1925 Ford Model T Pickup

[Jim B]

Ok, so I really need another project like I need a hole in my head, but I wanted to build something quick & simple (so I picked an AMT kit ) to take my mind off of the 1974 Kenworth W900. (Not working!) The plan is to do a factory stock Model T similar to this one, but with the hard top:

Here is where I stand as of right now. The frame is completed:

And the cab & bed are assembled, but not glued on:

I do plan on doing it in black (Any color you want, as long as it's black!), and I'm contemplating the wood wheels to sort of break up the black. Not sure about the spare tire, yet. I also considered picking up the ICM "Henry Ford & Co." to go with this, but I'm not much of a figure painter.

http://www.icm.com.ua/news/379-henry-fordco-3-figures.html

[guitarsam326]

Nice start! I like the figures, I think you ought to give it a whirl!

[Lunajammer]

The way you're going about it, this will be quick and simple and still look wonderful (the beauty of all black). I enjoyed my "T" project so much I considered doing one like you're doing, but not right now. I hear you about the wheels. Doing them in wood really does add interest to an all black Model T.

[Jim B]

Thanks, guys. I have to admit, Mike, that you and Harry P. were sort of the inspiration for the wood wheels. I wonder if the AMT bed will fit on the ICM 1913 Model T Roadster?

http://www.icm.com.ua/news/371-model-t-1912-roadster-american-passenger-car.html

You'd probably end up with a pickup that looks more like the 1:1 I posted.

[misterNNL]

I'm suprised you assembled the frame and engine without painting.Did you just set it togeather as a test fit?

[slusher]

Real nice start. I be watching.

[Jim B]

Tom, the engine & frame are glued together.

[Ira]

Great Start!

[Jim B]

Thanks, Carl & Ira.

[Jim B]

I'm not sure if the C-cab is accurate for a 1925 Model T or not. I haven't found any reference photos od a Model T or Model TT with this cab. Doesn't mean they're not out there, just means I haven't found them. I figured that there are a bunch of parts in this kit, so what would it look like if I took the body from the Roadster but used the pickup bed instead. Well, here is the answer:

Looks more like the 1:1 photo that I found.

[bobthehobbyguy]

I like the c cab version myself. As you said somebody has probably done it.

[hooknladderno1]

Very cool guys! These 1920's models are addicting! I am currently working on no less that three! Attempting to make a period correct ambulance from the AMT '23 Ford model "T" kit, custom 1921 Model "T" ambulance featuring scratchbuilt side panels, and a lengthened '25 Fruit Wagon fire truck/ambulance (yet undecided) conversion. I'll be following your builds. The recent build by Michael Laliberte was awesome! Keep it up.

David

[Jim B]

I'm leaning toward the C-cab myself, if I can get the darn thing to fit right! Looks like I need to add a bit of plastic to the bottom of the rear panel.

[southpier]

it wasn't until i built one of these that i realized (through research) how different a Model T is from a "regular" car.

bet driving a '32 was pure luxury by comparison.

[gatorincebu]

Jim,

Nice start on this one. Though I think I would have painted the motor and chassis before putting them together,

I like the idea of the wood wheels as well.

Be Well

Gator

Edited June 7, 2015 by gatorincebu

[Jim B]

I finally managed to get enough bench time to get the wheels done. Are they perfect? No, but sometimes you just have the say "Enough is enough"; and move on. I want to thank Mike Laliberte (Lunnajammer) & Harry Pristovnik (Harry P.) for inspiring me to do the wood spokes.

Here's an over view:

Left front wheel close-up (they all look like this):

It's getting there:

The next step will be to fix the lean to the cab, then more black!

[gatorincebu]

Jim,

It looks to me like you are doing a pretty good job on this one. i like it.

Be Well

Gator

[Jim B]

Thanks, Gator. It's just taking a heck of a lot longer than I'd like it to.

[jacoballardtattoo]

I have never built one of these myself and have no clue how easy or difficult this would be, but for the wheels you might be able to pick up some wooden skewers cut them to size for the wheel spokes that way they don't just look wood but actually are wood. Just a thought not sure if you like it, please feel free to comment on it though.

[Jim B]

I actually did think of that, Jacob, after about the third coat of Testors Model Masters Wood paint. The front wheels might be easier to do that the rear wheels because if the hub size. On the rear wheels there is actually a flange behind the hub that covers a small part of the spokes. But like I stated in the original post, this was supposed to be a quick, simple build to get back into the groove.

[Lunajammer]

Getting all those color separations is a pain the patootie, but it makes so much difference, and will really set off an all-black vehicle. This is going to look wonderful.

[hooknladderno1]

Jim,

She is looking GREAT! Keep that positive momentum moving you forward! Can't wait to see your next update!

David

[Jim B]

Thanks for the positive comments, guys.

[gatorincebu]

Jim,

Any updates on this one yet? This is no time to be bogging down!

Be Well

Gator

[Jim B]

Sorry for the late reply, Marc; but yes there has been progress. Just no photos yet. I have paint on the radiator, hood, & bed; and I have the cab completely assembled. I'm going to Boston soon for a week, so I hope to have an update to this when I return. Who knows, maybe I'll even finish it!