'77 Ford Courier

[Chuck Most]

Here's my latest build, a Flathead powered Courier. I can't say that it's an original idea- I saw one in SAE centuries ago.

Feel free to check out the WIP shots on my Fotki page:

http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/77-ford-courier-fla/

Edited November 21, 2009 by Chuck Most

[Nick Winter]

Here's my latest build, a Flathead powered Courier. I can't say that it's an original idea- I saw one in SAE centuries ago.

Feel free to check out the WIP shots on my Fotki page:

http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/77-ford-courier-fla/

Wow that's cool.

Edited November 21, 2009 by Dukefan69'

[Greg Cullinan]

Hi Chuck, you build some cool models,thanks for showing them.The flat back is perfect for this truck imo.And a flathead is always a plus.

[jhuntsman]

wow thats cool! is that kit even made anymore?? id like to have one. good work!

[Sixties Sam]

That's a great model! Very cool and different. I like the shifter. You'll need big hands to work it! Nice job!

[peter31a]

jhuntsman: That kit hasn't been done in quite awhile but it was very common in it's day. They show up on the auction sites or at contest/flea markets.

[Modelmartin]

Love the Flattie in the modern truck! Cool model! Back in the late 70s someone ran a Pinto at Bonneville with a Model T engine in it!!

[crazyjim]

That's really a neat idea with the flathead in a newer truck. The stepside box is a must with the engine.

[Jantrix]

Great idea. Fantastic work.

[Chuck Most]

Thanks for digging it guys!

To cover some of what you pointed out-

My model was built from the '95 reissue, which had a 2wd chassis and the non-stock Flareside bed. There were four versions of this kit- this one, the original 2wd/Styleside 'Monroe Magnum' truck, the 4wd Flareside 'Bush Baby, and the '70's van style 'Cruisin' Van'. Truth be told, I see the Monroe and Bush baby versions of this kit more than this '95 reissue, and you can usually score a cherry, sealed example of any for less than $20. (The '95 issue goes for about half that.)

Andy- there was also a guy who ran a Flattie in a second-gen RX-7 at Bonneville a few years back. 'Aerodynamic advantage' was his logic.

And, yeah, I'm not a huge fan of stepside beds on 'late model' trucks, (I've turned down a number of this very kit, waiting on a Styleside bed version), but with the whitewalls, the flat black, and the Flattie, this build seemed to cry out for one!

Once again, thanks for enjoying it, wasn't so sure I could pull it off!

[01blueedge]

I am a big courier fan in 1:1 scale I have 2 of them. I have to say you did a good job on this one. you don't see to many of them built up either

[351 cleve]

jhuntsman...I know where you can get one REAL cheap if you ask me nicely!!!

[01blueedge]

jhuntsman...I know where you can get one REAL cheap if you ask me nicely!!!

if jhuntsman doesn't want it what would you want for it

[Dr. Cranky]

You are on a superb styrene streak, Chuck, take advantage and keep 'em coming! Great job.

[MachinistMark]

looks cool chuckles.

[351 cleve]

01blueedge......Since jhuntsman is my son, he has first shot at it. If he is not interested in it, I will probably do something pro street/pro stock with it. Thanks for the offer, it never hurts to ask.

[Nick F40]

anything with minitrucks, yeah i'm interested and this is beautiful, very well done!

[Joe Handley]

Nice, that would fit in nicely with those flat black '05 Impalas we built too!

[highway]

Nice job to an old classic.

[gray07]

Great looking truck.

[Dr. Cranky]

Your engines are always right on, Chuck. Great work. Again, I returned to enjoy the work a second time, and third.

[tooltas]

i seen a 86 ford bronco2 whit a flat head and that truck was cats meow that was slam on bags

[Olskoolrodder]

I'm digging the stance,and flat blackness,Chuck,perfect wheel\tire choice too! It screams ol skool rod before you even pop the hood! Nice build