Bullybeef Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) This is a build that has been stuck in my head for over a year now, very heavily inspired by the Boyd tribute thread. But with a little more Bullybeef flavour. I’ll be starting with the Molded in red 80’s version and inspired by the box art from the 65 release. The stance from that release is just killer. I have a mock up started and will start soon. I won’t be using the stock banger 4 as it deserves an 8. It will be blue oval powered and that is a definite. Just have not decided on which engine yet. I am still gathering parts. Because this is still in the planning stages I yet to decide on full showrod look or a well used high school hot rod custom with some age marks. Edited February 3, 2023 by Bullybeef 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: full showrod look That’s my vote…always 🤪 This is gonna be good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Looking forward to this one Bill! I have the same kit and have been tossing ideas around for quite some time also. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Yes! If there was anything that came out of the @tim boydTrib' thread, it's this kit and the inherent possibilities it presents. It has its own set of challenges and like many of the Revell kits from this era it is well designed and very buildable regardless of where the builder takes it! From box stock to fenders up gasser, stripped of most all of its tin to rusted out rat, easy to make it your own or copy one that suites your fancy. Kan't wait, Bil!! Bring it on... -KK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 One of my first completes when I got back into the hobby a little over two years ago. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Kit Karson said: Yes! If there was anything that came out of the @tim boydTrib' thread, it's this kit and the inherent possibilities it presents. It has its own set of challenges and like many of the Revell kits from this era it is well designed and very buildable regardless of where the builder takes it! From box stock to fenders up gasser, stripped of most all of its tin to rusted out rat, easy to make it your own or copy one that suites your fancy. Kan't wait, Bil!! Bring it on... -KK There were so many building tips that anyone can take away from that thread and adapt to their own build it’s amazing. I’m grateful to @tim boyd @Dennis Lacy @Kit Karson @Rocking Rodney Rat @alan barton and others for sharing their tips and ideas as it has given me so much to work with in terms of ideas for my own build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) You know I'm in on this one. That is in my top 5 favorite box art examples. Great wheel and tire choice too. As far as engine, you can of course go flattie. Keeping it blue oval beyond that may get tricky because the Y block is a longer engine (especially with the stock water pump/fan setup) so may be a tough fit in the engine bay without some serious surgery. But you could go with a 289 with some cool speed equipment which would put it solidly in the mid 60's. Lots of options ahead. Edited January 31, 2023 by Mr. Metallic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said: You know I'm in on this one. That is in my top 5 favorite box art examples. Great wheel and tire choice too. I am not really sure what is going one here. Was is she looking at so coyly? Why does the guy beside her look like he is ready to pounce? And what on earth is the guy in the red doing with his hidden hand? The whole thing is kinda' creepy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tcoat said: I am not really sure what is going one here. Was is she looking at so coyly? Why does the guy beside her look like he is ready to pounce? And what on earth is the guy in the red doing with his hidden hand? The whole thing is kinda' creepy. They're obviously discussing the sweet wheel/tire combo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr. Metallic said: You know I'm in on this one. That is in my top 5 favorite box art examples. Great wheel and tire choice too. As far as engine, you can of course go flattie. Keeping it blue oval beyond that may get tricky because the Y block is a longer engine (especially with the stock water pump/fan setup) so may be a tough fit in the engine bay without some serious surgery. But you could go with a 289 with some cool speed equipment which would put it solidly in the mid 60's. Lots of options ahead. Funny you should say flathead Craig, I was doing some parts inventory and cleanup the other day… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: They're obviously discussing the sweet wheel/tire combo I think she cut the cheese and the guy in the tan coat is frowning at her while the other guy heard it and is stifling a laugh.... 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 So using some tricks I learned I started on the frame and fender modifications. And while I was digging through my engine stash the other night while organizing I came across an engine that intrigues me. I rarely see it in any builds… But I’ll keep that in my back pocket for a little while. It’s not a Ford. It does fit rather well, and It could use some nice detailing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 22 hours ago, Tcoat said: I am not really sure what is going one here. Was is she looking at so coyly? Why does the guy beside her look like he is ready to pounce? And what on earth is the guy in the red doing with his hidden hand? The whole thing is kinda' creepy. There is a story board playing in my head for this little vignette and it is not entirely pg friendly. Let’s say it has something to do with a trade deal for the contents of the bed! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 I’m trying to recycle every off cut piece from this kit as much as possible, here the engine mounts have been trimmed and moved forward, I could have made new ones from styrene sheet, but I’m trying to be a slight craftsman and make the frame as if it wasn’t going to be painted. Battery box will be removed as I need to make/recycle a trans mount in that location. Second photo shows a little more parts bin digging and I have a closer representation of the box art wheels, sadly not a matching set but they do look close. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 10 hours ago, Bullybeef said: I’m trying to be a slight craftsman and make the frame as if it wasn’t going to be painted. That’s a great way to look at it! Love the wheels, they look good from where I’m sitting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I like the wheels you've found, but the box art wheels have been in nearly every version of that cool. I've never had that 80's version with the billet wheels, so I'm guessing they didn't include the 5 spokes in that version? Surely someone should have a set floating around up north there? I have several, but my understanding is shipping across the border is $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 39 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said: I like the wheels you've found, but the box art wheels have been in nearly every version of that cool. I've never had that 80's version with the billet wheels, so I'm guessing they didn't include the 5 spokes in that version? Surely someone should have a set floating around up north there? I have several, but my understanding is shipping across the border is $$$ Thanks Craig, I suppose I could steal the ones from my old build, but I’m not exactly going for 100% box stock here. And you are correct about the 80’s version it only has the billet rims. And if I go with the vision of a high school hot rod, who said the kid had enough dough to get a matching set of wheels haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Interested in the body mods you mentioned on the bed. What all are you doing there? I noticed on the picture of your tan build the area between the top of the windshield and the roof seems larger than what I would think that area would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 19 minutes ago, espo said: Interested in the body mods you mentioned on the bed. What all are you doing there? I noticed on the picture of your tan build the area between the top of the windshield and the roof seems larger than what I would think that area would be? David the bed mount mods facilitate the z’ed frame so that the rear end can be lower. The tan one is box stock minus the cab visor. It became detached in one of my moves and subsequently lost. The red kit does not have one at all, as the kit was missing some pieces, the instructions do not call for it either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Not a lot to report today, but we have engine and transmission mounts, the front engine mounts are recycled from the model a 4 banger mounts and the trans mount is made from a part of the rear spring hump. Now the flattie fits perfect and lines up nicely for the torque tube. A little more file n paper and I can call this sub assembly done. Next step in this process will be firewall and floor. Edited February 3, 2023 by Bullybeef 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Have you ever gotten so completely sidetracked that you take on an entirely different tack. Banger four’s intrigue me to no end, found a pic and said well let’s try that lol. So here we have an ardun head banger four lol. It may come together with some paint and go in a future model A project, but it sure killed a couple of hours on a boring Sunday morning where I have been trying for motivation of a couple of lingering projects including the closed cab pickup. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 ARDUN 4-banger you say? Get it done and in something so we can line ‘em up! 😁 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 @Dennis Lacy now after seeing yours I see you went with a much easier ignition system, I could only find one picture as a reference so I went with a cam fired dist set up lol. Crank fired is way more direct. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 The Ardun banger idea is kool Here is a Cragar conversion I did a little while ago 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 @bill-e-boythank you. Been a hell of a week here so no new updates, hope to have some time on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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