Turned out beautifully. I mentioned during your build that I had a friend years ago with this exact same truck and even the colors. This couldn't be any realistic looking if you had it in your driveway.
You might want to also look at the May issue of Car Craft magazine. Inside of the back cover is a picture of this truck on the starting line at a Drag Strip. There're some differences in the lettering than the picture of the truck in it's current state. This would be common on any Race Car. The picture shows a right rear quarter view of the truck and shoes the Stu Wilson Ford sponsorship on the right rear quarter panel.
You're off to a great start with this build. Those northern Michigan winters are rough on old cars. Hope to revisit your Grand Travers Bay area again soon, beautiful country up there.
That's exactly what I was trying to describe. Thank you Mike.
I know that these are used in the 1:1 world on "Mag" wheels to cover the outer front wheel bearing that will usually extend beyond the wheel center. As for our modeling this might be something you will have to create from plastic.
Your build made me smile and remember the foot long rear shackles that were so popular at that time. Your chassis detailing look spot on. I like the big traction bars and the touch of rust on the leaf springs.
You could always just reroute the hoses and if the Valve Cover doesn't clear just leave off the Brake Boaster. I tend to have AR Syndrome and I think most people would never notice the notch or the mounting holes on the Valve Cover.
Sound like a nice devoted son don't you think. Hmm. We have a neighbor that mows his yard every 3 to 4 days during the summer months. He's retired and bored, but his yard is always looking like something out of Home & Garden TV.
Great looking trucks. You really captured your 1:1 truck with your model. I like your idea to post pictures of your real cars and the models of them. My Avatar is a model of a '67 El Camino I drove up until it was traded on a new '74 Step Side.
With the license plates looking like a personalized plate I would think it's privately owned. I know there is some very expensive paints that will look like chrome but the new "wraps" are much more cost effective and they hold up to the elements better. A local "Tint" shop has one of their trucks done like this but in a bright Blue. You just can't miss it on the road.
This is an outstanding looking build. Your attention to the engine detail really stands out. The clear Fuel Lines and the California Black Plate put it solid into the '60's.