1955 Big Block Truck

[Lorne]

Finally a project that is talking to me. With a few adjustments, a cut here and a mock up there,....Stance, wheels and color (not this color although very nice, molded color from the box) but throw in a scratch built frame and cut up the truck box to fit the monster tires,.....could be the next build?

 

[Lorne]

Thanks modelcarmag for moving my post, a sleep a the wheel

 

[NOBLNG]

This looks like it could be a real nice truck! Looking forward to your build.

[Ctmodeler]

Holy schnikes that is beautiful color and all 

[Koellefornia Kid]

Love the color! Engine looks great, where does it com from?

[Lorne]

engine is from TDR innovations 3D printed. RB motion, Model Car Garage, Detail Masters and photo's for reference

The truck comes in that colour moulded in. Nice but I'm going with a candy paint job from House of Kolor.

Thanks for your interest

[Modlbldr]

I like the mock up of this. What a beautiful engine too! Can't wait to see the progress you make on this.

Later-

[gotnitro?]

Wow everything just looks spot on ! Even the box color is perfect imo for this truck showing off its curves .

What rear tires did you use 

[Lorne]

Rear tires were a labour of love! I cut a Pegasus tire in half then added two rubber washers ( a little larger) then sanded them down and super glued (black rubber cement) them together. The rim is from our good friend "Dancing Bear"!! I contacted him through Face Book and he spun me some rims to match the tire width. Get this,... he spun down the Pegasus rims and made them to fit the "sleeves" very cool !!! Dancing Bear has amazing wheels for purchase - CHECK IT OUT!! 

[dino246gt]

Holy BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH is that ever cool! Dancing Bear does amazing wheels, yes I have some! That pickup of yours is simply stunning, so far, I can't wait to see more!

 

[Lorne]

The stance and the wheels are good to go!! Big Block just fits. Tubbed the stepside box. Colour so far thinking,.... Hot Magenta?? Gotta be a candy colour of some kind?? 

[Rusty92]

Hot Magenta sounds good! Like the work so far. 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Another great build in the making Lorne!  Hot Magenta sound great to me!!!  Can't wait to see your next update on this truck!  Cheers, Francis

[Lorne]

Latest stuff on the truck. shortened the box by 3 scale inches. Looks a little more hot rod

[Scott8950]

Looks great so far. This truck is gonna be wicked cool

[Hotrod 97]

Excellent progress, Lorne. I think it’d look really good in Hot Magenta.

[Lorne]

Working on the front suspension. All parts have been test fitted. Painting the Mustang II front suspension soon. Needed to assemble it all with tires and rims to get the proper width under the truck.  Here is the steering link so far!

[NOBLNG]

Fine work.  Very fine!

[Lorne]

test fit and test fit again

[AmericanMuscleFan]

WOW!!!  This engine is fantastic and the rack and pinion looks like the real thing!  Will be a killer truck Lorne!  Great update!!!

[espo]

I like very thing about this build, and the original color also. This will lot great no matter what color you use. 

[Lorne]

Mustang II rack and pinion 95% complete! THAT WAS A CHALLENGE!!! Yikes!! Combination of R&D Unique, RB Motion, Model Car Garage, Future Attraction and scratch build the rack and pinion. Colour,... House of Kolor - Hot Pink Pearl.

[Lorne]

another photo

 

[Lorne]

[89AKurt]

Killer build!  This is why I'll never build another street rod, you guys make me look like a rookie. ?  I like the original plastic color too. ?  But if it's like silver plastic, you can see swirls?