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'40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Wed 01 Jan 2014, 8:10 am
Performance is having their Model Car Show in Feb., so am planning to build a Theme pick up truck for the Contest.
Plan to use an Old Monogram Lemon Crate kit for the build. It should be challenging, just to fit things together.
So thanks for lookin.
Plan to use an Old Monogram Lemon Crate kit for the build. It should be challenging, just to fit things together.
So thanks for lookin.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Skid Wed 01 Jan 2014, 10:38 am
Nice one Bruce.
I don't know about this particular kit, but of the old Monogram kits I have built, they seem to have pretty good fit.
I don't know about this particular kit, but of the old Monogram kits I have built, they seem to have pretty good fit.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Geezerman Wed 01 Jan 2014, 12:10 pm
'Twas interesting to see a 40 PU listed in the race car section, so 'twill be interesting what becomes of it.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Guest Wed 01 Jan 2014, 5:28 pm
I am on board, can't wait to see what you have planned.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Guest Wed 01 Jan 2014, 9:53 pm
Just started a build of this model too - but going stock(ish) with mine.
Looking forward to seeing any updates
Looking forward to seeing any updates
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Sam Wed 01 Jan 2014, 10:27 pm
Sweet ! I have a 60 Ranchero I am giving the gasser treatment to as well.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Skid Wed 01 Jan 2014, 10:51 pm
Finished when exactly Sam?? 
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Mon 13 Jan 2014, 1:15 pm
Well, finally, here are some updates. Hope to use some of these.
Filled in some of the sink marks, then cut out the single exhaust.
Cut the front suspension apart and will flip the axle over to give the front end some lift.
Going to use a Ford 9" rear end, so cut the leaf spring off and grafted it to the rear end. Then made some coil springs and plates. Also plumbed in the brake lines.
Also plan to use Modelhaus chrome steel wheels and AMT slicks and front tire.
Next to work on the motor.
Filled in some of the sink marks, then cut out the single exhaust.
Cut the front suspension apart and will flip the axle over to give the front end some lift.
Going to use a Ford 9" rear end, so cut the leaf spring off and grafted it to the rear end. Then made some coil springs and plates. Also plumbed in the brake lines.
Also plan to use Modelhaus chrome steel wheels and AMT slicks and front tire.
Next to work on the motor.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:33 pm
Nice I like the wheels. They look so period correct. Nice build you got going. Good to see you posting again.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Skid Mon 13 Jan 2014, 5:29 pm
Good work Bruce. I like the rear axle brake tubing. Neat.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by harron68 Tue 14 Jan 2014, 12:15 am
Cool stuff! I wonder if the body/fenders will look stock. We'll keep watching.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by RetiredMike Tue 14 Jan 2014, 4:16 pm
Nice detail work, Bruce. I like your use of the punch - they make perfect circles out of plastic or beer can easily.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Sun 19 Jan 2014, 10:47 pm
Plan to keep the fenders and body pretty stock. The doors open and would be very difficult to chop. Also, this is a late 50s or early 60s Gasser.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Fri 31 Jan 2014, 10:22 pm
Primered the frame and put in the rear end and raised front suspension.
Sanded the tires with a # 11 deep socket and 150 grit sand paper, then test fit.
Sanded the tires with a # 11 deep socket and 150 grit sand paper, then test fit.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Wed 05 Feb 2014, 4:38 pm
Decided to add a belt chrome line around the cab, to follow the hood line.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Guest Wed 05 Feb 2014, 5:42 pm
Looking good Bruce. Those wheels and tires are spot on.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Skid Wed 05 Feb 2014, 6:28 pm
Nice work Bruce and I agree with Buck on the wheels. It will look great with chromed steelies.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by harron68 Thu 06 Feb 2014, 3:00 am
Wheels/tires look 100% great! Thanx!
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Sun 09 Feb 2014, 9:48 pm
Thanks. Shot satin black on the firewall, then primer. Just put about 4 coats of Boyd's Smoothster Yellow on and she's in the dehydrator to gas out.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by Skid Sun 09 Feb 2014, 10:48 pm
Nice colour Bruce.
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Re: '40 Ford Pick Up Gasser
by dogfish7 Tue 11 Feb 2014, 2:52 pm
Here she is, out of the dryer. It will just have to do.
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