1970 Ford Galaxie, Yellow Cab

[doorsovdoon]

Another build I did before I joined the forum. This is my San Francisco Yellow Cab made from the AMT '70 Galaxie Highway Patrol. I always wanted to do a classic Yellow Cab, so I had to find decals and scratch build the roof box Taxi sign. I used the radio from the kit as I didn't have a proper CB radio at the time to put in there. Simple kit with very low parts count that went together perfectly fine. No fit issues and I hope to d another sometime, probably a highway Patrol version. I might add weathering to it eventually as these were never seen in clean running order, they were always covered in grime and beat to heck and back! 

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[kruleworld]

Looks awesome. although it's a simple kit, they make a great subject base

[Scott8950]

Looks great... I bet this cab would have gotten terrible fuel mileage ?

[Oldcarfan27]

With a Boss 429 for power, that thing will get passengers to the airport in record time!!

Car is weathered nice, but too nice, not enough dents!

[THarrison351]

26 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Car is weathered nice, but too nice, not enough dents!

That's what I was going to say!

[Spottedlaurel]

Nice one Gareth.

If I built one I'd be doing it in beige or similar, as the kind of generic car seen in the background of any '70s American detective programme/movie.

[doorsovdoon]

Thanks, guys. Yeah, I got a chuckle out of that huge powerhouse in a cab, xD. I was close to making dents in it but I was afraid I'd ruin it, so I just brushed some blackwash over it to give it some grime.

[doorsovdoon]

5 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Nice one Gareth.

If I built one I'd be doing it in beige or similar, as the kind of generic car seen in the background of any '70s American detective programme/movie.

Yes, I've seen a few different colours they came in, one I would really like to do is the 40's DeSoto in yellow with red wings/fenders but not sure if such a kit exists. The next best thing I'd use would be a '48 Ford and mod it to make a four door.

[Classicgas]

Well done.

[slusher]

Great build!

[Funkychiken]

Very sharp build! 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice! The weathering looks great! Looks like this is the express version.?

[doorsovdoon]

4 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Very nice! The weathering looks great! Looks like this is the express version.?

Yep, that's how the rear hubcap went missing. The Boss 429 likes to spin those rear wheels! haha,

[Gabe470]

Howdy all! I stumbled on this thread as I just bought the Galaxie 500 Model kit. It's been fun to build so far. I am an ex-SF cabbie and wanted to build a tribute to Paul Stine (Zodiac victim) by building a 1968 Galaxie in Yellow Cab livery, but I blew it, as the 1970 kit is a different body style. Oh well, maybe I'll do the cab in the photo, but with my assigned number I drove Wednesday nights in 1996, 470. 

I attached a little sneak preview showing a little of what I did this morning. 

[happy grumpy]

Beautiful taxi. I did the cop car version. I like the missing hubcap, nice detail.

[Zippi]

Nice job on the cab.  I remember the old Checker & Yellow cabs around here when I was a kid.  

[doorsovdoon]

18 hours ago, Gabe470 said:

Howdy all! I stumbled on this thread as I just bought the Galaxie 500 Model kit. It's been fun to build so far. I am an ex-SF cabbie and wanted to build a tribute to Paul Stine (Zodiac victim) by building a 1968 Galaxie in Yellow Cab livery, but I blew it, as the 1970 kit is a different body style. Oh well, maybe I'll do the cab in the photo, but with my assigned number I drove Wednesday nights in 1996, 470. 

I attached a little sneak preview showing a little of what I did this morning. 

Good start, engine is looking sweet. Love the Zodiac movie. I kind of based this cab build off of that, but like you say, it's the wrong year and style. I believe there is a two door version of the '68 but I don't think it's been issued for decades and is hard to find now. 

Edited November 2, 2021 by doorsovdoon

[doorsovdoon]

7 hours ago, Zippi said:

Nice job on the cab.  I remember the old Checker & Yellow cabs around here when I was a kid.  

Thanks, Bob. I'd love for Round2, or any model manufacturer, to do the traditional Checker Cab.

[doorsovdoon]

17 hours ago, happy grumpy said:

Beautiful taxi. I did the cop car version. I like the missing hubcap, nice detail.

Thanks, Mario. When there's a 429 Boss under the hood, rear hubcaps don't hang around for long, Lol!

[Dominik]

cool! like the used touch

[doorsovdoon]

11 hours ago, Dominik said:

cool! like the used touch

Thanks Dominik. I wanted to put some dents and scratches in it but was scared I'd ruin it, so I just threw some blackwash over it.