78 Ford Pulling Truck / Update 2/25/15

[RubiconGuy11]

This is my current project, 78 Ford Firestone kit by AMT. I don't have the skills that most of you do so don't be to critical, lol. Never mind the tail lights, they are not done.

Of course it's built from a few kits and some scratch building.

Here is it's current state, updates to follow. Thanks for checking it out.

Edited February 25, 2015 by RubiconGuy11

[Guest]

Very cool! I've always said this kit is a perfect candidate for a pulling truck! I have a '72 Chevy puller project from long ago. This may give me the motivation to get back in on it.

[1930fordpickup]

Troy you are off to a good start. Great idea.

[RubiconGuy11]

Very cool! I've always said this kit is a perfect candidate for a pulling truck! I have a '72 Chevy puller project from long ago. This may give me the motivation to get back in on it.

That 72 Chevy would be a great pulling truck, would like to see it. Dig that thing out and jump in!

Thanks for the kind words guys.

[TheGing952]

That looks like a great start! Just out of curiosity what are those wheels and tires off of?

[Fat Brian]

They look like the wheels from a Hotwheels Monster Jam truck.

[RubiconGuy11]

They look like the wheels from a Hotwheels Monster Jam truck.

You are correct sir. Those are the ones.

[Ray J]

I Follow 2 different pulling circuits in my area of the Upper Ohio Valley (Ohio State Tractor Puller Asso and Power Pulling Productions). And I love anything with a big motor. I'll be watching this build.

[RubiconGuy11]

I'll have some updates soon. Not the fastest builder, lol!

[RubiconGuy11]

Hey guys,

Here is a small update on the truck. I mocked up the engine and transmission where I wanted them, made the weight box and added the sled stops in the rear. Body is ready for paint but haven't really decided on a color yet, thinking a dark gray or the like. Also, not happy with the bed cover, probably going to use a thin piece of black vinyl.

Never mind the tape, it's to hold the grill on, lol!

Hope you like the pics. Thanks for looking, negative comments are welcome.

Edited January 23, 2015 by RubiconGuy11

[RubiconGuy11]

Another small update, got the engine detailed, put the rear hitch on with the height adjustment and got the truck in primer. Waiting to paint the frame until I can find a suitable fuel tank for the front. I have a few but they are too small, just doesn't look right. Any of you guys have an idea of a scale tank I could use?

[tnuss94]

Looks great! Not much of a Ford fan (I'd Still drive one lol) but totally my favorite body style on their trucks

[Fat Brian]

The Madd Mudder kit has a beer keg converted into a fuel tank, it's much bigger than the small drag tanks you usually see. The kit its very expensive but someone used to cast the tank, maybe post a thread in the resin section about it. The Ninja Turtles and Jurrasic Attack monster truck kits also come with a modern fuel cell that woud be appropriate for this build.

[RubiconGuy11]

Thanks for the advice Brian, yeah, wish I had a PullDozer tank. Very expensive just for a tank, lol.

I'll try over in the resin section.

[01blueedge]

B-n-lresins.com makes the tanks weights and other pulling parts. Nice job so far I just started a 70s ford puller myself

[RubiconGuy11]

B-n-lresins.com makes the tanks weights and other pulling parts. Nice job so far I just started a 70s ford puller myself

Thanks for the compliment, hope your are going start a thread on your puller.

[RubiconGuy11]

Looks great! Not much of a Ford fan (I'd Still drive one lol) but totally my favorite body style on their trucks

Thanks for the kind words.

[665@213]

That's a good looking puller sir! Keep it going!

[lanesteele240]

Very cool

[Scalper]

cool... this is looking great.. now need to build a sled too

[RubiconGuy11]

Thanks for the comments gentleman, good idea on the sled. May have to tackle that.

[Ray J]

I'm a Big Truck Pulling Fan, And I would Say that you are doing a GREAT JOB !!! Keep it coming. RJ

[RubiconGuy11]

Thank's Ray J! I use to go to quite a few when I was a kid with my parents. I have always thought these trucks look pretty cool the way they are set up.

Edited February 28, 2015 by RubiconGuy11

[Da_Wolfman]

This thing is going to be great!

[RubiconGuy11]

Thanks Wolfman, appreciate it.