DanielB Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Angry mutt! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 I thought I'd done fairly well with my vehicles found at Glasgow - but this morning I have surpassed myself. My Fair Lady asked me to run some stuff down to the local Charity depot , and while there I took a quick look into the box where they keep toy cars - they have had a very poor selection over the last couple of months, but today I hit paydirt - All 6 of these cost me 20p EACH! A rather nice PT cruiser and two more pickups Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Good 'ole Boy truck with Bad-ass Dog in the bed - Looks fine under the two foot rule! Thanks for the suggestion about using the wolf! DSCN2229.jpg DSCN2228.jpg DSCN2227.jpg DSCN2226.jpg DSCN2224.jpg I think I need to put on my dog rescue volunteer hat, and report that poor mistreated dog to someone . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 If you want to go the whole hog (as we rednecks say). You want two floodlights on the roll bar pointing backwards at the deck plus a LED light bar facing forwards on the leading edge of roof - and another mounted across the grill. ’Tis the fashion... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 There, and our GOBs put fluorescent tubes under the side sills, and LED caps on the tire inflators Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 If you want to go the whole hog (as we rednecks say). You want two floodlights on the roll bar pointing backwards at the deck plus a LED light bar facing forwards on the leading edge of roof - and another mounted across the grill. ’Tis the fashion... Best, Pete. Or if you go back a few years, a row of forward-facing lights on the headache/roll bar, plus the couple pointing into the bed. The other common thing is a tool box crosswise in the bed just behind the cab. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 The big problem at the moment Is that nobody seems to have accessories like Brush guards/Headache racks/spot-lights. I think that CMW used to do them - but currently seem to be OOP - Dennis Aust did fittings for Trucks but not AFAIK for pickupslamps/toolboxes available - or if they do - they won't ship to UK except at very silly prices Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I thought I'd done fairly well with my vehicles found at Glasgow - but this morning I have surpassed myself. My Fair Lady asked me to run some stuff down to the local Charity depot , and while there I took a quick look into the box where they keep toy cars - they have had a very poor selection over the last couple of months, but today I hit paydirt - All 6 of these cost me 20p EACH! DSCN2236.jpg A rather nice PT cruiser DCN2237.jpg and two more pickups DSCN2233.jpg DSCN2235.jpg DSCN2330.jpg DSCN2331.jpg That Ford with the half-doors looks a bit strange, but the Chevrolet is quite nice. I can't say I would ever call a PT Cruiser 'nice', though, especially after driving one . Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The big problem at the moment Is that nobody seems to have accessories like Brush guards/Headache racks/spot-I think that CMW used to do them - but currently seem to be OOP - Dennis Aust did fittings for Trucks but not AFAIK for pickupslamps/toolboxes available - or if they do - they won't ship to UK except at very silly prices A brush-guard should be relatively easy, two triangular-ish bits of plasticard extending out/up as the uprights (they mount to the frame rails under/through the bumper) with a loop of brass wire for the guard itself, mounted between the uprights and the front grill. Certainly no more difficult than your headache bar (which does look a bit over-nourished). A flat plate with a bit of plastic rod between the plasticard uprights would do for the winch. Inspiration here (scroll down a bit for some simpler ones) http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Grill_Guards/grille_guards_main.htm You also need a trailer hitch for towin' the fishin' boat. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 For CMW in my post above read River Point Station - all seems to be up for re-tooling Thanks for the info Adrian - a fishin' boat on a trailer I do have - with a big fat Evinrude outboard on the back ! I need to look into the brush-guard further. The headache rack was the smallest square section brass I had - I agree it is a bit clunky-chunky - next trip to a model shop I'll try to find something smaller - ebay is a bit understocked in small quantities Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 For CMW in my post above read River Point Station - all seems to be up for re-tooling Thanks for the info Adrian - a fishin' boat on a trailer I do have - with a big fat Evinrude outboard on the back ! I need to look into the brush-guard further. The headache rack was the smallest square section brass I had - I agree it is a bit clunky-chunky - next trip to a model shop I'll try to find something smaller - ebay is a bit understocked in small quantities There is no reason the headache bar needs to be square section, round brass rod would work - particularly since a lot would be fabricated out of round tube. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 The round rod I have is even more clunky - I need to see what I can get Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Paperclips? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 May be worth a try, Daniel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Now all you need Jack is the Top Gear Trio with suitable slogans daubed on their cars, then fill those pick-ups with "The Boys" ready to throw rocks at them, and you can model a Hick Town garage scene.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I love the addition of the CB ariel Jack. An absolute must have! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That Ford with the half-doors looks a bit strange, but the Chevrolet is quite nice. Agreed, that Chevy is nice - wonder what the provenance is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Following Daniels excellent suggestion about "paperclips", a quick trip to the newsagent secured a box, and the "Headache rack" is now a little less "clunky" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That looks spot on Jack. Very cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 There, and our GOBs put fluorescent tubes under the side sills, and LED caps on the tire inflators That’s so nineties..................I dare you to tell them... This is now: http://www.wildcatforums.net/forum/attachments/off-topic-discussion/7079d1356049573-50-light-bar-opinions-please-lbt.jpg Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Pete - I have a feeling that fitting a set of those here, could get you pulled over in the first 10 miles - and probably even quicker at night - looks good though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Jack, They are for off road only. Even the easy going rules of the road down south draw the line somewhere... The laws on Mudguards / spats seem to be non-existent however. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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