Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

got a bit more done, the front cross member and bumper are roughed in. body mounts are done, and the stake bed are roughed in. ( bed is just sitting on the frame in the photos.

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/c9b4d936.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/300b3152.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/f477a090.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/70d720a4.jpg

the bumper needs to be straigtened (tweaked when i soldered it together). and still alot of work to do on the bed (doors, mounts, ect) but i can finally get a feel for how it will look when done.

I also got all the electronics temporarily installed and drove it around the living room, everything seems ok, not very much suspension travel but i think it will be fine!

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

Good work! Looks great
Scott

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

thats some nice work Civ!!!! who do you get your styrene from? im trying to find somewhere that stocks the "good" stuff locally.

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

I generally deal with Paris junction hobbies in Paris or grand river hobbies in Kitchener, both stock evergreen styrene products. All the flat sheet I use is offcuts I get for free from a local sign shop

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

I luv it! The "old" look really looks good. Keep us updated!

-Terry

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Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

Cool! its nice to see something a little different.

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

got some more done, box is basically done, doors made up. they lock together with a poin, and can be lifted off the hinges for removal.

also mocked up mounts to see how it will ride on the chassis.

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/441550c5.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/a0a12d3a.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/8e40f4c6.jpg

also put on an rc4wd pintle hitch

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/6705e132.jpg

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

Outstanding work. I can not wait to see the finished product. One of my favorites so far for 2012!

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

Awesome build i love the old ford COE's!!

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

bad a@#! that hitch makes it look HD! I DIDNT REALIZE IT WAS GONNA BE A STRAIGHT TRUCK till right now! man im dumb but its turning out awesome!!

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

thanks for all the compliments, its really encouraging me to finally finish this thing!

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

Looking better all the time. Keep up the great work.:D:D:D

Big John

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

heres a small update. got my fuel tanks and hangers started, also started on the brackets for my steps.

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/c2036cef.jpg

got the turn signal lenses cut out of the grill, ready for paint.

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/ccf97633.jpg

made up a small 2 wheel delivery cart for in the back, just a small detail, have to repaint it tho.....

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/03f15b8c.jpg

and started making up the muffler and exhaust for under it.

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/79518060.jpg

hope to get more dont his week, including installing an mfu.......

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Love these old trucks. this is (original) model building at its best. great job

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

thanks for the compliments guys, means alot considering theres such nice builds on here! im trying to decide on colour now, Im thinking either a dark green or like a tomato red, what do you guys think? also, for the racks on the back, black, or maybe brown? i dont know which way to go yet......

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

In the words of the great Peter Griffin, "FREAKIN' SWEET!"

Yeah...maybe an orangey red and brown on the railings, try to make them look like genuine timber. Would be awesome looking and genuine old school. Well done.

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

small update, pretty much got the body completely smoothed out, so I decided to shoot some paint on it to see how it looks, I used black because thats what I had on hand, what does everybody think? I still think either a dark (british racing?) green or a deep red? opinions anyone?


http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/0f6b08c3.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...3/326d65fb.jpg

Re: early 50's ford coe hay hauler
 

Wow, definetly a cool build. You guys never stop amazing me with the things you come up with. I think I will be keeping my MP around for a possible future project.