29 Model T Truck

[dsummone]

Started looking at my next project. 
The last vehicle my dad bought was a 29 Model T Truck. Unfortunately he just didn’t have the ability at age 88 to do much with her. So when I found this garage sale find ($3.00) I instantly thought of pops. 
I always regretted not buying the truck from dad, but he did get top dollar for it. 
I thought a bought carving up the panel and building it into a truck, but with my Midget conversion still unfinished I didn’t want to get into that much work. I bought a 28 from Jimmyflinstone and thought it would ease the workload, but unfortunately it has a rounded rear to the cab and I need a flat back. 
I haven’t decided on whether or not to tackle this issue for sure yet but I do like the chop to the top. 
Fad wanted his stock but if I had bought it I would have done something else with it. So im going to build this one like I’d have wanted to do the real deal. 
I hope you like it pops. 
Dave. 

[Danno]

What are you shooting for, Dave?  A 1926 Model T or a 1928 Model A?  They are entirely different vehicles, and unfortunately you'll be in for headaches if you try to blend them. 

[Hoffman]

Dave, your best bet to replicate a stock '29 A closed cab pick will require two kits:

1) Revell '29 A pickup

2) AMT '29 A roadster

[slusher]

I’m sure your dad would be proud of what you build!

[dsummone]

On 10/10/2022 at 4:49 PM, Danno said:

What are you shooting for, Dave?  A 1926 Model T or a 1928 Model A?  They are entirely different vehicles, and unfortunately you'll be in for headaches if you try to blend them. 

While the real truck was a T, I think the A is much better looking so that’s what I’m going with. 

[dsummone]

Here’s the stance I’m going for. 
rough cut the bed for wheel tubs, the kit came with a quick change rear end with inner disc brakes so I think with a little twitching to the trailing arms I will have no problem with narrowing the axles.
The included frame was a mess off twists and turns but I added some square styrene and it straightened out ok. 
The resin body has horrible door lines and I don’t think it will scribe real well so I’m going to attempt cutting them out and making operational suicide doors. 
Here we go again

Dave  

[dsummone]

Not a lot done today but did replace the cowl which was too short on the resin cab. 

[bill-e-boy]

The Buttera 26 T chassis is too short to fit under the A guards - I lengthened mine after being shown a similar conversion by @tim boyd

There is a similar build thread going on with lots of reference pix - look for Tim Boyd Tribute build

Just not sure how to imbed a link to the thread

 

 

 

 

 

[bill-e-boy]

Tribute thread

 

[dsummone]

The frame has been a nightmare!!! It was twisted badly but I got most of it out. Narrowing the rear for the AMT custom tires turned out ok but not great. Finally going to use these wheels, I’ve been trying them on other projects but I’m glad I saved them. 
I couldn’t resist using the Hemi, won’t be able to run a hood but why would I want to cover up that chunk of iron. 
I set the body on just for fun but it needs a lot more fitting. 
I refluxed the doors in place, I just wasn’t up to getting hinges to work… oh well. 
I think I’m going to go with Tamiya Pearl lime green paint and a tan interior. 
Thanks for looking. 
Dave. 

[slusher]

Fantastic Hemi  and great looking wheels and tires!  Really nice. Progress Dave!

[NOBLNG]

Looking good Dave!? That is the beauty of this hobby….there are no rules!?

[slusher]

Looking forward to your paint!

[dsummone]

Paint is done!!! 

[TarheelRick]

Nice looking build, pretty color not too much flake. I am wondering about the rear roof line of that cab; shouldn't it be more squared off like in the picture you posted?

Edited November 2, 2022 by TarheelRick

[dsummone]

34 minutes ago, TarheelRick said:

Nice looking build, pretty color not too much flake. I am wondering about the rear roof line of that cab; shouldn't it be more squared off like in the picture you posted?

Yeah, the original idea was a T but the cab came as an A and since the A’s were better looking, I decided to go that way. 

[slusher]

Very cool color choice!!

[Zippi]

I like it.  So far it's a good looking little Hot Rod ?

[dsummone]

On 11/2/2022 at 11:44 PM, slusher said:

Very cool color choice!!

Thank you. 

[dsummone]

It’s coming along, glass is cut down and installed, interior is just waiting for the dash to dry. I couldn’t help but set the cab on. 
I’ve got to figure out some struts from the cab to the radiator grill yet along with a few other details but I’m pleased so far. 
Dave. 

[dsummone]

Calling this one finished. 
It was different being the first time I’ve tried a resin body, I’m glad it was a 29 model year because the resin body came out a little lumpy.