1920’s Shop Truck in 1/8th scale

I’ve been threatening to post this build thread for some time - It’s the final 1/8th scale model that I haven’t shown before. Made from my spares boxes and sheets of Plasticard, and not based on any particular vehicle - but has hints of Model T Ford....this is my 1920’s Shop Truck !
After building my 1965 Corvette drag car, I had the complete independent front suspension and a Chevy engine and gearbox left - so a chassis was built around them.
The simple chassis was built from square plastic profile, and all the usual bits and bobs to make up a representative ‘rat rod’ chassis.
I also had the first prototype ‘31 Ford grille that I made and a pickup bed from a Big T, so my imagination filled in the gap between, by building a tall cab pickup !

As I do, I just started creating a cab from scratch by sketching out profiles onto the sheet plastic, roughly working out the scale.
It was obvious that the small T pickup body was too short, so a new body was put together using the tailgate from the Monogram T kit.
....and a bench seat.

The doors had to open of course, so again a pair were constructed, each boxed in to included inner pane
Dashboard, pedals, shifter, etc., were also added - and the roof given a higher rounded profile.

Finally, it was complete and ready fir it’s coat of paint....satin black, with a dab of real signwriting, and a hit of surface rust. At this point it was in need of a pair of headlights, but I had nothing in hand - but my grandson had parts in his Lego box that could work, so adapted a few to create a pair of lamps - but a little too large.
To give you an idea the size of 1/8th vehicles - the blue rod alongside this big kit is 1/24th scale.

I eventually purchased a 1/8th Model T that I could ‘borrow’ a better set of headlights for this model, and I also painted the radiator shell in satin black to match the body, instead of the silver finish. I’m still tempted to add mudguards and running boards to this model - but that can be a job when I’m bored.

A true parts box build. I love it !

Thanks Sam.
As you know, I get as much fun, if not more, from scratchbuilding as I do from building and modifying kits.

Another great build!

Thanks Mike

Well Ron, I came home last night after a few glasses of dandelion and burdock, and couldn't give a sensible response, so I went to bed!

That's fabulous. Don't need to say anything else really.

Thanks Shay,
......no beverage priblems tonight then ?

........obviously I have .....what the hell are priblems ??? Hic ! 🥴

One priblem I see is that the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

....in the days of the Model T Ford built here in the UK, the steering wheel was the same side as US cars

Correct hand drive Sam is RHD.

Simply remarkable!!!! We are lucky to have you here!

Thank you