1960 Ford F-100 Pickup Pro Street

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, customline said:

I think the Olds is an excellent choice, Bob. 

Thanks Jim.  I'm still looking at other engine options for the business end on this build.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, BK9300 said:

That’s a hell of a finish on your 1:1 - lots of care went into polishing that out!

Thanks Brian.  Yeah, that's why I need to get this touch up job as close as possible.  I'll be shooting the red on this morning. 

[NOBLNG]

Nice start Bob, stance looks good. Any of those engines would look great in there.

[Zippi]

3 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Nice start Bob, stance looks good. Any of those engines would look great in there.

I hear ya Greg.  Thanks man.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Off he goes on another nice build. The man is unstoppable! Wishing you a smooth project.

[Zippi]

4 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:

Off he goes on another nice build. The man is unstoppable! Wishing you a smooth project.

Haha.....I'm fueled by AI.

[Zippi]

I had a little time at the bench yesterday and made a little progress.  I now have the chassis modified to except these Big ole meats.  I think I'll leave the tires in the rear exposed in the bed as I'm adding a bed cover.  Just need to get a game plan on how to mount the blown engine in the business end.   

[dragcarz]

Wow Bob I almost missed this, I knew that kit was in good hands. I like what your doing here!

[Zippi]

16 hours ago, dragcarz said:

Wow Bob I almost missed this, I knew that kit was in good hands. I like what your doing here!

Thanks Roger.  You know I love the Pro Street trucks.  

[Zippi]

Like always, I can't decide on a color.  I was looking over the paint I had on hand and when your not sure black will work in a pinch. I'll let this set for a few days then throw some 2K Urethane clear on it.

Edited September 20, 2024 by Zippi

[SpikeSchumacher]

That's before the clear? WOW!!!!!

[Zippi]

37 minutes ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

That's before the clear? WOW!!!!!

Yes Sir.  I tell ya, once you master the technique for applying this paint it goes on like butter 

[espo]

Super smooth and glossy.  

[Zippi]

39 minutes ago, espo said:

Super smooth and glossy.  

Thanks David.  I'm hoping the small amount of bright work on this pickup will be enough to tone down all that black.

[Scott8950]

Nice job. The black paint looks great.

[dino246gt]

That is a very cool start and I'm sure it'll turn out great!

Now that I see Texas 3D's supercharged FE engine, I wish I'd have bought one, it looks fantastic and that's what I'd use in a vintage Ford build, but whatever you choose will be great!

 

 

[Zippi]

9 hours ago, Scott8950 said:

Nice job. The black paint looks great.

Thanks Scott.

[Zippi]

32 minutes ago, dino246gt said:

That is a very cool start and I'm sure it'll turn out great!

Now that I see Texas 3D's supercharged FE engine, I wish I'd have bought one, it looks fantastic and that's what I'd use in a vintage Ford build, but whatever you choose will be great!

 

 

Thanks.  I appreciate it man.

[Zippi]

Fellows, I decided to not shoot any clear on the body so I waxed it up and I have started the assembly process on this one.  I painted the rotors a flat brass and the front glass has been installed but now I'm thinking I want to foil the trim around the windshield.      

[Zippi]

I popped the windshield back out and foiled the trim around the windshield.  Better look and takes away from all that black.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Good choice on not clearing. Can't see that it would have improved and potentially might have messed up a strategy paint job.

[DJMar]

That paint is smooooooth! ?

[STU111]

No need for a clear coat on that paint job! 
this is looking really good so far. Can’t wait to see the finished product .

[Zippi]

16 hours ago, bobthehobbyguy said:

Good choice on not clearing. Can't see that it would have improved and potentially might have messed up a strategy paint job.

Thanks man.  I don't thiink the clear would have helped much either.  

15 hours ago, DJMar said:

That paint is smooooooth! ?

Thanks DJ.

1 hour ago, STU111 said:

No need for a clear coat on that paint job! 
this is looking really good so far. Can’t wait to see the finished product .

Much obliged.  

[Zippi]

I got a little more completed so I guess any work is moving forward.  I got the back of the truck buttons up and I believe I'm done with the interior tub.  I still need to do a little detail work on the firewall and I'll be ready to install the engine.  This kit comes with a trailer so I'm going to add the trailer hitch and have this truck pulling a drag car to the track.

Edited September 23, 2024 by Zippi