, and the chrome caps on black steelies,,,and and and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Loved it the first time. Still do. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Excellent rod, very tastefully done. There are a couple of this style trucks running around my hometown. I never really paid a whole lot of attention to them, but this one piques my interest and may change my mind on them. Edited August 12, 2019 by TarheelRick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 8/10/2019 at 11:58 PM, Dennis Lacy said: I remember this ones short lived appearance on TRAK. I really liked it then and I still do. To do any post-War truck without fenders and make it look right while still resembling what it started out as is no easy task. I think you nailed it. Proportions, stance, parts selection and color scheme are right-on! I’d love to see a full scale version. Thanx! Yeah, that went over about as well as a fart in church. Someday, I want to give the '50 Chevy a similar treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod 97 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Nice truck rod! The camshaft bumper is a nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Really sharp pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Really cool hot rod! The amount of imagination and ingenuity that goes into rods never ceases to amaze me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Roger, that is one kool truck, keep up the good work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 That is really smart! steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 That's sharp! Like the cam, where did it come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 23 hours ago, 89AKurt said: That's sharp! Like the cam, where did it come from? Thanx! It's been a while since I built this the first time. I think I got it from Chuck Most maybe? I believe they were part of an engine parts pack. I actually took two to make this one because it was too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 very cool little hot rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Oh wow, that's really cool! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I'm not usually impressed by chopped and modified rods but this is cool to my way of thinking. You did a great job. Love the paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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