Jordan White Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 This build is also featured in the Light Commercial community build project, but I figured I would post it here as well for those who don't venture that way. As the title states, this build will ultimately be a U-haul truck based on a 1991 Ford F-350 dually chassis-cab. It will be 2wd, and feature the 7.5L/460 V8 and 4-speed automatic. As for the kit, it's rather a mashup between parts from the Monogram F-350 dually kit, and the Monogram F-250 kit. I'm using both because I plan on using a majority of the Dually kit for another build, and thus only needed the badges, wheels/tires, and wheel spacers. I will also be shortening the cab to a regular cab configuration, and plan on rebuilding the rear chassis section. An example of one (sorry for the large pic ) Here's the cab shortened and the driver's side molding removed. The cab was already previously cut for a different project, so I had to use some scrap styrene to fill in the gaps. Once I get the molding removed on the opposite side, and the gaps filled on the back, then I'll be able to throw on some putty.
SCI-FI Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I like basic stuff. I never could afford the sports cars, so I'd rather build the cars I actually drove. A U-Haul kinda fits that category.
Jordan White Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 Huh, who'd a think a uhaul would be so popular.. That's the best part about building models, you can build anything no matter how mundane it may be! Anyways, quick update. Been mostly glueing part-halves together, so nothing too interesting. I did get the cab scratchbuilding done, so now it's on to putty, sanding, and primer. I also picked up 2 sets of tires (8 tires total) that look a bit more appropriate than the (blank sidewall) Goodyear kit tires that I was originally going to use. These are blank as well, but the tread pattern will work better along with the more square shouldered look.
exesivefire Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Haha I am buikding one too, just a little "different"
martinfan5 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I was thinking about doing this with the one I have
Jordan White Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 Haha I am buikding one too, just a little "different" Oh yeah, you're doing the custom one with the Chevy truck. I've been watching that one actually since I'm intrigued to see how it turns out.
Jordan White Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 Today I cut out the fuel tanks and the cab floor away from the frame. I am going to extend the crossmembers and then reconfigure the frame for both a regular cab and for a slightly longer wheelbase.
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