Oldmopars Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) So I have been working on this project for about a year now. It started life as a Lindberg Big Red Rod, but only about 1/3 of it still remains, and most of that has been re-worked. The Big Red frame was Z'd about 12 scale inches, the front suspension mounts were relocated to flip the springs above the mount and lower the front. The front axle was reversed to put the tie rod in front of the axle due to the location it would have had to go through the frame. The front axle was drilled for looks. Reverse acting shocks were added to the front to replace the friction shocks. The rear axle was modified into a quick-change rear end, new drive shaft was built. I altered the rear spring location to allow proper ride height and travel. The Body has been channeled, new dash from a Monogram Big T was used. The Big T also donated the seats and center console. The big T dash allowed me to create a frameless windsheild for clean lines. The steering wheel is from a Jaguar. The big T also donated the pickup box, but it had to be modified to fit. The grill is from the Big T with the Motometer from the Big Red kit. The headlghts are stock Big Red. The firewall was smoothed to remove the 1915 look, and make it resemble the 1923. Lots of other minor mods were done to the body including a ful raised floor for the channelling. As I was after a "show car" look, I painted it in a Bronze/Black combination. This was not my original plan, but when I painted the body, the plan fell into place. The front tires and wheels are from the Big T, the rear wheels are Big Red with Ebay tires. The stock kit wheels had to be modified to fit the larger tires. The hub caps are from the Big Red kit, but were meant to be stands for the show ropes. I filled the holes and made them hub caps. The engine from the kit was tossed in favor of the Monogram 82 Corvette engine with the Big T manifold and Big Red carbs. The exhaust is a combination of Corvette parts and scratch built. All wires, hoses and brake lines have been run to include the headlights and single taillight. This was a really fun kit to do. I know there is more done than I listed. If you like the laarge scale T bucket, this is worth the money as it has so many possibilities. Hope you enjoy. Edited September 11, 2021 by Oldmopars spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I like what you did here. You know I like it. Still thinking of picking up another from Amazon. Let me know if you can use another pair of those slicks. I don't believe I will be using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, cobraman said: I like what you did here. You know I like it. Still thinking of picking up another from Amazon. Let me know if you can use another pair of those slicks. I don't believe I will be using them. Thanks, I have another set of the slicks, 8 extra Corvette tires, and 2 full sets that came with the 32. I also have a set of Big T rear cheater slicks. So I have lots of tires. But thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 37 minutes ago, MeatMan said: Beautiful build! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Nice looking T Bucket. The color combo goes together well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Beautiful!....🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 My goodness,,love the color and detail,,great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I like what you have done with this , lots of great detail , love the colour , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Looks great! The colors really work together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Beautiful hot rod ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 An excellent and imaginative piece of work. Well done! steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Outstanding!! I really like the paint combination. Well done, Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mula1fan Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Nicely done! Awesome color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Very nice build, like what you did and the color combo really looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 That turned out awesome! I should start another 1/8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 That’s epic! Look is just up my alley! Not a hot rod guy otherwise but this I would drive 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 That looks BAD AZZ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webb Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Wow, just Wow! That is perfect execution of a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Thank you all, it was a fun build, I have one more. Need to decide on a direction for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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