Ford F-100 Rat Rod
IN THE YEAR 2021 a certain Dutchman becomes 50 years. He decides to get himself a really nice present: the car that has been his favourite for about the last 35 years. But not only the car or truck, it should be combined with an experience that matches the feeling: a journey through the US in a true American truck.
The Dutchman buys a F-100 through the internet in the US and sends it to a specialised custom build garage. In a couple of months it is turned into a one-of-a–kind hot rod, according all the specifications by e-mail form its owner. A V8, manual shift, rat rod style paint job and even a number plate with the name of its owners nickname on a hobby-website.
At the exact date of his birthday he flies over to the USA and picks the pick-up-truck up. He than travels through the states for 2 months celebrating the American way of life. After that he ships the truck to the Netherlands and lives on with a nice piece of car history in his garage and on the Dutch roads.
A never-ending memory and a great experience have been made. Never to late to follow your heart!
Hit the road, Case!
travelling man
so wont break down
paint job
inside
note the roof/ceiling
decals the way I like it
sequoia fence ?
lights on: drive on all night!
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
All we are is dust in the wind
Comments
_miga_
WOW!! Great car and i love those really NICE details
- way too cool for a 50 year old guy 
TOP JOB!
Dante77
Wow, awesome! The first pic should be in the competition!
mor10retro
Great work and story!
Love the details and rat rod paint job.
Igottamiya
My favourite custom F-100 of all time. Well done sir.
the green beetle
This one goes straight to my favourites!!!
I love it!!!!
scollins
One of the best builds on TamiyaClub, no doubt. Great job buddy, you should be proud- And one of the best stories to accompany the ride. Straight to my favorites!!!!!! A+++++++++
MoParmonster
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7.2inchdriver
fantastic work kees. one to be proud of for sure. i really love this truck. real glad you didnt go with the shiny paint job.
Volksrod
He's ages well for a 50yr old.. but looks as though arthritis has crept in.. :-D Love it mate, love everything about it, and paint is flawless! Excellent.
SibeSeven
that's One Supreme Dutch Dream You have there...and 1CASE in Your Lifetime that Won't Easily be forgotten! Unique Chapter this May turn Out to be, I Sense all the Elements are there for You to Succeed!...Room in that Truck for Another!ZzzZZzzzzZ! Come On Mate, It's 9am Already! Got Your Passport? and Don't forget Your Toothbrush..
ranger blue
very cool ride, great job
def4x4
You are really an great FORD man Case, about your story. i like all your detail work and the great paint job, speccialy that cracket style on some places of your truck. great great work. and about your pics, you took a very nice set of detail pics here.the are every time better and better.
Brat Attacks
That looks like a labour of love with pain staking detail. That last picture looks REAL!
tuff bug
fantastic job well worth the effort great pics too!
mikeekim
straight to favourites, awesome work mate
loaded
Very impressive custom job. Thanks for sharing!
neinei
Outstanding work mate....
DImblum
Bravo! Excellent design job and attention to detail. The 'beat up' look and interior are awesome.
Victorious Secret
WOW!!!!!!! The weathering is so good! Brother Case1 this is FANTASTIC!!! Job well done! BTW, where did you get the driver's head?
technical.burP
Excellent!
CASE1
THANKS SO MUCH! You are making me feel like its my birthday today! So much really enthousiastic reactions: Like you say I should I am starting to get proud of what I did. Also thanks for the humor like the arthritis and toothbrush stuff! If I ever find scale toothbrush and pain pills, I will put them inside the truck...
gozone
VERY cool truck indeed!! Now, if you really want to cross the US in a truck like this, it must have some sort of camper-top mounted on it.
Now, get back to work, and come back with a Cross-Country-Camper-Conversion. And don´t forget the outside-shower thing needed for a trip like this.. (Oh, and DO remember to bring sunglasses also)
Good luck on your journey.
Cheers..
Michael
deejay1711
thats outrageous Case. Looks like you're ready to go outrun the cops with truck full of moonshine!
federx
yes, i like a looooot
Road Burner
Absolutely fantastic truck, and quite a story, too!! Hopefully the American way of life hasn't deteriorated to much by 2021!?
Old Skool
Amazing job and story really really nice Kees
Tobbe70
Fantastic work Kees. The first 2 shots are stunning (they all are), looks WONDERFUL! Rock on
MvT
and you say I am detailed
This is great work Case! I love the paintjob! curious how you did it!
alex-digital
I love this to the bone...
pagedm_f350
Case, what can I say, amazing work mate! My F-100 is still in it's box doing nothing, this is inspiring, I love it!
Crash Cramer
WOW, the finished product is awesome. I really like everything you have done to this from the round taillights to the hub caps you somehow came up with. I would love to know how you did those please.
CASE1
Thanks again everyone! I will try to post some explenation on the paint and wheels hub cabs in the near future.
oldsterolli
Great truck ! Love the interior and detailing ! WOW !!!
pagedm_f350
Thanks to your awesome pics and this amazing job you have done I think I will get my pumpkin out and start work
I have a chassis now 
Wyoming
huh, I missed this post somehow, These are very attractive pickups and you have done a wonderful job with it, should be very proud
Your little story makes me like my Old Ford pickup truck sitting the driveway a little more 
Tamiya King
I have always wanted to do something like this as a project. I love the pumpkin bodies. Maybe someday??????? Great Job!
schnoobs
Great looking truck!
tamkyo
Awsome detail! Great looking truck!
mhbmxr
This is DOPE!
I love this thing, its right up my straße. I'm pleased for the Dutchman, and secretly jealous too - his 50th birthday was/will be one to remember and one I want to emulate.
Great work and truly inspiring.
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