CRUSADER2 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Enjoying watching this build come together, its looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) More engine, chassis and dashboard details with reference photos. Instrument panel with tach ( left side ) and air pressure gauge (right side ) . Edited August 31, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) More cab and interior details added. "Custom Cab" seats were gray with red trim. Edited September 7, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Nice progress on your interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 This has been one of my favorite builds! It seems to get better and better too! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Telescoping mirrors ( aka - fly swatters ) and turn sigals added and some final interior details. Little research with Ford literature, found a photo of the Western Concrete truck in color and sales brochure material, but too late for the color change, but will do the water tank behind cab. May do hooks on front bumper instead of a W. Looks like a Challenge ? Edited September 20, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Man, this is an awesome build... Looking really good... Never get tired of seeing somebody build a mixer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Looks great! Are you going to add the power unit behind the cab too? I’ve wanted to attempt one of those myself. I even have some reference pictures of one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Tom nice progress and interesting reference pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the all the encouraging comments. The separate motor sounds like a great idea Brian! Maybe a flathead Ford engine in a small dog house would look more appropriate than a modern hydraulic pump system. Edited September 22, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 This is on an old White, but I have a few reference pictures. If I'm remembering right, this one has a 6 cylinder Ford engine and truck transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 These old rigs are so cool!!! I can't wait to see what you do with this thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Found this old Motorific toy in my closet 1/40 scale?, Any coincedence? hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 That is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I agree... That's an awesome find... Too cool... Makes me want to get on ebay to see what I can find.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey429 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Nice looking rig. What did you do for the mirrors? Are they included with the cab conversion or did you build them? Been looking to do a similar set on a '50s F100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) On 9/28/2020 at 7:45 AM, Casey429 said: Are they included with the cab conversion or did you build them? Good question. They are not included, I built the brackets. One small bracket is anchored into the door, and connected to the longer brace via a steel pin ( the pin resembles a bolt on the real mirror brackets). The mirror head is off a die cast '53 Chevy Tow Truck made by Welly. I like to buy cheap diecasts for extra parts not available in plastic or resin. Edited September 30, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, leafsprings said: Good question. They are not included, I built the brackets. One small bracket is anchored into the door, and connected to the longer brace via a steel pin ( the pin resembles a bolt on the real mirror brackets). The mirror head is off a die cast '53 Chevy Tow Truck made by Welly. I like to buy cheap diecasts for extra parts not available in plastic or resin. Definitely, a plus to have so many die cast models available, today for cheap.... Wheels and tires are what I look for, mostly... Jada has to be tops for that purpose, for sure... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) More ideas on a separate power unit and some weights involved in a transit mixer. Edited October 3, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 This is very interesting information so have you decided on what you’re going to go with yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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