MGram '29 Ford RPU

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MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 11, 2020 15:09:57 GMT -5 spex84 likes this

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Hi all,been a while since I did a TRaK build(at least I think this is TRaKable!LOL)but I'm still here and still building. I finished this one up this morning. It's the old Monogram Street Rod issue of the kit that started life as the classic Blue Beetle. I started it a few months ago after getting the urge to build a truck. It ended up back in the box for a while due to never ending parts fit issues but after a break from it I decided to dive in a finish it.

I did a bunch of dechroming to give it more of a utilitarian look. The fenders are painted Tamiya mica silver and the body parts are Rustoleum gloss dk green. I used the wheels from the woody kit and I returned the mill back to it's original Caddy configuration using valve covers and heads I cast off of a set of BB originals. The carbs I think are from a 'Coffin kit.

Not my best work but not the worst either and I'm glad it's done. Looks good on the shelf with my other PU builds. here it is warts and all...

Thanks for looking, comments and discussion always welcome and encouraged. 8-)

Last Edit: Nov 12, 2020 10:11:04 GMT -5 by FordRodnKustom

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Duane Greaser TRaK Cheerleader Posts: 9,198	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 12, 2020 0:30:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Duane on Nov 12, 2020 0:30:05 GMT -5 Ron; your '29 looks great; beautiful work and paint !
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dakotajohn Greaser Big Johns Rod & Kustom Posts: 1,933	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 12, 2020 4:02:12 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dakotajohn on Nov 12, 2020 4:02:12 GMT -5 Awesome build, would look great on anyone's shelf !!
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chepp Greaser Posts: 841	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 12, 2020 10:16:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chepp on Nov 12, 2020 10:16:27 GMT -5 That looks good to me. The painted details, instead of chrome, work well here. That Caddy engine is a nice trad touch, too.
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skip Greaser Posts: 1,140	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 13, 2020 3:39:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skip on Nov 13, 2020 3:39:12 GMT -5 Looks pretty A-TRAK-tive! That green almost looks like a British Racing Green, green always looks great on a Model A especially the pick ups. backdated Caddy ngine is a swell touch too. What’s not to like!
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MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 14, 2020 0:03:10 GMT -5

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Nov 13, 2020 3:39:12 GMT -5 skip said:

Looks pretty A-TRAK-tive! That green almost looks like a British Racing Green, green always looks great on a Model A especially the pick ups. backdated Caddy ngine is a swell touch too. What’s not to like!

A-TRAK-tive.... LOVE THIS!

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FordRodnKustom Greaser Posts: 4,342	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 14, 2020 16:27:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FordRodnKustom on Nov 14, 2020 16:27:06 GMT -5 Thanks guys! I appreciate all your comments on this build!
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lo51merc Greaser Posts: 3,366	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 18, 2020 15:57:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo51merc on Nov 18, 2020 15:57:40 GMT -5 Fill the bed with jugs of moonshine, throw a blanket over it, then drive like HELL! Gary
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falconwagon Greaser My 62 2dr Wagon Posts: 1,166	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 18, 2020 17:33:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by falconwagon on Nov 18, 2020 17:33:08 GMT -5 Very well done
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dehartcarl Rebel Posts: 60	MGram '29 Ford RPU Nov 18, 2020 21:07:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dehartcarl on Nov 18, 2020 21:07:49 GMT -5 Amazing what a little dechroming and paint will do. Beautiful!
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