79 Ford Hauler

[Supersport65]

With the racer’s wedge hitting the scene, I wanted to build something a little similar. I had the extra Amt Superstones Ford pickup I robbed the wheel well out of for my Short bed 4x4 so I figured that would start as a great kick off.

I really didn’t want to attempt tandem axles so I tried to replicate a duallie. 

My first attempt to mock a card stock bed to see what I am aiming for.

[Supersport65]

My first attempt at building the bed. I thought it was going ok. But than it was uneven and kept falling apart.

This is my second attempt to make the bed. Measured and cut. I really like where this is taking me. 

Edited February 19, 2021 by Supersport65

[Supersport65]

Mock up with the bed. I had to reglue it together so I taped it first. Reenforcing it with superglue. Hopefully that prevents it from falling apart anymore. This is going to test my scratch building abilities. I want to add track for the tires to grab onto, lights, winch, larger mirrors.

[Tom Geiger]

Looks good so far. I also work with cardboard first before committing to the more expensive plastic.

With all that length behind the rear wheels, maybe consider stretching the wheelbase?

[Supersport65]

24 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said:

Looks good so far. I also work with cardboard first before committing to the more expensive plastic.

With all that length behind the rear wheels, maybe consider stretching the wheelbase?

Thanks Tom! Yes, I think I will lengthen the wheelbase. Thank you for the suggestion. 

[Supersport65]

Well, I added about 25 mm of frame to this bad boy, I really don’t know if that is too much or just right.

 

btw, I haven’t made wheel cutouts yet. Let me know what you think!

[Bullybeef]

3 hours ago, Supersport65 said:

Well, I added about 25 mm of frame to this bad boy, I really don’t know if that is too much or just right.

 

btw, I haven’t made wheel cutouts yet. Let me know what you think!

I think your balance with the wheels at this point will be a lot better than where you started.

[Oldcarfan27]

21 hours ago, Supersport65 said:

My first attempt at building the bed. I thought it was going ok. But than it was uneven and kept falling apart.

Use Evergreen strip plastic (scale 4x4s) glued inside the corners for strength and make sure all your pieces are square and match side to side. That should help.

[Supersport65]

On 2/19/2021 at 3:45 PM, Bullybeef said:

I think your balance with the wheels at this point will be a lot better than where you started.

Thanks Bullybeef. I like your build

On 2/19/2021 at 9:04 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Use Evergreen strip plastic (scale 4x4s) glued inside the corners for strength and make sure all your pieces are square and match side to side. That should help.

Thank you Oldcarfan. I appreciate the advice. I will put it to good use.

[Supersport65]

Well since I got the Star truk from my buddy Bart, my short bed 4x4 is going to be a 77. So that freed up my 74 grille for this build. 

Minor update but I hope to get moving on this. Soon