Shop Truck Challenge Build Off Custom Diecast '56 F-100

On July 19, 2019, Bob from Deep Junk Garage announced the "Shop truck build off! The shot heard round the world." The goal of the build is for Diecast community involvement, support and channel exposure. This video will document my entry in the Shop Truck Challenge Build Off. My build is the 1956 Ford F-100 "Auto Clinic Body Shop" truck. This custom is based on the Hot Wheels 1979 release of the Hi-Tail Hauler. I could have picked a different '56 Ford casting for this build, but I wanted to challenge myself with some major body modifications.
The chrome plastic base was swapped with a diecast metal base from a 1974 release of the Hot Wheels redline Baja Bruiser. The modifications included removing the front and rear bumpers for a clean looking slammed body. The front end was smoothed with the fenders and the rear end was tubbed. The side "exhaust" pipes were ground away.
The rear fenders were not cast to the correct proportions. Hot Wheels had larger rear wheels than fronts, but they opened the fenders too much and shortened them in the back, giving this truck a "cartoon" look in my opinion. I decided to go with the same size real rider Goodyear tires, so I added axle tubes and epoxy putty to fill in the exhaust openings below the doors and extend the rear fenders.
I also decided to chop the top by a scale 4 inches. This proved to be very challenging, just like a real chopped top! Luckily the top of the cab is pretty square, so I was able to get everything lined up correctly. I thought about adding a rear window, but left the cab as-is which is closer to the replication of a delivery truck.
Since the original Hot Wheels version had plastic motorcycles in the back, I made a custom wooden floor for the bed by laminating popsicle sticks and .020 inch thick aluminum "rails". The wood was stained to give it a more authentic look. The interior was detailed by adding a steering wheel and column. The wheel is a reproduction redline HK plastic wheel and the column is aluminum tubing.
All the casting lines were removed from the body with a lot of filing, sanding and filling. Filling in the rear fenders proved to be the most challenging part of this build. I also added custom rear taillights by using bent Hot Wheels axle pieces mounted directly into the rear frame. The entire body was painted gloss black with several light coats of Testors 'Purple Fog' color shifting paint (Purple to Green).
Audio Credits:
Rocker Chicks by Audionautix
Lone Wolf by Dan Lebowitz
Whatdafunk by Audionautix
Heading West by Audionautix
All Audionautix tracks are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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Artist: audionautix.com/
I hope you enjoyed this video as much as I enjoyed building the truck! Please click like and subscribe, and be sure to check out the videos from all the other participants. In no particular order below are links to all the channels participating in the Shop Truck Challenge Build Off.
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Deep Junk Garage
/ @deepjunkgarage
One Sixty Four Revival
/ @onesixtyfourrevival
Robert Flores
/ @robertflores9227
Opa's Diecast Wrecks And Restorations
/ @opasdiecastrestoratio...
Diecast Outkast
/ @diecastoutkast6839
Hansen's Speed Shop
/ moparrocker
Icecoldwheels
/ @tarestorations
Jim Silva
/ @jimsilva-silvadiecast...
Joeys Custom HWS
/ @redneckjoey9441
CreativeSoul
/ @randallrctherapy
Matchbox Resurrection
/ @matchboxresurrection
Diecastrestos
/ @diecastrestos
H Flowers
/ @grizziebear
DT99race
/ dt99race
Diecast QT
/ @diecastqt
Kamikaze Custom Diecast
/ @kamikaze337
Danny J's Customs
/ @dannyjscustoms6644
Scale Street Garage
/ funkyrat1
Hodge's Hotwheels and Diecast
/ @hodgeshotwheelsanddie...
Devil's Details Diecast
/ @devilscustomsandcreat...
2AHD Cat
/ @2ahdcat
Outlaw Speed Shop
/ @outlawspeedshop2001
Tonys Diecast Restos
/ @tonysdiecastrestos
Rivera's Hot Wheels
/ rivera078

[@DarkHorse902]

That custom wood bed made this one of the most impressive 1/64 builds that I've seen! Looks awesome!

[@deepjunkgarage]

Thank you for taking part in the challenge. I really like your Ford, going to the metal base is cool and the bed floor and the chopped roof is just killer ! Awesome detail !🍻

[@DT99race]

Thank you for hosting Bob, I had fun building this one! Glad you like it 👍 😎

[@KrisH-kp9vx]

I remember this truck so well! It came out in the summer of 1976 where I lived. F'kn awesome job on the bed!

