1957 Ford F 900 Big Job

[leafsprings]

This will be my third Frontier Resin Big Job build; this time it will be a '57. Cab needed the usual front end adjustments, elongating the front end, reshaping the fenders and squaring out the hood. Under the cab is shortened Mack R frame, the wider tapered out frame fits the front bumper cut outs on the Big Job and using the Dodge L 700 kit for its front and rear axles and suspension.  Super Duty engine, auto trans and spoke wheels are from the Ford C series and dump truck bed from AITM. Yes, 3 donor kits plus the resin does add up in costs, but that is typical in any resin build up.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 29, 2024 by leafsprings

[Gary Chastain]

Very cool project. 

[Jürgen M.]

Indeed. An exotic one too. No everyday truck!

Very nice!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very cool project! I’m looking forward to seeing more of this one. Great work so far. And yes, it always takes several kits to finish a project. I always end up with a ton of spare parts.

[Rockford]

What a great looking truck, so typically American. I love the brochure excerpt too, I could look at stuff like that all day. 

[gotnitro?]

Gotta enjoy these older truck builds ! Looking forward to your progress 

[leafsprings]

Interior complete. Another item that works well is the steering wheel and column from the Revell '56 F 100. 

 

 

Edited May 28, 2024 by leafsprings

[gotnitro?]

Good looking interior, nice and basic like a work truck would have 

What color turquoise are you using ?

[Dutzie]

Interior looks awesome. 

[leafsprings]

23 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Good looking interior, nice and basic like a work truck would have 

What color turquoise are you using ?

Thanks for your comments, I'm using Rustoleum OSHA safety green. The shade of green looks like the Dept of Forestry green, so this build will naturally be a Dept of Forestry dump truck.

Edited May 29, 2024 by leafsprings

[yh70]

looking good

[leafsprings]

Little historical note, the Super Duty engines (401, 477, 534) officially introduced on '58 models, however there were '57 prototypes tested in fleets with theses engines, so, my build is technically a F 950 prototype.

[cifenet]

Good setup so far and it is progressing very well.  I like the color choice for the wheels and the interior also.

Should have that classic look!

Edited June 2, 2024 by cifenet

[leafsprings]

Dump was a resin piece from AITM. Pretty straightforward, nice simple one piece casting.  Painted Dept. of Forestry green.

[leafsprings]

Cab painted Dept. Of Forestry colors.

 

 

Edited June 18, 2024 by leafsprings

[Gary Chastain]

Good choice on colors

[leafsprings]

Getting close to completion.

 

 

 

Edited July 4, 2024 by leafsprings

[hct728(Bob)]

Gotta say I had my doubts about that casting but after cleaning it up,  the grille and front details make all the difference! Your perseverance has really paid off, keep it up!

Edited June 24, 2024 by hct728(Bob)

[Gary Chastain]

Great build

[gotnitro?]

Really shaping up nicely!