Chuck Most Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Bit of a story here- this was just supposed to be a quick, weekend buildup. Well, I started this a year ago, and it still isn't done. Why? Well, first off I got the news my father was going to need open heart surgery the day after I started working on it. So naturally, I didn't feel like working on any kind of modeling project at that time. He underwent the procedure and has since made a full recovery, but in one of those 'when it rains it pours' kind of moments, I lost my regular job a few days later.That pretty much sealed the deal- the truck was put back into a box and filed away. So here's where it stands as of now. The basic chassis is Revell '32 Ford, with the '37 wheels and hubcaps. The engine is a 460 from the Monogram F-350. Yes, 1:24 scale engine in a 1:25 scale model, but few could tell the difference! The cab is the Revell kit, chopped and sectioned, and the Hudson Terraplane grille is a resin piece from Jim Pelosi. I used an old AMT 8-carb 'log' manifold on the 385-series big block, and replaced the AOD trans with a four-speed manual of unknown origin. The cab still needs paint and glass, and I also need to find/fabricate a bed for it. The interior needs attention as well- it does not even have a floor board at this point. I'm hoping THIS TIME I can get it finished! Will it happen? I guess you'll find out shortly after I find out.
Custom Mike Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Chuck, the Terraplane grille is perfect for this, you've gotta finish it!
Sixties Sam Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 That's looking good, Chuck. Finish it soon! Sam
espo Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 I like it. Think about a flatbed maybe. Side stakes, or a couple of bails of hay.
rmvw guy Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Looks good and I love the grill! This one needs to move up on your list!
deathskull59 Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 cool the flat bed idea is cool i did mine like that and its a metal body 37 ford. rat rod with a 440 hemi on steirodes the rest is scratch built heres a pic of it.
deathskull59 Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 this pic of is old but a littel bit clearer then the rest of them i got. but its still blury kind of gives you an idea though.
Albie D Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Glad your dad is okay. The build is looking great. Finish it man!
Jantrix Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Chuck I love it so far. As for the bed..........................how about a sleeper cab? Maybe mount the gas tank to the rear bunkhead?
Chuck Most Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 The ideas I'm kicking around as follows- Cut-down '37 bed... gotta keep that cool looking V8-script tailgate, anyway! Full exhaust, possibly with the stacks coming up behind the cab. Crusty cab, with primed-over welding scars. I'm leaning toward having some old commercial lettering or door art. Chassis is pretty much locked in- I don't feel like stretching it or cutting it down. I'm also leaving the fuel tank in the stock location for a '32 passenger car. Not seen very often on trucks (though Brookville now sells a steel bed that allows you to run the tank in that position) but I like the look.
Chuck Most Posted June 27, 2012 Author Posted June 27, 2012 Thinking I might try this instead of a typical truck bed.
Chuck Most Posted June 28, 2012 Author Posted June 28, 2012 Cab is weathered and decaled, and I made up a floor from styrene sheet. Sink mark in the firewall is there to stay.
Chuck Most Posted July 12, 2012 Author Posted July 12, 2012 Changed my mind on the engine... this one is now HEMI powered! At least I'm not breaking the scale rule now.
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