[@DT99race]

Thanks, I think it really makes the truck much better 👍😎

[@hodgeshotwheelsanddiecast5192]

Wow ! That truck is absolutely Gorgeous! Some top notch bodywork too! Love it!

[@DT99race]

Thank you George! I really appreciate your comments, it means a lot to me! I figured since this was a Challenge, I wanted to challenge myself and go a bit outside my comfort zone. I love the wooden rear beds, but have never tried to make one before. It was a total experiment that luckily worked out 👍 😎

[@dhuff1958]

Amazing custom. Great bed design and perfect color

[@DT99race]

Thank you David! 👍😎

[@maryjeanjoshua7345]

This is the exact truck I used to build my first custom "yard" truck back in 1990...I was a freshman in high school and I still have it to this day!

[@DT99race]

Wow, very cool 👍😎 You made a good choice keeping your truck! Thanks for the comments 😁

[@maryjeanjoshua7345]

@@DT99race you're welcome and as we speak...I am touching it up and making it look a little more realistic and patinaed! No real riders, I've decided to stick with the OG black walls!

[@DT99race]

@@maryjeanjoshua7345 Would love to see it when you are done 👍

[@Woulda-Shoulda-Coulda-Was-HWRL]

Super nice result. Love the custom bed.

[@DT99race]

Thanks Brian! 👍😎

[@mikehicks5170]

Very nice. Will be watching for more

[@DT99race]

Thank you Mike! 👍😎

[@RandallRCTherapy]

Excellent job. Wood bed looks perfect!

[@DT99race]

Thank you Randy, I like how your van turned out too! 👍😎

[@raydoyonful]

Wow! Incredible, I love how you made the bed floor!

[@DT99race]

Thank you Ray! I liked how it turned out 👍😎

[@smilesfourmiles2714]

Beautifully done🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@DT99race]

Thank You! 👍😎

[@rogerbradley7509]

Awesome job! Absolutely love the paint!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Roger! It looks even better in hand 👍😎

[@smokinghotwheels]

Super cool truck 99. Love that trick paint job and those new boots just show it off all the more! 👍 x 9,900 likes ✅

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Those Goodyear's really look good on this one 👍😎

[@r.a.monigold9789]

WOW - you're not just clever, you've got quality ridin' with ya too. Very nice job and well thought out. Thank you for sharing...

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

That bed is the single best modification I think I’ve seen in a 1:64 custom yet! Great job, thanks for sharing!

[@DT99race]

Thank you Michael 👍😁

[@stevecook7984]

Awesome, awesome, awesome.

[@DT99race]

Thank you Steve! 👍 😎

[@hulonsmith2419]

Awesome Job!!! Great details!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@entengvicente1705]

Wow what a transformation! You nailed it👍👍👍

[@DT99race]

Thank you!

[@Jacensbattlegrounds]

Beautiful!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍 😎

[@denniswood2576]

That's just one crazy build, great talent there brother.

[@DT99race]

Thanks Dennis, I appreciate it! 👍 😎

[@tork62077]

Wow 😲 that’s awesome

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@ConstantinoR-ss9bn]

Genius idea for the bed of truck anf great job on them fenders nice custom

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Appreciate the comments 👍😎

[@williamwittersjr.5569]

Wow what a sweet ride !!!

[@DT99race]

Thank you William! 👍 😎

[@dadsrustorations5103]

Fantastic build! 👍

[@DT99race]

Thank you!

[@DrFoo11]

Epic! Your fab work on the bed is amazing. The fenders look perfect. Not to forget the tail lights! That's ingenious! Way to go dude👌

[@DT99race]

Thank you! I'm glad it worked out 👍😎

[@diecastoutkast6839]

Killer! Just blew mine out of the water! 🥂

[@DT99race]

Thanks! You did a great job on your truck too 👍😎

[@Batmanbatman77]

Amazing!

[@DT99race]

Thanks, I had fun making this one 👍😁

[@stokeburner6730]

You did a good job on that bad boy.

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@mattypow82]

Nicely done sir!!

[@DT99race]

Thank You! 👍😁

[@rodney1818]

That color shift goes good over most dark colors

[@DT99race]

Thanks Rodney! 👍😎

[@50goingon15]

Beautiful job and that bed is truly next level!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😁

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

I really like this result! 👍

[@DT99race]

Thank you Kerri 👍😎

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

The detail is fantastic! I particularly love the truck bed- that’s something that I’ve always appreciated on full-size trucks and to see it so perfectly recreated brought a big smile to my face!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Jim! I think the bed really compliments the paint, glad you like it 👍😁

[@daveespo2697]

Nice build! The truck looks awesome!

