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1960 Ford F250 4x4
Fabrux replied to modelmonster's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
My bad. I should've known better as I believe the chassis pan is all the same for the 60-63 kits (and maybe even the Chev ones too). -
I recently purchased a lot of built-up pickup kits. There were 23 kits in all, in various stages of completeness and broken-ness. From the auction pictures I could tell that in the lot was a GM Action Line pickup (67-72) which is one of my favourite trucks. When the parcel arrived in the mail, I went through it all and noticed that the truck in question seemed like it was a 67-68 Chevrolet due to the way the grille area had extra plastic in it; it looked nothing like the MPC 72 pickup I had, or the AMT 71 GMC Jimmy that was also in the lot. Then I noticed the faint GMC engraving on the front fenders. I thought this was odd as I knew for sure the Jimmy's grille wasn't going to fit on there. I disassembled the truck to prepare for paint stripping. Unfortunately the truck didn't have a hood, tailgate or rear bumper. I was going to have to source those from somewhere (Modelhaus probably). Upon stripping the paint, I noticed that the bed sides have 'Sierra Grande' engraved on them; jackpot! Then I got all the paint off the cab.... Needless to say, those GMC fender emblems are toast. What am I going to do with this basket case? Well, I figure the bed is in great shape, so I'll pick up a newer-issue GMC stepside kit and go from there. As for this cab... the MPC 68 Chevy kits go for so much these days that its probably worth it to smooth this out and build it as a Chevy cab... thoughts?
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1960 Ford F250 4x4
Fabrux replied to modelmonster's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
57-60 and 61-66 cabs are completely different. If you're looking to build a 63 then you'll need a 61-63 kit as a starter. Yes, they're expensive (I just bought one for $51) but they're amazing kits for body detail if you can get an unmolested example. The problem, however, is that the AMT kits are for a longbed unibody. You can cut the bed off, but if you're looking for period accuracy you'll need to do something about the back window (unibody had its own, special window not seen on regular cabs). I'm not too fussy on the accuracy on mine so I'm not worrying about the window... -
There isn't much room in the engine bay of these Courier's, that's for sure. For the 302-swapped version I'm building, I had to use an electric fan and put it outside the engine bay as a pusher. I did have to cut up the kit's radiator support to fit a bigger radiator, though.
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1960 Ford F250 4x4
Fabrux replied to modelmonster's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
The only kitted 1960 Ford truck was the F-100, and in short box form only. The kit was only made in 59-60, also, therefore they are hard to find and expensive 52 years later. Ford started equipping F-series trucks with factory four wheel drive in 1959; before then it was sub-contracted out. In order to build an accurate depiction of a 1960 F-250 with four wheel drive, you'll need a 1960 F-100 cab and two beds. Slice and dice the beds to create the 8-foot version if desired, otherwise leave it as is for a 6-foot version (8-foot would be more likely at the time). For a frame you'll need to ditch the kit's one-piece plate and get a frame from a Revell 1956 F-100. Stretch as necessary. You'll need a straight axle for the front as well as leaf springs; the axle in the 1973-1979 F-350 kits or 1979 Bronco kits would work beautifully or you can get another 56 F-100 rear axle and modify it for front axle duty (make sure it has a driver's side pumpkin). Just about any transfer case would do, but if you're using the 73-79 F-350 or Bronco for the front axle the transfer case from that kit would be best. In 1960 available engines were 223ci 6-cylinder (available in resin) or a 272ci or 292ci Y-block (from the 56 F-100 kit). Also, in 1960 a four wheel drive pickup would be a workhorse; manual transmission would be the norm. I hope this helps! -
So in order to enter you have to buy the kit after 1 February? That sucks as any of the kits in the list I like I already own...
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My first vehicle was a 1988 Ford Ranger, then I had a 1995 Ford Escort GT, then a 1990 Mazda MX-6 (that I still have), none of which exist in scale form! My more recent vehicles I can build, however: 1997 Ford Expedition, 1996 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150. I currently only have the '00 F-150 and the '90 MX-6 (and another '89 MX-6); the rest have been sold (or scrapped in the case of the Escort).
