AMT 1960 Ford ramp truck

[BIGTRUCK]

Got this cab in a trade with some other stuff and gathered up enough items to make an attempt at something.. The roof was cut off and the body had some grooves, so after getting that cleaned up I found a decent AMT 53 Ford pickup chassis.and various interior parts. Got a resin hood and then found a front bumper/grille assy. in a friends stash. The bed was cut off so I needed something to fill that void. Since I started an old 60s Valiant track car, I could make this a ramp truck. This should keep a person busy for awhile?

[Sam I Am]

I love it when a pile of parts comes together.  Great save, and great idea. ?

[kilrathy10]

This baby looks good... Awesome work... Loving the chop...

[Tom Geiger]

Looks fun. I love making something from nothing! I’m watching 

[slusher]

I am on board,....

[dragcarz]

Right up my alley, making something from nothing! I’ll be watching.

[Tom Geiger]

Also, I want to see how well the 53 chassis works under the 60.  I have a few 60-63s and a 58 resin body I’m planning to use this chassis under.  Model on!

[BIGTRUCK]

6 hours ago, Tom Geiger said:

Also, I want to see how well the 53 chassis works under the 60.  

Fits nice, if you check the 3rd picture you can see the 53 fender splash mates up with the 60 inner fender really nicely. Nothing was modded to fit, it just fits.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

A ramp truck with a chop top... What a cool and great way to salvage this precious old body!  I can imagine the driver with his left arm out of the cab and the other hand on the steering wheel heading towards the race track with that Valiant on the back.

[BIGTRUCK]

Now  back to this hauler . Stretched the frame 2 -13/16 real inches, scale inches ? The black frame is for comparison to show the stretch.. crossmembers in , its squared , so on to the back section.

[NOBLNG]

2 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said:

Now  back to this hauler . Stretched the frame 2 -13/16 real inches, scale inches ? The black frame is for comparison to show the stretch.. crossmembers in , its squared , so on to the back section.

2-13/16” scale inches would equal 70-7/16” in 1:1.  Almost a six foot stretch! I never would have thought that pile of plastic was salvageable.....but WOW, nice work.

Edited November 13, 2020 by NOBLNG

[BIGTRUCK]

I made a few changes on the fly, one of them being the location of the ramp bed, at first it was to be back more with tool bins behind the cab. The rear overhang looked awkward so I made some bin doors and covered the wheel openings (you can see the old wheel openings in one of the bed photos) and moved the bed forward, then added a dual rear tire set up. The ramp bed is totally made from evergreen plastic except the ramps , plus slight alterations to the rear frame for a snug fit. Changed tires to wide whites and cut out a windshield from clear plastic, cut up an old interior tub to use that fits alot better. Still pondering the engine 60s era V8 or flathead V8. Chrome mirrors , lights and other chrome items soaking to remove the chrome.

 

 

Edited November 19, 2020 by BIGTRUCK

[slusher]

That some nice scratch building! 

[Bills72sj]

Nice fab work. The chopped top really helped the ramp slope.

[Sam I Am]

Love the changes. 

[cobraman]

Looking good !  Cool project.

[BIGTRUCK]

Thanks for all the great comments. Now onto this out of control build.This truck started out as a hauler for an old circle track Valiant , dirty ,maybe some rust, faded paint, but somehow it has a mind of its own and sprouting into some thing else. I added more side bins, and custom tail lights. Made up the 2 pc driveshaft and center bearing , fit in a small V8. The interior needs more work ,it should have been a simple interior but ?.....and Im stuck on the bed color being all red and should the entire truck have a dull finish like the Valiant that will be on the back.

 

Edited November 23, 2020 by BIGTRUCK

[BIGTRUCK]

Rounding the corner on this one, its was one for the books for sure. This is the final color after a mist of dull-coat. The interior is done , the dash had to be mounted in the cab ,it holds in the bottom edge of the front glass. Once the engine is finished,then all the details for the bed and cab will get installed, I will still have to carve out exterior door handles,and add few decals. E Z...P Z...?

[misterNNL]

Great project, well planned and executed. Don't you love it when a plan comes together?

[BIGTRUCK]

On 12/2/2020 at 6:35 PM, misterNNL said:

Great project, well planned and executed. Don't you love it when a plan comes together?

Yes ...but only when the plan actually works.? Like many others on this board and in the hobby, there’s a lot of enjoyment saving an old tired model even tho’ we are the only ones that knew what it involved besides glue and some paint.

Edited December 11, 2020 by BIGTRUCK

[misterNNL]

4 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said:

Yes ...but only when the plan actually works.? Like many others on this board and in the hobby, there’s a lot of enjoyment saving an old tired model even tho’ we are the only ones that knew what it involved besides glue and some paint.

That's why we share those experiences here. Hopefully others will be inspired to see the potential in other cast-aside projects and bring them back to life.