DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 This one is going to be kind of a hot rod, sort of rat rod truck. It begins with a resin cab from KP Conversions, the frame is an old Mack R Model frame that I got off of Ebay already assembled. (Never by a model truck frame that's been assembled!) The rear suspension is air leaf from the snap Peterbilt with air bags that I cast from one of the Ertl kits. The drive axles are from one of the Road Boss type kits. The engine is a 4-71 Detroit that was made by cutting down a Spaulding resin 6-71. IMG_1671 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1672 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1673 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1657 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1658 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1661 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1660 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
Chariots of Fire Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 That will be nice. I built a 1952 F-7 a while ago but I had to start with the '50 p/u kit cab and widen the fenders and front cowl a bit. Somewhat of a chore but it ended up ok. Keep 'er goin'!
Jim B Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Interesting build, Brian. The last resin F-8 that I saw was by DENCON Resin. He offered the fenders, frame, engine, tanks, etc.; but he's been gone for quite some time now.
Mopar - D Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 Brian looks like you’re putting a bit of everything into this project and it is all coming together nicely. Any ideas ona trailer yet? Maybe a 2 axel dump trailer!
leafsprings Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) Another very interesting build, I'm sure it was a common practice back then for owners to kit these trucks from various sources, IMO, old trucks are the future of modeling.. I like the weight range of the F 8 or later 1950's F 800's, make great dumps, tows or tractors. I hope we see the '48-'50 heavy duty conversion back as an available item and hopefully we get a never done before '53-'56 F 800 conversion as well. I definitely write a check for good quality resin heavy duty conversions to these once popular vehicles. Found this interesting photo of an '48-'52 F 8 in the back ground with 10 lug Budds, were most of these left the factory with 8 lug Budds or cast spoke, so either owner upgrade or factory special order is my take. Edited September 30, 2018 by leafsprings
landman Posted September 7, 2018 Posted September 7, 2018 21 hours ago, DrKerry said: Now this is gonna be Kool!!! I'll say. Staying tuned.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Posted September 7, 2018 22 hours ago, DrKerry said: Now this is gonna be Kool!!! Thanks Kerry!! 21 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: That will be nice. I built a 1952 F-7 a while ago but I had to start with the '50 p/u kit cab and widen the fenders and front cowl a bit. Somewhat of a chore but it ended up ok. Keep 'er goin'! Thanks Charles!! Your builds inspire us all!! 20 hours ago, Jim B said: Interesting build, Brian. The last resin F-8 that I saw was by DENCON Resin. He offered the fenders, frame, engine, tanks, etc.; but he's been gone for quite some time now. Thanks Jim! I found this one on Ebay. 7 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Brian looks like you’re putting a bit of everything into this project and it is all coming together nicely. Any ideas ona trailer yet? Maybe a 2 axel dump trailer! Thanks Dan! Yes sir, this one is a parts box special. No complete semi kits will be harmed during this project. 15 minutes ago, leafsprings said: Another very interesting build, I'm sure it was a common practice back then for owners to kit these trucks from various sources, IMO, old trucks are the future of modeling.. I like the weight range of the F 8 or later 1950's F 800's, make great dumps, tows or tractors. I hope we see the '48-'50 heavy duty conversion back as an available item and hopefully we get a never done before '53-'56 F 800 conversion as well. I definitely write a check for good quality resin heavy duty conversions to these once popular vehicles. Thanks! A.I.T.M. has the 56 Ford now and also the wheels for it. 10 minutes ago, landman said: I'll say. Staying tuned. Thanks Pat! All of your custom engines inspired me to try one.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Posted September 8, 2018 A little more progress to show on this one. IMG_1712 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1703 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1704 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1704 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1708 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1709 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
Chariots of Fire Posted September 8, 2018 Posted September 8, 2018 Keep the chrome pieces bright! It will make a great contrast!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Posted September 8, 2018 22 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said: Keep the chrome pieces bright! It will make a great contrast! Yes sir! I normally don't care for the AMT aluminum split rims, but they just seemed to fit this one. Thanks Charles!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Posted September 8, 2018 A couple more updated pictures. IMG_1715 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1713 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
towman1271 Posted September 8, 2018 Posted September 8, 2018 Looking great Brian.. You have really been pounding out some beautys lately.. Can't wait
Detroit Dave Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Very cool me likes and some beut tractors in the background too : )
gotnitro? Posted September 13, 2018 Posted September 13, 2018 Another awesome build from your bench keep it going !
Fat Brian Posted September 14, 2018 Posted September 14, 2018 Very cool. You and I seem to be on the same wavelength recently, both doing L9000s around the same time and I've been planning a similar F8 build with a Dencon cab I got a while ago. I'm using a C600 frame for mine and have been trying to decide between a 671 and a 6v71 or scratching another 453. I'm watching yours with much anticipation.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 11:09 PM, Fat Brian said: Very cool. You and I seem to be on the same wavelength recently, both doing L9000s around the same time and I've been planning a similar F8 build with a Dencon cab I got a while ago. I'm using a C600 frame for mine and have been trying to decide between a 671 and a 6v71 or scratching another 453. I'm watching yours with much anticipation. Great minds or Brians think alike. I would like to do a 6v-53 myself. Did you fair the storm okay where you're at?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 Thanks for all the comments guys! I now have the interior done. I know that it's a little different, but I made the interior shiny and restored.The red gives a nice contrast to the outside. I added air valves, gauges and a tach-o-graph, and of course the shifter. IMG_2012 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2021 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2025 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2024 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
Fat Brian Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 3 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Great minds or Brians think alike. I would like to do a 6v-53 myself. Did you fair the storm okay where you're at? Mostly just rain my way, it was moving so slow it petered itself out before it got to me.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Posted September 21, 2018 A little more progress on this one: IMG_2049 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2051 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Posted September 21, 2018 IMG_2061 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2063 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2062 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_2044 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
Jim B Posted September 22, 2018 Posted September 22, 2018 Looking really nice, Brian. You're giving me some good ideas for when (if) I ever build mine.
leafsprings Posted September 22, 2018 Posted September 22, 2018 Beautiful job on the interior! Old school tacho graph. love it.
disabled modeler Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 Very nice...! I love the engine of coarse...LOL.. weathering is sweet buddy...!
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