Hot Rod ick-up Orange eel Vehicles like the ick-up, the commercial work trucks of their era, were found to be ideal hot rods presenting unique features and plenty of room. The same talents used to soup up cheap roadsters proved just as appropriate for the pick-up with Hot Rod parts that improved both looks and performance. ew cars were better suited for customizing. This new Minicraft ick-up features a hot rod flat head V-8 engine; triple carburetors, custom exhaust, and racing rear axle custom wheels and wide custom tires and new custom decals. This kit includes unique operating futures like opening doors and full interior. njoy building the Hot Rod ick-up and thanks for your purchase of this Minicraft Models model kit! Minicraft Models, 0 Commerce Drive, lgin IL 0 UA www.minicraftmodels.com rinted in China
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BOR BGINNING AMBLY Your MINICRAT lathead ickup model contains a wealth of highly detailed parts. lease take a moment to read the instruction sheet to become familiar with the parts before beginning assembly. Be sure to test the fit of all parts before gluing. Remove the plating from the custom 'chromed' parts in the areas where glue will be applied. Note and follow instruction icons shown below. Cement Coller Kleben egar Incollare Colar Kleven DO NOTCement Ne pas coller Nicht Kleben No pegar Non collare Nao colar niet kleven Optional Choix Auswahlmoglichkeit leccion celta Opcao Keuze Cut away Couper cheiden Cortar Tagliare Cortar niden X Repeat operation RŽpŽter l'opžration Vorgang wiederholen Repitir la operacion Ripetere Repitir a operacao Herhalen 8 Assemble engine block halves (/), oil pan () and transmission housing (). Attach intake minifold (), distributor cap (), distributor () and water pump (8). 0 0 Note part locations () NOT ngine mounts and 0 must be glued in place aligned as shown. (ome parts not shown for clarity). (/0/) () 0 Assemble three carburetors (0/) and air filters (), than cement to intake mainifold. Attach throttle linkage () as shown. Cement fuel pump () into hole on rear of intake manifold. Note diagram showing location. Cement heads () in place. Attach engine mounts (/0) as shown.
Right 0 Left Assemble generator and mount (//), then attach assembly to engine. Cement belt and pulleys () to positions shown. ress fit exhausts (/0) (do not glue) to engine block. xhausts should be glued in place after fitting the engine to chassis (tep 0). Note that exhausts will later be positioned pointing out of the sides of the engine compartment. 8 Cement coil (8) and shifter base () in place as shown. NOT: Underside of engine is shown. Cement starter motor () to oil pan. (/) () (8) () () 8 Assemble the chassis by cementing all parts indicated to (), then cement () to other parts. Note diagram showing appropriate locating holes on parts (/).
TO Q Q Q Q Note tab alignment to part when assembled. Assemble Q rear axle halves (/), trapping metal axle between. 8 Cement parts (/) together. ass rear axle assembly through hole in differential/driveshaft housing (/), aligning the small tab with slot on part. NOT: All parts are shown upside down. Dry fit all parts to become familiar with assembly procedure. Also refer to tep 0 below. Attach rear suspension mount () to frame. Allow to dry thoroughly. Cement differential cover (8) to rear axle assembly. lace rear axle assembly in place, then glue shock absorbers () into position on axle and suspension mount.all parts should align as shown in diagram below. Note that forward end of driveshaft will lay in the cutouts of frame brace (). Do not apply glue to this area. Q Q Q 8 Assembly viewed from rear. Note alignment of parts. IMORTANT NOT It is recommended to use a slow-setting glue such as tube cement or epoxy for assembling the shock absorbers () to the driveshaft/axle assembly and part, as these parts should be assembled simultaneously for proper alignment. Assembly viewed from side. Note alignment of parts. Q 0 0 NOT: All parts are shown upside down. If not installed in tep, cement rear spring (0) to holes in axle, and to suspension mount (art ). Cement stabilizers (0/) to rear axle and driveshaft housing. Q Q 0
LA NOT It is especially important to check the fit of the custom chromed parts in the following steps. Additional sanding may be necessary due to the extra thickness of the chrome finish. Check all locating holes and open as necessary T Q Q lip rear tire T() over rear wheel () (wider opening faces in to match tire), then glue brake drum Q() to inner face of wheel. ass metal rear axle through inside brake drum face Q(), the wheel assembly, then glue to knock-off hub (). ass other end of metal axle through rear axle assembly. Cement Q() to axle cover assembly Q(/). T Q Q lip rear tire T() over rear wheel () (wider opening faces in to match tire), then glue brake drum Q() to inner face of wheel. ass metal rear axle through inside brake drum face Q(), the wheel assembly, then glue to knock-off hub (). Cement Q() to axle cover assembly Q(/). Note alignment (viewed from front). Q Q Q Q T Q 8 Q Q Q Q lip front tire T() over front wheel () (rounded outer edge faces out) then glue brake drum Q(8) to inner face of wheel. ass stub axle of part (Q) through this assembly, then glue to knock-off hub (). Cement support arms Q(/) to part (Q). Attach steering arm () to part (Q).
Note alignment (viewed from front). Q Q Q Q 0 Q Q Q 8 T lip front tire T() over front wheel () (rounded outer edge faces out) then glue brake drum Q(8) to inner face of wheel. ass stub axle of part (Q) through this assembly, then glue to knock-off hub (). Cement support arms Q(/0) to part (Q). Q Q Q Q ass stub on end of steering linkage () through hole in steering arm, then glue cap () on end. ass other stub end through link (), and glue cap () on end. Be careful to not allow glue to touch moving parts. Leave assembly loose until tep. Note Alignment (viewed from front). Q Q Q Q Q 8 Q Q Q Q NOT: All parts shown upside down. teering linkage is not shown for clarity. Cement forward spring () to frame crossbar. Glue shock mounts (/) to frame, aligning with crossbrace as shown. Glue shock absorbers () in place as shown. nap wheel assembly onto stubs.
