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Post by Ranchwagon on Feb 19, 2019 22:16:30 GMT -5
Ron’s ‘50 Ford and Randy’s ‘60 Chevy pickups inspired me to start on an AMT ‘53 Ford pickup. The plan is a shop truck with mild custom touches so nothing radical that would compromise function. I’ve always liked the custom features in this kit and will be using some of them to keep the build simple. Interior will be one of Ed Fluck’s new tuck & roll seat and door panels for this kit. Time period is about 1957, so our owner has just picked up a ‘57 Ford 312 from a wreck to replace the flathead for more towing power, or maybe it came from a Revell ‘57 Ford. Emblems and door handles have been shaved, filled the gas filler location at the cab corner, and filled the bumper/ frame holes in the front valence. Comments and suggestions are welcome!  |
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Post by Duane on Feb 20, 2019 3:14:09 GMT -5
looks like a good start; i'll be watchin !
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Post by Mr409 on Feb 20, 2019 5:12:47 GMT -5
The plan sounds very interesting so far. I like the use of a Ford Y-Block on this, as we don't see them built very often. Can't wait to see more updates, seeing this makes me feel bad I traded my chopped '56 Ford Pickup glue bomb away a few years ago as these things make great looking Customs...  |
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Post by Dennis on Feb 20, 2019 10:58:05 GMT -5
Sounds like a great plan and Ed will be happy to see his interior kit put to good use. The Y-block will be cool!
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Post by vonmiguel on Feb 20, 2019 11:36:41 GMT -5
I have a 1:1 '55 F100, have always liked this particular kit. The Monogram '55 is 1/24, so a slight 'downsizing' of the grille is necessary to install the '55 grille in the '53 truck. This AMT model has perfect lines compared to the Monogram one, as can be proven with the comparing of the roof/windshield area to a 1:1. Running gear is faithful to scale, when they modeled this one, it's obvious they had a real one all apart!
The AMT '53 F100 has everything in the kit to model Morris Srabian's "Barris Wild Kat", which was a show winner in '55-57, then lost in the Barris fire.
Ranchwagon has stepped up to the perfect combo with this one, 'mostly stock and usable', (as my 1:1 is...but mine has a Chev V8, which it had when I got it)
Mine was my shop truck, Bonneville Roadster hauler, support vehicle for our A/G Street Roadster, and now my private everyday driver.
I'm also working on a '53 AMT 'conversion...to '55 F100.
Love this one, will be watching!
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Post by Plowboy on Feb 20, 2019 11:57:49 GMT -5
You have a good start on it Kerry! I like the Y block especially! Sometimes, subtle is the better approach. Been watching one on SA that the builder just can't stop butchering on. The more he does, the worse it looks. I've been planning one of these in my head. But, that's as far as it's gotten.
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Post by FordRodnKustom on Feb 20, 2019 12:20:51 GMT -5
Excellent concept! I like the y-Block idea and the period you're shooting for.
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Post by spex84 on Feb 20, 2019 13:02:15 GMT -5
Agreed, great concept and I'm looking forward to seeing more. These trucks have a spacious engine bay so the 312 will help fill it up a little.
Roger--I think I know the one you mean! In for a dime, in for a dollar, haha.
I'm also looking forward to seeing one of Ed's interiors getting used.
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Post by scalespeedshop on Feb 20, 2019 20:05:29 GMT -5
Looks like a good start Kerry.
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Post by Ranchwagon on Feb 28, 2019 22:18:09 GMT -5
Update: not as much done as I’d like but at least it’s moving along. Bodywork on the cab is about done, molded in the corners of the front valence and filled the bumper holes with Evergreen strip and superglue/microballoons, also filled the hinge hole in the center of the upper firewall. Made some motor mounts for the Y-block out of Evergreen channel and strip, next is a transmission mount using the channel stock. I’ve got a triple carb intake for the Y-block from Replicas & Minatures.   |
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Post by chepp on Jul 7, 2020 9:38:28 GMT -5
Update: not as much done as I’d like but at least it’s moving along. Go, man, go! Have you made more progress on this? I like the mild custom body smoothing and want to see more. |
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Post by krassandbernie on Jul 7, 2020 20:24:54 GMT -5
Kerry, just a heads up on the interior...........you'll want to cut a small portion (or sand) off the bottom of the windshield to allow the dash and door panels to seat properly. Otherwise the glass will push the dash and door panels down past their proper location. You may also find it necessary to thin down the back side of the top of the door panels so that they do not fit too tightly between the inside of the cab and the sides of the seat. The template I provided is for you to use to make a filler piece under the dash. It will also serve as a representation of the inside of the firewall; and hide the unsightly gaps that will otherwise be present.
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Post by Ranchwagon on Jul 12, 2020 20:40:49 GMT -5
Update: not as much done as I’d like but at least it’s moving along. Go, man, go! Have you made more progress on this? I like the mild custom body smoothing and want to see more. This got sidelined which I seem to be good at. Thanks for the reminder! I got it out again and I’ll get back on it. |
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Post by Ranchwagon on Jul 12, 2020 20:42:14 GMT -5
Kerry, just a heads up on the interior...........you'll want to cut a small portion (or sand) off the bottom of the windshield to allow the dash and door panels to seat properly. Otherwise the glass will push the dash and door panels down past their proper location. You may also find it necessary to thin down the back side of the top of the door panels so that they do not fit too tightly between the inside of the cab and the sides of the seat. The template I provided is for you to use to make a filler piece under the dash. It will also serve as a representation of the inside of the firewall; and hide the unsightly gaps that will otherwise be present. Thanks for the tips, Ed. That’s going to be very helpful. |
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