early 50's ford coe hay hauler [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

civic83

12-29-2011, 09:57 PM

Heres a truck Ive been working on and off with for about a year. Still isnt much to look at and my skills are pretty rough, but its finally starting to come together. My original plan was to use a tamiya tundra frame and transmission to make a short flatbed trucks. I quickly abandoned that idea and thought about making a short shunt truck, which eventually gave way to a longer flatbed truck.

here are some start pics:

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/5df1e9e0.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/3a4fb370.jpg

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http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/322323a5.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/190050a3.jpg

getting further along, now with a longer frame .........

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/0a748825.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/f24b7136.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/82a79494.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/e4f3e49a.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/3ebd7694.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/2fa70fd0.jpg

what do you guys think? the hood was tough to shape, i know its not exact but you think its close?

I love the rims I got from mack daddy, they fit the truck great! the transmission is from a venom creeper crawler, and a tamiya semi rear end. The rest of the parts are just junk I had lying around.

civic83

12-29-2011, 10:02 PM

oh ya, and I know my workbench is a mess lol, one of these days I might clean it up LMAO.

glorydays24

12-29-2011, 10:45 PM

Love this project, did you use the pumpkin body?
And I agree, the wheels fit the truck like a glove. And I also like the stretched frame.
Keep it up buddy, great job.:D:);):cool:

Big John

russisloud

12-29-2011, 10:56 PM

nice work :) looks like it was a lot of sanding:eek:

civic83

12-29-2011, 11:04 PM

Ya it started as a beat up pumpkin body, the sanding is killing me lol, but the end is near!

Timmy

12-29-2011, 11:40 PM

Ive always loved the look of old school cab overs! If you font mind my asking civic83, where are you from? Love what you've done so far, can't wait to see it finished

civic83

12-29-2011, 11:43 PM

im in brantford ontario Timmy, your in ontario as well arent you?

crawler07

12-30-2011, 12:00 AM

great start to a cool rig!

Wheelen Madd

12-30-2011, 12:19 AM

Great looking rig and nice plastic work.. I have seen lots of these in my grandfathers pictures when my did was a kid they had a bunch of them in there concrete business..

Great work..

civic83

12-30-2011, 12:25 AM

Ya I'm learning styrene as I go, there's ALOT of bondo lol, guys with good skills could prolly do it without any! I'm happy with it none the less. Hopefully I'll start the bed next week.

Timmy

12-30-2011, 12:40 AM

I am in Ontario, port perry in fact. Honestly, your plastic work is good. I wouldn't worry about how much filler there is. In the end you don't see it lol

nenard

12-30-2011, 01:21 AM

Not something you see alot of which makes it extra kool!

dsm4g63punk

12-30-2011, 01:36 AM

Those rims are a perfect match for that truck! looks great

Msmaddie

12-30-2011, 02:35 AM

I think your doing a wonderful job. You only get good by practice. You will master it in no time.

Those rims you said you got from Mack daddy? Does he make them. I need a couple sets for a couple future builds.

civic83

12-30-2011, 07:55 AM

Ya the rims are sweet, from what I understand someone on here ( not Mack daddy ) made a run of them a while back but is no longer producing them. I've got a guy looking at one if the spare duals I have, he thinks he can cast some out of resin, if it works out I'll maybe get some made up!

SWAGGER

12-30-2011, 03:37 PM

This is actually really cool. I love the old school look and I think it looks much better on the longer rails. I am only echoing what other people have already said when I say this but, plus one on both the wheels and your skills.
Don't knock your work man! From what I can see, most of it is scratch made. From spring hangers, to the rails, the front cross member, spacers, even the 5th wheel bracket. You seem to have made nearly everything. That is very admirable. I think you are doing an excellent job!

Diesel Demond

12-30-2011, 09:28 PM

thats awesome! is it gonna be a single axle or tandem! i also agree those rims are a perfect match! brings it back to (chips patrol time) ! at least thats were i remember seeing them! did you get that show in canada?

civic83

12-30-2011, 10:33 PM

I'm gonna run it single axle , I've got a pointless hitch on the back might make a dolly up so I can run another trailer behind it too. And ya we got chips here, can't say I ever really watched it tho

CustomClod

12-30-2011, 11:10 PM

Different build... I like it! Great work!
Scott

Tamiya Cowboy

12-31-2011, 11:04 AM

This is a great looking set up. I did one of these body's after Bullet did his and I never finished it. it is just sitting in primer I have to finish it you have inspired me to get to work and make it like my Dad's old trucks. Nice Work..

civic83

01-02-2012, 09:16 AM

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/ss192/civic83/c9b4d936.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/300b3152.jpg

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http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/70d720a4.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!

CustomClod

01-02-2012, 09:53 AM

Good work! Looks great
Scott

Goose19

01-02-2012, 12:22 PM

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

civic83

01-02-2012, 02:10 PM

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

FabOne

01-02-2012, 07:31 PM

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

-Terry

Tamiya Cowboy

01-02-2012, 07:39 PM

It is really coming together nice work.. The bed looks to be perfect in size..

Brian in PA

01-02-2012, 08:18 PM

Cool! its nice to see something a little different.

civic83

01-03-2012, 12:42 PM

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/ss192/civic83/441550c5.jpg

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http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/8e40f4c6.jpg

also put on an rc4wd pintle hitch

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/6705e132.jpg

SWAGGER

01-03-2012, 02:13 PM

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

jtroyer06

01-03-2012, 08:20 PM

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

Diesel Demond

01-03-2012, 08:34 PM

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!!

civic83

01-03-2012, 11:46 PM

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

glorydays24

01-04-2012, 02:40 AM

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

Big John

civic83

01-16-2012, 10:56 AM

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

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/c2036cef.jpg

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

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/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/ss192/civic83/03f15b8c.jpg

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

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/79518060.jpg

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

Tamiya Cowboy

01-16-2012, 07:32 PM

This is such a cool looking build nice work..

mack kid

01-16-2012, 07:53 PM

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

civic83

01-16-2012, 10:57 PM

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......

