Blackfoot Dash

[Pintopower]

So a while ago I restored a blackfoot. It is one of my 2 shelfers and sits on my dresser in my bedroom, much to my wifes displeasure. I also have a blackfoot lid on my brat and lately I have been getting annoyed at the lack of interior. I was thinking about making a dash for it. I think it can be done easily and rather cheaply considering the size of the dash and the materials I would use. Is anyone making this already? By already I mean a GOOD one. The 1980-1986 F-series dashes are pretty geometric but cool looking. I have an '87 but at least I can get some critical dimensions for it.

What are your thoughts? I might need motivation for this. Answer carefully, a dash for the BF means requests for a dash for the KBF which will be a nightmare and I probably wont do it.

[mongoose1983]

While I would not touch or modify such classic truck myself, I do believe a dash would be very nice, and I'm sure the guys customizing the classic Ford Ranger body around the world would be interested.

And now that I think of it, I believe the Blackfoot has space enough to do a whole interior and not just the dash. Good luck with the dash project, and don't forget to share pictures of the finished product when ready!

[Pintopower]

While I would not touch or modify such classic truck myself, I do believe a dash would be very nice, and I'm sure the guys customizing the classic Ford Ranger body around the world would be interested.

And now that I think of it, I believe the Blackfoot has space enough to do a whole interior and not just the dash. Good luck with the dash project, and don't forget to share pictures of the finished product when ready!

Yes you are correct, in Blackfoot form, the truck can have a complete interior. I think if i make door panels, seat backs and a dash, they can be installed with some polystyrene to make a very nice interior. I wish I could 3d print the thing as a whole but I suspect it could be something like $100. Ill give it a go as soon as I finish a couple other cars. Thanks for the feedback!

[mongoose1983]

A multi-piece interior would perfectly do. But I am not familiar with the 3d print prices, so I have no clue.

I guess it is indeed a good idea, because this Tamiya Ford Ranger body must be one of the best ones ever made.

Have a good one!

[Shodog]

The issue I see is the smoke front and rear windows on the Blackfoot won't show the interior as well as the windows found on the SRB XLT.

[mongoose1983]

The issue I see is the smoke front and rear windows on the Blackfoot won't show the interior as well as the windows found on the SRB XLT.

One-piece lexan windows might be the answer!

[Pintopower]

The issue I see is the smoke front and rear windows on the Blackfoot won't show the interior as well as the windows found on the SRB XLT.

Yeah, that would be nice to get some of those made. The windows are super dark

A multi-piece interior would perfectly do. But I am not familiar with the 3d print prices, so I have no clue.

I guess it is indeed a good idea, because this Tamiya Ford Ranger body must be one of the best ones ever made.

Have a good one!

Agreed, it is a great one. With the kind of 3D printing I would use on the interior, it would be a volume cost of the material. I would be much cheaper to piece it together using inexpenive styrene. Its a thought anyway.

[Crash Cramer]

HEY LOOK< I found where you were toying with the idea of the dash you are making now. How neat is that.

[Pintopower]

Wait have I not posted images here?

[Pintopower]

This Tamiya Ford F150 (Ranger SRB or Blackfoot) interior has been a long time coming. All the parts are in from shapeways and now the painting, detailing and electrical installation begins! There should be a Youtube video up in a week or so.

[Pintopower]

[Pintopower]

The fiber optic lighting will be in this evening! This will make all the gauges look illuminated...i hope.

[max69vk]

That interior is simply astounding! 

[Pintopower]

On 2/9/2018 at 12:40 PM, max69vk said:

That interior is simply astounding! 

Thanks!

 

[Pintopower]

Lighting done! 

[Tizer]

Amazing work! Looks so real with the lights on. Which body is it going into?

[iluvmud]

11 hours ago, Tizer said:

Amazing work! Looks so real with the lights on. Which body is it going into?

I think a Chevy.................

[max69vk]

On 13/02/2018 at 8:26 AM, Tizer said:

Amazing work! Looks so real with the lights on. Which body is it going into?

F150 Ranger/Blackfoot.

[Tizer]

Of course guys I mean which body that Alberto (Ampro) owns is going to get this interior. I know he has a couple in his collection

[Pintopower]

On 2/15/2018 at 3:59 AM, Tizer said:

Of course guys I mean which body that Alberto (Ampro) owns is going to get this interior. I know he has a couple in his collection

Haha, well this one is for my F150 on my Brat chassis but I have one in maroon for my yellow blackfoot. I have leftovers for project mudblaster.

[ChrisRx718]

Oh my gawd. Thats amazing.

I've just realised I saw your post of these pictures on Facebook just recently.

Incredible stuff!

[Pintopower]

On 3/1/2018 at 5:36 PM, ChrisRx718 said:

Oh my gawd. Thats amazing.

I've just realised I saw your post of these pictures on Facebook just recently.

Incredible stuff!

Thanks Chris. I am waiting on one bracket and ill have my installation video up. I wish I could post a build on TC but I guess anytime you use a computer it is not allowed. I am moving most of this to another site. 

[Pintopower]

Done. Tired. Sleeping now. 

All parts needs are in the Blackfoot Interior Section on the Ampro Engineering Shapeways store here:

https://www.shapeways.com/shops/ampro?section=Tamiya+Ford+F150+Ranger%2FBlackfoot+Interior&s=0

058020-01 Tamiya F150 Door Panels

058021-01 Tamiya F150 High Detail Dash

058021-02 Tamiya F150 Nylon Dash

058022-01 Tamiya F150 Interior Parts

58023-01 Tamiya F150 Wheel & Column, Man

058023-02 Tamiya F150 Wheel & Column, Auto

058024-01 Tamiya F150 Dash Parts

058019-01 Tamiya F150 Seat Bucket Manual, 4WD

058019-02 Tamiya F150 Seat Bucket Manual, 2WD

058019-03 Tamiya F150 Seat Bucket Auto, 4WD

058019-04 Tamiya F150 Seat Bucket Auto, 2WD

Episode 127 -  The Parts
https://youtu.be/ERmfXSBd3JM
Episode 137 - Detailing
https://youtu.be/MK76jEWIVwE
Episode 138 - Installation 
https://youtu.be/BUhLFZ0VIy4