Plowboy Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 This is a restoration I did a few years ago. I got it in a trade with a member here. It was in decent shape with just a bad '60's paint job, missing emblems, stock tail lights and firewall. It also had most of the trailer. I decided to build it as a curbside and just concentrate on the body and interior. I separated the cab from the bed and filled in the cab wall. I separated the grille from the bumper. Opened the grille, drilled out the molded in headlights, added reflectors and lenses. I modified both bumpers and added bumper bolts to the front bumper. I scratch built a splash pan. I made new bezels for the bullet tail lights with aluminum tube. The holes from the missing emblems were filled. It's painted with Krylon Ocean Breeze with Testors Dull Cote. Wheels are Pegasus with Revell Good Year SCS's with painted whitewalls. The interior is painted the same color with white accents. Can’t see it in the photos. But, I scratch built a tuck and roll headliner and glued it to the glass runners to cover them up. It really tidies up the interior. It's a simple old model. But, it looks the part. Thanx for checking it out! 6 Quote
89AKurt Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Very cool! Nice job on the jamb lines. You do something with the windshield, looks so clear. Quote
TarheelRick Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Not much for the lowered look, but you have done some mighty fine detail work to this rescue. Really like the work you did with the bed and the front bumper/grille. Exceptionally nice overall build. Quote
espo Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Looks great. I like the light Blue color. Quote
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 That's a sweet truck, Roger! I like how the colors, the wheel/tire combo and the stance sums up to a nice concept! Quote
leafsprings Posted March 2, 2020 Posted March 2, 2020 Very nice build! I like the detail done to the grill and bumper! Quote
Metalbeast Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 May be a simple model but trucks were simple things back then, too. I love it! The photos look like ones of a real truck! Quote
Chromecop Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 So clean and so period perfect, I'm in love !!!! Quote
Plowboy Posted March 6, 2020 Author Posted March 6, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 11:37 PM, 89AKurt said: Very cool! Nice job on the jamb lines. You do something with the windshield, looks so clear. Thanx! I just polish and dip them in Future. Quote
Dominik Posted September 24, 2020 Posted September 24, 2020 that Colors are...i dont know, what to say. they look Incredible. cought my eyes in some Special way. Quote
HonestCharlie Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 On 2/25/2020 at 11:31 PM, Plowboy said: This is a restoration I did a few years ago. I got it in a trade with a member here. It was in decent shape with just a bad '60's paint job, missing emblems, stock tail lights and firewall. It also had most of the trailer. I decided to build it as a curbside and just concentrate on the body and interior. I separated the cab from the bed and filled in the cab wall. I separated the grille from the bumper. Opened the grille, drilled out the molded in headlights, added reflectors and lenses. I modified both bumpers and added bumper bolts to the front bumper. I scratch built a splash pan. I made new bezels for the bullet tail lights with aluminum tube. The holes from the missing emblems were filled. It's painted with Krylon Ocean Breeze with Testors Dull Cote. Wheels are Pegasus with Revell Good Year SCS's with painted whitewalls. The interior is painted the same color with white accents. Can’t see it in the photos. But, I scratch built a tuck and roll headliner and glued it to the glass runners to cover them up. It really tidies up the interior. It's a simple old model. But, it looks the part. Thanx for checking it out! Beautiful work. Love this look. Quote
Beamerman Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 Really Nice! Fits perfekt to my 1965 Stepside with its flat paint... Quote
Zippi Posted January 8, 2022 Posted January 8, 2022 Very kewl. Nice looking wheels and tires. Great job. Quote
dust collectors Posted June 16, 2023 Posted June 16, 2023 Very sick. Can't wait for the reissue. Quote
Onnie Posted February 11, 2024 Posted February 11, 2024 Why does everyone want to screw up these otherwise great models by this low rider look? I hate it Quote
Zippi Posted February 11, 2024 Posted February 11, 2024 Nice, clean & simple, and down in the weeds. Nice looking Ford pickup. Quote
Can-Con Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 19 hours ago, Onnie said: Why does everyone want to screw up these otherwise great models by this low rider look? I hate it Because they like it. Nice way to introduce yourself, by the way. Usually people at least do an introduction post before jumping right in and criticizing someone else's build. ? 1 Quote
CabDriver Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 Especially criticizing a well-respected member who has since passed away… I still love this build, for what it’s worth - I wanna build one just like it! Quote
Stef Posted February 18, 2024 Posted February 18, 2024 On 2/11/2024 at 10:43 PM, CabDriver said: I still love this build, for what it’s worth - I wanna build one just like it! Agreed 128%; this classic build has stayed fresh in my mind for years, and when I get mine, Imma do it up the exact same, except flat black instead of flat blue, and I will try the roof in white to match the bumpers and grille. Quote
Brutalform Posted February 20, 2024 Posted February 20, 2024 On 2/10/2024 at 11:37 PM, Onnie said: Why does everyone want to screw up these otherwise great models by this low rider look? I hate it BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH this guy! Quote
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