SWAGGER

01-18-2012, 12:06 PM

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.

civic83

01-25-2012, 10:45 AM

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/ss192/civic83/0f6b08c3.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/326d65fb.jpg

hotwheels000

01-25-2012, 04:51 PM

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.

mack kid

01-25-2012, 05:14 PM

RED

REV73

01-25-2012, 10:55 PM

Civic, this thing is really starting to come together!! even since last week when I saw it. as for colour, I would go RED!! but I am an IH guy so I may be a bit biased. can't wait to see it again when I pick up the Falcon and Grasshopper. Great job, maybe you could teach me a few tricks so I can start doing some of these things.

Tamiya Cowboy

01-25-2012, 10:56 PM

Civic you are really doing a top notch job on this truck keep it up..

REV73

01-25-2012, 11:01 PM

Civic you are really doing a top notch job on this truck keep it up..

It really is something to see in person, I am quite jealous of the fabrication skills he has.

civic83

02-15-2012, 11:37 AM

well, laid up for a week from minor surgery so figured id get a bit done, I think this will be the colour i leave it, opinions? its a testors colour called "boyd red" I think it suits it, the grill is painted matte white

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/3217eaca.jpg

Tamiya Cowboy

02-15-2012, 12:27 PM

Very nice looking i would go with it for sure.. My dads trucks were a darker green with the white very clean looking..

SWAGGER

02-15-2012, 04:27 PM

As in Boyd Coddington? Cool, yeah that's the job!

civic83

02-15-2012, 04:37 PM

Ya i wanted green but everywhere around me was out of everything except really ugly shades lol. This red is a boyd coddington colour. I plan to put a company
name on the doors in white.

plow jockey

02-15-2012, 06:27 PM

Really cool build!!I like those old school trucks.Keep up the good work.

Msmaddie

02-15-2012, 06:48 PM

Your truck is coming along great. :)

Bill 832

02-15-2012, 08:17 PM

Just got my first look at this truck and man am I jealous! I am a kit builder, and I love my truck so far (first one), but I do love the look of these scratch builds! Boy the money somebody could make selling those type of wheels......wish I had skills

Diesel Demond

02-15-2012, 08:52 PM

yes i also would leave the color truck looks fantastic! i think the color sets off the rims just because its bright and rims being so unique are dark perect combo

SWAGGER

02-17-2012, 12:13 PM

Is it just me or does it need a gun rack? Lol

civic83

03-26-2012, 05:48 PM

well, almost got it finished finally. cab and bed paint is mostly done, just needs some touch ups, frame is painted and all major components installed. lights wired, details (mudflaps, hitch, lic. plates) done and mounted. Have driven it, wayyyy too slow with the 80t motor, going to put maybe a 45 in it. i do still need to make a proper driveshaft and hang the exhaust i made for it but thats about it!

what you guys think?

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/civic83/c195c52d.jpg

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civic83

03-26-2012, 05:49 PM

sorry about the crappy cell pics , they looked better on the tiny screen lol

Izzy

03-26-2012, 06:12 PM

awesome! that is really nice work. Love that truck.......I see you have a big fan as well :)

BRICKNICK

03-26-2012, 07:39 PM

Wow civic thst ol' Ford looks great man, I love how well the cab turned out, and the grill and cab color combo goes together perfectly. Great build.

mack kid

03-27-2012, 12:33 PM

WOW turned out great. a perfect old timer. But i am sure you spotted it. its calling out for nice FORD emblem on that nose its like a perfect spot.

SWAGGER

03-27-2012, 03:50 PM

Another fine job Civic. Between this, Optimus and MotorMaster, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite builders.

Tamiya Cowboy

03-27-2012, 04:47 PM

A work of art what a great looking truck you nailed it perfectly!

Diesel Demond

03-27-2012, 05:11 PM

very nice!!!

civic83

03-27-2012, 07:07 PM

thanks for the compliments guys!

MACK Daddy

03-27-2012, 08:31 PM

Its been awhile since I checked in on this thread...That Red is the perfect fit...What running light lenses are you using?

Alfy

civic83

03-28-2012, 02:02 AM

MACK Daddy

03-28-2012, 07:23 AM

The ones on the roof are from the tamiya tundra kit with the yellow lenses instead of the clear. I put 1.5mm yellow miniatronics LEDs in them and it worked quite well. Do you like the rims Mack Daddy? Lol, I think they are perfect for this truck thanks again!

Ahhh, I knew they looked familiar but could not remember the...Nice touch !

Those rims are a perfect fit :cool:

Alfy

Stepside

03-28-2012, 03:41 PM

Amazing! great job! what a payoff!:D

Dairyland Trucker

04-06-2012, 04:11 PM

This is what I would have to say is the grass roots to trucking this is where it all started with the old Fords and GMC trucks and you hit the nail on the head with this one, My Dad had one of these same trucks when I was growing up he bought it new and was still running it up to about 8 years ago when he bought a new Peterbilt 300 series truck to replace her and he still says he wished he had the old ford back.... He said the old Ford was the best truck he had ever had but it was time to let her go but he will still have the memories of her. I showed him this thread last night when him and my mother stopped by and he loved it... he said your build brought back her memories he seemed a little choked up after seeing your truck. Great job love the truck and you made one old timer very happy to see her again even if it wasn't the same as his Rose as he called her very nice thanks for sharing!!!