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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 13, 2019 6:22:01 GMT -5
OK, here's pics Rear suspension arms are made from arms out of a Revell 37 pickup, but modified with bits of evergreen and some straight pins. The x-member is just placed in it's spot, it's not glued yet. Still working on smoothing all the parts with sink and ejector pin marks. Next up is the bed floor. I added parts to the top and sides of the frame to create a level framework for the bed to lay on. Then I cut a piece of .040 Evergreen for the floor itself. It is now a snap on fit because I used the Evergreen channel applied to the bottom to positively locate it between the frame rails. I need to add some tiny bolt details to the channel And lastly, I nailed down the shape of the roof, and started adding some trim details. More to come.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 15, 2019 9:54:49 GMT -5
Looking good! Is that uptop any thinner than Dennis' uptop for the '29? Or do you think they're about the same thickness?
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Post by dakotajohn on Jun 15, 2019 11:59:31 GMT -5
The roof looks great !!
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 17, 2019 6:16:09 GMT -5
Not nearly as much bench time this weekend as I hoped, but family is more important Got a c-notch in the rear and notched out the sides of the pickup box to allow the the rear end to settle down. However, I didn't realize just how much the bed was holding the suspension up in the previous mock-ups. Now that the rear is sitting where I engineered everything, I think it sits too low. Simple fix, I can add material to the top of the spring or whatever. It's not much, about 2mm(2 scale inches) but to my eye it makes quite a difference in the attitude. current sit desired stance I'm working on getting the front suspension nailed down, and I need to really get the engine mounting and exhaust figured out. Ed, I'll email you about the up-top
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 19, 2019 6:21:17 GMT -5
Got the front and rear suspensions finalized. I took friction shocks from the Revell Tweedy Pie and mounted them front and rear. The surface prep on the frame parts is pretty much done Further massaged the uptop, so there is a chance it may head to Ed for casting. I smoothed the inside surfaces, and added the seams to the top. When I narrowed the 36 roof I made my cuts along the seams, so I could hide and errors under new faux seams. Left to do is finish surface prep and add trim around the back window. Working my way down the punch list. It's getting there
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 21, 2019 5:35:16 GMT -5
First off, I have a request. I need two more of the hubcaps on the left for my wheels. I scrounged up two from my stash. I need the ones on the left with the blue oval logo, not the V8 logo. They were included in the Revell 37 ford pickup and delivery, but only one came in the box because it was intended for the fender mounted spare. Now, on to the updates. Got the engine mounted securely in the frame. Fit wouldn't be an issue, except for the fact that Monogram didn't include a fan when they tooled up the Little Deuce. When you add one, the clearance to the radiator becomes an issue. So, I selected the thinnest fan possible, removed some of the face of the pulley, and swapped out the Revell radiator face for a Monogram Deuce item which is about 1/2 as thick. Now everything fits(and in the process I lost the modern electric fan as a bonus). I commonly use a straight pin for mounting my fans and belt assemblies because it gives a more secure mounting and aids in alignment. Now that the engine is in I can finalize the exhaust. I added welting detail to the firewall using .015x.030 Evergreen strip, and just for fun I dropped a hood on. Fits really well once I thinned the rear lip of the hood so it settled down flush with the body.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 21, 2019 10:01:33 GMT -5
The fan looks good; but not all rods ran a fan back in the day just so you know. I may have the dog dish hub cap(s) you need........if I do it's a freebie. I have to say I really enjoy following along with your build Craig!
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 21, 2019 11:39:34 GMT -5
The fan looks good; but not all rods ran a fan back in the day just so you know. I may have the dog dish hub cap(s) you need........if I do it's a freebie. I have to say I really enjoy following along with your build Craig! Thanks for the "follow" Ed. It means a lot I know not all rods ran fans back then, especially show cars. I just figured it was an omission on those old Monogram rods like the Little Deuce, Little T, Blue Beetle, etc. It wasn't hard to add, I just had to get a little creative BTW- I didn't edit your post. I accidentally hit "edit" instead of "quote"
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 21, 2019 12:19:37 GMT -5
The fan looks good; but not all rods ran a fan back in the day just so you know. I may have the dog dish hub cap(s) you need........if I do it's a freebie. I have to say I really enjoy following along with your build Craig! Thanks for the "follow" Ed. It means a lot I know not all rods ran fans back then, especially show cars. I just figured it was an omission on those old Monogram rods like the Little Deuce, Little T, Blue Beetle, etc. It wasn't hard to add, I just had to get a little creative BTW- I didn't edit your post. I accidentally hit "edit" instead of "quote" LOL! I doubt I would have even noticed!
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 21, 2019 12:29:05 GMT -5
I checked my box with '37 Ford pickup parts; and apparently I already parted with the wheels and tires from that kit.....sorry I couldn't help you out this time Craig.
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Post by cturner on Jun 21, 2019 21:23:26 GMT -5
I see an engine piece in the engine picture...makes me think this COULD be a flathead! (or is that pinhead?)
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 24, 2019 4:56:37 GMT -5
Finally on the home stretch with fabrication. Got the headlight mounts installed and finished the tailgate mounting setup. I drilled tiny holes in the tailgate where the plastic pins used to live, these straight pins are smaller than what I normally use. I pulled the tailgate hinge pieces from an AMT 53 Ford pickup. Took the exhaust out of the Monogram 32 roadster kit. I tried other setups, but this one practically fell in place. It mated up to the exhaust headers like it was made for it (it was since they're both from the Monogram deuce ) It snakes around the suspension components quite well. And my reworking of the hood sides appears to be a success. Since the Pontiac was engineered to fit under the hood with the block hugging exhaust and tight fan belt arrangement, I decided to see if I could make it happen with the modern deuce kit. The Revell deuce hood sides have a reputation for being tricky to use because they are so dependent on the hood, grille and body all being aligned correctly. So, we'll see if they survive final assembly, but right now they look pretty good. I had to add .040 to the height to close the gap left by not having fenders. I also have the up top finished, and should be ready for it's last coat of primer when I get home today. Steering linkage, gas tank, taillights and a few other things are what is left on the fab list.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 24, 2019 10:53:25 GMT -5
I dig all of your mods; but have to say your rear exhaust hangers look out of place and a bit 'back woods' to me.....no offense here....just the only way I can explain it. Something a bit more subtle is needed here in my opinion (and it's just that......an opinion! LOL!). What about the more delicate looking connecting rods that were in one of the parts packs or hot rod model kits? I can't place their origin at the moment (memory is a bit fuzzy); but I would think they'd be a killer choice. I'm sure Dennis could tell us where to find them.
The only thing that would look even better would be the route the exhaust pipes under the rear and have them come out parallel to the inside of the frame rails instead of hanging down so far below the bed.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Jun 24, 2019 11:03:31 GMT -5
The only thing that would look even better would be the route the exhaust pipes under the rear and have them come out parallel to the inside of the frame rails instead of hanging down so far below the bed. I totally get what you're saying, but I dig the way they zig-zag around the suspension arm mounts. But they do hang kind of low in this configuration. I will give it some thought.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 24, 2019 14:41:39 GMT -5
The only thing that would look even better would be the route the exhaust pipes under the rear and have them come out parallel to the inside of the frame rails instead of hanging down so far below the bed. I totally get what you're saying, but I dig the way they zig-zag around the suspension arm mounts. But they do hang kind of low in this configuration. I will give it some thought. I'm glad I could give you my thoughts on it without offending you! LOL! That's always a concern for me these days.
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