2000 Ford Thunder

[carlosmtg]

Well this is going to be more like a "On th Work bench / Under Glass" I know I should have done them separate but I got too involved in the build lol, this was my first kitbash other than a small engine or wheel swap.

Enough talk here are the pics.

I took these 2 kits a skill 1 Expedition adn a Skill 2 Lightning to create fords one off "Thunder"

First thing was opening the hood of the expedition, cutting the engine bay out of the lightning and transplanting it to the expedition.

Next for the interior tub mods, this took some thinking and doing so i could mount the chassis of the ligtning to the expedition.

[carlosmtg]

Now for some primer!

More Progress

We have paint! I went with duplicolor sealer primer then duplicolor satin black topped off with testors dull cote for that flat black look i was after, combined that with gloss black wheels and gray/black interior i think it looks good.

[carlosmtg]

And now the final product, it had some challenges adn its not perfect by any means but im happy with the result

[JTalmage]

I like the idea! needs taller tires though. But other than that, I love it!

[carlosmtg]

yes i agree thats what came with the lightning kit they look too small on that one too !

[1930fordpickup]

yes i agree thats what came with the lightning kit they look too small on that one too !

X2

Looks cool .

Edited August 20, 2014 by 1930fordpickup

[freakshow12]

I love it. I remember when john colletti built this and I think he even had luggage made to match. I hope Tim Boyd chimes in as I think he was still with svt when this was done. Wonder where it is now?

[slusher]

Super nice...

[wayne swayze]

I like the idea! needs taller tires though. But other than that, I love it!

X2!

[slammedi'am]

Nice!

[Wonderbread Kustomz]

Very nice!

[Ron Hamilton]

Very nice!!!!!

[Platerpants]

i like the idea

[Danno]

Sinister.

[Chuck Most]

Very cool! I've had a similar idea kicking around for a while, I just haven't figured out how I want to tackle the rear suspension on mine yet.

[carlosmtg]

Thanks guys!!

[blubaja]

I've done this SAME EXACT build! lol. Also had the same issues with the tires. Still haven't found something that works.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64043

[carlosmtg]

1. I've done this SAME EXACT build! lol. Also had the same issues with the tires. Still haven't found something that works.

   http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64043

   Just looked at yours, Very nice build!

[blubaja]

Actually, I did try Fujimi tires on the wheels. But they are still too small:/