Nitromethane Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) It took over 50 years, but.... In the early 1960s my late and older brother Ted and I built some custom car and truck models. Ted was the creative genius behind the design and execution of these models. He gleaned many ideas and concepts from the emerging hot rod and custom car magazines that were being published at this time. I have always wanted to complete a radical Ford pickup truck that he had started building back then to pay tribute to his skills, creativity and imagination as this truck emphatically epitomizes his work. Originally, the top was vented and chopped, the bed was changed and shortened, the hood was altered, and completely new front and rear ends were molded (with plastic aluminum) onto the body. The rear portion of the truck had fins molded to the sculpted sides. The dashboard was carved from wood and covered with corduroy fabric to mimic tuck and roll upholstery. The seats were also done this way as well as a tonneau cover. To complete the model from its original inception required a chassis to be built, an engine to be added, a new steering wheel and new wheels as these parts had never been determined or selected back then. Ted's radical truck creation is now complete and it is a testament to his remarkable vision of what a custom show truck in the 60s would look like. Here's to you, Ted! Thanks for looking... Edited October 21, 2019 by Nitromethane adding info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Ted's ideas were way ahead of his time, if he were still with us, his builds would be fantastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 This truck has some interesting styling ideas! I like the work on the tuck n roll mimic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Very interesting indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Outstanding design elements, way to go with finishing it. very creative indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Nice way to honour your brother, I bet he would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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