68shortfleet Posted March 10 Posted March 10 (edited) With some inspiration from the California Kid Express that was recently debuted, I started working on this project. This started as an AMT 34 Ford 5w coupe. Modified the cabin into a PU cab and chopped it about 3”, Little modifying to the rear fenders to fit the shortened bed from the AMT 34 Ford PU Was a fun build, but I wasn't able to get happy with the wheels, so I modified the axle ends and back/inside of the wheels so the wheels are held on with magnets. This way I can swap them out if the right wheel comes to my vision. Wheels are my resin castings that are copies from the Revel 32 Ford roadster that I machined down to fit Modelhaus tires front and rear. Front axle from a Revell 32 Ford. Paint is Tamiya rattle can with lots of wet sanding and polishing. NO clearcoat though. Edited March 10 by 68shortfleet 16
Zippi Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Man that's a good looking 34 pickup. I think a night pic under a street lamp would give it a sinister look. Nicely done. 1
TarheelRick Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Beautiful execution and kit-bashing. Really like the customization of the cab, very nice work. 1
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 13 Posted March 13 Great looking work, Jason! I love that chopped roof! 1
dragstk Posted Sunday at 12:04 AM Posted Sunday at 12:04 AM Great looking build!! I really like it. And that black paint, no clear and it looks that good, Im jealous 1
Dennis Lacy Posted Wednesday at 03:52 PM Posted Wednesday at 03:52 PM I like it! Looks like something Posies might have built back in the 90’s with the combo of the cast finish Halibrand’s and whitewall bias ply’s. Hard to say what could be a better wheel on it. I think these look good!
Kit Karson Posted Wednesday at 04:46 PM Posted Wednesday at 04:46 PM Absolutely spot on, Brother! -KK
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