1929 Ford Pickup 80's Contemporary Street Rod - A Tim Boyd Tribute!

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Work is progressing with my version of the "Tim Boyd Tribute" 1929 pickup....

I cut out the floor of the pickup and replaced it with a floor from one of the Revell '32 series cars.

I closed up the area below the bed. This will make a nice place for some Billet tail lights I have. 

 

I'm using the Corvette IRS from the AMT '34 Ford, an essential design element of the build....

 

Putting a Z in the frame and figure out engine mounting. I'm using the SBF from the Revell '32 series, but the serpentine pulley and belt system won't fit. I'm still figuring out the solution. This  red pulley and belt is from the venerable ZZ Top Eliminator car. 

The SBF EFI system will fit between the hood sides...seats from the parts box.

 

Door panels from the AMT Phantom Vickie [sic] and dash from the AMT '34 Ford....more later, thanks for looking. -RRR

[Kit Karson]

On 9/28/2020 at 7:12 PM, tim boyd said:

Dennis....needless to say I am beyond honored that a model builder with your credentials would be looking to a project I did for inspiration and ideas.  Thank you for the  very big nod and needless to say I will be following this one with great interest.   Particularly impressed with your work on the header flanges, and the old school intake/carb setup!  

Robert....also, needless to say, if I was doing that bad boy today that SBC would have been tossed and some type of Ford V8 would find its way under the hood!   At the time, I thought the graphics of that engine (the TP! setup) were very cool and deserved a home in one of my models.   Anyway,   Good shot! 

Rodney....if you hadn't had detailed all the issues and repairs, yours would look just like a build from a year or two ago.  Way cool to know the article inspired yours...and also way cool to see how yours turned out. Congrats!  

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Like Dennis, if I were doing the build today, I would be finding some different wheels,  And along with implementing a Ford in a Ford, those squiggle graphics and bright pink paint would surely be replaced something more in tune with today's tastes.  Still, fun to look at where the hobby was (1/1 and 1/25th) three decades ago...

TIM

 

 

@tim boyd

@Dennis Lacy

@Rocking Rodney Rat

Just re-read your comments on the 1929 Ford Pickup 80's Contemporary Street Rod - A Tim Boyd Tribute!  As I started to join this thread, I had considered starting with the same base running gear, as my two fellow compatriots had.  After reviewing the potential use of the same parts and reading your comment (above) once again, I am taking a fresh look at what all is really possible given some of the more recent entries we've had in new Model A kits and "today's tastes" in street rodding!  -KK

[tim boyd]

4 minutes ago, Kit Karson said:

@tim boyd

@Dennis Lacy

@Rocking Rodney Rat

Just re-read your comments on the 1929 Ford Pickup 80's Contemporary Street Rod - A Tim Boyd Tribute!  As I started to join this thread, I had considered starting with the same base running gear, as my two fellow compatriots had.  After reviewing the potential use of the same parts and reading your comment (above) once again, I am taking a fresh look at what all is really possible given some of the more recent entries we've had in new Model A kits and "today's tastes" in street rodding!  -KK

Kit....cool to think what the possibilities might be....and will be way beyond fun to see what you choose....TIM  

[tim boyd]

Rodney....I know it probably sounds a bit silly, but it is really exciting for me to read and see how you (and Dennis, and Kit) are developing your projects.  Your frame revisions, your firewall, your new floorboards, your rails below the pickup bed and tailgate....all examples of the above. 

And I smiled nodded in approval at your image of your work space.  Truth be told, it looks very much like mine (except I also seem to have numerous other tools strewn around).  I clean it up after every project completion, but it seems to rapidly return to semi-chaos in a heartbeat...

TIM 

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Edited January 24, 2021 by tim boyd

[Bullybeef]

So much awesomeness in this thread! All my favourite builders, working on pretty darn cool projects! 
ive got a lot of projects on the bench atm, but I did a quick inventory and I think I may have enough to assemble my own version, I need to do a little internet sleuthing to see if I can find a visual reference of what I’d like to build.

[Dennis Lacy]

@Bullybeef

Sounds good! 

[Dennis Lacy]

UPDATE!

Getting stuff painted. Most of the pink accent parts are in color and today I did detail painting of various pieces. Some of them still need to be sealed in gloss clear but here's a few groups of parts...

Assembled the radiator with its electric fan and cap.

Wheels are finished in Tamiya TS30 Silver Leaf with their semi-gloss clear for a satin finish. 

Here's a look at the frame all in one color. I need to wet sand and reprime to clean a few marks up then it will be ready for paint.

Lastly, I couldn't resist mocking up a few motor parts for a look.

Got my transport box loaded up with parts to take with me to work for paint in the coming week. Some to get sealed in clear and others for primer.

 

 

[alan barton]

Loving all of them guys! I particularly like the 37 and 34 dashboard installs - they look perfect!   I have sooooo may projects on the bench right now but I know exactly where my box of Revell closed cabs are.....hmmmmmmm.  Was Jim Jacobs lime gold truck with the little shingled house on the back a 70s or 80s build, does anyone know?

