chrismooney Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Ok. been a while since have been at the bench spilling the glue... but I'm back with time and have three projects going. This on started out as a Yat Ming 38 Ford pumper that I took the razor saw to. I had used all the parts from it for other projects and was left with a white over red die cast shell. I had the revell 50 Ford f-1 sitting in the box waiting for a project and though ... would it fit... yes it does. all I did was open up the wheel wells a little. So this build starts with a frame and only the rear fenders of the Yat ming Die cast and a plastic 50 Ford cab. the rest is scratch. I decided to make this a shop built City service truck with a shorter wheelbase than most. it will have a deluge gun for the big fires and maybe a 500 GPM pump. A city service ladder truck was a Fire truck that carried all the same ground ladders as a aerial truck but did not have an aerial device (the big mechanical 65 to 100 ft ladder) anyway on to the eye candy. the start you can see the other die cast 38 ford in the back. it is like the one i cut up for this project. Hosted on Fotki The mock up. you can see the wheel well needs cut and I used a ladder bed from another build to get an idea of what to make... Hosted on Fotki The new ladder bed complete (sorry I forgot more in progress shots.) Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The wheel well is opened up and everything is primed. now time for bondo and sanding... you can see the big flood lights that will be added to her latter. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I'm really liking all this rear overhand of the ladders...... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Can Am Garage Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 You bringing it to NNL East? If you do, I might have to drool over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 That one rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 You bringing it to NNL East? If you do, I might have to drool over it. Might not be done but ill bring it for everyone to see. there will be other eye candy for you that is done....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Interesting conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Very nice, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Wow, impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Chris, That is a great looking truck.Can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Got a lot of work done... Might be done in time for the NNL East.... all body work is done and test fit complete.... So a nice spring day and everything has paint... Color is Krylon Cherry red.. (perfect match for the old American La France red. I also built up a Deluge Gun and an intake so this rig can be used as a Battle wagon at major fires...... Copper paint is Railroad floquil... Hosted on Fotki The inspector checking out the work and paint job..... Hosted on Fotki Rims are painted and tires mounted Hosted on Fotki Search light mock up Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited April 14, 2012 by chrismooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 The deluge gun Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Cans for FOAM... i need to make up some vintage decals... Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cargostar Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Very cool Chris!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks Dave... Im looking for old Photos of Foam cans to make decals for the two white cans. Also i got some progress work done... ill get photos up tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Well the Ford Cab had early demise........ LOL this ladder is now getting a 46 Chevy Cab... I had to open the wheel wells also on this one. I Loved the ford cab but i also think the Chevy cab make the truck look sleeker and give it some better lines.... onto the eye candy. This is as far as i got with the Ford..... Hosted on Fotki The New Chevy cab...... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited April 20, 2012 by chrismooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Funny some Chevys had cut wheel wells and other did not...... cane someone shed a light onto why this is... Cut open Hosted on Fotki Not Cut Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) The cut fenders were used on heavier trucks to provide room for larger wheels, GM didn't use a longer wider hood / fenders on the larger trucks until the 1947/48 Advanced design body style. The SFFD canteen truck in the second photo is only a 1 ton with dual rear wheels. The 1 ton trucks used a very similar appearing split rim wheel, but only 17" diameter, not 20" or 22" as on the 1 1/2 ton and larger trucks. In a photo it is hard to see the difference in wheel size but side by side you would see it. The service truck is looking very nice, and I love the Art Deco Chevy, but what fate befell the Ford? Edited April 21, 2012 by Aaronw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 It started with the paint ..... then the glue it snowballed from there and i just hit a wall with it Aaron.... so i went with the chevy.... thanks for the info now to find a wal-mart that is not sold out of krylon cherry red paint.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ok some progress was made this week... The Chevy cab is complete with the exception of a hood repaint. And from the looks of it the cab paint came out is a little darker than the body due to unknow problems with the Krylon paint. ( used the same color same can same primer) ..... But oh well Photos to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismooney Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 OK.. Hood is painted just needs a rub out in a few days when dry. Then onto the gold leaf painter (decals) and equipment mounting then shell be in service. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The grill was stripped of chrome with bleach and painted flat black.. I then Bare Metal Foiled the grill.. let me know if you think it looks better... Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 This is coming along very nicely. I prefer using artists oils to blacken the grill, but your method looks good to me. As far as the paint mismatch between the body and cab the old remount excuse always works. It was not at all uncommon for an older body to get mounted on a new chassis. The New Jersey Forest Service has some truck bodys built in the 1930s that saw use on progressively newer trucks for 50 or 60 years. One minor thing on the grill, if you look at 1-1 trucks, the grill has a body color strip between the upper horizontal bars, and lower vertical bars, it is not an opening ( the bit just below the part that says Chevrolet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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