USACC ’55 Ford Truck. I’ve finished polishing the turd!

After making a pretty epic mess cutting, grinding and bashing it was time to turn it into something slick. So here is that result - my contribution to the the 3rd annual USACC Group Build of the Monogram ’55 Ford F100 Pickup.
This was an ambitious project that threw me a few curveballs along the way. Just remember, if you don’t swing at them you’ll never hit one. I hope you enjoyed the series and I also hope this build inspires you to grab some plastic, cut it up and see where the journey takes you.
#modelcars #scalemodel #fordtrucks #custom #bondo #howto #usacc #supercharged #howto

[@TerryWilsonModels]

Man that color….speaks volumes…shows all the curves…great job tim…

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It's had to be brown!

[@carlkandetzki9077]

Your builds are out of this world
Your story behind the build is fascinating as well.

[@timkustom]

Thanks so much. I try to have fun with them. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kevinsmith7697]

The B-Turd theme! Who da thunk it! Neato! Can u say winner winner chicken dinner! Very cool colors Tim ! 🏆🏆🏆🫡🫡🇺🇸

[@timkustom]

I'll just take a chicken dinner, wait I think I've cut up enough birds for a while. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@kevinsmith7697]

@@timkustom 🫡🇺🇸

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Turned out great Tim!!!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Hope you get to see it sometime soon!

[@CBModelworks]

The Lil’ turd🤣🤣🤣. That is absolutely amazing work! Just…..greatness!

[@timkustom]

Thanks, it was fun! Since I called it a Turd, I felt it should stay a turd, with just a little less stink.

[@modelrestorations]

WOW Tim! That is stunning. Great story line as well. Well done!!!!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It was a process that was a fun ride.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Your truck is AWESOME!!!!!!! Very, Very Cool!!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@timkustom]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@themediocremodeler-zm7ny]

What a spectacular custom🤩Tim. Thank you for helping me think outside the box. I bet you don't get any thumbs down.🤣🤣

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Keep on thinking outside the box. Glad to help!

[@billstewart5421]

Very cool truck!!! Original concept great job!!! Using the T Bird back half roof and windshield was a perfect choice!!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It was fun to make all that work together.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

BOOM! Mind blown! You are not a scale model builder, you are a scale model CRAFTSMAN! Love the positive attitude!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! I hope it inspires others to see what can be done. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Bigskyguy56]

An outstanding build. You have tied all of your components together to create a flowing seamless custom. I enjoyed following along with your build.

[@timkustom]

Thank you very much! Glad you followed along.

[@timemachinesscalemodels]

WOW, Tim! What a gorgeous build. You definitely polished that turd!

[@timkustom]

It took some extra polish, but it got done. Glad you like and thanks for watching!

[@Aces_Eights_Scale_Vision]

You make this look so easy Tim! Just amazed by your design eye.

[@timkustom]

It's not easy, but it you set your mind to it and go for it, it can happen. Glad you like it and thanks for watching.

[@donstevenson2660]

Reminds me of Johnny Cash, it's a '55 '56 '58 Square Bird pick-m-up. Love it.

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It's just a 'lil Turd. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesscott346]

The front fender wheel wells.
Huge improvement

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Its just the stock openings, they were relocated a bit though!

[@JoeBarbato]

Great custom build of the 55 pick up . Love the color too. Joe

[@timkustom]

Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AriesStyreneBistro]

honestly I have no words to describe how cool that model is

[@timkustom]

Wow! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@chuckymonster1000]

DUUUUDE!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!Great Job Tim

[@timkustom]

Thanks Chuck! Crap, turd, you know what ya gotta do!

[@bzjr6898]

And the winner is... Lol ! Awesome build Tim !

[@timkustom]

No winner at all. I'm glad to share the process of this build. Thanks for watching.

[@MossRods]

Such an amazing build! Truly looks like it came from the Oakland Roadster Show

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Those are the cars that inspired it. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@leecroden]

That thing is simply stunning……. Kind of model I’d love to build

[@timkustom]

Thanks! With your ability, I'd say you got it. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alwoodsmodellingmayhem]

That is a beautiful result Tim, Well done. 👏👏👏👏

[@timkustom]

Thanks 👍

[@NYSMODELING]

Awesome, Tim!! It turned out great amazing job!!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks Dylan! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@blainefrenette3520]

Ok all the builds I have seen so far,this is at the top of the list. Great job.