Cheers

Alan

[tim boyd]

3 hours ago, alan barton said:

Loving all of them guys! I particularly like the 37 and 34 dashboard installs - they look perfect!   I have sooooo may projects on the bench right now but I know exactly where my box of Revell closed cabs are.....hmmmmmmm.  Was Jim Jacobs lime gold truck with the little shingled house on the back a 70s or 80s build, does anyone know?

Cheers

Alan

Alan...it was actually a mid-late 1960's build.  I'm not entirely clear on whether Jim's lime gold pickup was a descendant of the shingled house truck, but the lime gold pickup with the P&J side rails debuted  in 1978, and was covered shortly thereafter in one of the six or so issues of Street Rodder where Steve Coonan was the editor. 

At one point I was doing a replica for the Modeler's Corner column and SRM's then-Editor (probably Geoff Carter) sent me a bunch of negs and proof sheets from the photo shoot the help with the build.  he build got as far as a modified body and exterior paint but then got set aside for other priorities. 

I contacted Jim directly and he gave me the exact colors he used for the truck (going from memory here) a basecoat of 1977 Trans Am yellow and a 1972 Chevelle Lime Gold metallic topcoat.  I have the exact paint codes somewhere. I also think I did a column in the mag covering the progress so far.  Got set aside for other projects and never finished. 

Still revisit it from time to time and think about pushing it across the finish line.  If I did so, I would probably substitute a Ford small block for the SBC Jim used, as my objection to the SBC mafia is well known these days!    Otherwise, the finishing would be a breeze with the parts now coming from the Revell hot rod kits that were not available back then.   Hope that helps....TIM 

[alan barton]

Interesting!  So it is a cool truck but not really fitting where this thread is going!  Still, I do have three or four of these so there is no reason why I couldn't do the Jacobs truck later.  Maybe an all Boyds red job with five star billet wheels?  I think i will have to sleep on what my version of an 80's build would look like - but it won't be pink, fuschia, pale magenta, light red etc etc etc.  ( I do have three such hues in my collection, just don't need any more!)

Cheers

Alan

[tim boyd]

For anyone wondering about the Jim Jacobs '29A Closed Cab pickup referenced above,  the February 2021 issue of the GoodGuys Gazette arrived today, and on page 25, there is a picture of the subject, photographed a few months ago at the GoodGuys Phoenix finale.  Looks just as it did in the 1978 Street Rodder magazine feature.  Even better, the Pete and Jakes bed rails are back on the truck!   Talk about timeless.  Just wow...TIM

PS - you can now buy the Gazette at magazine outlets, including Barnes and Noble....TB 

 

Edited January 25, 2021 by tim boyd

[Kit Karson]

On 1/25/2021 at 6:13 PM, tim boyd said:

For anyone wondering about the Jim Jacobs '29A Closed Cab pickup referenced above,  the February 2021 issue of the GoodGuys Gazette arrived today, and on page 25, there is a picture of the subject, photographed a few months ago at the GoodGuys Phoenix finale.  Looks just as it did in the 1978 Street Rodder magazine feature.  Even better, the Pete and Jakes bed rails are back on the truck!   Talk about timeless.  Just wow...TIM

PS - you can now buy the Gazette at magazine outlets, including Barnes and Noble....TB 

 

Scan the picture & share it here for those that have never seen the truck, please? I might have the old issues where Jim's '29A can be found... -KK

Jim Jacobs '29A Closed Cab Pickup Early Days

Jim Jacobs '29A Closed Cab Pickup on a BAD Day!

 

Edited January 27, 2021 by Kit Karson

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

[alan barton]

That's the one.  Of course, I love Model As and it has the same wheel and tyre combo as my real roadster so what is not to like?  I  have to build this one, whether it fits the challenge or not!

Cheers

Alan

[tim boyd]

1 hour ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said:

That's it.   Still looks the same today....TIM 

[foghorn62]

On 1/25/2021 at 9:11 AM, tim boyd said:

Still revisit it from time to time and think about pushing it across the finish line.  If I did so, I would probably substitute a Ford small block for the SBC Jim used, as my objection to the SBC mafia is well known these days!    Otherwise, the finishing would be a breeze with the parts now coming from the Revell hot rod kits that were not available back then.   Hope that helps....TIM 

Awe come on Tim.  It’s just crying for a flatty.

TS

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

3 hours ago, tim boyd said:

That's it.   Still looks the same today....TIM 

That rubber rake is perfect...... -RRR

[Kit Karson]

Back from the drawing board with a plan for the K&R Kustoms+Rods Tribute '29A Closed Cab Pickup.  Using only parts sourced from Revell kits issued most recently:

Starting with the frame from the '29 Model A Roadster:

Revell '29A Closed Cab Pickup Fenders & Running Boards:

Revell '29A Closed Cab Pickup Cab:

Revell '29 Model A Roadster Floor Board & Firewall:

As these parts come together, step by step pictures of how the parts have to be modified to be able to fit in to the K&R Kustoms+Rods Tribute '29A Closed Cab Pickup.  

