Tumbler75 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Well I had to start something to get my head a rollin' and I can't find a few older projects yet (too many boxes to look through). They'll turn up.... eventually. So this is what I'm doing. I've seen in a magazine sometime ago about some trucks done in either the 1980's or 1990's (or both) by a conversion company out west somewhere. They would take a Crew Cab and ad the Extended Cab area to make the cab bigger. I liked it so much I decided to replicate it. Besides the only trucks that look decent as Extended Cabs in the 350/3500 style is Dodge. Crew Cabs should have 4 doors in my book. Extended Cabs are for 150/1500 and 250/2500 model trucks. I've taken a two Ford kits by Revell-ogram and converted them into a Crew Cab Extended Conversion truck. I've not seen one done so I dunno if I'm the first to do this. Here we go! Ford F250 and F350 Heavy Duty Extended Cabs by Revell-ogram. Marked, Cut, and Graft is the next key. You can see where I've started correcting the Rear Door Windows in the front. This is gonna turn out to be ONE LOOONG truck. But it's gonna be fun too. Simple, but fun. Enjoy! Edited June 5, 2011 by Tumbler75
Mudpit602 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 This truck is going to be killer. I'am interested to see the turn out keep up the awesome build
Hattley Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Excellent, I’ll be watching this build!! I’ve been looking for late model trucks,well... '70's - today, doesn’t seem to be many around. I see your in Memphis, if you run across any please PM and give me heads up.
highway Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 This looks interesting. I've actually seen a 1:1 extended crew cab running around my area like this, I think it might be a 95 or so.
Railfreak78 Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 Thanks for showing how you actually made the cuts. I have been wanting to make a crew cab Chevy for a long time. Very cool project! I have even seen 6 door Fords like this one.
RodneyBad Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 Looks like a RedNeck limo Great looking cuts. Really liking this conversion. Nice to see where and how ya doin it.. Nice work soo far.
Tumbler75 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Posted September 30, 2010 First off, Thanx to all who are watching and to those commenting. This keeps me motivated to keep going on this build. I've got a small update, Sept. 30th, 2010. I have extended the Interior Tub and the Frame. Everything is roughed in and the door panels for the rear have been done too. Everything still needs fine tuned but getting the "rough ins" done first then comes the fine tuning. Enjoy! Sorry it's not more. Time is limited to work on models working 50 hours a week. Interior tub with the rear floor fixed so it's flat across like the 1:1. Regular Panels (Unmodded) on top and the Rear Door Panels (modded) on bottom. The Frame, everything will still go where it needs to. I glued the tub and frame together to give them both strength. Still need to add a few braces here and there. Enjoy till next time!
Mudpit602 Posted September 30, 2010 Posted September 30, 2010 With the limited mount of time you have you are getting a lot of work done. Keep up the great work.
Tumbler75 Posted October 3, 2010 Author Posted October 3, 2010 Thanx man! I should have a small update this evening sometime.
Hattley Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Great, looking forward to it. Thanx man! I should have a small update this evening sometime.
roadkill Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 G'day, that's going to be an awsome pickup, but it will have the turning circle of an aircraft carrier, still with a truck like that who cares?
Tumbler75 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Posted October 15, 2010 Sorry for not having an update. Been a tad sick (long story) but should be back on this one soon. Thanx to those who have commented on this so far.
Hattley Posted October 15, 2010 Posted October 15, 2010 Hey man take care!! Sorry for not having an update. Been a tad sick (long story) but should be back on this one soon. Thanx to those who have commented on this so far.
Tumbler75 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Posted October 20, 2010 OK, I'm back with a MAJOR UPDATE! I decided (yet still can go back if need to) that the stock Dually Bed wasn't going to work. So from memory I started fabricating from the extra bed floor a Utility Box like the ones I used to make many years ago. I'm on the second round of plasti-putty (homemade stuff) on the cab. So, with that yammerin' out of the way. On to the pics! Still got a ton to do to make it right. Doors, hinges, etc. Enjoy for now!
Hattley Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Hey man that going to look great! OK, I'm back with a MAJOR UPDATE! I decided (yet still can go back if need to) that the stock Dually Bed wasn't going to work. So from memory I started fabricating from the extra bed floor a Utility Box like the ones I used to make many years ago. I'm on the second round of plasti-putty (homemade stuff) on the cab. So, with that yammerin' out of the way. On to the pics! Still got a ton to do to make it right. Doors, hinges, etc. Enjoy for now!
charlie8575 Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 I don't know how I missed this one before. Very interesting conversion and very nicely done, too. What color will the final product be, or has that been decided? Charlie Larkin
ian ashton Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Absolutely awesome! I really want to build a quad cab truck. Love where this is going!
Jordan White Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Should be an interesting final result! One thing though, the rear wheel wells seem a bit too tall, though it may just be the perspective.
mikemodeler Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Coming along nicely and should look good when done. I do have to say that the utility bed looks a little big versus the rest of the build. Maybe you are planning on scaling it down a bit? The bed sides seem to hang down, giving the impression that the wheel openings are out of porportion to the rest of the bed. Just my thoughts, not meant to be critical. I would love to be able to scratch build a bed like this but usually end up with a bunch of scrap plastic! Thank goodness The Modelhaus sells a resin utility bed!
Tumbler75 Posted November 8, 2010 Author Posted November 8, 2010 Will have an update on this one this evenin'. Be on the lookout!
Tumbler75 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Posted November 9, 2010 Sorry, I got home and I fell out from work. I got some work done on the F350. It looks like I'm axing the Utility Bed idea. Oh well. Anyways! I got some body work done and primer shot to show the imperfections I need to get sorted before anything like the final colour is laid down. You can't tell the two cabs have been joined at this stage of things so I'm happy! So on with the update! Roof Ribs were added: Till next time. Enjoy!
Tumbler75 Posted April 9, 2011 Author Posted April 9, 2011 Ok! Dually Bed it is! So many complications have reared their ugly heads it isn't funny! I've stripped, redid the body work, and started all over again so many times I'm finally happy with the results (maybe). I really like the two tone paint schemes of the 80's Pick Up Trucks! I chose that for this truck. I went with FoMoCo Medium Blue Pearl and Grey Mist for the colours. I am happy with the results, but by all means this isn't going to be a show quality truck. Jus' something I like that different like all my builds. Enjoy! Enjoy!
RodneyBad Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Body and Paint looks Super. Love the Cab.... Excellent body mods.
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