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun build!

[@Jurvaa]

Well, that turd turned out awesome. Color and the stripes suits perfectly with the interior color. I liked the tip with the tape and the console. Please share those tips more in the future. And maybe picture of the burn pile.

[@timkustom]

LOL, The burn pile doesn't seem very exciting! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.

[@theintake8961]

Super cool Tim! I love the turd bird. You have a great imagination. 😎👍

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@paulpitmon6663]

Dude, this thing is wild! You have as much effort and talent involved in the concept and planning as you do in the actual work I think. Really really nice and so different. Thanks man.

[@timkustom]

Thanks! The plan changed a few times during the process, I believe for the better. You have to stay fluid. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ScaleSpeedworks]

Wow!! I really enjoyed the whole process and the end result doesn’t disappoint! Awesome work! 👍

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It is an evolving process. Glad you followed along.

[@lancerevell5979]

Cool, a '55 T-Bird Ranchero! 😎👍

[@timkustom]

Yep, sort of. I really considered if it could have a bed, but decided it would ruin the lines. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Nitro1320]

Just awesome. Love how your vision came forward on this.

[@timkustom]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@gi_mechanicsscalemodeling]

Wow Tim that is amazing your one hell of a scratch builder everything turned out great!! Beautiful colors

[@timkustom]

Thanks Sarge. Glad you enjoyed it and good luck with your build.

[@pactrarc]

Loving it Tim. You really have polished a turd!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It was a fun challenge.

[@rickzinck9326]

Quite a radical custom. Very nice work Tim.

[@timkustom]

Many thanks!

[@1968fordman]

Wow! What an amazing custom! Great job Tim!👍

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffreyn.greene6233]

Great job turd polishing!!! I love It 😊

[@timkustom]

Thanks! This one took extra polish. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@HayAuto]

That really came together nicely. Absolutely killer! I love everything about it!

[@timkustom]

Thanks Hay! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@LSCModels]

That is one killer looking turd. Fantastic finish. Cheers buddy 🍺

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@1Also]

Amazing Outcome!
ThunderFurd!
4:46 Not a Mercury, Meteor was a separate brand. Ford, Meteor, Mercury and Lincoln. Some models were Mercury Meteors but the Meteor Brand had 4 lives in Canada…for the most part they were Ford bodies with Mercury roofs and unique chrome and interiors.

[@timkustom]

You are correct! It is an interesting grille design though. Thanks for watching.

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

It turned out amazing Tim ❤😊

[@timkustom]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ericterry5025]

Having seen this in person at the MDA show, you may feel it's a turd but it really turned out well, and you nailed a cohesive theme. It was great meeting you BTW!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It was nice to meet you as well. The turd name is kind of a joke since that is what I called the kit when I first started the project. It felt it was funny to keep the name with the theme. Glad you enjoyed seeing it at the show.

[@pappytinkers]

I skipped clicking on this a couple times, wondering why it kept coming up in my usacc searches, cause any fool can see that's not a 55 Ford pick-up. Well I guess I'm the fool! I think everyone has already covered what an awesome job you did here, with every part of the build. About the only thing I can add is that I think you have inspired more of us to try more new things and techniques on our next build. thank you for showing us your skills!

[@timkustom]

LOL! Yep, it is certainly a Monogram '55 Ford Pickup, just modified a bit. Hope you check out other videos showing the process of how I built it. Good luck on your next build!

[@pappytinkers]

I certainly will! I sure I can find lots of inspiration there! @@timkustom

[@jean-guylebreton5332]

I don’t no what to say,I’m really stun,this is a work of art,I’m really impressed

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chuckjorgensenjr4095]

You nailed that curve ball. Homerun

[@timkustom]

Thanks! You gotta swing at them, glad you enjoyed it.

