Kit Karson

Kool Koupe, Brother!

Amazing, right? Who'd a thunk?? Only other guy I know of that would paint a drag kar green... is Richard Rollins, Gas Monkey! RRR has several green drag kars, don't you Brother? Looks impressive from every angle! -KK

Awesome to see what others are doing! Here's the progress on the '29 PU trailer... Trimmed out the excess original frame work... Added the new framing... Test fit the axle & leaf springs... Need to kreate the forward shackle mounts... Drill a couple of alignment holes... Shortened the rear spring mounts. And, locate the mounting points on all four korners! Now, where do the running boards need to be cut off? -KK

@alan bartonalways looked at the John Buttera white roadster as a landmark step in hot rodding! Buttera had a very klean & sleek eye that he highlighted in his iconic Model A roadster. If you keep klose to his vision, your skills will do honor to his kreation. -KK

Revell Gone Fishing Set Revell BASS BUSTERS Set Revell Yamaha Formula One Team Cut to fit under the box Trimmed to fit Mock up What do you think, so far? Kind of a side view of the two together Have to cut down the tongue and cut off the forward running boards & front fenders And attach a proper hitch under the bed Oh, finish the trailer suspension, too btw thanks for watching -KK

Just got a preview of the paint!!! Wait 'til you see what RRR has instore for your eyes!!!! -KK

Just about finished with the oval insert... Turned out just as smooth as a baby's butt! -KK

Really like the direction this has come from! Overall detail and attention to klean modeling skillz shows! This is becoming "one kool PU"! -KK

WOW! This has become a thread for everyone here on the MCM Forum to follow! And, history pics from @tim boydhave raised the bar and added yet another degree of inspiration! Slipped up to my lair and spent a bit of time on the kooler: Found a interesting muffler in the Revell '30 Model A Woody Ford logo indented into the muffler Well, it'll look kool in the side of the kooler, right? Dragging the back edge of the #11 to open up the side of the kooler Opened up the side Fits pretty close Add a little CA Now for a little klean up Should look pretty good... -KK

Klearly one over-the-top kustom hardtop '57 Chevy! Sleek silver is a kool kolor and the red-hot & black interior will truly pop! The body mods are way kool and quite kontemporary for a kar that has seen even the "best" names try to kustomize, like Boyd's CheZoom!

For REAL!?. You continue to amaze me with your mad skillz, Brother! Killer re-stance; Blower opening detail & Rockin' tube chassis mods!

Absolutely

Back when you first ran this idea passed me, I never imagined how aggressive this was going to turn out. You, my friend, have turned a sow's ear into a silk purse! -KK Fierce Fiat Rob Rizzoli's Blown 1937 Fiat Topolino

Glad you are enjoying @Dennis Lacy's 1929 Ford Pickup 80's Contemporary Street Rod - A Tim Boyd Tribute! Keeping with the original intent of this thread, builders from around the world are keeping up with the umpteen pages and awesome comments and commitment to build a personal '29 PU while @tim boydis watching over your shoulder! As for an update on mine, added a strip of styrene to the bottom edges of the hood: Now, a little lift job for the cowl... -KK

Love watching things coming together! There is even chatter on fb regarding this thread!! Keep up the great work and As for my project, I've updated the rims. Now going with the sawtooth rims & tires from the Revell 1937 Ford Convertible and Trailer. And, here's why: (It sure wasn't because I didn't have another set of 5 spokes & tires) but you may have already figured out the reason was because I'm adding a trailer! When I start cutting things up, I'll bring y'all up to date with step-by-step construction, OK? btw I found this axle & parallel leaf springs (unidentified donor) for under the box & rear fenders: Kleaned up, nicely, but needs the drop in the axles reduced: Work continues on...

And, out of no where comes a super sharp deuce 2dr sedan! Wasn't sure this one would turn out so kool, RRR! Don't know anyone that could pie-cut the '32 hood to match the chopped top!! Outstanding, Brother!!! -KK

A little square stock to fill a couple of openings between the cab firewall and the roadster floorboard. Cut off the excess... Floorboard matches up with the firewall right where it belongs! Taking out the bow in the back of the roadster seat... and, sanding it square to the floorboard was a must... is going to make it fit the cab so much better! So happy with the fit! Trying to get to the point where I will have to deal with the doors. I know the door panels are going to really give the interior the finishing detail this kit has always missed! OK! You've been really patient with me and I've been holding back pictures of the mock-up! So, what do you think? -KK

@Painted Black WOW! Good to have you aboard! Jump in here and continue our quest in getting @tim boydto finish his tribute '29A Closed Cab! Paint is in the on the horizon... need to do a full-on white glue mock-up! Stay tuned... -KK

'29 PU hood scribed passenger's side '29 PU hood scribed driver's side

Outstanding!

You nailed it, ADL! Both your T Touring and your 1:1 experience have brought you to the same conclusion that I have had as a basic rule of model car building: The final result has to appear to be "street worthy"! If it isn't street-able or plausible, even in theory, the builder has missed the mark. Reality is a bitch, so if your fantasy is to create a vehicle that reflects your interests or personality, then make sure that if it were constructed for the road that it is legal and safe, even in concept! -KK

I think you're on to something about the longer wheel base and those rims... They made the difference on the Saltster -KK Saltster Rims - Front & Back

Nice job! Looks spot on!! I'll be expecting to see it under glass... -KK

Always on of my favorite TV cars! Lumpy's Ford Convertible from Leave It to Beaver! Like the subject and your progress is right on! -KK

I was hoping we might entice you into finishing the 1980's project of a scale replica of the Jim Jacobs Model A pickup, @tim boyd! @Dennis Lacy and I had talked about the possibility!! @Rocking Rodney Rat ( @Rockin' Rodney Rat ) was very instrumental in continuing this tribute thread, as well!! @alan barton's contribution has moved this thread around the world! Thanks to everyone, especially those that just checked in on us having fun with the Revell '29 PU! -KK 16.7K VIEWS WOW!!!! And, @bill-e-boy's Tribute thread has also been fun to watch, too!