Thread: fire truck

Look great, in what way dont you like it?

I just think hood looks to boxy... It needs headlights but something else

Some lights and maybe a hood ornament!

http://www.livingpictures.org/images...firetruck1.jpg

I see what you mean, headlights yes, a bumper bar at the front maybe, or maybe a figurine on top of the radiator cap, (someone here will tell us the correct name for it). Early fire trucks used to have a bell operated by a string by the co driver, or may even a set horns/sirens.

Still, it does look great.

Not sure what happened to my last reply?

But headlights over the farings and maybe a hood ornament.

Thanks scrap a radiator cap and a bell are a good start. I don't work from plans so sometimes I get brain block

hey har thanks,your messages are coming through to my iphone.not sure why theyt are not showing up here. i think i need some kind of light and an axe on rear fender

thats weird now it shows up...lol

oldyyyy

Looks the goods so far fozzy! I like the line and shape of the bonnet.

As the others say, headlights and a chewing gum dispenser will make a difference

added headlights, siren and an axe.still dont like hood...suggestions??????????

Originally Posted by fozzy767

added headlights, siren and an axe.still dont like hood...suggestions??????????

Hi Fozzy.
I think the front guards need a large percentage cut of the front of them(I think you know that as you have trimmed them up a bit) They look like you made them for the back with the large flair .
And also the front wheels need to be further forward.Maybe a bit late for these mods,but it is my honest opinion not trying to upset you

Go with a centre mounted bonnet bell and a hood ornament. Old school bell and string style like scrappy suggested. Try the Museum of fire website for some ideas.

Originally Posted by AUSSIE

Hi Fozzy.
I think the front guards need a large percentage cut of the front of them(I think you know that as you have trimmed them up a bit) They look like you made them for the back with the large flair .
And also the front wheels need to be further forward.Maybe a bit late for these mods,but it is my honest opinion not trying to upset you

In full agreement with you Aussie. Compare the two photos of the real thing, and you'll see the front wheels are a fair way forward of the bonnet/engine bay, and the front guards don't go much further than around 45* from the centre of the wheel. Also, radiators from vehicles of that era where mainly vertical (have a look at most hotrods).

However, the back half looks awesome!!