Hot Rod Hauler

[Tarkmucker]

Still not convinced this is the cab or wheels I want to use for this but here’s a mock-up 

 

The wheels are from Iceman which are excellent wheels, I’m just not enjoying the ride height and can’t get the front much lower. 
 

I’m also debating on switching the cab but either way I’m fairly certain the 429 will live in the back to match my ‘29 I just finished. Also this is part two of that December Parts Box Build. That car needs a cool hauler to match. 

[Zippi]

That's going to be a pretty kewl looking Hot Rod Hauler.  I think the wheels and ride height look good. 

[Bullybeef]

I like where you are going with this, I built a similar hauler last year using a 37 cab. I think your ride height is pretty spot on, any lower and would not appear to have any useful suspension travel. 

[IceMan Collections]

The tires and wheels look right at home. 
appreciate the support. 

[Tarkmucker]

On 1/26/2023 at 10:21 AM, Bullybeef said:

I like where you are going with this, I built a similar hauler last year using a 37 cab. I think your ride height is pretty spot on, any lower and would not appear to have any useful suspension travel. 

That’s a damn fine looking hauler. I like the ribs in the sides a lot. 
I’m kinda aiming for more of a modern slammed hauler on bags but this is on the back burner right now while I wait on some stuff to come in the mail. 

 

On 1/27/2023 at 2:07 PM, IceMan Collections said:

The tires and wheels look right at home. 
appreciate the support. 

You got it man, always great parts. I’ll be needing a few more sets of these for other builds. And maybe a couple engines 

[OldNYJim]

Ohh, cool project Mark!  I had something VERY similar in mind myself, but didn’t get to it yet.

Great start!!

[Steve H]

Really cool project Mark, that cab looks the part. I like the idea of dropping the front down a bit more. You could cheat and trim a little off the top of the tires… Just my opinion, I like my builds to sit low.

Cheers, Steve

[Tarkmucker]

On 1/30/2023 at 12:02 AM, CabDriver said:

Ohh, cool project Mark!  I had something VERY similar in mind myself, but didn’t get to it yet.

Great start!!

Thanks Jim, I’d love to see what you do with a hauler. Always building some great stuff. 

[Tarkmucker]

On 1/30/2023 at 10:21 PM, Steve H said:

Really cool project Mark, that cab looks the part. I like the idea of dropping the front down a bit more. You could cheat and trim a little off the top of the tires… Just my opinion, I like my builds to sit low.

Cheers, Steve

Thanks Steve. I was thinking about trimming the tire but the detail is so beautiful on them and I can’t bring myself to do that. This one is on the back burner for now. 

[Tarkmucker]

I got two resin cabs in the mail today. Was heavily considering using one of these instead of the ‘56 but I think I’ve gone back on that idea. 
 

They’re a little too stubby for the wedge and look too doofy for my liking. They’ll find their way into other projects down the road. Already had another idea for the ‘41 anyway. 

[AZPartsLocators]

On 1/26/2023 at 8:21 AM, Bullybeef said:

I like where you are going with this, I built a similar hauler last year using a 37 cab. I think your ride height is pretty spot on, any lower and would not appear to have any useful suspension travel. 

This is an awesome build!

[stavanzer]

I like the '56 Cab too.

[Tarkmucker]

I haven’t been on here since February but I think we’re nearing the time to put this back in rotation. Once I finish the current kit on the bench this will be revisited. 

[Zippi]

Nice to see ya getting this one back on the bench shortly.