1953 Ford Pickup Flipnose Street Machine - updated 11/24

[IceMan Collections]

So I decided to start a few more projects. I'm going to build three 53 Ford pickups all different styles. In this thread I will show he progress for two of them. The work one I have to keep to myself until closer to the contest for my forum. It'll be for the April MOTM.

Anyways. Here are the three diferent cabs. From left to right

1. Stock cab for a work truck - shhhhh it's a secret

2. Resin chopped cab from Frontier Design - hot rod

3. Flipnose version - street racer.

Edited November 24, 2014 by iceman-555

[IceMan Collections]

Here's is the chopped cab. Shave door handles. Found a hood and shaved the emblem as well.

And the Flipnose. I have a feeling I'm going to end up modifying that hood for a bigger engine.

Edited November 3, 2014 by iceman-555

[1930fordpickup]

Great Idea.

[IceMan Collections]

Well I put the Gibson engine together. I'm starting to think I'm going to cast this engine. So easy to work with and fits with a few other future projects.

[hjracing]

Nice start!

[tubbs]

great start ice. 3 at one time. nice!

[IceMan Collections]

Small follow up this afternoon. Flipped the valve covers to the right position. The engine block is not even at the bottom so adding some Squadron green putty to even it out.

Edited November 6, 2014 by iceman-555

[IceMan Collections]

I laid primer on the engine. I wanted a very thin layer of it so I used Alclad filler n primer for this one. Drilled out the holes for the plugs and distributor.

[IceMan Collections]

I'm going to see if I can cast this one since it's probably my favorite one. Didn't work on the engine today but I did find the wheels I'm going to use. Had been waiting for a build to use some PE wheels and this will be perfect. The wheels are from MAS, the sleeves are some of the old Details Master ones and the tires from the Pegasus Spiders. They are a perfect fit for these sleeves. In the pic where theyre assembled, the ones on the left are the rear tires. The difference is that I inserted the wheel through the back of the sleeve to give it slightly more depth.

Here are some stance shots. The front wheels will fit just fine but the rears will need some mods to make them fit.

I started cutting up the bed to make room for the tires. Marked up the fender and some clearance guides. Getting there.

[IceMan Collections]

I have a pro street build in mind for next year and I think those rims and tires will go great with it so I'm changing over to these. Still using EFX MAS parts. The rear sleeves are the resin ones I have in my eBay store. They fit perfectly into the rear tires from the kit.

And now that the first 53 pickup is done in coming back to this one. Just some small updates since I spent most of the time gathering the left over parts from the other one.

For this one here I'm trying to blend in the from grill housing with the fenders. See how it goes. Added the clips to the front so I can test out the flipping action. And finally added the firewall.

[Outlaw_Pitbull_0411]

Nice work so far

[IceMan Collections]

Thanks Branndon.

Here's last nights work. Darkened the door panel lines while removing some mold lines. Cab and front end drying from a fresh coat of primer (not pictured). Engine received a chrome treatment. Black wash and some detailing coming up. Chassis received same treatment and it is on all fours. Here are some pics.

[hjracing]

Fantastic job on the chasis and engine! What do you use for paint thise pieces, Alclad?

[Outlaw_Pitbull_0411]

Frame looks sweet chrome. ...I dig it

[IceMan Collections]

Thanks guys. Yes sir, Jose, Alclad.

Base is gloss black from Spaz Stix and then the chrome Alclad both from spray cans.

Edited November 25, 2014 by iceman-555

[IceMan Collections]

I'm trying to get back to the bench for this. I did manage to do a quick mockup of the front end.

[IceMan Collections]

So much is gone after the server change. This one is complete so check it out in the Under glass section. Thanks.