[@West_Georgia_Rods_Customs]

Tim this is such an amazing transformation for this kit ! It really looks amazing

[@timkustom]

Thanks Fred. It was a fun process!

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

Very very cool! Very creative and it all flows very nicely! The color and scallops fit the project great!

[@timkustom]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MrHandyDad]

Great work there, very outside a box...

[@timkustom]

I try to stay outside the box. Thanks for watching!

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

I knew you would bring it! Great job! Well executed!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It was a fun process. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Fun vid buddy!! Turned out GREAT!! A successful un-turding!

[@timkustom]

Thanks Mark! It still has the heart of a turd, just less stink!

[@MODELMIND72]

Sweet styrene goodness brother Tim.

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Weasel3DE]

Followed from the start definitely not disappointed excellent custom build tipping my hat to ya!!!!

[@timkustom]

Glad you followed along. Thanks for watching!

[@jamiepowell3405]

Awesome work brother fantastic job!😊

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bigchef2112]

Wow. Amazing work. Killer customization.👍A+++🏆

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RattleCanShenanigans]

That was amazing. Incredible work, sir!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@chrisandjodiehager9046]

What a fantastic build!

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@christesta2521]

Outstanding build Tim. You have an eye for customs and detail. Great idea using tape on the console. Your body work skills are amazing. I know you woukd be awesome as a 1:1 car customizer. Thanks for sharing.

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Doing 1:1 and scale are completely different things. I'll stick with the scale ones. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sodakmodelcars]

Gorgeous build as always! 100% would fit on any page of 60s magazine or show floor! Awesome imagination and stunning work.

[@timkustom]

Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@KBCC_Garage]

Man! Now THAT is beautiful! Great job man! 😎👍🏾

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@olezippi]

Man oh man....Super mods on this one. Great looking color and overall a very nice build.

[@timkustom]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jrsscalemodelz4378]

That’s one nice custom build Tim awesome work & detail 👍🏻

[@timkustom]

Thanks! It was a fun build. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bigeddie1231]

What a awesome build, sir what a transformation very well done

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@modelspeedshop]

Wow!👀Very Nice Kustom👊🏻

[@timkustom]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronstewart9792]

WOW Tim the custom pickup looks fantastic. I love it and thanks for the build pictures. I want to try and build the Dream Truck some day. Ron

[@timkustom]

Go for it! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@frederickhettesheimer2698]

That is one beautiful model.

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertjernigan861]

Stunning Tim!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Can't wait for you to see it soon.

[@judchapman1239]

Awesome best one I've seen so far !!! Love it .

[@timkustom]

Thanks! There are some spectacular builds this time. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@memorylanemodelcars]

Bar None You Got My Vote for Best Entry of this Build Challenge. I didn't Enter as I build to Slowly But I Did Have a 55 Panel Alteration in Progress Converting it into A Explorer Woody 4dr SUV Family Wagon

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I see the group builds as only a competition with yourself to see what you can achieve. Good luck with your project!

[@scalemodeloutlaw]

All i can say is WOW amazing job

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Builtbyronny]

Great job 👍

[@timkustom]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@modelcar1589]

Awesome creation 👍🏿

[@timkustom]

Thanks 1589!

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

Wow! Beautiful build and the color is awesome! All the custom work is so so cool... I can say without a doubt, that is not a Turd!!! 😁
LLAP 🖖

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@StumpyGrumpsScaleSpeedShop]

Wow! Very cool custom!

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@terrysanders8092]

Definitely unique

[@timkustom]

Thanks for watching.

[@J.B.Scale.Creations]

Honestly Tim, this turned out absolutely beautiful. If this was a real truck from the 60s, which it very well could have been it would definitely be one i probably would have wanted to recreate. I loved that you tried to keep injecting as much ford DNA as possible even down to using the Canadian Mercury grill, and those headlights worked so well with it too. The interior work was simple yet so affective and when i eventually build my orange hailer im definitely going to be using the pinstripe technique for the chrome insets.. just bought those panels to life. The colour, lowered fenders, pancaked hood bed, the list goes on and on has resulted in one of the most stunning ford trucks I've ever seen. Love how you do your videos too mate, really enjoyable from start to finish and always gets me coming back for more. Keep up the inspiring work mate and hopefully speak soon ☺️

[@timkustom]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment JB! Glad you enjoyed it and looking forward to what you come up with next as well.

