91blaze Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Does anybody know where to find a good 1968 era F100 resin body? I'm trying to make a model of my friend's truck but I can't seem to find the body I need. So far I found a crew cab and a chopped version by Blue Oval ResinWorks and a 1966 F100 Transkit by Motor City Resin. I don't really want to spend nearly $70 for the Transkit and I need a regular cab that's not chopped so is there any other place I can find what I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91blaze Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Also if there isn't anything else that will work, would the '66 be a match to the '68? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 nope; '66 is a different bodystyle altogether. you're better off backdating a '79 (not easy to do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91blaze Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Found a '72 Ford pickup conversion at R&R for $60. Guess that I'm going to have to save up for a while to get it unless something else comes along. At least it's the same generation as the '68 unlike the '66 so it should be easier to make. If you guys find something else please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91blaze Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Got another question for you guys along the same lines. If I'm making a stepside should I get the long box or the short box? The only difference would be the frame and the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Found a '72 Ford pickup conversion at R&R for $60. Guess that I'm going to have to save up for a while to get it unless something else comes along. At least it's the same generation as the '68 unlike the '66 so it should be easier to make. If you guys find something else please let me know. The R&R has an incorrect interior- it's basically a straight repop of the more common '79 kit. It would be easier to convert this to a '68 than the '79, but be advised- if you have never worked with resin, R&R kits aren't the best beginners projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91blaze Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 What are some of the major issues with the R&R conversion? And how hard are they to fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Other than the interior, it is a really rough casting- lots of flash, pinholes, and warped parts. Thickness varies quite a bit, and a few of the parts are 'double poured'. The first one I got was so rough I just made a beater out of it. I sprayed the interior black and dirtied up the windows to hide the 'too-new' interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91blaze Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Good job on the weathering. Hopefully I will be able to work out those problems 'cause it's the closest I can find to what I need. As for the interior, I guess I will just have to maybe do a little customizing and scratch building if I have to. Helps that I have a 1:1 truck to look off of if I have to. Thanks for the help everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueOval Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Blue-Oval ResinWorks is back.!!! After a long hiatis and major medical leave after 2 heart attacks, stent and gall bladder surgery and a major lower by-pass, I'm still kickin and back up and running. I'm working on a '71 Ford F-series pickup. this will have a corrected roofline and interior dash not like the R&R version that's basically a 73-79 with 72 trim. I will eventually have all the grilles for this one too from '67 to '72 and there will be 2 different shortbeds available as well as the longbed. This will be a partially complete kit with cab, bed, interior tub, bumpers, grille and chassis. You will need tires, wheels and an engine from another kit to finish, Look for it in February as it's almost ready to cast.I'll also have a scratchbuilt '66-'77 Ford Bronco, a '67 Ford Ranchero, a 68-69 Ranchero and a '67 Shelby Eleanor coming very soon. I've also got some Ford big-rig stuff in the works too and a few other surprises. Watch for it on my website. Kenny at http://blue-oval-resinworks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Blue-Oval ResinWorks is back.!!! After a long hiatis and major medical leave after 2 heart attacks, stent and gall bladder surgery and a major lower by-pass, I'm still kickin and back up and running. I'm working on a '71 Ford F-series pickup. this will have a corrected roofline and interior dash not like the R&R version that's basically a 73-79 with 72 trim. I will eventually have all the grilles for this one too from '67 to '72 and there will be 2 different shortbeds available as well as the longbed. This will be a partially complete kit with cab, bed, interior tub, bumpers, grille and chassis. You will need tires, wheels and an engine from another kit to finish, Look for it in February as it's almost ready to cast.I'll also have a scratchbuilt '66-'77 Ford Bronco, a '67 Ford Ranchero, a 68-69 Ranchero and a '67 Shelby Eleanor coming very soon. I've also got some Ford big-rig stuff in the works too and a few other surprises. Watch for it on my website. Kenny at http://blue-oval-resinworks.com Kenny, could I talk you into making some kind of announcement in here and the General section when this kit is ready to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcon Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Kenny, could I talk you into making some kind of announcement in here and the General section when this kit is ready to go? I second that request. I have long wanted a '67-'72 F 100 or F150. Any idea on the price f the kit>|? Also, did you ever get that mid '70's Ford Super Cab half ton produced? I'm in for one or two of those too.. Respectfully, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hey, bring on "Bumpsides "!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimk Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) I second that request. I have long wanted a '67-'72 F 100 or F150. Me Too! My dream truck! Put me down for 2!! I'm hoping to actually get my 1:1 this year... Edited January 12, 2012 by Jimk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebivens Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hey Kenny I can't wait for the 66-77 Ford Bronco to be ready!! Been looking for a quality one for a while.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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