MikeMc Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) That olde school kinda build....no billet!!! no frills!!! BUT it certainly won't be stock!!!! Suede paint.... but no stinkin black!!! Big n Little's on Steelies. ..Wide Whites 3 Deuces on a Flattie!!! Where to start???AHHHHHHHH YES its ZONA MAN Couple of Z's to start out with... Up with the bed...Down with the body!!!! HMMMMMMMMM................ Edited June 22, 2009 by MikeMc
randfink Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 This is off to a nice start! Just my personal $.02: I'd shorten the bed a BUNCH, so that it just barely hangs past the rear spring crossmember. Kool build; looking forward to more progress.
Guest Davkin Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Good start. I agree, shorten the bed. I'm not sure how Z'ing the front end is going to work out for you, it might not work at all. I think the engine needs to sit lower or the trans and driveshaft will take up most of the interior. However, if you lower the engine the frame will probably be in the way of the headers. I rarely see a Z'ed front, probably for those reasons. Usually if a hot rod needs to lower the front that much and a suicide perch isn't an option they kick the front up rather than Z it. That is, bend the frame upward starting at the firewall. David
Dennis Lacy Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Very interesting frame design, Mike. I have seen 1:1 frames Z'd front and rear before, but I can't recall seeing the front done to that extreme. It definately accomplishes getting the stance nice and low and the engine up off the ground. It's cool that the stock center crossmember can be conveniently used as a trans mount. It's also neat that the rear of the frame makes a platform to mount the PU bed to. I'm also with the others, I'd shorten the PU bed at least by half. Looking forward to seeing more!
MikeMc Posted March 6, 2009 Author Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the input..If you watched my '34 buildup (this one) http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.p...ic=10643&hl you will know that its not done until paint....sorta still working out a few ideas...The interior is fun Edited March 6, 2009 by MikeMc
MikeMc Posted March 7, 2009 Author Posted March 7, 2009 Well the Mrs. is away the boy will play Worked out the stance, and adj the front and rear springs to get it Got the interior figured out,set the seat, still working on a little more foot room for the driver and pedals. still need to adj the bed and refit the tailgate... then its on to cut the grill down to size......
Foxer Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 (edited) Those front Masking Brakes look to have gobs of friction.. now that's RAT! Edited March 7, 2009 by Foxer
MikeMc Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Lotsa problems solved this weekend! I still have a few parts dechroming so thats where they are Floorboards, steering, grill, and bed all done. Still need wood for the bed and a longer steering link, then its on to body and paint. Enjoy for now..... Looks like that Z worked out!! and I didn't move the motor!!
Fletch Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 It's coming together nicely Mike. The stance looks right, it should be killer.
Hizoot Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 Nice start, I want to do a classic pick up someday soon, sooooo I'll be watchin ya..! Hizoot
Patrick K. Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 That is sweet! Love the color combo! Can't wait to see more!
Raul_Perez Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Oh no...not Zona Man!!! That is such a cool kit to work with!! It looks like you went Zona-Wild with it!! The flattie looks really cool wedged in there, too!! This will be one cool little roadster when you're done!! Later,
MikeMc Posted June 22, 2009 Author Posted June 22, 2009 Getting close....wiring got the best of me on this one....just too darn small So Enjoy!!
Fuel Coupe Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 turning out to be a nice little truck, I'm really liking it. If I may be so bold next time you Z a frame try cutting your front rails at a 22.5 deg. this will give you a total of 45 deg. IMHO this allows the frame to "flow" rather than make sharp corners... you can get an idea of what Im talking about on my 32's pickup frame..
MikeMc Posted June 22, 2009 Author Posted June 22, 2009 Bitchin '32 Shane!!!! Yep I hear ya on 22.5...did that on another '34 (no pix ) but did that on this '34 PU
MikeMc Posted June 22, 2009 Author Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Looks AWESOME bro. one question though. I MUST KNOW what paint (brand and shades) did you use? It looks Killer KOOL! Thanks Brian ! The body is Tamiya TS60 Pearl green The frame is Dupli-color DSFM165 Dark Jade Metallic Tim Boyd used this color Pearl on a truckster build...It will be dullcoated soon!! Edited June 22, 2009 by MikeMc
Dennis Lacy Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Hey Mike, your A-bone is really comming together great! In the begining it had all the makings of one of those Kulture lifestyle rat rods, but in all it's painted glory all that goes away - and that's a good thing! Looking forward to seeing it finished. Awesome color combo, btw.
moonlite5hadow Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 these open wheel roadsters arent my cup of tea normally, but lately i've been getting "that itch" to build one. where do you guys find these parts; frame, body, bed etc? I had this crazy idea of taking a truck idea like this, but with a WWII era Allison V-12 aircraft engine, or new school with a porsche or ferrari V12.
MikeMc Posted July 5, 2009 Author Posted July 5, 2009 these open wheel roadsters arent my cup of tea normally, but lately i've been getting "that itch" to build one. where do you guys find these parts; frame, body, bed etc? I had this crazy idea of taking a truck idea like this, but with a WWII era Allison V-12 aircraft engine, or new school with a porsche or ferrari V12. This is revells '29 PU kit....frame ,2 bodys , and bed......pick up that Allison in a parts pack reissue from stevens??
moonlite5hadow Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 This is revells '29 PU kit....frame ,2 bodys , and bed......pick up that Allison in a parts pack reissue from stevens?? no, i dont have the engine yet. im going to try and grab one from a 1/24 p-51 from trumpeter.
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