hardrock
Rebel
Retired Military
Posts: 59
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Post by hardrock on Aug 25, 2019 21:35:03 GMT -5
I certainly appreciate all of this fine detail, your work is very commendable this is going to be so awesome!
Robert Rockwell
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Post by thirdgearspeedshop on Aug 26, 2019 7:12:38 GMT -5
Looking great Dennis! Have you considered ending the lakes pipes even with the back edge of the running boards? To follow the hot rod theme I could also see ditching the lakes pipes and have 2 exhaust pipes exiting out the back. Just my opinion, it's looking awesome.
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 26, 2019 12:32:57 GMT -5
To me, it looks like the pipes need to slide forward a bit. That would keep them from hanging out into the rear wheel opening. I know it's just tapped on, but thought I'd say something now. |
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Post by Dennis on Aug 26, 2019 13:09:15 GMT -5
To me, it looks like the pipes need to slide forward a bit. That would keep them from hanging out into the rear wheel opening. I know it's just tapped on, but thought I'd say something now. Yes, definitely need to slide forward if I keep them. When I taped it on I was holding the running board/floor piece by itself and had to guess! Not convinced yet. The other idea I’m thinking is pipes angling out from under the back end of the running boards. |
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Aug 26, 2019 13:35:51 GMT -5
Yes, definitely need to slide forward if I keep them. When I taped it on I was holding the running board/floor piece by itself and had to guess! Not convinced yet. The other idea I’m thinking is pipes angling out from under the back end of the running boards. Honestly, and this is just my opinion, these pipes are too "custom". I like the idea of side pipes, but with a single outlet. Preferably open, no cap. Either that, or slightly large diameter pipes peeking out under the rear pan (or through it) hinting at the big hot rod motor hiding under the hood. |
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Post by krassandbernie on Aug 26, 2019 15:03:01 GMT -5
I would run side pipes if it were mine........instead of out the back like every other cookie cutter rod. I would go with single outlets (open) and slightly larger in diameter like Craig suggested.......if possible. That would 'toughen up' the look/feel of this little pickup just enough without going over board; and steer it away from having too much of a custom vibe!
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Post by mack2856 on Aug 26, 2019 22:14:29 GMT -5
Steer it away from a custom vibe, why? Ed , don't you like customs?
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Post by krassandbernie on Aug 26, 2019 22:46:27 GMT -5
Steer it away from a custom vibe, why? Ed , don't you like customs? I like customs plenty....it just seemed that the general consensus (and Dennis' angle for the project) was for it to be less custom and more 'hot rod'........that's all. |
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Post by Plowboy on Aug 26, 2019 23:10:21 GMT -5
When I built my '53, I used the stack pipes just behind the mufflers. They don't show. But, they look pretty cool when you view the chassis. You could run pipes just under the running boards like I did on my '36. I'm sure you'll get it sorted out. Do you have a color planned for it yet?
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Post by stingray on Aug 28, 2019 7:59:13 GMT -5
I like this build! I like both grilles and for me it doesn’t matter wich one you use. How about doing something like this to the fenders? That is something I would have done to get a better flow and less of a gap between the grille and the fender.  I have been contemplating doing that with one of mine but I have no idea how I could achieve that look without destroying the body. Lol. Blow dryer? Lighter? Score a line on the inside of the body to bend inward? |
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Post by spex84 on Aug 28, 2019 13:53:33 GMT -5
I have been contemplating doing that with one of mine but I have no idea how I could achieve that look without destroying the body. Lol. Blow dryer? Lighter? Score a line on the inside of the body to bend inward? I've done this by narrowing the front pan and gently bending the fenders inwards (with my fingertips) to meet it. It helped having previously cut out the wheel arches (in anticipation of moving the arches forward). This was achieved with the soft grey plastic of a 90s-issue kit, though. If you were trying to do the same thing with brittle old original plastic, some kind of heat or cutting would probably be required. |
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Post by stingray on Aug 28, 2019 14:08:06 GMT -5
Ok. Like moving them forward like Dennis has here?
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Post by CrazySwede on Aug 29, 2019 7:45:36 GMT -5
I like this build! I like both grilles and for me it doesn’t matter wich one you use. How about doing something like this to the fenders? That is something I would have done to get a better flow and less of a gap between the grille and the fender. I have been contemplating doing that with one of mine but I have no idea how I could achieve that look without destroying the body. Lol. Blow dryer? Lighter? Score a line on the inside of the body to bend inward? It is easy. Just cut a triangle shaped piace from both corners of the front and then bend and glue it.  |
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Post by stingray on Aug 29, 2019 13:16:43 GMT -5
I have three of these I'm building and one as a custom. Well two but one is the box art version.
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Post by scalespeedshop on Aug 29, 2019 16:49:28 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone who weighed-in on the grill situation, i appreciate it! I have decided to keep the smoother stock grill and move forward with the hot rod vibe. UPDATE!Where I last left off I noticed after getting the truck up on all 4 that when the bed assembly was set on the frame and located by it's two locating pins that there was a huge gap to the back of the cab, between the running boards and fenders and the rear wheels/tires weren't centered in the fenders. After measuring I found the whole bed assembly needed to move forward 1/16". This amount would also center the wheels and tires. Below shows the problem:  To fix I filled the original alignment holes in the top/rear of the frame and drilled new ones 1/16" forward.  The result! I did have to do a little shaping on the ends of the running boards so that the fenders would fit up properly.  A couple of you noticed the lines laid out on the hood and figured that I'd be adding louvres, and Chris very intuitively suggesting that they'd be harvested from a pair of Revell '32 Ford hood sides. Well, you were right!  I didn't really care for the kits bed cover. I felt like it made the back too heavy looking as it stacks on top of the bed. I ditched it and made a flush fitting cover which will be painted an accenting color and I'm pretty sure will get a mural/caricature type decal that I really like.  With that, the extent of the fabrication is complete and I can prep it for paint!      I tried putting louvers in one of mine and was not happy with the results. Truck looks great, as do all of your builds. |
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