Hi Guys!

I have a new project going here, while my Modified body is curing and being masked. This is going to be a fun little mod project in its own right. I plan on doing a rusted-out Model T truck. I'm going to do it in the style of my "Rust Bunnies" dio. I have a "theme" for it, but that will have to wait to be revealed!

Here is the kit;

It's a somewhat crude kit, and can be built in a number of ways--a coupe, a truck, a regular car,. I am choosing the truck option, and after looking at the kit, I see a lot of improvements that can be made.

The bed is pretty crude. I decided I will attempt a new one.

I will remove the frame interior, as it won't fit into my construction plans...

The ol' Dremel does the trick...

I cut out the doors, and added some strip to them, and some "lips" to them as well, as per my references. There are some excellent online sites with photos.

I'm also going to redo the firewall, so all that detail has to go...

The frame is being built up with strip.

Let me introduce you to my leetle friend! This is a low-heat scrapbooking tool available at AC Moore's---I'm going to use it to make woodgrain for the lumber to build the bed. Originally, I thought about using real balsa or bass wood, but wanted to use all plastic for the weathering effects and possibilities.

Making wood....

And the bed top finished--I'm going to add an upper frame as well...

The frame construction. No wood grain on the bottom, as this will be on a base...

I added pulleys and a belt to the engine--much to do here yet...

And so far, what I've got..

I also cut out the gas tank under the seat there; I'm going to use James' trick and BMF it! Thanks for that great tip, James!

Hope you like it so far! Questions or comments welcomed! More to come!!!

Wow, those wooden boards look fantastic! I can almost smell the wood.

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Thanks, guys!

Perhaps I should clarify, Greg--I'm not going to rust this one to death, like a hulk. It's going to be more like, abandoned for a few years--not enough to rot the boards, although I DID think of doing that.

I have seen the cracked fenders though--and thanks for confirming that that ws a common problem! I shall have to work it in somehow...

Glad you like the wood, Bill and Brizio! That little scriber tool is a godsend!

Looking good so far Karl and I can't wait to see the painting and weathering, you know I have a thing for rust .

Rob

Hey, thanks again, guys! I appreciate all the support!

I'm certainly having fun on this build!

Cool Karl, your right to keep changing subjects keeps everything fresh.

Terry.

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Looking very good so far, doog. One bit of advice though; The upper edge of the top railing of the cargo box will be very worn on a stake body truck. We use a modern version of this type of stake box at the shipyard where I work and everything that goes in the cargo box damages this edge to some extent. I've seen big ol' chunks taken off and broken railings just dangling. And after extended use, the corners rarely meet flush anymore. Also, when the sides are removed for use as a flatbed truck, the railings are just tossed onto the ground and damaged further.

Yours are a bit too perfect, unless that is what you are going for.