dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) I'm starting this '40 Ford pickup, will hopefully be an imaginary build, done in 2023/24 made to LOOK like a vintage hot rod pickup! Edited November 27, 2023 by dino246gt 2
dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Author Posted November 27, 2023 First thing is really one of the first things that should be done to any model, removing the "lettering" from the underside! 3
dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Author Posted November 27, 2023 Since I just love kit bashing and scratch building, I had to change the frame! I had a built but not painted "Wagonrod" chassis, so I decided to use it, even though the wheelbase is too short. First off, the fuel tank is too tall, so that got easily sectioned, just a blade width was enough! But the pickup box had a piece under the floor that needed cutting down, again, a simple mod. 2
dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Author Posted November 27, 2023 Once I dis-assembled the rear suspension, I removed bits that prevented me from lowering it as much as I want. The 4-link pieces needed to be cleaned up, and under the bed needed more clearance! Now I think it'll sit lower! It's bagged! 2
TarheelRick Posted November 27, 2023 Posted November 27, 2023 Looks to be an interesting build. As an aside, my late uncle owned a '41 pickup with a Ford 292 4 bbl, and a Packard 3-speed transmission. I loved that truck. He took a short trip once and left it in my care, I had a ball driving it. Then I went in the military. A few years later I came home and the truck was gone. I asked my uncle about it and he said he had sold it; he got $500 for it. I almost cried; I would have gladly doubled that amount. Anyway looking forward to your build. 1
stitchdup Posted November 27, 2023 Posted November 27, 2023 Gonna be following. I've got one to build and will be watching the suspension mods closely. It never occured to me to use the wagon rod frame 1
dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Author Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) I wasn't happy with the firewall, so I put the kit hinge on and made the opening smaller around it using scraps and styrene strips. The hood was a bit wide at the cowl, so I did small pie cuts on both rear corners, super glued, puttied, sanded and now it fits better! Edited November 27, 2023 by dino246gt 2
dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Author Posted November 27, 2023 I'm going to make the engine from the '41 Woody kit fit because I want fuel injection and a flathead. Plus it just looks cool! I made the front motor mounts from a single piece drilled to fit the custom motor mount plate from the '41 kit. I added tiny triangle supports, 2 each side then cut out the middle. Then I made a crossmember from the parts box fit as a transmission mounting point. (Making the motor mounts as one piece keeps them properly spaced and even before cutting out the middle) 2
dino246gt Posted November 27, 2023 Author Posted November 27, 2023 I'll be using these cool wheels and hard tires. The kit wheel backs are going on as well, drum brakes all around! 3D printed rims need to be flat for the wheel backs to fit, Dremel to the rescue! I'm not diggn' those holes in the wheel backs though! Styrene rod glued in then sanded flat makes them almost disappear! I painted the wheels magnesium and the drum brakes titanium. 5
NOBLNG Posted November 27, 2023 Posted November 27, 2023 Nice start Dennis. Those wheels are going to look good on it I think.? 1
68shortfleet Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 I agree, those wheels are going to look great. Side note, the Revell/Monogram 37 Ford kit has a really nice frame and suspension that nearly drops right into place under the 40 PU. 1
dragcarz Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Looking nice Dennis, I like where you’re going! 1
dino246gt Posted November 28, 2023 Author Posted November 28, 2023 3 hours ago, 68shortfleet said: Side note, the Revell/Monogram 37 Ford kit has a really nice frame and suspension that nearly drops right into place under the 40 PU. It all started with the built up Wagon Rod missing a few pieces, bought just for parts, so I thought I'd use some parts! The pickup kit is missing parts of the hinges for the doors though. Not sure what I'll do there yet.
dino246gt Posted November 28, 2023 Author Posted November 28, 2023 Front suspension is "under construction" This is where I'm lengthening the wheelbase to fit the body. Wagon Rod chassis has a shorter wheelbase. I'm using the '40 front axle as it's severely dropped but I will bag it so I won't need that leaf spring. Some cut up A-arms and parts box scraps and I'm getting there! 3
dino246gt Posted November 28, 2023 Author Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Onto the engine! That chrome fan belt had to to thinned, AND de-chromed! I foiled the heads, wasn't sure it it'd work because I still wanted it mostly red, but it turned out! I wasn't going to use that chrome distributor either, so I cut it off and drilled and pinned it for a pre-wired one. Wired the simple starter too for a bit more detail. With the engine now wired, I needed a generator, no I'm using an alternator, 12v system, more driveable, so I made it down low, out of sight from above. Needed an extra pulley and belt! Checking the fit in the frame, all good! Edited November 28, 2023 by dino246gt 3
espo Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Great looking engine details. Like the front air bags. Never seen that with a solid axle before, but why wouldn't it work. 1
TransAmMike Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Geez Dennis, great job so far. Had to chuckle at the wired starter. Cool!! 1
68shortfleet Posted November 29, 2023 Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) On 11/27/2023 at 8:11 PM, dino246gt said: The pickup kit is missing parts of the hinges for the doors though. Not sure what I'll do there yet. I've got a few 40 pickup parts, I know there are some hinge parts in the box. If you figure which pieces you need, ill take a look. Edited November 29, 2023 by 68shortfleet 1
dino246gt Posted November 29, 2023 Author Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) On 11/28/2023 at 7:53 PM, 68shortfleet said: Thanks Jason, I'll try to scratch build them. Edited November 30, 2023 by dino246gt 1
68shortfleet Posted November 29, 2023 Posted November 29, 2023 52 minutes ago, dino246gt said: I'm missing 2 for each door, and the ones I do have are badly flashed and bent. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I will try to scratch them in case you don't have what I need, but I'll keep checking in to see what you do have to spare. Thanks, Dennis I think every releaae of this kitbthat i have seen has a large amount of flash. Small flash or large flash, still gotta get my file out, so doesn't bother me much. I'll try and look tomorrow.
dino246gt Posted November 30, 2023 Author Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) It's okay, scratch building was pretty easy, just need to make inner doors fit now. Will need tiny magnets to keep doors closed. Edited November 30, 2023 by dino246gt 4
Zippi Posted November 30, 2023 Posted November 30, 2023 Those hinges look pretty nice there Dennis. The doors fit pretty good. 1
NOBLNG Posted December 1, 2023 Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Yes, nice work on the hinges, and that engine is a thing of beauty!? I am always in awe of all the wiring and details under your hoods.? Edited December 1, 2023 by NOBLNG 1
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