Jimmy Flinstone Rollback

[jsc]

Has anyone built a truck using Jimmy Flinstone's rollback bed?  I just got mine from Model Roundup.  The casting is great, but I was hoping it would fit on the Wedge chassis.  It's way longer!  What could I use?  

Thanks! 

John 

[TarheelRick]

I am not familiar with the chassis of the Wedge.  If it is the one piece unit modified from the pick-up kit then it will require quite a bit of further modification to work. Most rollbacks I have seen have dual rear tires unlike the set-up for the Wedge. Again, if it is the one piece unit you may be able to slice the chassis off right behind the back of the cab and scratchbuild a new rear chassis segment to fit the rollback.  You would also need a longer driveshaft, one ton or better rear axle, and a set of dualies.  I would suggest trying to find one of the earlier Ford 1-ton pickup kits, or maybe wait for the release of the Chevy 3500 I have been hearing about.  Either way good luck with your build.

[jsc]

Thanks.  I've done a rollback with that method with good results.  

"The Racer's Wedge" actually has dual axles, but the first axle is sized for a pickup bed.  It wasn't exacltly in my plans, but I'll make it work!