AMT 1929 Ford Pickup Sixties' Street Rod

[Chris V]

It seems that AMT's (ex MPC) 1929 Ford Pickup/Woodie kit has never been a big hit with modelers - Whether it's because of the funky stance or the availability of the vastly superior (but fiddly) Revell and ever popular Monogram version of the subject matter.

Nonetheless I've always wanted to prove that it's actually possible to build something genuinely cool from this tan eighties' mess of a kit:

I've always liked the drag racing inspired Model A Hot Rods built in the mid-sixties. Knowing that was the style I wanted to replicate, I've been gathering parts the project for several years. However I hadn't been able to find an engine that felt just right for the build I envisioned - until a couple of days ago that is...

The build will consist of the following key parts:

Body/Fenders: AMT 1929 Ford Roadster pickup 
Windshield/Dash: AMT "Ala Kart"/"Mod Rod"  
Engine: Ford 289 w. cross-ram intake (AMT Munsters "Drag-U-La") and Cal Custom scoops (MPC "Vending Machine") 
Front axle: Dropped tube axle (MPC "Switchers" 1932 Ford)  
Front wheels: American Racing 12-spoke w. Denman tires (AMT '56 Ford Victoria, narrowed)
Rear Wheels: American Racing Torque Thrust w. M/H blackwall pie crust slicks (AMT Parts Pack) 

The color will likely be Testors Chrome Yellow Enamel.

First order of business was shortening the pickup bed: 

Using Tamiya 3 mm masking tape as a guides, I carefully cut the pickup bed into five pieces, removing an equal amount from each end to get the center stamping centered over the rear axle centerline. The bed has now been shortened by a total of approximately eight scale inches.    

[OldNYJim]

This’ll be good…following!