Inspiration Build

[TarheelRick]

Here is the inspiration:

This is the motivation:

 

And this is the start of the build:

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by TarheelRick

[TarheelRick]

Got a whole lot of work to do and a very little time to get it done. I picked up a box of '53 F-100 parts at a show, included two cabs and enough parts to build a complete flip-nose kit.  That began my thought process for the crew-cab.  However, my F-150 is not a flip-nose, so I had to dig into my stash and pull out one of my kits.  I will be primarily using the chassis from the Lindberg F-150 4X4 kit.  Still up in the air on wheels and tires.  I ordered a set of the Aoshima 20" Club Linea wheels/tires since they were pretty close to what I have on mine, but they came with the rubber band tires that are sloped to one side.  I am looking at another set from an EBay 3D print seller from the Ukraine, just waiting his reply to a couple of questions.  Also unsure about which motor to use; the one included in the Lindberg kit or one from a Revell 2016 Mustang GT.  I will be moving the door post back as well as the door line.  It is hard to tell but the gap between the cabs is filled with acrylic nail filler, difficult as hades to sand, but very strong.  Am strongly considering a minor top chop just so I can lean the windshield back a fraction.  In either case I will be very slightly enlarging the window openings.  It is an ambitious build.  Oh yeah - color - when I bought my camper top, ARES included a 4 or 5 oz bottle of matching paint.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Nice start. You've got a bunch of body work to do.

[slusher]

Very interesting build!

[NOBLNG]

I like the plan!?

[David G.]

This should be a very interesting project.

David G.

[TarheelRick]

Not going to make the CKM deadline, since it is this coming Saturday and I am not even in final primer on the body. Still need to fabricate an interior, do some more body work, finish the frame extension, and get an engine built. Here is where I am right now.  The suspension will be raised just a fraction to clear the tires, may have to open the fender wells a bit. Those are some rather large tires, but they measure out at 20" by 31" which is the size on my 1:1.

[jdhog]

That's a different idea and I dig it.

[David G.]

Looks like a good plan so far.

David G.

[TarheelRick]

Got it boxed right now until I can get my 50 Ford convertible custom finished.  It is closer to being done so I am focusing on it.