Monogram 1929 Ford Pickup, 70’s Style Street Rod

[Flatout]

I can’t believe I’ve been a MCM Forum member for so long and I haven’t done a WIP until now ?

After seeing all the cool old pickups in the Tim Boyd Tribute Thread it motivated me to build one too.  This will be a 1970’s Style Street Rod using the Monogram 29 Ford Roadster Pickup with small block Ford Engine and IRS from the Monogram 55 Ford Panel Truck. The Truspoke Style Wheels and front tires are from the Monogram 32 Ford Roadster. The Rear Tires are from Fireball Model Works.  It won’t be quite as detailed as the trucks in the Tim Boyd tread but hopefully still be “Cool”.  Thanks for lookin’?

Edited May 4, 2024 by Flatout

[FoMoCo66]

Nice! You my friend, now have my attention. I like the small block Ford, keeping the Ford power in the Ford! And the tripower is pretty cool.

[slusher]

Very nice mock-up on your Ford, love the wheel and tires ?!

[Zippi]

That's the start of a nice looking 29 Ford pickup.

[Flatout]

Thanks Guys…appreciate the feedback.

 

The 1st thing I want to do is replace the rear cross member to support the IRS and update the transmission cross member.  I need to modify the IRS to get the stance I want and the tires positioned where I want them.  Next up is fixing the seam in the bottom of the engine,  a little extra glue, a medium grit sanding board, a little primer, and it’s like it was never there.  More updates coming soon…Thanks for lookin’?

Edited May 5, 2024 by Flatout

[Flatout]

Got a little more done this weekend…narrowing the IRS while keeping the halfshafts and strut rods aligned was a bit of a challenge.   After a couple of tries here it is.   Need to modify the radius arms next….thanks for lookin’?

[bobthehobbyguy]

Great start.

[Flatout]

IRS Mock up complete…the radius rods that originally were on the IRS were kinda bulky so ditched ‘em and used a set from the from the Revell Model A and the coilover shocks are from the Revell Foose Pickup.  Thanks for lookin’?

[Flatout]

 More mocking things up…got a simple set of motor mounts made and positioned.   Looks like everything should fit OK.  Next up is getting the frame and crossmembers smoothed out and primed.  As always…Thanks for lookin’?

 

 

 

Edited May 22, 2024 by Flatout
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[bill-e-boy]

Looking good. The wire wheels definitely put it into the 70's.

What colour are you looking at, it kind of looks good in the (baby poop) yellow and tan

[Flatout]

13 hours ago, bill-e-boy said:

Looking good. The wire wheels definitely put it into the 70's.

What colour are you looking at, it kind of looks good in the (baby poop) yellow and tan

Thanks Bill…Right now I’m leaning towards black with a black top and interior.   But there’s still lots to do before I get to the body, I might change my mind before it’s done?

[Street Rod]

I’m liking the mods you’ve made so far, Pete! I’ll follow along and see what you do with the truck, now where have I seen this truck before, lol.

[Flatout]

2 hours ago, Street Rod said:

I’m liking the mods you’ve made so far, Pete! I’ll follow along and see what you do with the truck, now where have I seen this truck before, lol.

Thanks Doyle…I really like what you did with this kit, hope mine looks as good when finished! ?

[slusher]

Chassis I looking great! Love those wheels ? also!

[Flatout]

7 hours ago, slusher said:

Chassis I looking great! Love those wheels ? also!

Thanks Carl, appreciate the feedback!

[Flatout]

Just a quick update…got the frame smoothed out and painted.  Airbrushed the IRS with Molotow and got the engine mocked up.  Thanks for lookin’?

Edited May 30, 2024 by Flatout

[James2]

Good looking mods going on here, IRS looks nice.

[Flatout]

2 hours ago, James2 said:

Good looking mods going on here, IRS looks nice.

Thanks Rooster!  Lot of stuff I’ve never tried before but it seems to be going OK so far .

[Flatout]

Just a quick update…got the engine done.  Had to change to individual air cleaners, the oval one hit the firewall. Also decided to go with black paint on the engine after making a decision on the final color for the truck.  Thanks for lookin’?

Edited June 18, 2024 by Flatout
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[Maindrian Pace]

Engine looks great with the triple air cleaners, this is shaping up to be one fine rod.

[Flatout]

56 minutes ago, Maindrian Pace said:

Engine looks great with the triple air cleaners, this is shaping up to be one fine rod.

Thanks Mike!

[Zippi]

Sweet looking engine there Pete.  

[slusher]

Engine looks sharp, triple carbs look good.  I paint some of my engines black..

[Flatout]

16 hours ago, Zippi said:

Sweet looking engine there Pete.  

Thanks Bob!

[Flatout]

14 hours ago, slusher said:

Engine looks sharp, triple carbs look good.  I paint some of my engines black..

Thanks Carl!