Modlbldr Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Just finished up this build. My second completed project for 2021! The story behind this one is a 60's drag racer who ran this pickup for a few years bought a newer (for him) 64 Chevy II from a fellow racer and pulled the 283 he had in this to put in the Chevy II. Later- he sold the fiberglass front clip to another buddy who ran his Willys pickup down the guardrail during a match, tearing up his front end. Now, years later, here sits what is left of his old ride. I used this cab as a test mule for the salt technique because it was a spare (I didn't have a complete kit). Once it turned out as nice as it did, I decided to build it. I found a few more parts for it off of eBay. I also used parts from a Thames Panel kit and scratch built the front suspension and steering linkage. I flattened the front passenger tire a bit for effect. I put some miscellaneous engine bay bolts and plates on the front of the frame to look as if parts had been left behind after disassembly. Minimal decals from my stash were also used. It was a fun build and I now have another for the finished column! Hope you like it. Later- 2
larman Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 That's cool! It would look great on a rollback or in a garage diorama. Lots of nice details there!
Sam I Am Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Nice work Tom, I like the input shaft on the transmission in particular.
Modlbldr Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 2 hours ago, larman said: That's cool! It would look great on a rollback or in a garage diorama. Lots of nice details there! Thanks. That's not a bad idea! I have a started flatbed I need to get back to work on. Thanks Sam and David! Later-
1930fordpickup Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Great Idea Tom. This came out nice. If you get ahold of a front clip that would look good on the trailer also. Maybe a different color or white like a new fiberglass unit.
Modlbldr Posted February 5, 2021 Author Posted February 5, 2021 32 minutes ago, 1930fordpickup said: Great Idea Tom. This came out nice. If you get ahold of a front clip that would look good on the trailer also. Maybe a different color or white like a new fiberglass unit. Thanks. I actually have a front clip. Part of the parts I got off of eBay. May have to do that. Later-
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Hi Tom! Great car, totally realistic, bravo! How many guys got married, had kids, and had to store the week-end racer in a neighbour's barn? You nailed it... CT
Modlbldr Posted February 6, 2021 Author Posted February 6, 2021 Thank you Claude, Tom and Larry! Glad you like it and shared your comments. Later-
mustang1989 Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 Now THAT......is cool!! Very nicely done.
Modlbldr Posted February 6, 2021 Author Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Now THAT......is cool!! Very nicely done. Thanks Joe! Later-
bogger44 Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) I concur with what has already been said, this is so cool, and very realistic weathering. Congrats ? Edited February 6, 2021 by bogger44
Modlbldr Posted February 6, 2021 Author Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, bogger44 said: I concur with what has already been said, this is so cool, and very realistic weathering. Congrats ? Thanks Tony! Later-
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 Nice little truck Tom! This is the kind of vehicle any car collector would want in their backyard, in any case, I would love it!!! As other members have mentioned, the weathering effect is remarkable. ?
Modlbldr Posted February 8, 2021 Author Posted February 8, 2021 Thanks fellas! I am glad so many like it. I like the weathering that I did on it too. For the first time trying it out I think it went well. I was almost fearful of covering the rust with the orange paint because I thought it looked so realistic on its own. Here it is before the salt and top coat. Later-
Scott8950 Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 Very nice . The weathering looks fantastic!
stavanzer Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 Tom, I hope you have a Racer's Wedge build started to hold this car. The combo is a guaranteed winner at Almost any show. It is something else! Fabulous Detailing. The small bit & pieces on the front, sell the whole thing.
Zippi Posted November 9, 2021 Posted November 9, 2021 I hate to see any Hot Rod drag car setting in the weeds going to waste but your pickup looks so kewl. Since you tried the salt technique on it you could call it the " Salty Dog"
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