jsc Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsc Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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