'53 Ford Ramp Truck

I was sure I had popped this on a thread on here, but can't find it - I did start it around Christmas !
I'm in the process of building it on the Truck Forum, it was originally to be a drop-side truck, but plans changed.
The '53 cab is on a scratchbuilt chassis with wheels/tyres I moulded in resin - but now it almost finished,
but still requiring mirrors, taillights and indicators on top of the front wings....here it is :







...and I must finish the Fairlane too !

You must be an insomniac...... like me

SWEET !!!
Seems like you showed that (door at least) in the decal post.
Nice work !

You're right Clay, I knew I had posted something before.

Not quite an insomniac Bruce, - but sometimes feels like it.

Nice conversion, cast your own wheels ! WOW, Now get some sleep and take some underside shots for us later. Good colour choice for a hauler.
Cheers Eh!

That looks great Ron. Any chance of some chassis pics?

Awesome!

Wheels were cast in resin from moulds I made using wheel/tyre combo from Monograms old Land Rover kit,
and a Military pattern Italeri.
These are a couple of my first attempts, but air in the resin creates holes which need to be filled.



Chassis is made from Plastic Rod, Angle and sheet stock - using the '53 axles/springs.



Big engine fitted...and the intended body.



...and finally the ramp body was thrown together !

Great looking truck. Very, very nice scratch building on the chassis. Looks perfect. Awesome truck Ron!

Ramp truck is a thing of wonderment! Great work planning the whole chassis and ramp. Casting your own wheels is both a great way to save money and a point of pride in doing it yourself! Top marks on this one!

Nice work Ron.

Super job!!! That chassis is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!! Did you scratch build the ramp part also?

Hi Mr D,

WOW, this looks awesome Sir...

Andy...