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34 Ford Project - Kitbash

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Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:31 am
told ya i had a truck up my sleeve for a build..

a while back someone posted a sketch on facebook ( i dont remember who it was but wish i did so i could give them credit ) but i asked them at the time if they minded if i tried to build it in plastic using some of the main concepts.
here is the sketch that is the inspiration for this build
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to pull this off, i have sourced a pair of these
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the building blocks i am starting with
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now masking one off just below the belt line, and the other just above the hinge
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time to get the razor saw out Twisted Evil
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now truing up the cuts by using the figure 8 motion on sandpaper on a flat surface
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the test fit
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i cut a couple pieces of strip styrene to strengthen the joints a bit
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i glue these to the inside of one of the body sections using my trusty specialized clamps and some liquid cement
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i let the bolsters set up overnight so i make sure they are solid
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now the styrene makes it easier to line up the body panels to get them as close to flush as possible
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fancy clamps in action once again
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and a bit of top to bottom squishage just to make sure the joint is strong
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the results of the clamping bounce
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masking off the body lines so i dont damage them as i add filler and do some sanding
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2 part body filler getting ready to go on
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filler applied
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most of that will be sanded off but thats where i am leaving things for now
cya when i can
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Wed Jan 28, 2015 3:45 am
Ok, Wayne, you've got my attention!
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Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:03 am
This should be a wicked little truck, any ideas on color yet?
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Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:18 am
Nope, was thinking of ratting it but I think I will be happier with a bit of shine.
Will have to see closer to paint time
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Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:34 pm
Ratting this out would be pretty cool. Like taking it and making new life. (Where is that Frankenstein emoticon when I need it?)

I love seeing rat rods that are done right. Redneck engineering at it's best. Very Happy
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