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In the past 10 years I've moved about 8 times. My fiancee and I plan on staying in our current home for a while (if it works out) so up until now I've needed my old model boxes to put my built models in to move them. I have a shed right now and all the empty boxes are stored in there. If we do end up staying here long-term I might look into doing something with the empties. For now, though, they still serve a purpose!
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Is that grille PE? Looks beautiful.
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Well, wherever it came from its going to be modified to fit into a CJ-7. I've been wanting to build a base model Jeep out of that kit and now I have an engine!
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testors one coat lacquers
Fabrux replied to majel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
This clears up some concerns I was having with the One Coat. I used to spray the clear within hours of spraying the colour and ending up with a semi-gloss sheen. Now I know better! -
Okay! I've had time to sort through my haul and figure out what I have. Monogram Chevy LUV Stepsider (missing wheels) 2 Revell Datsun 620 "Desert Rat" pickups (complete) 2 AMT 53 Ford F-100's (1 missing wheels, 1 missing glass) 3 Revell 56 Ford F-100's (in various stages of broken-ness) 2 Monogram 80 Ford F-150s (missing 1 grille) 3 AMT 34 Ford pickups (should be able to make 1 truck between the 3)1 2 Monogram 78 Chev K10s (complete) MPC 73 C10 (complete) MPC 73 K10 (complete) MPC 75 K10 (complete) MPC 78 K10 (complete) MPC 67 C10 (missing stock grille, tailgate; comes with 69-70 grille) AMT 70-72 GMC Jimmy (complete) 2 Revell 71-76 Ford Courier (1 missing wheels, 1 missing hood) 1I know these are the original AMT releases and not the later Lindberg releases due to a chrome license plate on one of them embossed with "AMT 1962" Miscellaneous leftover parts include a set of wheels that don't quite go with anything, odds n sods, a 426 Hemi, 283 SBC and what appears to be an AMC 6-cylinder. Any ideas what it is for sure or what it came from?
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This is a Crying Shame!
Fabrux replied to impcon's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Was/is the grille/bumper glued in place? That sort of crack usually develops due to trying to pry off a grille (in my experience). The eBay picture appears to show an intact fender, but its hard to tell definitively. It could be that the seller tried removing the grille and it started to crack so he left it alone. The piece that broke off is a very strange one to come off due to shipping, but that's not saying its impossible. Judging from the evidence presented, I would have to say that the damage was caused during shipping and therefore a result of poor packaging. -
Question for the Mopar crew
Fabrux replied to imatt88's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
^According to the websites you can only get the TC in Touring and Limited... -
I'm usually hesitant to post about eBay wins, but I'm so pleased with this one I just have to. My apologies if anyone on here was bidding on this, but I just picked it up today... There's a bag full of parts to go with it. Don't have time to sort through it all yet, but I hope all the pieces are there!
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This is a Crying Shame!
Fabrux replied to impcon's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Wow, that's harsh. On the bright side, its not a complete loss! -
What's Your Cargo?
Fabrux replied to Dr. Cranky's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I confess: I have a bit of an obsession with those Blazer Chalets/Jimmy Casa Grandes. Here's an EB camper: Gallery link here And here's some other campers on the Blazer Chalet website. -
Dodge 4x4 baja WIP
Fabrux replied to JB_Hobbies's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Looks good! Might've been easier to start with a Lindberg monster truck, though... -
Ford F250 Flatbed
Fabrux replied to jcvt's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I do believe that a 1:1 version of this would have a one-piece driveshaft. -
What's Your Cargo?
Fabrux replied to Dr. Cranky's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The VW Beetle camper was actually a kit car. You can still get the plans for it! -
Flat-top LoneStar?
Fabrux replied to Fabrux's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Now that looks cool! I bet the LoneStar's fairing could be cut down to cover that hole... -
1962 Chevrolet Resin Bodies
Fabrux replied to Fabrux's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I wasn't really looking necessarily for a formal roof, just something other than the bubbletop. -
Flat-top LoneStar?
Fabrux replied to Fabrux's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Basically all I would do is cut the cab like so... But then the sleeper would just look weird. I think I'll just end up building without the upper fairing. -
Sneak peek at new project
Fabrux replied to Fabrux's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Yeah, the body work still has a way to go. The wheel wells are still where they're supposed to be...