Expedition ready High Lift
Status: Project
Date: 24-Feb-2007
Comments: 25
I've made a few mods to my High Lift runner. I wanted to be a bit different so I've gone for the expedition look!
The interior as I'm sure you all know by now came from scollins. It looks far better than pimp glass! The snug top came from Bruiser Builder and although it fitted quite well it took a lot of filling to get the sides and roof smooth. The roofrack was made by simply bending up some brass tube and soldering it all together. I used some de-chromed clod lights, mounted to the roofrack. I've also added a snorkel and pre-cleaner, made from styrene tube and those 'elbow' bits that you get on fruit juice straws. It was then packed with JB weld to make it solid!
I did try a Wild Willy winch on the front but to my eye it just stuck out too far, so I made my own. This one is sandwiched between the sides of the nudge bar and means I havn't had to modify the bodywork. It can be reverted back to a 'stock' truck fairly quickly and easily.
The pics aren't the best (don't you just love winter in the UK?) but I'll do some more when the sun next comes out! Comments always welcome. ;-)
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
De-chromed utilitarian High Lift
Comments
M.Boy
that high-lift looks awesome!!! i love it
maybe some bigger tires would look cool
neo
Looks stunning mate. Love that snug cap. Well done
Mud-Plugger
Absolutely fantastic job, straight into my favourites.
mobias
That is a superb model well done. When my TXT is through with draining my bank balance I'm definitely getting a High-Lift
adika
very very BEAUTIFULLY
Rising Jack
Looks great! Nice colour and with the scale accessories it looks very realistic.
Petrolhead
That is SUPERB! Great work as usual!
rhenbelz
Wow, looks amazing.
amigamad
Very nice some quality work you have done .
TWINSET
Savage mutts fella, these look way better with the cap on
GreenMan
What a fantastic F-350!! Great idea. That one looks absolutely stunning!!
scollins
Most unique F350 on TamiyaClub right now. Oh, and the interior looks really good too!!!
carribou87
Very nice example!!! Can you make pic from the rear bed fixation and snug top fixation please?
chef_bikes
Carribou87 - the snug top is fixed to the bed with double sided tape and I use velcro between the lights and the cab roof to hold the rear end down when in use.
hilux25
Dam you beat me to it, i really was going to do exactly what you did,,,LOOKS ACE.
Cul-Tech
Oh Man that is Awesome! Totally looks like a trail Rig. Very nice work.
WILD WILLY
Simply stunning ! just in need of mud !
Butcher-Bird
Im totally not into trucks but DAMM that is SCHWEEEET!
Wyoming
WOW, I thought it looked great before Pete, I must say this is my favorite F-350 I've seen anywhere so far. The attention to detail and amount of work is amazing and yet it comes off as being extremely tasteful, subtle, and super realistic...fantastic, right into my favs.
Brat Attacks
l totally agree with everyone else, simple thee best 350 on TC.
chef_bikes
Thanks for all the positive feedback guys! I'm very pleased with the way it came out and it's always nice to know what looks good to my eye looks good to you guys too. I think I might do an XC Pajero in a similar style next.
0[[[0 Willys
great work - realy amazing truck - like the tools and the driver - cool - lets go wheeling.....
OCD
Wow I missed this ... Great work Chef man! Agree with that Willy winch sticking out too far - I had to Dremel off quite a bit more to get mine too fit better. Your solution is much nicer looking!
Whatever you do turns to gold, you have got the Midas touch. Any chance you could rub my lottery ticket.
mymonsterbeetleisbroken
Thank god for the special intrest groups or i'd never have seen this truck. Easily the most unique F-350 on the club, nice one!
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