[@ledheadkustomplastic3442]

Really crazy cool TURD ya got there Man.. Impressive work 😎👍

[@timkustom]

Thanks ledhead! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@smithgroove945]

What a turdriffic build. Very cool.

[@timkustom]

LOL! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tjmmodelcraft8486]

Awesome! Great imagination and vision.

[@timkustom]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@HotrodzModelShop465]

That's a Wild Build, looks really great!

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@Keith-w1e]

Awesome, awesome build!!!

[@timkustom]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@ronalddrain8033]

Very cool. You are an awesome custom builder. I really like how you take different pieces and put them together and make an eye-catching custom. Interested in what is on the horizon. Keep up the good work!

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Have a few on the horizon, stay tuned!

[@Ratdaddy2023]

Bitchin' build my friend...... All around awesomeness.....

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jeffyoung8726]

Tim, you NEVER seise to amaze me EVER! Your builds, "and I mean every single one"
you've made a video of, has inspired me to up my game! Thank you for your EXCELLENT
work. Thank you for these amazing videos, that inspire many? And thank you for your really
cool imagination that keeps us all tuning into your awesome videos! May the madness go on
forever? I can't wait to see what comes next? Btw, Happy New Year. Stay safe, and ROCK ON!

[@timkustom]

Wow, thank you! One of the goals of the channel is to inspire. I'm planning to start a real far-out model soon. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@johnlarkin5822]

Awesome work, Tim! I expected nothing less than a masterpiece, and you didn't let me down!

[@timkustom]

Thanks John. Far from a masterpiece, just has a little less stink!

[@northwindcustoms]

Amazing build just beautiful I love it

[@timkustom]

Thanks! Glady you enjoyed it.

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Killer build. that thing is amazing it has been interesting to see how you let the model parts guide you.

[@timkustom]

Thanks. It is a process to work thru. That is my favorite part of modeling. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@blueoxmodelshop3405]

Man that came out awesome!!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks Jason! It was a fun group build.

[@joesrustshop4509]

Damn ! That's radical

[@timkustom]

Thanks! That was the plan. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kdkustoms]

Very nice build!!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks for watching!

[@JHartModelworks]

Awesome build!

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@lindsaylavallee5012]

I’m speechless .. she turned out even better than I thought Tim !! And I had high expectations !! You’ve inspired me to attempt some kit bash builds but not sure I’ll be able to match how your finished builds look … lol
Thanks so much for showing us what went into the build .. looking forward to any new builds that you share with us

[@timkustom]

It's a pleasure to inspire. I promise the plastic won't bite, the saw might though! Good luck with your builds.

[@neilreddick3062]

Excellent!!

[@timkustom]

Many thanks!

[@paultolonen5748]

Very cool custom Tim! It was fun watching you bring this all together. Impressive work.

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@marsgarage8217]

Beautiful work.
Mine didn't turned out the way I wanted but it's a working truck for sure.

[@timkustom]

Thanks! I'll have to check it out. So many great models contributed.

[@marsgarage8217]

@@timkustom
Yes they alot of cool builds this year.

[@snowfarmerxx9171]

Holy cow….!!

[@timkustom]

Thanks for watching!

[@studio-iy7ov]

Sweet.

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@TheDracfink]

simply amazing

[@timkustom]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

i have no words...

[@timkustom]

LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@warrenbennett1355]

Ingenious

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@modelcars2978]

Excellent🤓👍

[@timkustom]

Thank you 👍

[@bkmodelcars]

Very good lookin custom

[@timkustom]

Thanks!

[@CycolacFan]

Stunning. I love the creative use of everyday parts in ways that make them look unique. That’s fantastic.
So what’s the plan for all those leftover parts…? 😉

[@timkustom]

Plan for the leftovers? Keep the burn pile stoked to stay warm the next few days! LOL