alan barton Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I don't think there are nearly enough modifications to this little pickup/towtruck to warrant a build thread but here's what I did anyhow. This is a Lindberg release of the AMT 1934 Ford Pickup. Just one of those amazing kits that speaks volumes on the quality of AMT kits in the first golden age. Laser sharp detailing, perfect proportions and just in need of an update in running gear if you want to produce a contemporary model. The fenders are painted Testor's Burgundy Red metallic while the body and bed are Testors cream, both are enamel straight from the spray can. Wheels on one side are the 34 wires in the kit while the other side are 40 Ford rims and hubcaps. I widened the rears by cutting the outer rim off a Monogram 56 Chevy hubcap wheel. This gave me a slightly larger diameter outer rim which made for a perfect fit in the Monogram 1/24th scale rear tyres. The dropped front axle had a lot of the spring removed to get it much lower. I actually put the stock axle in by mistake the first time - there is so little difference between the stock and dropped axles in this kit. I grafted a second carb onto the stock AMT flathead. I didn't even do wiring on this engine because the hood is so awkward to remove without damaging the paint that I don't want to risk it. The towing boom is straight from the kit but is not glued in at this stage until I decide whether I am going to display it as a pickup or a towtruck. Please feel free to drop a comment or critique. This is my second build of one of these models and I have a stretched ramp truck, a panel delivery and a channelled retro rod to get done along with a gazillion other projects! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Wow, that thing sits right! Nicely done - love the colors - like both wheel choices, maybe the steelies a little better - looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I love your choice of colors . Great overall stance. What are those neat tail lights from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Great little truck! Good colors, and I too cannot decide which wheels I like better. I like your background too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Eric Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Looks great! I prefer the steelies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed my project. It's a simple beast but sometimes you need to step away from the full blown mega detailed stuff. The stance is probably my favourite part, especially that I just massaged the stock components. Tom, the taillights are from the kit! I was hunting through my lights box looking for something a bit different and then noticed the kit chrome sprue - waidaminnut! They were perfect and considering the age of this kit, period perfect as well! They are a little tricky to run the clear red over the chrome surface but I like 'em! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 That's really nice, has a great look to it. I'd go for the steel wheels and hubcaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Super nice Ford truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Very well done. It looks like it's been sitting awhile (flat spot on the tyres?)..... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Excellent build and good choice of colors. I'm building one now using the stake bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Great looking Ford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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