Q NOT: All parts shown upside down. nap wheel assembly onto stubs. LA NOT Be sure to test the fit of parts Q(/) in the respective holes in mating parts. Non-glued parts should move easily for proper movement of operable features. 8 Q Q NOT: All parts shown upside down. ront suspension parts not shown for clarity. ass end stubs of tie rod () through holes in steering arms and glue caps () on ends. K B G 8 K 8 G B NOT ome parts not shown for clarity. Cement floorboard K(8) to B (). Cement fender B() in place. Attach running boards G(8/). 0 Cement battery parts (/) together and glue to frame in position shown. Cement fenders and floorboard assembly to frame. Cement engine assembly in position, connecting to driveshaft. Glue exhausts in desired position. ress fit Q NOT ome parts not shown for clarity. arts are shown upside down. Q 8 Turn model over. Glue together steering box parts (/8). Carefully slide the shaft between the exhaust pipes, and glue steering box to frame. ress fit the steering link onto the shaft of part.
Q NOT: All parts are shown upside down. Glue brace () in place, attaching to stubs on forward crossbeam and also to the stub on the oil pan. C C 8 Attach parts (/) as shown. Note shift knob () inserts into hole on top of transmission housing. Cement all controls in place as shown. Running lights on part (0) may be removed to match box illustration. I I 0 C H A I Cement oil filter (/) together, then to to dash C (). Attach trim (0) to dash. H Cement window I(), windshield supports H(), and mirror () in place inside the cab A().
I A G C Carefully cement windshield I() into frame G(), then cement to cab A(). Cement cab to dash C(). ome parts omitted for clarity Mount cab to chassis, threading the steering shaft through the hole 8 in the dash. Attach controls (/) and steering wheel () to steering shaft as shown. Attach part () to base of steering column. Assemble radiator as shown.
0 Assemble radiator a shown. Cement water hoses (/) to the engine. Glue radiator in place on frame, the glue hoses to radiator. Cement tie rods (/) in place as shown. it parts into holes as indicated horten one end of hinge pins (x) to dimensions shown using wire cutter or pliers. Glue hinge pins into parts (8/) as shown. It is recommended to use epoxy glue for additional strength. When thoroughly dry, glue in place as shown. Glue interior door panels D(/0) in place and attach hardware (/). Carefully glue window panels I() in place. Note you may elect to omit windows for a "rolled-down" effect. /" (mm) horten one end of hinge pins to dimensions shown. Glue into position as shown. (art is shown upside down). nd view RIGHT DOOR I I LT DOOR 8 Note alignment viewed from front of door. 8 C K K 0 8 C xcept as noted Tape doors to body, carefully aligning them. lide (DO NOT GLU) parts () onto hinge pins as shown. Be sure to align properly. Rotate parts () to touch body as shown. Carefully glue parts () to body, avoiding glue touching the hinge pins. NOT: arts omitted for clarity. ront of (left) door, viewed from top. 8 Door Body
K K K K Cut open flashed-over opening in pickup bed K(). Assemble pickup bed as shown. K K K 0 K K K K K 0 K Glue front panel K() and side panels K(/) to bed. Glue top support brackets in place as shown. K CHAIN K CHAIN pread end link of chain, pass through hole in part K() and close link. K K Assemble the chains to K() and glue part K() to tailgate. Glue hinges K() in place as shown.
K 8 K asten the chains to the bed, then place hinges K() over the pins on the tailgate hinges. Glue hinges K() to the lower edge of bed. Tape the tailgate closed until the glue is thoroughly dry. Glue bracket K() in place on the left side. K To match the style of the box top model, remove the small details on all corners of tonneau cover K(). K Attach completed bed assembly to chassis. Glue parts C() and C() together using a slow-setting cement. Align assembly with radiator and firewall and glue in place. 0 Attach Tonneau cover K() to bed walls. C C ome parts not shown for clarity. H C I 0 I H DCAL Glue headlight lenses I() to mount (0), then glue assembly to fenders. Glue remaining trim pieces in place as shown. (Optional step) Glue tailight lens () to lamp (), then to number plate H(). Glue assembly to bracket K().
Your Minicraft model includes high-quality waterslide decals. These decals adhere best to a glossy surface; and it is recommended that you apply a clear gloss coat over your painted model. Use a sharp scissors or knife to cut individual decals from the carrier sheet. Do not cut into the clear film surrounding the individual decals. * It is recommended that you apply one decal at a time. * lace the decal section in warm water, when first inserted in the water your decal will curl, after approximately ten seconds the decal will uncurl. Remove from water and lay on a paper towel. After approximately 0-0 seconds the decal will slide freely from the backing paper. Use a small brush to help slide the decal from the backing paper and into position on the model. Carefully blot excess water from the decal, using care not to move the decal or tear it. * If you choose to use a setting solution, apply a thin coat over the decal following the manufacturer s instruction. * Allow the decal to dry overnight. Wash any adhesive residue off the model with a small amount of clean water and dry thoroughly. * Apply clear gloss, matte or flat coat to seal decals following the instructions from the manufacturer. Visit our Websitewww.minicraftmodels.com Minicraft Models 0 Commerce Drive lgin, IL 0 hone: 8--