dragcarz Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Many years ago, I was able to purchase a collection of models from a man in Rosebud Missouri. He had quit modeling in 1962. In that collection was a few pick ups, a built 60 Ford, a built 61 Ford, an unbuilt 60 Chevy, and a started 62 Ford. I can’t bring myself to redo the built trucks, so there in the display case, but I’ve been working off and on, on the 62. I go back and forth on a stock service truck for my hopeful one day Texaco station, and a day 2 driver. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Here’s where I am now. I repaired holes in the cowl, and repaired the sink marks. I wanted a different color for this truck other than the standard white, red, that so many trucks are. I went with gray.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Paint looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 You are one lucky dude to get your hands on one this clean. My thoughts would be to go street with it, but only mildly. A nice set of tires, nothing larger than 18's; just a slight drop, nothing radical, and some form of signage on the door to help break up the gray. Keep those updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Oh yeah! This one is looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Looks good so far. If it was me, I'd be going for something that represented the era of when the original builder would've constructed it, the garage truck with some period signage sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 This is a very nice body style! I love this era of pickup trucks and it will look great no matter which direction you take! That gray paint looks very glossy! Sorry Roger, I have to ask, is it another '72 Duster waiting patiently in the background or a photo taken at the start of the construction of the California Flash you just completed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Very nice. The built up I'm starting with has no glass, no bumpers, no grille or tail lights, well, I'm only using the body and hood anyway, but I will need some windows eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 11:31 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said: This is a very nice body style! I love this era of pickup trucks and it will look great no matter which direction you take! That gray paint looks very glossy! Sorry Roger, I have to ask, is it another '72 Duster waiting patiently in the background or a photo taken at the start of the construction of the California Flash you just completed? That was the California Flash, I work three projects at a time now, it helps when things need to dry or set up. I can keep working on something with out rushing and screwing something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 2:16 PM, dino246gt said: Very nice. The built up I'm starting with has no glass, no bumpers, no grille or tail lights, well, I'm only using the body and hood anyway, but I will need some windows eventually! Your looks like a 63 from the chrome trim on the side. I have a 63 front bumper and grill your welcome to it, just PM me. It you watch EBay parts pop up on these mostly reasonably priced. The glass from a 61 thru 63 are the same, and clear custom tail lights are mounted in the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Thank you Roger, I ordered a grille from Rookie Resins, but I'm making it a custom anyway, still don't have glass though, and to be honest, haven't worked on it for a few weeks now, and I removed the chrome, the custom tailgate would not come off so it's going to be a custom for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 I recently purchased the grille and hood ornaments for the 62 and that are very well done. I also think I found the look I’m going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 The new generation of "upside-down" SLA 3D printers sure do nice work. Craig (Carmak) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I double dog dare you to have decals made for the doors that say "U.S.Navy Recruting" seeing as how it's already painted battle ship gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, misterNNL said: I double dog dare you to have decals made for the doors that say "U.S.Navy Recruting" seeing as how it's already painted battle ship gray I already made the decals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Very Kool my friend,very kool indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Nice project! I love the unibodies! For some reason, I picture it with a set of the old school white spoke wheels. Maybe that's what I need to do with my last '62 in the stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 23 hours ago, dragcarz said: I recently purchased the grille and hood ornaments for the 62 and that are very well done. I also think I found the look I’m going for. If you're using F-250 hood emblems, won't you need to use eight lug wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, misterNNL said: I double dog dare you to have decals made for the doors that say "U.S.Navy Recruting" seeing as how it's already painted battle ship gray I know, it’s natural for that! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 I got most of the motor together, not sure why all of these kits had Triple 2 Barrel carbs??? Searching the parts box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Small update.... detail painted the chassis. Has anyone gat a passenger side exhaust manifold , I’m missing one. Looks like this,only opposite side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 I may have a set of manifolds if I didn’t pitch them. I used the headers from an AMT '56 Fairlane on my '61. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Slow progress is still progress. I want to give a big thank you to Plowboy, Roger Hayes for a set of exhaust manifolds. He stepped up and helped my stalled build move forward again, the motor is finished, and the body is polished. I fixed the scratched and dull kit glass, and most of the interior is painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 You're welcome Roger! Glad I could help! Those wheels and tires are on their way also. Too late. But, if you don't like the three two carb and intake setup, you can can find single carb and intake setups in the AMT 56 and 57 Fairlanes and Thunderbirds. Personally, I like them. I actually used an AMT '57 Thunderbird block, heads and transmission with the three two intake and carbs from the kit with headers from the '56 in my '61 F-100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Real nice grey paint.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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