Nov 18
The final truck in all it’s awesome beauty!
Here’s a pile of photos showing where I’ve got to and how she looks at the mo. We’ll see over time if I make changes but i want to ensure the purity of the old girl remains.
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Nov 16
The F1’s Sexy Back End!
Just found this great shot from the Cranked Retrofest.
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Sep 10
Patina maintenance day!
The weather was grotty so I took some time to clearcote the truck. I’ve been meaning to do this since we did the build so the rust would hold at bay. Easy job, stepped it up as gloss and it looks fantastic!
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Dec 19
Ford F1 Done and Dusted!
Just took a photo on the farm and did a little grading in Photoshop. Added some clouds and depth of field. Touch of a sepia green grade and it looks pretty aged and authentic. Sort of makes it look a little angry and mean. Will make a great screen background! (Click to download as wallpaper)…
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Dec 10
Complete and Certified!
Roger dropped the truck over today, after a truckload of work, the truck is done! Now it’s time to start enjoying her and learning how to handle the gears! I have a Vin!!
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Jul 16
F1 starting to come together!
Had a great day in the workshop today, getting the frontend sorted. I finished up the patina and clearcote. Pete Dobbs turned up and between us we sanded the front grille. Then we attacked the windows and got the front and rear glass in! The tint looks great! Dean also turned up later and helped…
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Jul 3
‘51 F1 – Project update…
Quick update on the ’51. Starting to come back together and patina looking great! Kingpins and suspension sorted. New rims and tyres on! Next mission is wiring and doors…
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Jun 25
Ford F1 Slogfest. More workshop fun!
Today I focused on sanding and clear coating the rear tray to bring out the worlds coolest patina. As I said to Roger “It takes a truckload of effort to make it look this old!”. We also sanded and clear coated the side steps. Peter Dobbs came over and helped with some grinding, sanding and…
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Jun 18
More work on the F1!
Another solid day in my new mate Roger’s workshop on the F1. Fingers crossed hoping to get it into Vinning and WOF end of this next week. Today it was degreasing and water blasting chassis. Got it clean as a whistle and then sprayed clear over it. Also the brakes are nearly done. We took…
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Jun 12
Sanding the old girl…
I’ve decided this old truck has lived a good life and deserves to show it’s scars with pride. I feel it would be wrong to paint the truck a flat colour so am planning to work with it’s patina and current war wounds. The panels are straight but final paint will be a mix…
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