[@DT99race]

Thank you Dave! 👍😎

[@r.rodriguez9350]

VERY NICE UPGRADE TRUCK CAME OFF BADASS LIKE D COLOR N DEM WHEELS NICE U DID A GREAT JOB THANKS FOR SHARING 👍✌

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Appreciate the comments 👍😎

[@diecastcollector3034]

Pretty awesome custom work👍

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍 😎

[@stephanmotzek779]

Very nice car. Very nice

[@DT99race]

Thank you Stephan! 👍😎

[@mopar_dude9227]

Really great job. I did a similar bed on a Dodge Lil’ Red Express, but used basswood and aluminum, didn’t think about using popsicle sticks. Fixing the fenders and getting rid of the side pipes really made a huge difference. By far one of the best entries I have seen yet. 👍

[@DT99race]

Thanks! Glad you like it 👍😎

[@nextxguy1964]

That is a truly awesome job. I like how you made the floor of the bed. Great idea 👍.

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍 😎

[@lordcolley]

Your work is awesome. Beautiful end result and congrats on the truck bed. Thank you for sharing

[@DT99race]

Thank you Mark, appreciate the comments! 👍😎

[@abelherrera8582]

Nice job,that bed is awesome!

[@DT99race]

Thank you Abel! 👍😎

[@darrylzierlein9563]

Very good work,awesome bed floor👍🤘

[@DT99race]

Thank you Darryl 👍😎

[@danielgarcia2665]

That was one of the better restore projects that I've seen, nice work.

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😁

[@lordvader3716]

You killed it, that is by far the best of the truck in the challenge. The fenders, the tail lights, the chopped cab and the bed, the bed, great method making the bed I will be stealing that in the future.

[@DT99race]

Thanks for the comments! Hope your bed turns out great, glad to share 👍😁

[@jaylomcd667]

Definitely the bed is the best part of the build. awesome build.

[@DT99race]

Thanks! 👍😁

[@danschopshop7939]

Great work

[@DT99race]

Thank you Dan!

[@justinbutton4309]

Love the detail you put in to this truck, great idea for the wooden truck bed. Looks realistic. Also love the way you fixed the rear fenders, they came out mint. Keep up the great work.👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@DT99race]

Thank you Justin! I appreciate your comments 👍😎

[@justinbutton4309]

@@DT99race no problem mate I love custom 1:64 diecast. Check out my Instagram it's 164_ Mafia has a copper 32 roadster as my profile pic

[@bopaintsminis]

So glad that this video came up in my feed. As soon as I saw the gaps in the bed I thought "easy, make a plank bed from popsicle sticks" But the aluminum spacers? Genius. New subscriber here, for sure. Cheers.

[@DT99race]

Thanks Bo! I had the aluminum already and thought, why not? Glad it worked out and thanks for the sub 👍😎

[@geauxbearsdiecastworkshop149]

Awesome job, lots of work for you but it definitely paid off

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Yes, it was worth the effort. Just wish my video editing was as good, lol 👍😁

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

frackin sweet i have been thinkin about wood grain bed nice will have too now thanks scooter

[@DT99race]

Thanks Scooter, glad you liked it 😁

[@rodney1818]

Once again you nailed it dude that is awesome

[@DT99race]

Thank you, appreciate the comments! 👍😁

[@MatthewOfLondon]

Exceptionally nice! I would totally drive that😎

[@DT99race]

Thank you Matthew! 👍😎

[@seokidiecast6131]

Awesome job 👍 Love the colour and details!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! I appreciate the comments 👍😎

[@yayasgaragecustomdiecast7198]

Well done!

[@DT99race]

Thank you!

[@TheNyarcangel]

Killer color and build up. Got a new subscriber

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Appreciate the comments and the sub 👍😎

[@deandemarest4438]

Skills!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Dean! 👍😁

[@RJDCR]

kool , thanx...way to take 'er over the top....Beautiful work Robert

[@DT99race]

Thank you Robert! 👍😎

[@autodriven.one6423]

That's awesome very nice great job. 👍👍

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts]

Amazing detail there....subscribed!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Jimmie! Appreciate the sub 👍😎

[@beltfed4624]

Beautiful work... That's all I can say, you've done a spectacular job.

