53 Ford COE

[Bullitt]

I have been wanting to build this truck since the early 90's. the only problem was that there was not too many parts available to build it the way I wanted too. Some years later, many parts are available and I thought I would give it a go. I started the build in May 2008.
I did this so many times with MS paint.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/53COE.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01283.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01296.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01298.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01303.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01302.jpg



Then I realized that this was the wrong direction. Time to pull out body #2.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01334.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01320.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01366.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01548.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01547.jpg



I will start adding more pics showing the completion of the cab and what the truck looks like now.
Harry

[Thorsteenster]

Are you building another one?
Great use of a MP body.

[Bullitt]

It is the same one, but I thought I would post pics of the build here. It will just be a revised build thread for the body. I am thinking about making a crew cab version just to say I have done it and try to make it closer to 100%. The current version's hood is not spot on and it drives me crazy.

Harry

[Thorsteenster]

A crew cab would be sweet, and COE1 wouldn't be so lonely........
:D

[Bullitt]

A crew cab would be sweet, and COE1 wouldn't be so lonely........
:D

A crew cab would be sweet, but I don't know what I would put it on. Maybe build another wrecker bed. We will just have to see.


Harry

[AZLIGHTNING]

I Look forward to more Pics, Great Build

[tc1cat]

After watching the trials and misfortunes of your 1st COE build, are you really sure you want to try another:rolleyes: Anything wrong with your first build, is completely in your eyes. That build is outstanding!!

[FabOne]

After watching the trials and misfortunes of your 1st COE build, are you really sure you want to try another:rolleyes: Anything wrong with your first build, is completely in your eyes. That build is outstanding!!

I agree with tc1cat. Your builds have been awesome!

[Thorsteenster]

Boy am I newb to trucks, I just came to the realization COE is just an acronym for Cab Over Engine!

After seeing this buid thread on Scale I was thinking it was a Ford model lol.

[Tamiya Cowboy]

What a great build are you going to take us back threw the hole build I am hoping so.

[Bullitt]

Thanks all for the great comments. I am not ready to go through the build again, but I just wanted to show what it took to get the MP to what my truck looks like now. With it being a new forum, body shop section, and new members that I do not know, I thought I would introduce myself. These pics are only the highlights. On with the show...


http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01391.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01390.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01396.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01398.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01399.jpg


For a while, it was going to be a vintage oilfield truck.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01502.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC01530.jpg

Then a day cab truck
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00175.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00169.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00170.jpg


Then the tow truck. I would still like to go back and build one like the last tow truck pic.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00363.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00379.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00366.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00366.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00405.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00498.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00469.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00460.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00461.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00555.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00556.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00547.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00624.jpg
It even worked!
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/th_MOV00709.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/?action=view&current=MOV00709.mp4)
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00636.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/53%20COE/DSC00550.jpg

[Bullitt]

Then the times changed. I wanted to run the truck, but being on a reduced payscale because of the economy, I could do one of two things:
1) shelf it until the times turned around
2) sell everything but the cab and start in a new direction

I have always been a hot rod fan over everything else, so I chose door #2. The COE was renamed "the shop truck build".

New frame
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/hauler3.jpg

new attitude
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC00994.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC00995.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC00959.jpg

3/8" chop
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC00993.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01197.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01200.jpg

The pickup bed
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01486.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01483.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01482.jpg

new color choice
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01665.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01670.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01674.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01736.jpg

tail lights
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01748.jpg
the start
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01768.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01763.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01764.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01771.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01782.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01781.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01780.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01776.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01794.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01792.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01791.jpg

Finally running
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/action2.jpg

The green was to subtle for a hot rod, so something had to give.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01957.jpg

interior pieces
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC01991.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC02087.jpg

Harry

[Bullitt]

Present day COE Hauler

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC02088.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC02090.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC02091.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/harrybullitt/Hauler/DSC02094.jpg



I think that sums up over 2 years, not a lot of money, and having to go piece by piece.


Harry

[tc1cat]

Truck is awesome, Harry. I must have missed the final stages of the shop truck. The final rendition really looks good.
Still going to make a trailer for it to pull?

[Bullitt]

Still going to make a trailer for it to pull?

Yes I am and I finally figured out what kind too. It will be a two-car trailer to haul my Datsun and what ever vintage racer I build later. It will be a lowboy gooseneck, with a walking beam setup, and a long dovetail. One car will ride on the dovetail and the other will ride on the flat deck in front of the axles. I will use Buggy Champ front tires for it as well. I do plan on making an enclosure up at the front, mainly so I can add a smoking unit or a sound unit because there is just not any room in the COE. I knew I should have made it a crew cab.


Harry

[Stuff]

nice to see how it has finished up!

for extra storage there is always tool cabinets! lol

id say if you had the cash that a whitebone trailer would be nice but i dont think he is exactly cheap lol.

[grumpygrady]

i really like this build
it shows that you don't have to stick to just one idea
and can use one chassis and or cab to make completely different trucks as your taste changes
very nice build

[Rogue]

Wow Harry, you're more indecisive than I am when it comes to picking a theme for a truck:confused: LOL

I gotta admit tho, i'm lovin the rat rod look. A old school parts runner at its best. Nice job.

[td9clyde]

looks great i missed the end of this lol even happens in real life 56 emblems on a 53 still looks awsome though i was thinkin about doin a 56 tandem truck

[SmallHaul]

Wow! Awesome truck! Each configuration looked great. The tow truck setup was very nicely done.

[gun]

awesome truck!!!! you the man.

[will43209]

Very nice vintage rat rod truck! I liked all the styles you did. This is not an ordinary build. Excellent work.

[fuzzy]

you did a great job one after the other keep it up

[sparkycuda]

This is just too cool! Too bad you couldn't have each version of the build as a separate truck - you'd have a stable of great rides. I, also, really liked the wrecker.

Ken

[Stuff]

i noticed there looks like future plans for a 5th wheel :P

[SonoranWraith]

A little necroposting to coax Harry back out? I think he sold the setup on Scale and has been working on his 240, but I haven't been over there to see in ages.

[rc_farmer]

I had no idea what I was missing by not reading this post.....truly a great work of craftsmanship.

[Espeefan]

I remember this from Scale 4x4, as I followed your very first steps in the project. I remembered the tow truck body, but after that I lost track of the build thread. This is very cool and a unique build, to be certain. I'm glad you posted it over here! The hot rod shop truck look is a good one. Flat black fits it very well.

[muskater]

The tow truck was cool.....
Cant wait to see the finished product !!!

[Slick]

Its amazing what you can make when you know what your doing!

[bigdogrod]

i've got harry's coe now, got a rig 3 speed in, working on the quad cab.. my styrene skills suck so i'll probably do more harm than good..lol

[civic83]

where did he get the rims for this truck? I really want a set similar, does anyone know?

[bigdogrod]

he built them himself

[SonoranWraith]

Actually Stu built them from Monster energy tops. :)