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  1. 17th July 2021, 05:23 PM #1
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    Default Blown Big Block Ford Street Rod with a Peterbilt twist.

    Blown Big Block Ford Street Rod with a Peterbilt twist.



    This is my Lockdown Stay at Home Isolation Orders project/challenge.


    The original orders were extended from a fortnight to three weeks but now we are in week four.



    It’s scratch built with inspiration from a couple of Hot Rod Photos off the internet, taking well over 50 hours.

    Reference T-Bucket Photos.jpg

    Dimensions – 16” [410mm] Long; 6.5” [170mm] High; 7.5”b[190mm] Wide plus the rear wheels!



    Chassis – Red Gum
    Engine – TallowWood
    Radiator – Merbau
    Blower – Cypress Pine with Zebra Front
    Cab Sides – Camphor Laurel
    Cab Roof – laminated Blackheart Sassafras
    Cab Back - Blackheart Sassafras
    Firewall – Red Gum
    Quilted Seats – Walnut
    Centre Console – Red Gum
    Dash Panel & Glovebox - Blackheart Sassafras with Merbau Tacho
    Cockpit has homemade “T-Bar Auto Shifter” & “Hand Brake Lever”, along with the Accelerator Pedal & Brake Pedal.
    Rear Tray - Blackheart Sassafras with Walnut sides
    Petrol/Fuel Tank – Silky Oak with Spotted Gum bands [4 ¾” by 1 ¾” dia made using a holesaw]
    Rear Bumper bar – Red Lancewood
    Exhaust - Tassie Oak with bead ends
    Wheels – TallowWood


    Front Wheels – 1 7/8” wide by 2.5” dia TallowWood [made using a holesaw and forstner bit]
    Rear Wheels – 2 ¾” wide by 3 ¾” dia TallowWood [made using a holesaw and forstner bit]
    Shop bought headlights, extra front lights, taillights, axle pegs, and steering wheel
    The Ford Logo –Lazer cut courteous of Alex, aka LBD
    Finish - Homemade Wipe-On-Poly of a mixture of 30% Tung Oil, 30% Mineral Turps, 40% Clear Satin Polyurethane.
    The” Ford”, “Ford V8” logos as well as the “Peterbilt” logo are all lapel pins.


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    While being in a lockdown isolation is no fun, so this Ford Street Rod build was heaps fun being a cross between a C Cab and a T-Bucket with a lot extra detailing and attitude.

    Man, the loud pedal could surely get me into trouble but wow, the rush!

    Cheers crowie
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  3. 18th July 2021, 10:59 AM #2
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    Well Done Peter.

    You are definitely putting to your lockdown time to good use.

    Keep up the top work and please Keep Safe

    Best Regards

    Keith and Cathie
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  4. 18th July 2021, 12:53 PM #3
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    You have elevated your detailing substantially, even got the steering wheel in the right position x 10
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

    Cheers
    Ray
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  5. 18th July 2021, 01:29 PM #4
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    Hey Peter that’s a work of art, congratulations.

    Ross
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  6. 18th July 2021, 01:42 PM #5
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    Another nice build Pete, making the most of lockdown. Stay safe.
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  7. 19th July 2021, 05:49 AM #6
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    I really like this project has all the right details for a mean Hot Rod!!!
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