34 Ford Phantom PU

[68shortfleet]

Here is a build i finished a while back and posted under glass, but got questions regarding my thought process of my cutting. The build inspiration came from the recently revealed "California Kid Express" truck. Truth is there was probably more "wing it" than there was thought process.

This was built using an AMT 34 5w coupe and an AMT 34 Ford PU to create a phantom of what a 34 PU would look like if Ford had carried the car styling to the trucks for 34.

I started by bring the rear of the cabin/cab forward so that the back of the window would line up with my door lines. This quickly removed the pillar and made a terrible looking 3w.

Under glass thread is here.

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/199387-amt-34-ford-pu/

Edited Sunday at 05:49 PM by 68shortfleet

[68shortfleet]

After that was giving it a haircut and building a back cab wall.

[68shortfleet]

Interior tub is just a modified kit tub from the AMT 34 5w kit. Basically just had to shorten the back corners of it. 

 

[68shortfleet]

Few more pics

 

[Russell C]

10 hours ago, 68shortfleet said:

...build inspiration came from the recently revealed "California Kid Express" truck. ...

Did not know about that 1:1 custom until tonight!  https://fuelcurve.com/1934-ford-pickup-street-rod-of-the-year/

[Dtimmerman89]

Thanks for sharing. I bookmarked this page so I can refer to it when ready to try my hand at this. 

[Bullybeef]

That was some impressive bodywork Jason! What was the source for the rounded corners of the cab?