1953 F-100 Truckster

[Raul_Perez]

The weathering you've done so far looks awesome!!

I also like the way you used the front fenders to create the radiator shell!

Thanks for sharing,

[RyanSilva]

Thanks Guys! I cant wait to weather this thing!!

I cut up the 41 chevy bed and took the first half of it. At first it was gonna be open back without a tailgate..but the proportions looked off, so i reversed it, and it looks much better. Dont worry i still have the tail light! Had to remove it to trim the wood pallet.

I made the gas tank by taking a big gulp nylon straw..this thing was HUGE.. i added some vaseline to the inside, and poured some resin inside..basically the straw was a mold. I simply pushed one end out of the straw and cleaned it up and cut to length. Its pretty round, slight oblong But you cant tell. The fuel filler was a watch part, the stem had a black oring on it..so i kept it on there!

I do not like the bed side contour up top so i may grind them off and use some plastic rod so they come down to the same height as the cab..looks a little off.

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[Guest JamesDE]

Wow Ryan. You have done an awesome job on this!! I like where you have taken this!

[Spike]

dude this thing is AWSOME! you have captured the traditional rat rod look IMO

[RyanSilva]

I swapped engines, The more radical the grill got, and the frame, I decided to up the engine aswell.

Engine:

Tony nancy -Nailhead. Pretty much as you see it is, from the nancy kit, cept for the valve covers which are Tommy Ivo! I might use the Fuel injection intake rather than the super charger.

This engine is a original 1963 kit! Its the oldest and only old kit I own. I scored it (very incomplete) on ebay for around 11 bucks.

It wont sit as high, but a tad bit lower.No that isnt the correct drop axle either

I made the blower pulley from resin on my dremel. a while back, but will use it on this if this nailhead gets blown!

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I like the halibrand wheels front and rear, rather than the chrome steelies in the back.. Il drill out the back wheels.

Thanks Dave! Il take those ideas and see how they will work with the truck.!

[Dennis Lacy]

Your truck is looking really cool! Isn't it funny how builds evolve?

Please tell me, where did you get those Halibrand front wheels and the tires they're in?

[RyanSilva]

Thanks Dennis!

The wheels are from Polar lights drag kits. Mine was stardust, but i believe they all have the same wheels. The tires are from AMT Altered (bantam blast or wild willy)

[RyanSilva]

I decided to change the intake setup to the fuel injected unit.. Looks more proper and less overkill.

The engine is simply mock up, so height is debatable. I started lookng at the fuel injectors and man the flashing always kill using them, aluminum tubing doesnt cooperate well, so i used styrene rod chucked into my dremel. The styrene rod looks smaller because it does not carry the flare, but its ok, Im happy with them. I should order aluminum ferules for the future.

Ok so here is a mock up..very quick..so height isnt what were going for here. It can be lowered and will be, both front frame and the engine itself. Fuel injectors are kept small in height too.

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[Corvette.Jeff]

very cool ryan!

[RyanSilva]

Ok guys, Here is an update. Ive been slacking lately, but I gotta finish this so...

Whats left to do? Add front suspension items, wiring and detailing, some more painting...mount the door. Glue the rear wheels to the axle,Add headlights and the grill...battery..! There is still plenty left, i hope i make it.

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[plastikfreek]

Lookin' great!------------- .......Love the way you used the front fenders to make the grille shell........That was an awesome idea. Are you still gonna use the Halibrands, or are you going with what's on there now? Either way, it's a killer build.................

[RyanSilva]

Thanks!

Im gonna use what you see there (steelies) I got a few more I will build, and I will have a game plan this time, So i will use the halibrand rears and fronts!

I ordered my plastruct chassis tubing too, for the next builds.

[Dr. Cranky]

Wow, I am loving every stage of this one, Ryan. Keep it going, chap.