AMT 1953 Ford F-100 Father-Son Project

[Dave Darby]

I took a breather from my 29 A Roadster project as my 5 year old son Max wanted to build this 53 F100. Of course that meant me doing most of the heavy work. Max picked the kit, then specified the colors, the engine and decals. He was also adamant it would have chrome bumpers. Max also did most of the brush painting. The color is Model Master Torquoise.

The wheels are from the 2016 Mod Rod reissue, with cheater slicks and whitewall fronts from the Gas Man 49 Ford.

Those chrome bumpers are from the 53 Flipnose. 49 Merc taillights are kit options from the 53.

As I mentioned, Max did the bulk of the brush painting, including the running boards and dash.

Inside is mostly stock, except for the 57 Corvette steering wheel, and photo reduced guages.

Under the hood we have the kit flathead with high compression heads and intake from the 50 Ford Convertible.

Max also insisted on side window glass, so we made some from clear Evergreen.

Max is pretty proud of his new truck! Thanks for looking.

 

 

 

Edited August 1, 2021 by Dave Darby

[Hoffman]

Dave and Max, the truck looks GREAT! ?

[cobraman]

That is a fine looking model !

[Venom]

One of the coolest ‘53 Ford truck models I’ve seen. That is a superb baby blue color.... Max has great taste! You guys made a great truck together! Thanks for sharing?

PS, The side glass was deffinately the right choice!

Edited August 1, 2021 by Venom

[thatz4u]

Great build, Max will soon be outbuilding Dad.....

[Classicgas]

1 hour ago, Hoffman said:

Dave and Max, the truck looks GREAT! ?

X2!

[PappyD340]

Looks great guys, well done!

[slusher]

Sharp looking Ford guys!

[Oldcarfan27]

Great father/son collaboration. 

Is that Max in your Avatar?

[grodudulle77]

Very nice build guys !! ??

[Beamerman]

Great Father Son projekt! Hope to see more like that...still one of my favorite AMT Kits...

[Zippi]

Great looking model that you and Max put together.  I have that kit in my stash somewhere. What is the next project for Max?

[Dave Darby]

8 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Great father/son collaboration. 

Is that Max in your Avatar?

Indeed it is. October 2015. About time for an update, huh?

[oldscool]

I love this truck. You guys make a good team.

[ChrisR]

Cool!!

[doctor phillips]

You both did a wonderful job! It's good to know that the hobby will survive for generations to come.

[espo]

Great looking pickup. Building this with your son had to be a special event for you both. 

[chris chabre]

AWESOME!!! I wish I still had the 56 chevy my father and I built when I was his age. I think Im gonna hunt one down and build another

[Phirewriter]

 Turned out really nice! Hope he continues his interest in models. My dad got me hooked as soon as I could sit at his desk with him. Unbeknownst to me he saved many of my early builds including my first one. I got them back after he passed. He was especially proud of them after he found out I was doing box art builds for Revell/Monogram back in the 90's.

It's not only great that your son has an interest but that you're working with him. Over the years I've seen too many guys in the hobby who were rather selfish out their time/hobby and wanted to be left alone to build despite their kids wanting to get involved. Never understood it. Keep up the great work!