AMT 1978 Ford regular long bed info

[71_Sears]

I just picked up my second 1978 Ford Firestone kit and I'd like to build it into a regular long bed. I remember seeing a thread or post somewhere with the details on how one guy modified the bed sides but I can't seem to find it. Any help finding this information is greatly appreciated!  

[Maindrian Pace]

That was probably me.

 

[71_Sears]

8 hours ago, Maindrian Pace said:

That was probably me.

 

Thank you for the link! I copied your work on my stand wheel base longbed and all is well with the first side so far. Now just to find another left inside bed side.

[Maindrian Pace]

Sure thing. Be sure to show us your work, can never get too many '73-'79s here.

[Mercuryman54]

I picked these up a couple years ago. They were at the Hoosier Model Car Association swap meet. I don’t recall the vendor, but he did the masters and cast them. They’re the 8ft beds. He didn’t have the 6ft yet. I haven’t seen him there since. 

Dennis

[mikemodeler]

10 hours ago, Mercuryman54 said:

I picked these up a couple years ago. They were at the Hoosier Model Car Association swap meet. I don’t recall the vendor, but he did the masters and cast them. They’re the 8ft beds. He didn’t have the 6ft yet. I haven’t seen him there since. 

Dennis

That was probably Blue Oval Resin, he used to offer these beds and some cabs too. Don't think he is in business anymore.

[Mercuryman54]

May have been. This guy had mastered and cast stuff for Dodge and Chevy also. 

Dennis

[71_Sears]

22 hours ago, Maindrian Pace said:

Sure thing. Be sure to show us your work, can never get too many '73-'79s here.

Will do. My plans are to make a correct 78 F-150 or F-250 4x4 standard longbed.  I've built one of the Firestone kits as a 1977 F-250 Highboy 4x4. I also have a 1973-75 F-350 but it needs a front grille. Got it from my uncle missing the grille. My uncle is an avid modeler himself with over 400 models so modeling runs in the family.  I am going to paint the one I'm working on now Phoenician yellow and metallic brown down the middle like the inspiration picture. I'll have a separate thread when I get enough work done to post.

[Maindrian Pace]

That'll be a really nice build.

[mk11]

On ‎2017‎-‎12‎-‎01 at 7:37 PM, Maindrian Pace said:

... can never get too many '73-'79s here.

especially if they look as good as yours, Mike 

With Scenes Unlimited offering those eight lug wheels and a set of tires from either him or Fireball, it makes it easier to do a credible job building those old 4x4s.

 

mike