patrol52 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I built this at the beginning of summer for a 4-H project. I am pretty happy with it's turnout, except that the paint cracked, but oh-well. I used a spare Revell '32 Ford for parts. It's frame got chopped at the end of the running boards, and is custom from there back. My door panels to match the seat. I really need to find the pre-made plastic for that--having to file all those grooves was a pain. I want to change the bar that runs on top of the engine. It really makes it look like there is a drastic slope there, which really isn't. I used ballpoint pen springs in the rear, and a soda can cut into strips for the front spring--it needed an offset, so why not while I was there? Here you can see the oak bed and aluminum tape bed strips. Also the 40 Ford dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk916 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Man, how come 4-H didnt have model building when I was in it?!?! That turned out great! Very nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonesblues Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Your choice of wheels is dead nuts on. great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Mike Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Man, how come 4-H didnt have model building when I was in it?!?! That turned out great! Very nice job! Hey, Wes. Where did that 4-spoke Bell wheel come from??? I need one for my Roadster, so I can show you cats some hot stuff.....Like your bed floor! I like the whole Rdstr Pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James W Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Well done. A nice mix of custom parts and a straight forward build. I like the dashboard. Don't think I've seen one with fenders in a while. Kind of refreshing to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrol52 Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Mike, That steering wheel was from my parts box of models that either my dad built or his friend built back in the day. Consequently, I don't know what it is from. I asked my dad and he didn't have any idea, but our best guess would be a Ford Model A or T, possibly a T-bucket or a vintage race car. (I know my dad didn't build any old race cars, but definitely had a t-buckets, a model T, and some Model A's.) If I happen to find anything else, I will post it for sure. Thanks everybody, for the comments. Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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