1966 Ford F350

[Chuck Most]

This is the Moebius 65 kit done up to resemble an old junk man's truck. It has a 66 grille, wheels, tires and suspension from the 67 ramp truck, the power brake booster and 1970s steering wheel are extras from the kit. The fender extensions, gantry, and chain block are scratch built. The engine is a 428 Cobra Jet because why not. It's the Moebius bottom end and front cover with AMT 68 Shelby parts up top. The fuel tank is removed from behind the seat and replaced with dual frame mounted tanks.  Those, the 8 bolt wheels, independent front suspension, dual chamber brake master cylinder, and "late model" steering wheel are there to indicate the 66 cab sits on a newer frame. 

[junkyardjeff]

That looks great.

[espo]

Like the way you do the realistic looking finishes on these old work trucks. Great details on the different components on the model.  

[ChrisR]

Looking great!!

[mikemodeler]

Another beauty Chuck! Surprised there isn't more rust and rot, definitely weathered and dig those different colored panels.

[NOBLNG]

Nice work, it looks like a real truck built from parts trucks.? Where did you manage to find such a pristine tailgate??

[PappyD340]

Awesome!!

[slusher]

a realistic work truck Chuck, well done!

[Vintage AMT]

Good looking work truck.

[Horrorshow]

Really cool!

[stavanzer]

Very Nice, Chuck.

You have a real talent for building 'beaters'

[leafsprings]

Oh, back in the days when wrecking yards were full of clean straight sheet metal and running factory high performance engines ? . Rex looks like he took advantage of the situation.  Been wanting to stretch the '60 F 100 bed to 9 ft.  to build a period brand new '65-'66 F 350 pickup.  Finding 6 lug 19.5" ( non dual type) wheels would be an issue though.

Edited February 3, 2023 by leafsprings

[dino246gt]

Man that looks cool, great build!

[Chuck Most]

On 2/2/2023 at 9:59 PM, leafsprings said:

Oh, back in the days when wrecking yards were full of clean straight sheet metal and running factory high performance engines ? . Rex looks like he took advantage of the situation.  Been wanting to stretch the '60 F 100 bed to 9 ft.  to build a period brand new '65-'66 F 350 pickup.  Finding 6 lug 19.5" ( non dual type) wheels would be an issue though.

 

I would love to find an 8 food 57-60 bed for yet another project. I know there were resin kits at one time but naturally I missed them before they turned into unobtainium.