Discussing this build with @Rocking Rodney Rat, the first concern was that this shouldn't be complicated!  So, to that end... this is going to be relatively easy build with mods that most modelers can do with basic modeling tools.  And, by sourcing parts from currently available Revell kits makes this uniquely different than the builds @Dennis Lacy and @Rocking Rodney Rat are sharing in this thread!  Thanks to one of my life-long mentors, @tim boyd, the inspiration for the TRIBUTE build will play out here on our MCM Forum!  Thanks, Guys! -KK

[Dennis Lacy]

@Kit Karson

Updated plan sounds good to me!

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

KK- This is a very interesting approach and a fresh look at the concept. Knowing, KK, he will come up with some interesting twists on this one! Bring it on!!!! -RRR

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

Looks like this one is pretty much ready for the paint booth. I decided make my own dashboard allowing me to use some of the photo-etched gauge panels that have been languishing in a drawer for years (decades?). I made a bed cover from another pickup kit, it has a light fabric crosshatch pattern (that will probably be obliterated by paint). I glued the doors shut (well, TIM did it on his original build), so was there some precedence there. Ford power from the Revell '32 series. I'm using the EFI setup found in the Speedwagon and 5ive window coupes (they're actually slightly different from each other). I found aftermarket chromed front cover and lower intake manifold, so I'll throw them on. I have a chromed serpentine belt/pulley assembly, but it won't fit under the Model A skinny hood....Some light finish sanding and a wash and primer. See ya in the funny papers... -RRR

[Dennis Lacy]

On 1/30/2021 at 4:01 PM, Rocking Rodney Rat said:

Looks like this one is pretty much ready for the paint booth. ...See ya in the funny papers... -RRR

 

Go man, go!

(And I happen to know all those parts are looking pretty gray as of tonight.)

[Dennis Lacy]

UPDATE!

Still working away here.

Got the motor completely assembled. Couldn't be happier with the way it turned out both in color scheme and parts selection. Extra detail courtesy of a Parts By Parks pre-wired distributor, a combo of Model Car Garage and Detail Master wire looms, Detail Master #1 fuel line and line nuts with a scratch built T from .040" square rod. If this doesn't scream 80's Billet I don't know what does!

I did run into a snag with the wire looms and thankfully something compelled me to test fit a wire before starting any motor assembly. As it turns out the wire holes in the Detail Master looms (Pic 1) are too small for the wires on the Parts By Parks distributor! Total bummer!! What to do? Well, looking at one of my sheets of Model Car Garage wire looms I found that there are some with stand-offs (Pic 2 circled in red) and the stand-offs could be cut down into a short tab and fit perfectly into the alignment slots on the Detail Master loom plates. So I was able to prepare a new pair of looms combining pieces from both brands (Pic 3). That was a lucky save!

Here's some finish pieces such as the fully assembled Corvette IRS with added disc brakes, front axle with brakes installed, exhausts with hangers, clamps and tips all paint detailed.

And I just could not resist doing a mock up with the finished engine and wheels. I just love the way the paint detailed Corvette IRS looks peeking out the back. 

In the coming week my goal (iffy weather permitting) is to get the frame, more interior pieces and the surf gear for the bed finish painted and possibly get the body parts in their first round of primer. We'll see how it goes. 

[krassandbernie]

1 hour ago, Dennis Lacy said:

UPDATE!

Still working away here.

Got the motor completely assembled. Couldn't be happier with the way it turned out both in color scheme and parts selection. Extra detail courtesy of a Parts By Parks pre-wired distributor, a combo of Model Car Garage and Detail Master wire looms, Detail Master #1 fuel line and line nuts with a scratch built T from .040" square rod. If this doesn't scream 80's Billet I don't know what does!

I did run into a snag with the wire looms and thankfully something compelled me to test fit a wire before starting any motor assembly. As it turns out the wire holes in the Detail Master looms (Pic 1) are too small for the wires on the Parts By Parks distributor! Total bummer!! What to do? Well, looking at one of my sheets of Model Car Garage wire looms I found that there are some with stand-offs (Pic 2 circled in red) and the stand-offs could be cut down into a short tab and fit perfectly into the alignment slots on the Detail Master loom plates. So I was able to prepare a new pair of looms combining pieces from both brands (Pic 3). That was a lucky save!

Here's some finish pieces such as the fully assembled Corvette IRS with added disc brakes, front axle with brakes installed, exhausts with hangers, clamps and tips all paint detailed.

And I just could not resist doing a mock up with the finished engine and wheels. I just love the way the paint detailed Corvette IRS looks peeking out the back. 

In the coming week my goal (iffy weather permitting) is to get the frame, more interior pieces and the surf gear for the bed finish painted and possibly get the body parts in their first round of primer. We'll see how it goes. 

I think you've out Boyd-ed the Tim here Dennis! He's going to have to tribute your building style next! LOL!  It's a killer build and it's not even finished! I can hear Tim Allen grunting already!

[Dennis Lacy]

@krassandbernie

LOL! Thanks for the kind words.