1971 Ford F-100 Flareside 4x4

[Fabrux]

The potential for building many different options is pretty cool with the new Moebius kit. For this build, I have combined the 4x4 suspension and front crossmember from the AMT 78 F-350 reissue with the AMT 53 F-100 reissue. 

In these two chassis shots, you can see the 4x4 components in white plastic. The F-350 kit has the transfer case divorced from the transmission with a small drive shaft. I cut off the frame mounting tab and attached the transfer case directly to the transmission.

The wheels and tires are from the MPC World War II Jeep. Here is a mock up:




I had to make filler panels to go between the outside of the cab and the frame to cover the gap. I also cut down the side steps from another 53 F-100 kit to make the short steps. I also cut out the radiator support.

Chassis in primer:

Now in color with the bed at an appropriate height. Paint is Krylon Dual True Blue and Ivory.

[Atmobil]

Very nice!! I like this idea and I think I may have to steal it

[mikemodeler]

That looks great! I wonder how many of us will build a 4x4 version ahead of the actual kit being released by Moebius ?

 

I need to get started on my '69 F 100 shortbed 4x4.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I like this build!! Nice!!

[slusher]

Wow looking great. I like it.

[Fabrux]

Sorry no updates on this one for a while. Didn't like how the paint turned out on the body so it's been sitting in it's box waiting for me to get around to stripping the paint and trying again. But, in the mean time, here's how the '69 2WD suspension looks on the '78 frame:

Edited February 18, 2016 by kataranga

[Maindrian Pace]

Looks mighty fine, a member of our local club did a similar conversion on his.

Edited February 18, 2016 by Maindrian Pace