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Offy Rod Apr 16, 2012 15:15:49 GMT -6

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Here latest project

I zeded the frame of a '29 Ford pickup
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I made the floor out of plastic sheet. The seats and the front axle are from The Parts Box www.carsntrucks4you.de/images/offy rod/chassis mockup.jpg[/img]

The engine from Revell's Midget was gets a new oil pan
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Here how the model would look like
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Offy Rod Apr 16, 2012 18:42:19 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on Apr 16, 2012 18:42:19 GMT -6 Oh, Yeah !!! That'll be a sweet one !!!!!!
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bob29579 Junkyard Gate-Keeper Posts: 694	Offy Rod Apr 17, 2012 7:41:43 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bob29579 on Apr 17, 2012 7:41:43 GMT -6 Nice. Great wheels too.

zbuckster Junkyard Dog Racecar spelled backwards is racecaR Posts: 432	Offy Rod Apr 17, 2012 10:29:28 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zbuckster on Apr 17, 2012 10:29:28 GMT -6 Awesome. Thumb is up face is smiling. Where did you get the wire wheels and tires?
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Offy Rod Apr 17, 2012 12:40:29 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 12:40:29 GMT -6 Apr 17, 2012 10:29:28 GMT -6 zbuckster said: Awesome. Thumb is up face is smiling. Where did you get the wire wheels and tires? They are from Replicas miniatures

harron68 Dirtball Posts: 151	Offy Rod Apr 18, 2012 7:37:09 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harron68 on Apr 18, 2012 7:37:09 GMT -6 Yes, the wheels/tires are a great choice. Offy power is a very nice option after so many v-8s. We'll be watching, thanx!

goodguy56 New Member Posts: 18	Offy Rod Apr 22, 2012 19:45:09 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goodguy56 on Apr 22, 2012 19:45:09 GMT -6 A very slick build. Make sure to keep us posted as you progress.. 8-)RICK

tomcd62 Junkyard Dog Posts: 270	Offy Rod Apr 24, 2012 12:36:42 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tomcd62 on Apr 24, 2012 12:36:42 GMT -6 very cool engine choice

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Offy Rod Apr 25, 2012 9:44:52 GMT -6

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Before I start painting the frame black I add some more details at the front. Radiator from the Midget and some steering linkage

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The engine got a new exhaust. Solderwire and aluminum time was used.
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geezerman Administrator second head man in charge I don't build kits - I MOLEST them Posts: 1,722	Offy Rod Apr 25, 2012 9:58:37 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by geezerman on Apr 25, 2012 9:58:37 GMT -6 Nice job on the exhaust !
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zbuckster Junkyard Dog Racecar spelled backwards is racecaR Posts: 432	Offy Rod Apr 26, 2012 10:36:25 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zbuckster on Apr 26, 2012 10:36:25 GMT -6 Looks great. That chassis has a lot of detail to it.
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Offy Rod Apr 26, 2012 11:49:27 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 11:49:27 GMT -6 Wait for some more details like brake lines

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Offy Rod May 6, 2012 13:06:58 GMT -6

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zbuckster Junkyard Dog Racecar spelled backwards is racecaR Posts: 432	Offy Rod May 8, 2012 10:50:15 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zbuckster on May 8, 2012 10:50:15 GMT -6 WOW, that is an awesome mock up. It is just plain a sweet hot rod. Good job.
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harron68 Dirtball Posts: 151	Offy Rod May 10, 2012 16:38:22 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harron68 on May 10, 2012 16:38:22 GMT -6 I just remembered what engine that reminds me of. One of the old AMT Fords ('29?)