'32 Pickup

[mrm]

This is going to be yet another one of my many Deuce projects. 

The idea is a chopped, fenderless truck on Z-ed frame with a shortened bed. I apologize for the lack of pictures in the opening post, but I just found out my camera ran out of batteries. 

Meanwhile I would like to ask if anyone can tell me what would be a proper supercharger for the Buick mill in the new '29 Roadster from Revell, since this would be the engine I would like to use for this build and where (what kit) I can source it from? 

 

[Jantrix]

How about a Latham supercharger? It would be period correct, and many AMT kits came with one. The Model T Double Kit springs to mind.

[mrm]

Thank you Rob. I actually have one of those double T kits, so I'll check it out. 

 

So the cab is from the Lindberg kit and it is chopped about 4 scale inches 

 

The frame is the '32 frame that comes in Revell's new '29 roadster kit. The rear cross member has been lowered and the front one has been removed together with the front section of the frame. In its place the entire front section of Revell '32 fromae has been glued on top of the frame from the '29. This basically Z-ed the frame, stretched the wheelbase and straightened the horns.

 

Then in the mix I threw the bed from the trailer that comes in the reissued Revell Model T Street Rod. I think it is the perfect length for my project.

 

now we have the perfect stance, but when I move the cab where I want it and take into consideration the stretched wheelbase, I'll have to make a new longer hood. This makes me rethink my engine options, because I will have more room. 

 

Right now the front seems to sit a little too low, but this will change slightly when the correct front axle is put in. I am still contemplating between the dropped steerable I-beam from the '29 Rat Rod Pickup, the dropped I-beam from the new '29 Roadster or the tube one from the '32 fords. 

 

 

[Modlbldr]

I like where this is going. Always fun to mix and match. Keep it up.

Later- 

[espo]

This is going to be yet another one of my many Deuce projects. 

The idea is a chopped, fenderless truck on Z-ed frame with a shortened bed. I apologize for the lack of pictures in the opening post, but I just found out my camera ran out of batteries. 

Meanwhile I would like to ask if anyone can tell me what would be a proper supercharger for the Buick mill in the new '29 Roadster from Revell, since this would be the engine I would like to use for this build and where (what kit) I can source it from? 

 

You might want to consider a top mounted GMC super charger. This was fairly common with those that could afford it. The Latham super charger is impressive looking and would clear the hood if you stay that way. If you went with the GMC blower you could do away with the hood, or create a hole in the hood. If you went without the hood you could just make radiator supports from the firewall to the radiator shroud. This would help support the radiator and frame the blower.  

[GTJUNIOR]

Curious to see where this is going. 

[Dennis Lacy]

There can never be enough '32 Pickups. Are those the wheels you plan to use? 

The Tony Nancy 22jr double dragster set from Revell features a GMC super charged Buick engine in one of the included dragsters. Besides that, that double kit is a treasure chest of kit bashing parts. 

[mrm]

So would the Weiland blower from the Fire Roaster be OK on top of the Buick Nailhead? 

[Snake45]

Not a fan of the modern wheels, but otherwise, I like the proportions and overall direction of your build. Will be watching!

[mrm]

Hahahaa…..

Actually, this whole build started because of the wheels. So I am definitely using them. They were supposed to go on my '32 Vicky I am building (there is a thread), but I wanted to "spice them up" a little, so I sprayed the blue on the spokes. But when I put them on the car I did not like how the color was sitting with the rest of the model. So I thought "what would they look good on?" The answer I reached was on a Fenderless silver Pickup with same blue accents. I have every intention to go to this years Heartland Nationals, which would be hosting its contest for the 25th year. Because of their silver anniversary the Theme this year is anything silver. And I thought "Perfect, I'll throw one more project on my plate".

So, this is how this build came to be. 

I think/hope, that everything will work together at the end, including the wheels. 

Edited April 9, 2016 by mrm

[Ace-Garageguy]

If the car you're building is supposed to represent something in 1:1 built now, or recently, ANY blower would be appropriate. Those wheels would indicate you're not going for a "period correct" look, so anything including the suggested Latham or GMC, or the Weiand, or even dual Paxtons from the new Surf Woody kit would be fine.

Even if there's no manifold to mate the blower you want to use to a nailhead in 1:1, a competent fabricator can make something that will work and look good. Same goes for plastic. 

With that long hood, an inline engine might be cool too. Hudson, Jaguar, Chebby...

Edited April 9, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[hgbben]

I for one like the wheel choice on this project. What kit are they from?

[mrm]

Thank you guys for the comments. 

Since the hood is going to be longer my engine choices increased signifficantly. I am now considering the Motor from the (ex) Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport and a modular modern Ford. Thinking even about V12s. 

  The wheels are Pegasus spoke wheels, with the spokes painted with Tamiya clear and the rears are fitted inside Pegasus aluminum cylinders, with the tires from the Prowler/Wagonrod/Phantom Vicky.