I started this project 15 year ago work on it every now and then. It was going to be a street rod. Full fenderd R-D indpendent front and smal block Chevy. No more. Chopped and slammed, flathead and 37 Ford truck wheels. So ill give it a go.
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sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 08:03 AM UTC
I started this project 15 year ago work on it every now and then. It was going to be a street rod. Full fenderd R-D indpendent front and smal block Chevy. No more. Chopped and slammed, flathead and 37 Ford truck wheels. So ill give it a go.
mother
Joined: January 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 09:52 AM UTC
Love it, sweet subject. I hope to see it painted in satin black. Keep the progress posts coming!
Happy Modeling,
Joe
Happy Modeling,
Joe
old-dragon
Joined: August 30, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 10:35 AM UTC
Excellent starting point...why is she sitting a mile high though? 
Maybe drop that puppy lower so the top of the rear tires are even with the top of the bed..a good "Z" just past the cab should do ya right for that.
Great and often understated engine choice...I love the old iron and to be honest, hemis are getting overdone{did I say that?!}. My next R/R will be either a straight 8 or possibly a V10 flathead{lincoln}.
I like those rims, where'd you get them from?
Like Joe said, set her up in suede{primer} but do remember that back then tinting the primer{up to 15%} was the norm for different colors or do the random body colored panels for the junkyard salvaged look .
Maybe drop that puppy lower so the top of the rear tires are even with the top of the bed..a good "Z" just past the cab should do ya right for that.
Great and often understated engine choice...I love the old iron and to be honest, hemis are getting overdone{did I say that?!}. My next R/R will be either a straight 8 or possibly a V10 flathead{lincoln}.
I like those rims, where'd you get them from?
Like Joe said, set her up in suede{primer} but do remember that back then tinting the primer{up to 15%} was the norm for different colors or do the random body colored panels for the junkyard salvaged look .
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 11:22 AM UTC
I am working with the frame as it was so it will have to do on this guy. No color choice yet this is just a starter project to get the feel. I have plenty others to get it right. The wheels are from the revell 37 Ford PU.
Finished the front end and moved the motor back and up I am happy with it now.
Thanks guys
Finished the front end and moved the motor back and up I am happy with it now.
Thanks guys
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 04:13 PM UTC
Some steering work looks cool. I will have more pic this weekend.
Hwa-Rang
Joined: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 - 11:10 PM UTC
Cool. Looking forward to more shot's.
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, August 06, 2011 - 12:46 PM UTC
I just started to add a little color.
I'll finish the firewall and the floor boards next. And then throw some paint at the body old and worn I think.
I'll finish the firewall and the floor boards next. And then throw some paint at the body old and worn I think.
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 03:20 AM UTC
Got the firewall and floor boards roughed in. A old tank part came in handy.
The story behind this car is it was started in one era and finished in another that is why I left some of the old paint on rear end. Maybe started by the father and finished bye the son.
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 03:28 AM UTC
I just bought a Allison V 12 and a 1926 Mack Bulldog. Still looking for more parts wheels tire and axels any ideas ?
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Excellent starting point...why is she sitting a mile high though?
Maybe drop that puppy lower so the top of the rear tires are even with the top of the bed..a good "Z" just past the cab should do ya right for that.
Great and often understated engine choice...I love the old iron and to be honest, hemis are getting overdone{did I say that?!}. My next R/R will be either a straight 8 or possibly a V10 flathead{lincoln}.
I like those rims, where'd you get them from?
Like Joe said, set her up in suede{primer} but do remember that back then tinting the primer{up to 15%} was the norm for different colors or do the random body colored panels for the junkyard salvaged look .
SHarjacek
Joined: January 29, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 08:31 PM UTC
Very nice so far!
Hwa-Rang
Joined: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, August 07, 2011 - 11:11 PM UTC
Coming along fine Sheldon.
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 02:49 PM UTC
More parts in place, headers, carbs, grill and working on the radiator.
The body color is still up in the air.
The body color is still up in the air.
randyd
Joined: July 04, 2009
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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 - 03:15 PM UTC
Hi Sheldon,
Really nice work so far. I love a rat truck
Randy
Littorio
Joined: September 15, 2004
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Posted: Monday, August 15, 2011 - 03:54 PM UTC
Nice work so far.
For inspiration here's a couple of photos I took a few years back. Check out the shifter, oh I know it's a car not a pick up but hey the fronts the same.
For inspiration here's a couple of photos I took a few years back. Check out the shifter, oh I know it's a car not a pick up but hey the fronts the same.
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 02:09 PM UTC
A little update I cut out the grill and added new bars also 36 ford headlights. It looks like it might hit the beach I'm thinking a base with some sand.
Thanks everyone for looking.
Hwa-Rang
Joined: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 11:06 PM UTC
A day at the beach with a Rat Rod. Love it.
AussieReg
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#007
Joined: June 09, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 11:28 PM UTC
Lookin' awesome Sheldon, great work. I really envy you guys with the skills to do these modifications so well. One day maybe, when I grow up !
Cheers, D
Cheers, D
17741907
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 04:55 AM UTC
Fine work so far Sheldon...Good luck....
sroth88
Joined: August 13, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011 - 08:40 AM UTC
My project has come to an end. This was a fun build,not super detailed just fun. I hope everyone enjoyed it.
Thanks Sheldon
Thanks Sheldon
17741907
Joined: December 05, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011 - 11:52 AM UTC
Looking great...Well done Sheldon....
Hwa-Rang
Joined: June 29, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011 - 11:15 PM UTC
Awesome build Sheldon.
looking forward to your next build
looking forward to your next build
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