Plowboy Posted July 28 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade Posted July 28 Very nice build. Love the camshaft bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koellefornia Kid Posted July 28 Awesome! Cool engine, nice color! Love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jantrix Posted July 29 Man, that looks awesome. I always dig your hot rods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cpt Tuttle Posted August 1 Truck rods are interesting to me, I need to build one sometimes. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted August 2 Great looking custom!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappyD340 Posted August 6 Very nice hot rod, camshaft bumper is a nice touch!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olschoolkid Posted August 9 Cool build. I like the scallops and all of the details you put into this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Lacy Posted August 11 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter31a Posted August 11 Very sharp job on the 50 pick up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belugawrx Posted August 12 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Most Posted August 12 Loved it the first time. Still do. 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TarheelRick Posted August 12 (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 by TarheelRick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plowboy Posted August 12 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hotrod 97 Posted August 16 Nice truck rod! The camshaft bumper is a nice touch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modelbuilder Mark Posted August 18 Really sharp pickup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeakDoc Posted August 27 Really cool hot rod! The amount of imagination and ingenuity that goes into rods never ceases to amaze me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatz4u Posted August 27 Roger, that is one kool truck, keep up the good work.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Marischal Posted August 27 That is really smart! steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89AKurt Posted August 27 That's sharp! Like the cam, where did it come from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plowboy Posted August 28 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott8950 Posted August 30 very cool little hot rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dino246gt Posted August 31 Oh wow, that's really cool! Love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted September 2 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites