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Post by BUCKY on Sept 26, 2017 16:58:36 GMT -6
After finishing the '34 Ford Tow Truck, I had these yellow parts left over:  I didn't really want to toss them, so I thought I'd add some white stuff to the mix.  I made up this frame.  Fits pretty well.  I grabbed this axle from a gasser kit.  It turned out, all I needed was the springs! I made the axle from styrene tube, and the u-bolts from brass wire.  It has a nice stance, I think.  In Jeff's honor, I have wheels on sticks! I chucked the tires in the Dremel and wore down the tread. Good ol' flat black on the frame. More later, dudes! |
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Post by JCON on Sept 26, 2017 21:39:13 GMT -6
Such a cool use of spare parts sir!!!!  |
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 26, 2017 21:51:21 GMT -6
Always hated to throw parts away, and the spare parts box is getting full!! Thought this might look decent behind a pickup....or Cadillac!!!  |
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Post by RLFoster on Sept 27, 2017 5:12:43 GMT -6
Very nice scratchin'! Looks great from here.  |
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 27, 2017 11:56:53 GMT -6
Thanks, Mr. Foster! I didn't like the molded on hinge at the bottom of the tailgate:  So, I applied the razor saw to it. The pieces on the right are for a functional hinge. I also removed the molded in chains, and added some actual chain to hold the tailgate when it is opened:   The frame has been lightly weathered with Rustall, and the bed painted in TESTORS Blue with a light brown tailgate:  More to come! |
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Post by JCON on Sept 27, 2017 12:54:10 GMT -6
Nice saw horses sir... are those OSHA approved???
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 27, 2017 12:57:28 GMT -6
Welllllllllll......they're BUCKY approved!!  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Sept 27, 2017 12:59:10 GMT -6
Nice details on this one Bucky. 
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Post by JCON on Sept 27, 2017 13:03:34 GMT -6
That's good enough for me!!! Lol!!!
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Post by McB on Sept 29, 2017 9:15:34 GMT -6
Slick little build Bucky!  |
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Sept 29, 2017 9:20:18 GMT -6
This looks like fun Keith !
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Post by SteveM on Sept 29, 2017 10:35:31 GMT -6
Very trick Keith, great use of the parts bin! |
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Post by BUCKY on Sept 29, 2017 13:11:58 GMT -6
Thanks, guys! One good thing about using random stuff from the parts bin is that you can try different things on them without risking the ruination of an expensive kit! Less things get tossed against the wall, that way!!
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Post by JCON on Sept 30, 2017 17:12:01 GMT -6
The walls are very thankful!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2017 16:34:07 GMT -6
WTG  |
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 11, 2017 2:17:20 GMT -6
I put a good dose of Rustall on the frame:  I cut a piece of sheet styrene to go in the bed. I painted it with TESTORS Steel, and used Rustall and Weatherall, with a little dirt tossed in:    Calling this finished. Now, I have a little room on the bench! |
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Post by Robbo on Oct 11, 2017 4:43:05 GMT -6
I remember this one
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 11, 2017 6:57:51 GMT -6
You're really crankin em out Buckster.
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Post by JED on Oct 11, 2017 7:35:11 GMT -6
Nice result there Bucky
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Post by JCON on Oct 11, 2017 8:33:06 GMT -6
Well used little beast!!! Nice indeed!!!
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