Ford HotRod C-Cab Ute/Pickup

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Ford HotRod C-Cab Ute/Pickup
 
 I was given an offcut from a Blackwood slab by Liam of Goat Works in Penrith after he saw my SuperTee Fund Raiser HotRod which at first glance looked ordinary BUT wow after I machined and sanded it WOW, the figure and grain was gorgeous.

 
 I sent a photo to Liam saying it's way too nice a piece of timber for a toy, BUT Liam said "CUT IT UP" and use it.
 
 So the journey to this toy started.
 
 I'd also been given some offcuts of some African Mahogany from "Four Hands Repair Shed" in Faulconbridge which seemed to complement the Blackwood well.
 
 Four Hands Workshop

The Blackwood was used for the engine, cab roof, side steps, exhaust stacks, rear mudguards and rear bump bar.

The African Mahogany was used for the cab sides and the tray sides.

I choice some very figured Cypress Pine flooring for the cab floor and tray floor.

The rear wheels are TallowWood with the front wheels some sort of misc Gum Tree.

The chassis is from Spotted Gum decking boards.

The quilted seats are Cedar Shingles with Blackwood Dash Panel.

The radiator is the under side of Merbau decking board with a strip of Ceylon Ebony from Ian [aka Chief Tiff] as the highlight on the engine.

The headlights are homemade from a macrame bead and Tassie Oak dowel while the rear lights are shop bought.

The beautiful Laser cut Ford badge/logo on the back is thanks to Alex [aka LBD] and the front badges are shop bought Lapel Pins.

This time the whole HotRod has been polished with Kustom Grit "Set1"
Kustom Grit Set | Kustom Creations 
 
Overall measurements are 19.5" [495mm] x 12.5" [320mm] x 6.5" [165mm] which took well over 60hrs.
 
That was last big scratch build in the shed for at least the next couple of months as I have a much needed scheduled hip replacement.
 
Cheers Peter

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very cool crowie. the first time my good friend rob asked me about my ute i had no idea what the hell he was talking about ? with time ive picked up on quite a few aussie terms ! the duck sometimes still makes me wonder what the hell he's talkin about 😂

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Nice work, and that blackwood is really nice, too!

Steven- Random Orbital Nailer

I like the Hot Rods,  
Nice.

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.

A very nice build Peter, great detail all around and in the cab. Well Done.

Main Street to the Mountains

The usual high standard we've come to expect. Looks good and will make someone very happy me thinks....

Kerry - Working with wood, the smell the feel, is such a joy, its a meditation of sorts.

That's cool crowie...  Is this the one you and that Dutchman colluded with to get some plans on paper? 

Martin is planning a show and sell forum... could be a prime candidate. 

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

That's cool crowie...  Is this the one youand that Dutchman colluded with to get some plans on paper? 

Martin is planning a show and sellforum... could be a prime candidate. 

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

No Alex, That was a C-Cab Tray Tip Truck. 
This is my own scratch built design. 
I did a similar one for a children’s charity fund raiser earlier in the year. 
I’ll do a post on it later to show it.

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If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

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Got thank you Alex. 

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One of your best projects now on Craftisian. Your plan of one of your cars is still as a free download on my website.


C CAB from Peter (AKA Crowie) , FREE DOWNLOAD 

https://dutchypatterns.com/

Impressive, I would even like one of those. Excellent job.  Mike
 Dutchy 
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One of your best projects now on Craftisian. Your plan of one of your cars is still as a free download on my website.


C CAB from Peter (AKA Crowie) , FREE DOWNLOAD 

Well done... both of you!

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

Another beauty you always use the kewlest wood i have ever seen GR8 JOB 😍😎

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

Another good badass car

...woodicted

One of your best projects now on Craftisian. Your plan of one of your cars is still as a free download on my website.


C CAB from Peter (AKA Crowie) , FREE DOWNLOAD


https://dutchypatterns.com/

Thank you Jan, 
I’ll add the build of the plan to my projects. 

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