Chuck Most Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 As Bob Ross often said, "There are no mistakes, only happy accidents." Well, that's mostly true. Years ago I started this '76 conversion with a Bandit Resins grille and a bed made up of Monogram and AMT pieces. I had planned to add a somewhat better detailed firewall and engine bay, which naturally meant cutting away what was there originally. Well, that plan didn't work too well, and I'd already addressed the windshield height issue and added the drip rails on the cab, so I opted to save it by doing it as a curbside. And with the hood fastened to the cab, I could finally have a nice fitting hood on one of these. The wheel covers are from the AMT Phantom Van, and the white line tires came from... I dunno... somewhere. I made a bug guard and used a Moebius front bumper. Out back you'll find tail lights and a bumper from an old Revell Custom Pickups Parts Pack. I believe that's where the steering wheel came from, as well. Said steering wheel sits on a column made from Evergreen rod with a pin for a turn stalk and gear selector. The mirror is a Detail Master photo etched piece, I have no idea where the dice came from, Ken's maybe? Otherwise the interior (what there is of one) is kit stock. Ray's Kits came through again for the F100 fender badges. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I like the well-used work horse look. Nice paint work without being overdone. Remember seeing those exhaust stacks on so many shop trucks from the past and they sounded good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I have a soft spot for these old used and weathered truck. Very nice weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Another cool truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Fantastic build Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M. Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) Three words, I LIKE IT! There's just something that makes vintage trucks and the weathered look on them go together like peanut butter and jelly. Edited June 24, 2022 by John M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Haney Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I think it turned out great! very realistic weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 6:51 AM, Chuck Most said: Quick change rear fender? Sail tie down? Anchor cleat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 6:29 PM, Lunajammer said: Quick change rear fender? Sail tie down? Anchor cleat? It's a fuel cap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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