[@DT99race]

Thank you Janson, I appreciate your comments 👍😁

[@thehotwheelsrogueracer4020]

Nice job !! I just got thru watching Outlaw Speed Shops build :) What an awesome truck bed, WOW !! That paint job looks sweet :) Race On !!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! The paint turned out better than I expected and I feel the bed compliments the body 👍😎

[@TimeRider]

Nice job.

[@DT99race]

Thank you Lee! I'm also from MN, Mankato area 👍😎

[@OutlawSpeedShop2001]

Love the rear roll pan! Brilliant idea. The detail throughout is amazing

[@DT99race]

Thanks Keith! Would have liked to add some exhaust pipes too, but only so much time, LOL 👍 😎

[@Barnie2275]

Love the bed floor. Never would have thought of that.

[@DT99race]

Thank you! I've always wanted to try making a bed like this, it was the perfect casting for my idea 👍😎

[@lennonjames3871]

That 56 f100 came out sweet. Nice job man.Awsome

[@DT99race]

Thank you!

[@lennonjames3871]

@@DT99race oh no thank you been buildin models for 40 + yrs an I gotta try doin a hotwheels.

[@DiecastQT]

Great job. That bed looks incredible.

[@DT99race]

Thanks! As Marty would say, "I'm Happy With That" 👍 😎

[@TONYSDIECASTRESTOS]

love this one, the wooden bed and detailing is excellent, and a great colour

[@DT99race]

Thank you Tony! Appreciate the comments 👍😎

[@doomsdaykey4308]

Awesome work. I love the little details. New subscriber here!!! Can't wait to see more of your work!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Appreciate the sub 👍😎

[@x-90]

The custom looks amazing

[@DT99race]

Thanks! It took a full month of working on it most evenings, LOL 👍 😎

[@jasonrutt1122]

Nice

[@DT99race]

Thank you Jason! 👍😎

[@kirbybrady3397]

I really like your truck it turned out great. But the way you made the floor of the bed is the best I have seen done in such a small scale great work!

[@DT99race]

Thank you Kirby! I really challenged myself on this build 👍😁

[@cococustomsaul5631]

Amazing color and beautiful truck regards from mexico

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@W1wolf2]

Hello good job 👍

[@DT99race]

Thank you!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Love the paint. Bed floor is killer. Looks awesome.

[@DT99race]

Thanks Charlie! As you know, working on 1/64 scale models does have it's challenges 👍 😎

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

@@DT99race l would imagine. 25th scale l have challenges with. Lol. Still an awesome build brother

[@Petrolhead350cui]

Looks a million dollars now

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@jamescooper386]

I'm going to say it, the best shop truck so far. Will take a lot to beat your effort. New subscriber here.

[@DT99race]

Thank you James! There were a lot of good trucks made for this challenge. I appreciate the sub 👍😁

[@hailuamienbac953]

Xe đẹp, công việc rất tỷ mỉ.

[@DT99race]

Cám ơn

[@nickdeavers5816]

Chopped top, roll pan, and wood floor 😮 amazing. After all that work I’m actually shocked you didn’t detail the grille or color the headlights. Overall great build love the drop and the rear fenders look killer.

[@DT99race]

Glad you like it! Just ran out of time Nick, nothing like putting off finishing the build at the last minute, but at least I polished the grill and headlights, lol. I also thought about cutting a rear window in the cab too, but decided it would look better left as-is. 👍 😎

[@nickdeavers5816]

@@DT99race I understand that. I either finish things way to early that I forget that I actually did it or don't finish it until last second there's almost no in between

[@DieCastRestos]

Beautiful result and incredible detail! Also thanks for providing the links to all the channels in your description, think I might just borrow that and post on my channel for all to see!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! I've only gone thru about half the channels so far today. Yes, please copy the links, let's make sure everyone participating in the Shop Truck Challenge gets as many views as possible 👍😎

[@kamikaze337]

Very nice work ! Your detail work is amazing

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@BlackburnFamilyRacing]

That looks amazing friend! Wow you do good work!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Jeremy! I've got a lot of hours in this one, but it's for show and not for go, lol 👍😁

[@BlackburnFamilyRacing]

@@DT99race I have yet to successfully build a custom for go, although I'm trying! lol

[@DT99race]

