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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 12:52:25 GMT -5
There has been considerable debate over on the new CBP thread over the merits of Ford trucks, and the availability of models. I think we all know about the available L-Series trucks, but an interesting point (at least I think) was brought up about Ford's other truck lines (H, C, F, & W). Now, I am by no means a Ford Maniac, I'm more of a Kenworth guy myself.
If one were to build Ford's other truck line, where would you start? I know that Howard from KFS offeres a C-Series cab, so that takes care of that line. And I heard once that a W-Series cab was in the works by another caster, I even saw the prototype, but I think that's as far as it went. So much for a Blue Mule!
What about the H-Series? Is there a conversion out there for one of those? Will it have to be scratch built?
How about the F-Series? I've seen F-150s in the hobby shops, but if one wanted an F-700 or F-800. Is there a conversion out there like for the Top Kick?
Just some food for thought.
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Post by sourkraut on Jan 14, 2008 16:29:01 GMT -5
Here is a 1980-1989 F-600 through F-800, these trucks were offered in single and tandem axle with a good selection of gasoline and diesel engines. I have them in stock if anyone is interested, PM me if you are.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 16:57:51 GMT -5
That's great! What do you recommend for the doner kit?
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Post by mullett471 on Jan 14, 2008 18:43:15 GMT -5
There has been considerable debate over on the new CBP thread over the merits of Ford trucks, and the availability of models. I think we all know about the available L-Series trucks, but an interesting point (at least I think) was brought up about Ford's other truck lines (H, C, F, & W). Now, I am by no means a Ford Maniac, I'm more of a Kenworth guy myself. If one were to build Ford's other truck line, where would you start? I know that Howard from KFS offeres a C-Series cab, so that takes care of that line. And I heard once that a W-Series cab was in the works by another caster, I even saw the prototype, but I think that's as far as it went. So much for a Blue Mule! What about the H-Series? Is there a conversion out there for one of those? Will it have to be scratch built? How about the F-Series? I've seen F-150s in the hobby shops, but if one wanted an F-700 or F-800. Is there a conversion out there like for the Top Kick? Just some food for thought. the W series cabover was produced in resin by Clint Freeman(i think?)a few years back the H series(two story falcon as they were known)can be made from the Amt/Ertl C series cab over as there was also the sleeper compartment produced in resin for it as for the larger F series there is quite often some resin conversions on Ebay and as sourkraut has informed us he has them in stock but my understanding is the cbp is to be the L series which is the venerable Louisville(L 800/900 & 8000/9000),LTL 9000(1st & 2nd series) & the Aeromax 106(also badged as L9000)
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Post by sourkraut on Jan 14, 2008 22:50:55 GMT -5
Probably the best donor kit for the large F series conversion is the LN-8000, just need the rectangle fuel tanks from a paystar kit. For an early eighty's version, the kit 3208 Caterpillar would be acceptable. Or a 429/460 from a car kit with the accessories off the SD. engine in the C-600.
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 15, 2008 11:10:56 GMT -5
I think that using an engine from a LN orC-600 is a better choise than starting with a car big block engine.The big blocks in the larger trucks are larger than a pickup or car big blocks.You also get a large bellhousing for big transmissons.The smaller truck displacements were 361and391.I don't know any other sizes off the top of my head,but could be had up to over 500 cubic inches.
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 17, 2008 8:53:56 GMT -5
I think that using an engine from a LN orC-600 is a better choise than starting with a car big block engine.The big blocks in the larger trucks are larger than a pickup or car big blocks.You also get a large bellhousing for big transmissons.The smaller truck displacements were 361and391.I don't know any other sizes off the top of my head,but could be had up to over 500 cubic inches. The model years shown used a 377c.i.d.It doesn't matter ,can't model the displacement of an engine.You could a Dodge L700 bellhousing and trans. on a car engine for the smaller G.V.W. F-series.
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 17, 2008 12:31:47 GMT -5
If anyone wants to build a model T,or are they TT,s Heres some info from a 1919 textbook.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2008 13:44:02 GMT -5
For this, I'm guessing you start with a Model T car?
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 17, 2008 13:59:59 GMT -5
For this, I'm guessing you start with a Model T car? Yes you can.You can make a body to fit on rear of cowl,or use a "T-bucket" type body and put a box or what have you behind it .They had both open and closed cabs.
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 19, 2008 13:16:00 GMT -5
I found this in a 1971 ford truck owner manual from my dads photo stash.I guess the none S.D.'s could use a car big block and trans. from a dodge L-900 kit. You would still need a truck water pump and such,car ones ain't large enough.
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