Oldriginal86 Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Nice scratch building on the rack! Picked up a few tips looking at your build. Looking good. 1
1930fordpickup Posted March 2 Posted March 2 Where did ypu source the front suspension? The same kit you grabbed the rear end from?
Can-Con Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 18 minutes ago, 1930fordpickup said: Where did ypu source the front suspension? The same kit you grabbed the rear end from? Yup, the AMT '34 Ford street rod kit. 1 1
Steve H Posted March 5 Posted March 5 On 3/1/2025 at 5:18 PM, Can-Con said: Chassis is ready to go except for the shocks. I know it looks severely low with the bodywork on but rest assured the ride height and wheel travel would be more than adequate for a few quick laps around a track or a spirited drive on a winding road. Here's a look at my scratch made rack and steering linkage. I would say it looks perfectly low Steve! That is a perfect stance. Very nice work on the chassis. 2
Can-Con Posted March 16 Author Posted March 16 Added the body side trim. Should look a lot better once cleaned up and some primer shot on it. Also did a bit of work modifying the old grille. 6
TheBEAUMONTGURU Posted March 23 Posted March 23 Oh wow, this is a cool project. i missed tuning in at the begining. Just curious what kit this cab is from? monogram 1/24th scale?? and is it the MPC deserter fleetside box 1/25th? if so, the different scales seem to align fairly well?
Can-Con Posted March 23 Author Posted March 23 4 hours ago, TheBEAUMONTGURU said: Oh wow, this is a cool project. i missed tuning in at the begining. Just curious what kit this cab is from? monogram 1/24th scale?? and is it the MPC deserter fleetside box 1/25th? if so, the different scales seem to align fairly well? The box and most of the other plastic parts are indeed from one of the MPC/AMT '84 GMC 4X4 kits. The cab is from an old MPC '78/'79 4X4 annual kit an old friend gave me years ago. All the parts are 1/25.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 23 Posted March 23 Great work Steve, sorry I just noticed your project. I like that you went with the fleetside type box, I prefer this to the stepside version. These square bodies are so popular today and your plan to lower the suspension will produce a great look, a sure hit! I really like the moldings you added, they are very well done! 👍 1
Can-Con Posted March 24 Author Posted March 24 Finished adding the side trim to the pickup and got it in primer. The wheel opening trim really should be doubled like the rest of the trim but I'm getting itchy to paint it. Still needs some more work before that happens though. Also finished the assembly of the engine. Hard to find pics but I did figure out it's a supercharged LSA as used in a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V or Camaro ZL-1 After I found some pics and figured out exactly what it is, I took the intake off and but it back on the right way around. LOL 3
catpack68 Posted March 24 Posted March 24 (edited) Looks great Steve! The engine looks really good.What size styrene strips do you use for the side trim? Looking forward to seeing more progress on it. Edited March 24 by catpack68 1
Can-Con Posted March 24 Author Posted March 24 7 hours ago, catpack68 said: Looks great Steve! The engine looks really good.What size styrene strips do you use for the side trim? Looking forward to seeing more progress on it. Thanks, It's .015X'020. It's the smallest I could get. 1
Can-Con Posted April 19 Author Posted April 19 Put some Tamiya "racing white" in the side coves and sprayed the underhood bits, inside of the fenders and bed floor on the custom mixed apple green pearl. I plan to wait a couple days and spray the green on the rest of the bodywork. 7
Can-Con Posted April 21 Author Posted April 21 OK, a few pics with the final color. I'll clear it tomorrow. , , and, as you can see, I'm going with a '73/'74 GMC grille. 9
catpack68 Posted April 21 Posted April 21 (edited) Looking good Steve! Love the colors and the GMC grille. Edited April 21 by catpack68 1
Steve H Posted April 22 Posted April 22 Looks fantastic Steve, beautiful paint. I can say with confidence that I would completely lose my mind trying to do that side trim. Very nicely done, I like everything about this build.
Can-Con Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 15 hours ago, Steve H said: Looks fantastic Steve, beautiful paint. I can say with confidence that I would completely lose my mind trying to do that side trim. Very nicely done, I like everything about this build. Thanks Steve, I'm sure you wouldn't have any trouble doing that trim, I've seen your work.
Can-Con Posted Sunday at 11:16 PM Author Posted Sunday at 11:16 PM Yes, this is a zip-loc bag with the truck covered in Easy-Off. 3
Can-Con Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago On 4/29/2025 at 8:25 AM, TopherMcGinnis said: What happened? I wet sanded the clear getting ready for a second coat. Was making a mold of the bumpers earlier so I could cast a few sets for myself and I must have contaminated my hands with mold release and didn't get it all of and transferred it to the sand paper. That's my best guess anyway, that's what it looked like when I sprayed the second coat of clear.
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