De Foosing the FD-100

[Butter 1]

 

6 hours ago, Zippi said:

The 56 Ford pickup is looking pretty sharp.  Love that deep rich looking paint job.  

Attached is a pic of some stuff I carved out of aluminum. Top to bottom,  tail lights, one is done the other is still in progress attached to the exact knife handle they are carved from. Next is a tail light bracket, next are tail gate hinges, next are the door strike plates and finally the big cube at the bottom is the gas tank.

 

[Butter 1]

2 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Very nice work there Ron, and man that color is great!!

Thanks Mike for looking. I have seen your posts in this forum.  If you have some of you work posted let me know where it so I go take a look.

[TransAmMike]

 

2 minutes ago, Butter 1 said:

Thanks Mike for looking. I have seen your posts in this forum.  If you have some of you work posted let me know where it so I go take a look.

Unless someone else knows, you can click on my avitar (the TransAm picture) and see my posts.

[Butter 1]

Sorry about the fuzzy picture of the aluminum stuff.  I will send better pics when the parts are installed.

 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

 I agree with the other guys, the color is superb and its a perfect fit for this pickup.  Good polishing job, Chip Foose would be proud of you! ?

[Butter 1]

Some interior stuff. First 2 photos are of actual interior. Seat is old revell 56 f100 with pleated inserts from revell 32 Ford 5 window. Door panel pleats are also 32 Ford 5 window. The color is a perfect match. My camera really distorted the color of  the parts I built.

[Butter 1]

Maybe these are clearer. Sorry about that 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

You do a great job Ron, the door panels and seats are a good match with your real pickup! ?

[Butter 1]

19 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

You do a great job Ron, the door panels and seats are a good match with your real pickup! ?

Thanks for the feedback Francis.  I want to get this done by the end of May so I can display it with the truck at a few car shows this summer.  I will post more updates as I progress.

[Butter 1]

The top pic is the 1:1 actual dash and the others are my rendition.

[Mattilacken]

Incredible work! Looks awesome!

[AmericanMuscleFan]

WOW !!!  Great replica Ron, the dash is superb and a perfect match of your real truck ! ?

[Butter 1]

On 3/14/2022 at 11:39 AM, Mattilacken said:

Incredible work! Looks awesome!

Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate the comments.

[Butter 1]

On 3/14/2022 at 9:25 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

WOW !!!  Great replica Ron, the dash is superb and a perfect match of your real truck ! ?

Thanks Francis. 

Always appreciate your feedback. 

I need to wrap up the frame and  get this on 4 wheels.  Then I will build the engine and maybe get it done already!

[Ian McLaren]

I just found this thread, your are doing amazing work here Ron. Very precise and cleanly built, and I'm looking forward to seeing additional post on this project. Also picking up some great tips from you, well done!

[Butter 1]

8 hours ago, Ian McLaren said:

I just found this thread, your are doing amazing work here Ron. Very precise and cleanly built, and I'm looking forward to seeing additional post on this project. Also picking up some great tips from you, well done!

Hi Ian.

Thank you for looking in and sharing your comments.  It means a lot to me that you were able to pick up a few tips from my thread.  I took a peak at that beautiful dragster of yours. Absolutely stunning! 

[Oldcarfan27]

On 3/2/2022 at 1:31 PM, Butter 1 said:

Thanks for the feedback Francis.  I want to get this done by the end of May so I can display it with the truck at a few car shows this summer.  I will post more updates as I progress.

Just don't leave it on the dash, I've seen the UV and windshields do some horrendous things to little plastics.

Think magnifying glass and ants! 

[NOBLNG]

There’s some beautiful work going on here!?

[Butter 1]

On 3/25/2022 at 1:37 AM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Just don't leave it on the dash, I've seen the UV and windshields do some horrendous things to little plastics.

Think magnifying glass and ants! 

Thanks for looking out for me!  I plan on displaying it on the air cleaner only when I am with the truck after the motor has cooled down.

[Butter 1]

14 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

There’s some beautiful work going on here!?

Thanks for the feed back and thanks for looking!

[bisc63]

Outstanding thread; the reason I come here! Much to learn from this one. Beautiful work.

[Butter 1]

On 3/26/2022 at 4:08 PM, bisc63 said:

Outstanding thread; the reason I come here! Much to learn from this one. Beautiful work.

Hi Rusty. Thanks for the feedback! I glad you like it.  If you have specific questions about anything feel free to ask.

[Butter 1]

Got tail lights and tailgate mounted. Tail lights, mounting brackets,bed strips and tailgate hinges carved out of aluminum. Box is revell 50 ford, fenders are widened amt 53 ford, tailgate is modified amt 53 ford and wood is basswood with cherry stain and many coats of clear lacquer.

Top pics are the 1:1 truck and bottom ones are my rendition.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Great job Ron!  It's a perfect match for your real truck, you can be proud, your attention to reproduce the details of your truck is an undeniable success! ?

[Butter 1]

7 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Great job Ron!  It's a perfect match for your real truck, you can be proud, your attention to reproduce the details of your truck is an undeniable success! ?

Thanks Francis. I appreciate all your support! I am keeping close tabs on your incredible Dodge truck. Perhaps we will meet at some event some day, maybe Salt Lake.