Ford C800 Transporter and Matching Trailer - Never posted here before

[tim boyd]

This was a project I had been planning for a long time and finally began the year I had planned to retire. 

It was initially discussed and agreed to be an article in the other old model car magazine, but after the Editor saw the length and the content of the competed article, he changed his mind.   Fortunately Harry P. and the MCM crew here grabbed it and it ran as a two-parter sometime around 2014 (I can look up the exact issues if anyone needs to know).   It included step by step photos showing how to avoid some of the kit issues, as originally described (but not photographed) by Phil Jensen in his "Tidewater Trucker" column in Car Model Magazine, c. 1972-ish. 

Most of the photos here were taken after completion of the article, and reflect a few refinements "after the fact" including a better job of matching the trailer's wheels to those of the truck.   It's been ten years ago now, but I can still attempt to answer any questions you have.    A few pictures below; many more at this link.  Thanks for checking it out....TB 

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Completed project with Transporter body from the AMT Louisville Liner Richard Petty Kit and the Trailer from a Monogram combo kit (Chevy Van and Trailer) with added upper body (IIRC) o match the transporter body...

The decals were commissioned and were a nod to my two best modeling buddies...Ohio's Tom Woodruff and the late Chuck Helppie...

Cab with factory sleeper (sourced from the model truck aftermarket) and A/C... 

That awesome 534 cubic inch Super Duty V8...

With a few different "loads"....

BW, anybody know what those strange circular white/blck/blue/red decals are????

Thanks for checking these out....as mentioned, many more pix at the link above....TIM 

 

Edited September 26, 2023 by tim boyd

[TransAmMike]

All look great Tim, sure like the pics with the 2 Willys?

[yh70]

great job on all

[bondo bill]

Sharp builds

[Bills72sj]

Those are way cool. I modified my transporter pretty heavily. I also have a similar trailer.

What did you do for a receiver or trailer ball?

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/172853-what-if-our-hobby-suppliers-sponsored-a-local-racer/

 

[Jack L]

Are the decals Car Model Magazine from an old Auto World decal sheet?

[tim boyd]

3 hours ago, Jack L said:

Are the decals Car Model Magazine from an old Auto World decal sheet?

Jack...close but not quite.  They are "I.C.M.A" (International Model Car Association) decals.  This was a group formed in the late 1960s and publicized by Car Model magazine, but supposed to be an independent organization.  Tom Woodruff (who watches this forum) was ICMA member #7; I was member #5053.  They were instrumental in the early days of the MPC National Model Car Contest series that ran from 196901979.  I believe these decals were only distributed to those who joined the club...but i could be mistaken on that. 

Best...TIM 

[tim boyd]

13 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

Those are way cool. I modified my transporter pretty heavily. I also have a similar trailer.

What did you do for a receiver or trailer ball?

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/172853-what-if-our-hobby-suppliers-sponsored-a-local-racer/

 

Bill...very sharp; especially that paint layout.  That was quiet a project in itself, I am sure.  I don't recall what I used as a hitch and receiver for the trailer.  It was probably just a simple hitch from a model car kit.  Next time I get a chance i will check it out and see if I can offer any more details...TIM  

[SpikeSchumacher]

Very cool!

[Bills72sj]

On 9/27/2023 at 11:33 AM, tim boyd said:

Bill...very sharp; especially that paint layout.  That was quite a project in itself, I am sure.  I don't recall what I used as a hitch and receiver for the trailer.  It was probably just a simple hitch from a model car kit.  Next time I get a chance i will check it out and see if I can offer any more details...TIM  

Thanks, Tim. Lots of mods were involved. stretched frame, tire rack rotation, upper and lower decks. The hardest part though was masking the curves over 3 separate items before assembly. I had to take a break in the middle of masking for 4 months.

Edited September 30, 2023 by Bills72sj

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice looking rig! Excellent work!!

[David G.]

What a beautiful set!

David G.

[slusher]

Great Ford and builds, sir!

[Gary Chastain]

Great combo, well done

[leafsprings]

This summer of '69 photo may have been the inspiration. Ford had official drag racing teams, the blue vehicles hit the eastern regions while the white vehicles hit the western regions.  Like the chrome steelies on the C 900's?

Edited October 28, 2023 by leafsprings

[grodudulle77]

Very nice work !! ??

[Bills72sj]

On 10/28/2023 at 11:56 AM, leafsprings said:

This summer of '69 photo may have been the inspiration. Ford had official drag racing teams, the blue vehicles hit the eastern regions while the white vehicles hit the western regions.  Like the chrome steelies on the C 900's?

An ambitious and enterprising builder could actually build replicas of either or both of these teams.

[Jack L]

9 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

An ambitious and enterprising builder could actually build replicas of either or both of these teams.

Steve Prideaux posted pics of his build on 12/20/2014 on this form ck it out

[Bills72sj]

13 hours ago, Jack L said:

Steve Prideaux posted pics of his build on 12/20/2014 on this form ck it out

I found one pic at the end of of thread. He nailed it.

[Dutzie]

Great looking build, Tim. Paint work looks excellent. 

[tim boyd]

On 10/28/2023 at 2:56 PM, leafsprings said:

This summer of '69 photo may have been the inspiration. Ford had official drag racing teams, the blue vehicles hit the eastern regions while the white vehicles hit the western regions.  Like the chrome steelies on the C 900's?

Actually, I recall having planned the project for many years dating back at least to the early 2000s), but never had the time to really pursue until I was nearing my retirement of ten years ago.  Before I actually started pounding plastic, I compiled a notebook full of pictures and references of similar 1/1 scale projects, and I'm pretty sure this one (or variations that are similar) was included among the references.   So, the project was not initiated by this image, but it most likely had some influence (along with the other images) in the details of how the project was completed.

I also recall seeing another builder's model project that was along the lines of mine, but this was after I had finished mine, and that modeler's project was far more comprehensive in scope and achievement than mine.  I remember being highly impressed....it may very well have been Steve's project referenced above....TB  i

[tim boyd]

Thanks again, for the kudos.  Very, very appreciated....TIM 

[Toys4Don2]

Awesome looking set of models. My favorite driver showed up at our local race track with a similar setup and matching race cars way back in the day. I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen!!

[Scott Eriksen]

Nice truck!