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Post by PlasticDreams on Dec 22, 2012 20:02:55 GMT -5
We changed the size of the tubing on the engine cage.  A peak at the color.  |
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Post by PlasticDreams on Feb 20, 2013 11:55:55 GMT -5
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 2, 2013 10:53:09 GMT -5
Additional work pictures   |
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Post by scrubba on Mar 2, 2013 13:02:01 GMT -5
I like it cept for the "Bling wheels "................
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 2, 2013 18:11:47 GMT -5
Thanks Scruba. Kids, they like them .....and I have one!
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Post by scrubba on Mar 3, 2013 12:07:10 GMT -5
I like it cept for the "Bling wheels "................ I have three grown step kids , one of my own. None would be caught with some of that stuff. I know my own son despises them ............ |
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 7, 2013 16:09:34 GMT -5
A little more progress. The rear fenders and doors are painted in gloss black basecoat and wheel is painted.   |
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Post by scrubba on Mar 8, 2013 8:46:35 GMT -5
You have any transmission parts for a 1-1 56  ?? |
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 9, 2013 13:34:48 GMT -5
You have any transmission parts for a 1-1 56 ?? ;D Replace with a Toploader! |
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 9, 2013 13:35:31 GMT -5
Checkerboard rear fenders.  |
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Post by scrubba on Mar 9, 2013 15:01:24 GMT -5
Replacing the stock transmission with a modern top loader isn't an option. See, all the Ford trucks from 1953 to 1957 used a bracket to mate the clutch assy on the side of the transmission case . Since I don't want to modify my truck from original , I prefer to simply find replacement pieces .
On to the "Checkerboard fenders , won't these kind of clash with the flames on the front ? What plans do you have for the cab ? Will you continue with that pattern there as well ?
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 12, 2013 11:17:28 GMT -5
We are going to put a very small flame on the side of the cab, but all matte black.
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 14, 2013 15:03:34 GMT -5
Working on these emblems, trying to get a crisp finish on them. We de-chromed and primed and painted the red in the lower section then painted the aluminum on the raised areas. Not as pleased so will try painting the aluminum first then the red.  Red first  Then aluminum...any other ideas? |
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Post by PlasticDreams on Mar 14, 2013 21:35:37 GMT -5
Here is the emblem that was painted aluminum first then red.  Cab with stencils prior to painting.   |
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Post by scrubba on Mar 15, 2013 8:28:15 GMT -5
Actually these emblems looked this way at a short distance of say two feet . Die cast chrome just doesn't hit ya the way a piece of Stainless will. Course this is only my opinion. I think it really looks very realistic.
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