@@BlackburnFamilyRacing I hear you on that! Sometimes I think show is easier than go, but I like to make my downhill racers look good too 👍😁

[@HansensSpeedShop]

Very nice truck great detail with the wood bed

[@DT99race]

Thanks! I wanted to do something different that people hadn't seen before, including myself, LOL 👍 😎

[@cutrockr-diecastracing2773]

Hello DT! I have to admit this truck challenge, drew me into your build. Have just watched your vid, and wow, great craftmanship, well done, and enjoyed. Cheers!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Marc, glad you liked it 👍 😎

[@opasdiecastrestorations8611]

Awesome build my friend I really love your design for the truck bed brilliant idea!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Opa! The bed was an experiment that actually worked! 👍 😎 It took forever to cut it with my jeweler's saw as it was a delicate cut. I did have to stiffen the bed with a piece of aluminum from soda can, but didn't show that part in the video.

[@timburnette5914]

Beautiful truck dude! Looks awesome! I wish I could drill my cars apart that easy. Seems like I always have trouble! Anyway your truck looks awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DT99race]

Thanks Timothy! Sometimes they drill out easy, sometimes not. They key is to take your time, thank you for the comments 👍😎

[@timburnette5914]

DT99race thanks bro!

[@redlinesalvageinc.1178]

Nice, nice build. Lots of work and ingenuity, why you're one of the best!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Sean, this was a fun and exhausting build! I finished the build Friday night, spent all day yesterday editing and compiling the video then was able to upload it just after midnight before having to get up at 5:00 AM this morning to drop my daughter off at work, LOL 👍 😊

[@treygibson7048]

great job on that bed floor. real nice build

[@DT99race]

Thanks Trey, glad you like it 👍 😎

[@clarewatkins5230]

WoW Amazing subscriber out of me the craftsmanship colour the bed the wheels n details for days AMAZING FULL SEND U.K.

[@DT99race]

Thank you Clare! 👍😁

[@ScaleStreetGarage]

Yep you got a subscribe from me.... That truck looks killer 😍😍😍 Awesome attention to detail and them rear lights were a fantastic idea

[@DT99race]

Thanks Funky! The taillights were not in the original plan, but I thought they would look good after fixing the rear fenders and adding the roll pan 👍😎

[@Mr77Malibu]

Cool paint job. The woodenn truck bed really gave it class.

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍 😎

[@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith]

Great build and I love that you did a 56 Hi tail hauler. One of my favorite castings of the late 70's and I love that you used the metal Baja base. Since I started watching builds on KZbin I've thought about doing something similar. The truck came out perfect and I love your paint job. It's one of the best color shifts I've seen considering that you can really see it shifting. Great attention to detail with the body. Has to rank up there with the best builds I've ever seen.

[@DT99race]

Thanks for the comments Drew, I really appreciate it! The camera just can't capture the color shift, you have to see it in hand 👍 😎

[@honeybreme5479]

That is badass! I love what you did for the bed it looks so so great 💜

[@DT99race]

Thank you! The bed turned out nice 👍 😎

[@tarestorations]

Totally Amazing ! all of it !

[@DT99race]

Thanks, I really like how your hauler turned out too 👍 😎

[@jasonwheeler8996]

I used to have one just like it, really brings me back.

[@DT99race]

Very cool Jason! Thanks 👍😎

[@bwhoyouwanttobe1402]

Thanks for the links, awesome build.

[@DT99race]

Thank you Bob 👍

[@pauljohansson7697]

I just subscribed to your channel and hello from New Hampshire

[@DT99race]

Thank you Paul! New Hampshire is a awesome state, enjoy the fall colors this year 👍😎

[@pauljohansson7697]

@@DT99race thanx.

[@terribelbliss9646]

Hi DT, wow that came out perfect. Nice bed and body work. ☺️👍😊

[@DT99race]

Thank you! Appreciate the comments 👍😎

[@rubytheater6330]

Cool!

[@DT99race]

Thank you! 👍😎

[@Tiger351]

Awesome result, love the paint and wheels! I've watched about half of the builds so far and everyone's brought their A game so far, just subscribed to your channel for future builds.

[@DT99race]

Thank you Robert, glad you liked it! I tried to go with something different, more of a Hot Rod theme 👍😎

[@Nero62CustomDiecast]

Awesome!!! Very nice build!!

[@DT99race]

Thanks Jeff! It was a lot of work, but was a fun build 👍😁