what else would you put behind your FE FC

[fcwrangler]

John, 1956 F350 cab chassis, just an up scaled F100 same cab larger chassis and running gear to take heavier loads
Jim

[red_devil]

Great Jim, now we can proceed with this project.
Thanks
John

[Stewy]

1956 F 350







Cheers Stewy   8)

[red_devil]

WOW SENSATIONAL WORK MATE.
THANKS
JOHN

[NES304]

Hey Devil what price we looking at?

[red_devil]

Would be $150 delivered or close to. This is a very expensive rig to build especially in small numbers.
Most trucks are built 1/50th scale so they do not suit the cars that sit on them 1/43rd is very expensive to build  but this would be a great period correct display item carrying four FE FC's.
John

[Stewy]

It would be a fantastic platform to display models on. Period correct with good photo evidence. Going to have to work harder to afford all the great stuff that your producing but the satisfaction of looking at the models in my collection is well worth it.
Keep up the good work John & Ron  :)

Cheers Stewy   8)

[red_devil]

Stewy, happy to advise we have given China the nod to proceed with the truck, all systems go.
All info on its history or any other details would be very appreciated.
Thanks
John

[DJ]

I recall one these used by my father on his sawmill for carting logs & cut timber. It inspired me to do some searching and although I found little detail on the trucks really, I did find this interesting article on Neil Scott (the name is on the door). There's no mention of transporting Holdens but it's a typical description of so many hard working people around the country at that time, most of who were only well known by the locals. I'm guessing that Stewy spent some time in the area & probably knows some tales about the Holden dealer.

http://www.roadtransporthall.com/s/580-09-scott-neil.html

[Stewy]

I recall one these used by my father on his sawmill for carting logs & cut timber. It inspired me to do some searching and although I found little detail on the trucks really, I did find this interesting article on Neil Scott (the name is on the door). There's no mention of transporting Holdens but it's a typical description of so many hard working people around the country at that time, most of who were only well known by the locals. I'm guessing that Stewy spent some time in the area & probably knows some tales about the Holden dealer.

http://www.roadtransporthall.com/s/580-09-scott-neil.html

Sorry Dave, lived all my life in Adelaide. Picked this up off facebook but will try to find the link with the info on it.
Just thought it was so interesting the way the country dealers would have got their stock from the factory back in the late 50s. I was born in 63 so only really noticed cars going from the Elizabeth factory in the late 70s.

Cheers Stewy 

[fcwrangler]

John, check out Dave's post you may be able to find out some more info through them, Neil or his son.
Good hunting,Jim

[fcwrangler]

Stewy, I did a bit of hunting and came up with the site that Dave posted, there was also a similar site for his son Wayne. Maybe worth a bit of a look. It would be great if there was a bit more information uncovered about the day to day goings on of the company, would make for a great plaque for the model.
Regards, Jim

[Stewy]

Dave that link you posted was great. It does say that he had a contract to transport new holdens from Dandenong to Deniliquin.

I bet the family would love to have a model of dads business.

Cheers Stewy   8)

[REDMR2RED]

[red_devil]

great work guys indeed. Have to now supply measurements to the factory for scaling which will not be easy.
Appreciate all the leads.
John

[Stewy]

Should not be to bad John, you already have a great scaled sedan and wagon. The trailer is only about a 3 1/2 foot longer than the two cars together. Should be able to gauge the height off the ute models.

Cheers Stewy   8)

[fcwrangler]

John, maybe worth looking for a work shop manual, it should have what you need or talk to a Ford dealer they may have or could put you on the right path for what you need.
Jim ps are you getting it done as per the photos ie: paint and markings.

[Stewy]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deniliquin-History-In-Photos/216828358470576

This is the Facebook link for those that have it.

This is the ad that the pictures were taken for (I think)

[Stewy]

This facebook link is more direct

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.273461822807229.1073741844.216828358470576&type=1

Cheers Stewy   8)

[customFC]

In case you did not see the other pic, here it is again.

Regards
Alex