GTMust Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 My 1925 Model T Ford junk yard 'dog' is finally finished and ready to get to work in the yard. For those that haven't been following the WIP thread, the concept is a junk yard 1925 Model T Ford that has found new life as a junk yard mule in the late '40's and early '50's. "Drove hard and put away wet", it's covered in mud, but still serviceable around the yard. The reliable old 4 banger starts every day with a crank on the starting handle and the battery is only for starting cars out in the yard. I could go on all day, but you get the picture.... Here's how it looks at the end of a hard day's work, before being put away for the night. (I know the background is a little too clean, but I haven't built the junkyard dio yet.) Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Tony, dump the hoist and it'll be a REALLY cool Doodle bug! My cousins up north used to make them out of old car frames to go rideing on the Sleeping Bear sand dunes in Hart. To be honest with ya, it LOOKS good, but in reality, COULD it tow something? It really looks TOO lightweight to be able to move junked cars or trucks. But it DOES LOOK good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Excellent job. It's a neat little model. Be proud and take good care of it! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks for the comments George. Probably couldn't tow a full size fifties or even forties car! The yard has another later model heavy duty wrecker for that... but that's another project for the dio. This one only gets used to lift stuff, like an engine out of a junker, carry tires and other junk aound the yard, or push something out of the way, etc. At least that's what the junk yard owner told me......? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks Cranky and Donnie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Very well done Tony! Looks like one of the local yard dogs here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks Brad. At least I can get some painting done with a brush during the winter..... but I really want to get back to painting the Fox. Roll on the Spring!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well, Tony, THAT makes sense to me!! Still a good lookin lil junker though!! I like it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgwarhawk Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I absolutely love this model. Very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 neat build. something different is very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I once had the opportunity to drive a vehicle with a fuel tank mounted right in front of me, and above the engine. It really gives one something to think about. I like your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofBass Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Great job, dude! That thing looks like it'd be a BLAST to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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