1937 Ford ramp truck back from the dead 09/22

[Bullybeef]

This was a quick brainstorming session while waiting for paint to dry, I started with a 37 Ford rebuilder, added a flat deck, wasn’t happy with this nor the cobbled together dual rear wheel setup. But then a partial racing wedge( missing the p/s panel came into my possession.

I fabricated a quick styrene side panel( still have to cut the wheel opening) and made a better dual rear wheel set up.

I still have to decide on a power train and a driveshaft setup 

Edited September 13, 2022 by Bullybeef
Update

[Tom Geiger]

Oh the fun of whittling plastic!

[Bullybeef]

16 hours ago, Tom Geiger said:

Oh the fun of whittling plastic!

Yes indeed Tom, yes indeed! Keeps the mind healthy

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Cool project!

[slusher]

On 2/19/2021 at 11:44 AM, Modelbuilder Mark said:

Cool project!

Totally agree!

[Bullybeef]

On 2/19/2021 at 10:44 AM, Modelbuilder Mark said:

Cool project!

 

15 hours ago, slusher said:

Totally agree!

Thank you gentlemen, unfortunately this is boxed away for a little while, I’m currently packing for a move, all my wip are going to be amongst the first to get unpacked once the move in is complete, gotta follow the order of importance, kitchen bedroom bathroom office living room... hobby is pretty darn close to last on the list ☹️

[NOBLNG]

21 hours ago, Bullybeef said:

 

Thank you gentlemen, unfortunately this is boxed away for a little while, I’m currently packing for a move, all my wip are going to be amongst the first to get unpacked once the move in is complete, gotta follow the order of importance, kitchen bedroom bathroom office living room... hobby is pretty darn close to last on the list ☹️

We’ll wait!? Good luck with the move.

[Paul Payne]

You mentioned an engine- how about a big block Ford, and maybe a heavier rear end? Looking forward to more.......

[Zippi]

This is looking pretty sweet.  I had a 37 Ford pickup 1:1 so ill be watching g this one.

[landman]

Lookin' good!

[misterNNL]

Proportions are looking right. Nice work so far.

[Bullybeef]

Back on the bench. I wasn’t happy with the overall height of the wedge… so I cut a wedge out and made it closer to a flat deck. 
still some work to do to make this primer worthy 

[XYHARRY]

Nice build. I'll be following this one. If you get a chance check out my WIP 37 Ford Panel. ??

[Paul Payne]

Nice fabrication work!

[Vintage AMT]

That lower ramp looks way better on this truck cab, opens up the rear window..

[Bullybeef]

3 hours ago, Paul Payne said:

Nice fabrication work!

Thank you, I feel my skills have progressed to give this a little more effort

2 hours ago, Vintage AMT said:

That lower ramp looks way better on this truck cab, opens up the rear window..

I agree as well, I’m still undecided on final height

[slusher]

Good to see you back on the bench..  you have a terrific build going!

[Bullybeef]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

Good to see you back on the bench..  you have a terrific build going!

Thanks Carl, I appreciate the sentiment. 

[Bullybeef]

Did some more work onthe chassis and ramp, changed the rear end to a heftier  unit and got it squared up a little to my liking. 
no I have the wedge sitting level to the ground.

I love the slab side of the wedge but it will need some details, trying out a set of hood vents as a removable access panel for the rear wheels. 
Let me know what you think!

as always all comments are welcome.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Really liking this. Every time I see a heavy-ish older truck in reasonable restorable condition, I think of building something like it for real.

The slab side gives it more of a deco feel, which works well with the cab, so how about round, full skirts that mimic the size of the actual tires?

Sure would make it easier to change a flat.  

[oldnslow]

and mimic the bead on the fenders with some .020 half round down the bottom edge and up over the cut out for the rear tires and then to the end .  ?

 

[Bullybeef]

On 7/8/2021 at 9:48 AM, Paul Payne said:

You mentioned an engine- how about a big block Ford, and maybe a heavier rear end? Looking forward to more.......

Looking at fitting a nice big fat 427 FE under the hood, possibly the revell parts pack one.

 

[Bullybeef]

2 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Really liking this. Every time I see a heavy-ish older truck in reasonable restorable condition, I think of building something like it for real.

The slab side gives it more of a deco feel, which works well with the cab, so how about round, full skirts that mimic the size of the actual tires?

Sure would make it easier to change a flat.  

I’ll have to dig through the parts bins and see what I can come up with. 
and thank you for the kind comments Bill.

[Bullybeef]

1 hour ago, oldnslow said:

and mimic the bead on the fenders with some .020 half round down the bottom edge and up over the cut out for the rear tires and then to the end .  ?

 

That’s a decent idea, I’ll keep that pinned til I sort out wheel openings 

[XYHARRY]

I think the beading would look good too. For the wheel well maybe try something with the 37 fenders. Maybe you could cut them in half to fit flush against the panel. Also I like the idea of a 427 power plant.

Cheers, David. ??