1990 F150 4x4 WIP

[Kit Basher]

I've spent many hours modifying/tweaking suspensions and mounting plates to get the tires and wheels to fit just right. It's always time well spent IMO.

It shows in your builds that you do. I agree, it's worth it.

[N~8~Ball]

Pretty neat build I must say! Keep up the good work. Im interested to see this one finished I love pick up truck builds. Nate

[Kit Basher]

Thanks, Nate. I hope to have a rolling chassis soon. Then it's paint and more details. I'm gonna get there, I think.

[Guest]

I'm anxious to see this one come together also. With the great work I've seen so far,I'm sure it will turn out really nice! Where did you source the tires Hugh? I would like to have a set or two of those. Last night I watched Walking Tall starring "The Rock" and fell in love with that old F150 that was in the movie. I've gotta build a replica of that truck! Especially since I was already planning on building a short bed 4X4 from this kit.

[Kit Basher]

Thanks Roger. I'm not sure which tires you mean. In the photo where I mocked up the stance, the front tire and wheel are from the Bronco, the back tire is the Lindberg. I'm using the Lindberg tires because they are more like "Mud and Snows", which I run on my 1:1, since it's mostly driven on the street. The Bronco tires are more off-road tires. Another thing I like about the Lindberg tires is they have BF Goodrich lettering on the sidewalls, I have had Goodrich on my truck at one time or another. All the Monogram tires have blank sidewalls. Things are going a little slow now, I'm getting ready to install the engine, which means a lot of pieces all have to fit together at one time, and I only get one shot at it. If it works out, I'll be posting it soon. Thanks again.

[Kit Basher]

We got us a rolling chassis!

Added a few last minute details, one of the air pump hoses, starter wire.

Dipstick and clutch tubing.

Exhaust and drive train installed.

Advice and comments always welcome.

nuff for now, more later.

Edited June 10, 2011 by basher

[Airfilter]

Nice and detailed work. Looks good so far.

Pali

[Kit Basher]

Thanks, Pali.

[RodneyBad]

Chassis, wheels and engine is looking great.

[Kit Basher]

Thanks, Rodney

[Guest]

Chassis looks real nice Hugh. I really like the tires and wheels. Are the tires from the Lindberg kit? Can't wait to see this one come together. I have an '80-'81 F150 that I'm building in a similar style. I need to get to work on it and finish it.

[Kit Basher]

Thanks, Roger. Yeah, the tires are from the Lindberg, the wheels are from the F250. I spent the last couple of days working on another little detail, but I think I'm about ready for paint. Hope to put that up soon.

[N~8~Ball]

Im curious, Which lindberg kit did those tires come from? Ive never seen a set that looked like those before. They do look great on those wheels too.

Edited June 15, 2011 by N~8~Ball

[JustBill]

Nice work so far! You've inspired me to start building my AMT 2wd shortbox. Keep up the good work.

[Kit Basher]

Nate, the tires come from the "Off Road 4x4 F150" Lindberg kit. If it helps, there's a picture of the box at the beginning of the thread.

Thanks, Bill, looking forward to seeing that truck when you get it going!

[JustBill]

When I said you inspired me I pulled the truck out last night!!! I started a thread to follow along to.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45267

[Kit Basher]

Go for it, Bill!

[Still2High]

Wow!! I like the scratch building and shortening you did! Great job man!

[Kit Basher]

Thanks, James.

[Casey429]

Looking good, I'm doing a similar build of my 1:1 '94 F-150, with an AMT kit though. I chopped up the front suspensionfrom the '80 Bronco as well to get the 4x4. The 4.9 six popper looks great, as does the 5 speed. The wagon wheels look spot on as well, and I always did like them with trim rings. My only suggestion would be to add some round stock to the front center caps to replicate the 4x4 front hubs, since they stick out farther than the rears. Your 1:1 looks pretty clean from a rust standpoint too! I'm wanting to do a build with the Kitchen Table six, and I think yours sold me on it. I wanna build an '92-'96 style XL, 2wd with the six and a 5 speed. As far as the real 4.9 goes, it's oneof the best engines Ford ever produced, IMHO.

Edited June 16, 2011 by Casey429

[Kit Basher]

Thanks Casey, I appreciate your comments. I thought about those front hubs. There's been a whole bunch of places in this build where I had to ask myself, "Where do I stop?" There are a lot more details I thought about adding, anti-sway bars, brake lines, engine details, seat belts. At some point I had to say good enough and move on. I would like to finish this thing someday.

The ol' 1:1 has a few spots, but not bad considering it has spent its whole life outdoors. I'm a fan of the 4.9 too, this is my second. I liked it better carbureted tho, mo' power and better mileage.

[Kit Basher]

Really exciting update! Lots and lots of white paint... oh, yeah, that's not very exciting, is it? Anyway here it is:

I am a BMF virgin, but I guess that's next. I do have one little tidbit for you, the Bronco mirror mounts looked really clunky to me:

So I made these. The brackets are already on the cab.

Advice and comments always welcome

nuff for now, more later.

[Guest]

Looking real nice Hugh! The work you did on the mirrors is a huge improvement! With the work I've seen so far,I'm sure you won't have any problem with BMF. There's not much chrome on these trucks anyhow. Are you planning on modifying the front bumper to match your real truck? Can't wait to see this one finished!

[Kit Basher]

Thanks Roger, you put your finger right on a sticking point. I've been debating about that front bumper all along. I do not like the rubber molding that's on it, but if I sand it off I have to re-chrome the entire bumper. I've been reading that BMFing a whole bumper doesn't work. I have Alclad, but the only way it works for me is if I shoot it and never touch it again. I have no knowledge about sending something out to be re-chromed. I could definitely use some advice on this one. The other sticking point is the badges. I can't find them anywhere. I have decals, but the badges on my 1:1 are loud and proud, and decals would be a poor substitute. Any help with either of these would be much appreciated.

[Guest]

I think it would be worth the effort to fix the bumper Hugh. You know you'll wish you had if you don't. I don't have any experience with Alclad,but I would think it could be sealed with Future possibly?? On the emblem,I would apply the decal to a piece of .010 styrene and trim it up to match.