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Post by stingray on Feb 19, 2021 2:37:58 GMT -5
With the racer’s wedge hitting the scene, I wanted to build something a little similar. I had the extra Amt Superstones Ford pickup I robbed the wheel well out of for my Short bed 4x4 so I figured that would start as a great kick off.  I really didn’t want to attempt tandem axles so I tried to replicate a duallie.  My first attempt to mock a card stock bed to see what I am aiming for.  |
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Post by stingray on Feb 19, 2021 2:39:30 GMT -5
My first attempt at building the bed. I thought it was going ok. But than it was uneven and kept falling apart.  This is my second attempt to make the bed. Measured and cut. I really like where this is taking me.  |
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Post by stingray on Feb 19, 2021 10:07:46 GMT -5
Mock up of the new bed. The side fell off. I taped everything together, glued, than reinforced with superglue. Hopefully that prevents it from coming apart. This is really going to put my detailing abilities to the test. I want to add lights, track for the tires to grab, larger mirrors, maybe if I find some diamond plate I throw som on the sides.  |
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Post by 41chevy on Feb 19, 2021 13:18:26 GMT -5
The work on the bed is good. I like the length and the idea of the tire rack. The T looks very interesting, any details for us? Paul
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Post by stingray on Feb 19, 2021 15:26:05 GMT -5
The work on the bed is good. I like the length and the idea of the tire rack. The T looks very interesting, any details for us? Paul Paul, it is the Revell Street T. I bought it already built. I really have no idea who built it. I bought it from my buddy who I get kits and parts off of at times. |
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Post by stingray on Feb 19, 2021 15:27:08 GMT -5
Well, I added about 25 mm of frame to this bad boy, I really don’t know if that is too much or just right.   btw, I haven’t made wheel cutouts yet. Let me know what you think! |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Feb 19, 2021 16:20:10 GMT -5
Coming along nicely and creative reuse of leftover parts. I like the copper color 3 window there in the background of the 1st pic too.
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Post by stingray on Feb 19, 2021 20:46:40 GMT -5
Coming along nicely and creative reuse of leftover parts. I like the copper color 3 window there in the background of the 1st pic too. Yeah. I like it too. Might keep the paint. Needs a more traditional engine than the small block Ford |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Feb 20, 2021 0:19:09 GMT -5
Coming along nicely and creative reuse of leftover parts. I like the copper color 3 window there in the background of the 1st pic too. Yeah. I like it too. Needs a more traditional engine than the small block Ford Yep that EFI 5.0 is getting a little old. What are you thinking, Flathead, Nailhead, Y Block, SBC, Rocket? |
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Post by stingray on Feb 20, 2021 1:18:33 GMT -5
Maybe a nice Pontiac. That would be cool.
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Post by stingray on Feb 24, 2021 8:41:01 GMT -5
Well since I got the Star truk from my buddy Bart, my short bed 4x4 is going to be a 77. So that freed up my 74 grille for this build.  Minor update but I hope to get moving on this. Soon |
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