pharr7226 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I can smell the diesel fumes. It's a very convincing build. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Fordsixty, that is one cool ride!! I love the diesel conversion. Maybe now I might have the guts to try my own diesel conversion to turn this: Into this: with my old greasy 7.3 Liter (before the powerstroke turbo version): I still have to find the guts to cut down the cab, though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I've been waiting on this one and I say WOW! I already vote this as one of the best so far in 2010! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) AWESOME COOLNESS!! Love that rat flavoring you put into this build Man! Super!! It looks like it could run and that is the shear delight of building these little monsters dude! I am convinced of it! Lets see that trailer work Man! Thank You for sharing! Later Russ Edited July 16, 2010 by rustybill1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Oh and YES!, I have to agree with railfreak, this is "definitely" a "top" contender for 2010 Man, for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Oh and YES!, I have to agree with railfreak, this is "definitely" a "top" contender for 2010 Man, for sure!!! Though I have zero interest in rat rods or any kind of rod, I think this is spectacularly cool and stunningly done. It's got a nearly human attitude, a strong personality, and I love it. I'd be very happy to have it on my shelf. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 hey mucho gracias, mi amigos. you guys make building a whole lot easier. hey matthew, that would be a cool project with the rusted ragged fender, running boards and all. that is the kit that i got the wheels from. oh man, that old 7.3 navistar is a rattling smoke machine. i say, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) hey matthew, that would be a cool project with the rusted ragged fender, running boards and all. that is the kit that i got the wheels from. oh man, that old 7.3 navistar is a rattling smoke machine. i say, go for it. Thanks, fordsixty, but I plan on NOT including the rusty fender on the model because I plan on getting a new fender for the 1:1 because that is the ONLY rust on the whole truck, except for a couple little spots on the inner rockers inside the doors. The old 7.3 smokes like a freight train when it first starts and does it's fair share of rattling too, but sounds good through the straight pipe and almost burned out glasspack muffler! My plan for my build also is not only as it is now, but as I would like it to look someday. In addition to the replaced fender, I'm going to build it with the 5 inch dual stacks and hopefully Alcoa aluminum wheels (if I can afford them ) that I plan on putting on the real truck, along with some Chrome Shop Mafia mudflaps in the back. Edited March 20, 2010 by highway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Wow..that is looking awesome. The engine has such great detail and texture! Those front air brakes really add to it. Some great angles in last photos! This is giving me inspiration for a Peterbilt 359 rat rod I just started playing with. It's still evolving, but has sleeper removed and I'm in the process of Z'ing the frame front and rear to drop the cab a foot while the cab was also channeled 12". The cab was also set back 2 feet to allow an Allison engine to fit. I've never built a truck (was a 50% off fling) OR a rat rod, so this is fun. Much of the detail I see on yours help me think through what I need on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Well after a bit of a hiatus, i was able to finish this up enough to take it to the Heartland Nationals. Came home with the Jimmy Flintstone Pick trophy. A really cool trophy! Thank you very much Jimmy, I was floored. i will let the pictures do the talking..... The decals are just temporary. I still need to get my race team decals made. i have a good bit of the trailer done. got the suspension done today and will start on the ramp back next. thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrewDawg15 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats on the trophy...it's well deserved. This thing is insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats!!! I'm happy to hear you are still doing the trailer, too. I look forward to seeing some pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Dale, Congrats!!! That thing is sick!!!! I really like all of the detail stuff you have done to it. Awesome job!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 you have pics of the trophy? wanna see it, and congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That's awesome and a Texaco sponsor to boot. I love all things Texaco can I use your pics in my Texaco folder I have on photobucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezerman Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'm just now catching this build. Beautiful model !!! ConGratz on a well deserved win! Detailing and workmanship is top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That is one Heck of a build!!! congrats on your win and I hope you dont mind but I saved the finished pics in my favorite models folder. keep up the outstanding work! Romell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 This build should have won ALL the trophies.Nice work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Wow that looks so cool and low.. can imagine all the black deisel smoke from this beast. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks guys, for the kind words. i really appreciate that you all take the time to reply. Congrats!!! I'm happy to hear you are still doing the trailer, too. I look forward to seeing some pics soon. ok, this is what i have done so far. The whole thing is scratch built. let me know what you think. when finished, it will be 35' long and approximately 6' 6" inside the workshop. you have pics of the trophy? wanna see it, and congrats This is a Jimmy Flintstone original. Pretty cool with the Rat Fink riding the Flying Eyeball. "Big Daddy" Roth and von Dutch. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) ...the rest of the reply. That's awesome and a Texaco sponsor to boot. I love all things Texaco can I use your pics in my Texaco folder I have on photobucket? No problem man. when i get my race team decals done, the Texaco decals will be removed. Sorry. That is one Heck of a build!!! congrats on your win and I hope you dont mind but I saved the finished pics in my favorite models folder. keep up the outstanding work! Romell Thanks Romell. You can use any pictures you want of mine. I will be using pics of your Chevelle when it is finished. Pretty cool being on someone's favorite list. here is the underside. You know this is my first weathering (aging) attempt. I have to say, everyone should have a Bragdon Enterprises powder acrylic paint sets. They are awesome and very easy to use. Cool beans. Edited July 12, 2010 by fordsixty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 ...and it continues. This build should have won ALL the trophies.Nice work man. You sir, are much too kind. Thanks for your and everybody elses opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Man!! I don't know what to say. It is the Coolest looking little Big Rig Ever.. Excellent work, I love it a Lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I'm liking the trailer so far. It kinda has that old school moving van style look to it, very appropriate to go with the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 thats every modelers dream to have a trophy like that very unique, congrats again you deserve it for a great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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