Foose Ford FD 100

[Jhedir6]

Got mine in today, and since I was off all day and it was pouring rain most of the day, I jumped right on this one.

The engineering on this kit is amazing. So far everything fits together flawlessly. Chassis is started. I'll paint this all black then detail it up and then add the shocks and steering rack as well as the stabilizers. 

Engine block started, II'll likely end up plumbing this one out.

I hate building anything OOB, there's always something I want to change. And with this kit, its the wheels/tires and brakes. The kit ones are fine, but I want something different. Wheels are from Plamoz, tires are an extra set I had from a Porsche 918 as are the brakes. I'll be using other bits from the 918 as well to give the truck a mix of new and old.

Wheels and tires.

Brakes. 

That's all for now. I'm hoping to have time later tonight to get some more prep done, then start shooting paint tomorrow.

Comments and criticisms welcome and appreciated.

 

[Jhedir6]

And, since I had a bit more time. A couple mock ups.

Rolling chassis.

And With the body sitting on the chassis. 

All in all, I'm pretty happy so far. Still needs some minor tweaks, but I love how this kit is flowing together.

[Slotto]

nice wheel choice

[chadrob30]

Looking good!

[Jhedir6]

Thanks for the replies Steve and Chad.

Some more work done. I decided since I wasnt using the Foose wheels, I would pull the Roush motor and use it for something else and go with a more modern engine to match the wheels. I found a 2013 Boss 302 kit I had cannibalized for another project so I figured I'd use the motor for the truck. 

And since I was using the motor, I thought I'd update the interior as well. I put in the center console as well as the dash from the Mustang. Along with seats and I've started to graft the door panels into kit panels.

Still need to tweak the dash some more to get it to fit 100% but we're getting there.

I also sanded off the kit wipers and will upgrade to some photo etch or some from the parts box, once I figure out what I like the looks of.

 

And another mock up. 

I have the day off today, and after I get caught up on my yard work, I'm hoping to get some bench time and get the mods dialed in and some primer started on this one. Still trying to decide on a colour.

Thanks for checking in.

 

[espo]

Great looking build so far. I like the interior changes.

[mikemodeler]

I like how you are "updating" this kit with some modern parts. Really like the interior upgrade to include the dash.

[jhuntsman]

Happy to see im not the only one cutting one of these up!

[CRANMAN1]

Nice looks like its gonna be a sick build.