mikemodeler Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, leafsprings said: That long 1 ton frame is nice and sorely needed! Wouldn't be a bit surprised to see a few roll back wreckers built using that frame, maybe a period correct U-Haul truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, mikemodeler said: Wouldn't be a bit surprised to see a few roll back wreckers built using that frame, maybe a period correct U-Haul truck? Definitely...would love to do a period stake bed farm truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondamatic Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Oh yeah! Looking good. Thanks Edited August 19, 2021 by Matt T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 52 minutes ago, Matt T. said: Oh yeah! Looking good. Thanks Looks like some cool stuff coming, hoping they don't take forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 That's not the cab I was expecting to see on the ramp truck. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchnell Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Here's a shot I snagged from Cult TV Man's Facebook page showing the ramp truck in the background. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Those renderings got me smiling, particularly the 4x4 pickup with the roll bar and brush guard, although I can’t tell if it’s supposed to be a factory highboy or not. That wrecker looks great too. Thanks for sharing 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I can see a Dodge Cab on the ramp truck and ditch that Ford cab ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 What's with that line of twenties and that sole c-note ? Was there a backroom bird fight or something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: What's with that line of twenties and that sole c-note ? Was there a backroom bird fight or something ? Probably to give perspective on the size of the model......and to show off how much cash they are carrying around. That picture was probably snapped in Vegas at the IPMS Nats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Mr mopar said: I can see a Dodge Cab on the ramp truck and ditch that Ford cab ! Or a Chevy. That 65 Nova in the background would look good on the back of that ramp truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 5 hours ago, 1972coronet said: What's with that line of twenties and that sole c-note ? Was there a backroom bird fight or something ? The cost of the 2001 Space Clipper pictured. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 As far as putting different Cabs on the truck, there are several choices to be had right now. '78 Dodge, the '91 Ford F-250/350, the '64 & '72 Chevies, Even the IMC/Lindberg Dodge L700, and others. Anybody who is really motivated will be able to kitbash something nifty, PDQ. Since it looks like it will be slightly bigger & heavier Duty Looking, than the one from MPC that was just released, it should fit well with larger truck chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 1:26 PM, 1972coronet said: What's with that line of twenties and that sole c-note ? Was there a backroom bird fight or something ? it's the price of the new Ramp Truck, caused by the styrene "shortage"......LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 4:58 PM, alexis said: As far as putting different Cabs on the truck, there are several choices to be had right now. '78 Dodge, the '91 Ford F-250/350, the '64 & '72 Chevies, Even the IMC/Lindberg Dodge L700, and others. Anybody who is really motivated will be able to kitbash something nifty, PDQ. Since it looks like it will be slightly bigger & heavier Duty Looking, than the one from MPC that was just released, it should fit well with larger truck chassis. The long 1 ton ladder frame will make the MPC racers wedge frame look ridiculous. As for kit bashing with other cabs, need to swap in the appropriate front suspension as well, pre '67 Ford and pre '72 Dodge 1 tons used straight I beam front axles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 My wallet is really going to suffer in 2022. So many great kits on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I'm curious, roughly when did this type of ramp become available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I would say the early 60's when ramp bodies started to appear, and always on a custom stretched frames, unless it was a 1 1/2 or 2 ton truck etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 13 hours ago, bisc63 said: I'm curious, roughly when did this type of ramp become available? I would say late '60s, when the F/C class debuted ('69 for NHRA) when the more experimental cars/classes started to coalesce. I've seen many well funded professional teams/race outfits using them in '70-'71, as seen here: https://www.nhra.com/news/2010/ramp-trucks-yeah-we-ve-got-ramp-trucks 1969 season: 1971 season: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 1:26 PM, 1972coronet said: What's with that line of twenties and that sole c-note ? Was there a backroom bird fight or something ? The money is to let anyone who remembers that all American paper money bills are each six inches long just how long that airplane model is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, misterNNL said: The money is to let anyone who remembers that all American paper money bills are each six inches long just how long that airplane model is. Fascinating...never thought about the length of a paper money bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: Fascinating...never thought about the length of a paper money bill. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Casey said: I would say late '60s, Very interesting info, and thanks for the relevant pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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