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Bullitt

08-24-2010 01:35 AM

53 Ford COE

Thorsteenster

08-24-2010 08:57 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

Bullitt

08-24-2010 09:27 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

08-24-2010 09:32 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

Bullitt

08-24-2010 04:05 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorsteenster (Post 2711)

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

08-24-2010 08:07 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

I Look forward to more Pics, Great Build

tc1cat

08-25-2010 09:10 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

08-28-2010 09:36 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc1cat (Post 2970)

I agree with tc1cat. Your builds have been awesome!

Thorsteenster

08-29-2010 10:00 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

08-30-2010 09:25 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

Bullitt

08-30-2010 11:53 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Bullitt

08-31-2010 12:14 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Bullitt

08-31-2010 12:15 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Present day COE Hauler

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...r/DSC02088.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...r/DSC02090.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...r/DSC02091.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...r/DSC02094.jpg

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

Harry

tc1cat

08-31-2010 08:27 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

08-31-2010 11:10 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc1cat (Post 4069)

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

08-31-2010 12:12 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

08-31-2010 12:12 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

08-31-2010 12:15 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

01-17-2011 12:44 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

01-17-2011 12:53 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

gun	04-25-2011 09:40 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

awesome truck!!!! you the man.

will43209

04-25-2011 11:20 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

fuzzy

04-25-2011 11:22 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

sparkycuda

04-26-2011 09:41 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

04-27-2011 10:50 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

SonoranWraith

04-29-2011 12:00 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

05-10-2011 04:30 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

Espeefan

06-18-2011 01:50 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

07-18-2011 05:24 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

Slick

07-31-2011 07:19 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

bigdogrod

08-25-2011 11:41 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

11-04-2011 09:59 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

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

bigdogrod

11-04-2011 01:03 PM

Re: 53 Ford COE

he built them himself

SonoranWraith

11-13-2011 12:16 AM

Re: 53 Ford COE

Actually Stu built them from Monster energy tops. :)

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