Barry Maxwell Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 The Fairfield Collectibles catalog has, as a new addition, a 1:32 scale (6" long) 1948 Dodge Pilot House replica in red. The hood, doors, and tail gate open, and it has a wood grained bed. It's available for $24.95 on www.fairfieldcollectibles.com, and it looks good. Several years ago I bought a 1960 T-Bird replica in white from them that matches my car. Although it was more pricey ($40-50 range I think), the quality was EXCELLENT. Although this PH has a different grill than my '51 and it is red instead of green (which mine will be some day), I am going to order one. Does anyone know of other sources of PH replicas? Quote
Barry Maxwell Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Posted September 12, 2011 I just noticed that the '49 PH does NOT have corner windows. Bummer! I assume that all PH trucks from '48-53 had corner windows. If so, they missed the boat with this replica. I will probably still order one. Quote
sniggle_t Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 Only the Deluxe cabs had the corner windows. Quote
Dennis_MN Posted September 12, 2011 Report Posted September 12, 2011 It is a neat model even if there are no corner windows. The shipping costs from that outfit were so high that I bought two of them. I display one with my truck and one on my bookshelf. I also bought a 1953 model at a car show that has the square rear fenders and the corner windows. That was only $11 and I've never found another one. Dennis Quote
Frank Ollian Posted September 13, 2011 Report Posted September 13, 2011 They also have a B4 cabover, some Studebakers, IH and tractors. Quote
Jim Shepard Posted September 13, 2011 Report Posted September 13, 2011 Only the Deluxe cabs had the corner windows. Custom & Deluxe...(according to Bunn) Quote
moparmonkey Posted September 13, 2011 Report Posted September 13, 2011 Only the Deluxe cabs had the corner windows. Custom & Deluxe...(according to Bunn) Uhh, actually, according to Bunn, Custom and DeLuxe cabs had them from '48-'50, but from '51-'53 only the Custom cabs had them. Regardless, not all PH trucks had them. My '53 B4B doesn't. Since it also has wing vents, that would make it a DeLuxe. Quote
Dennis_MN Posted September 13, 2011 Report Posted September 13, 2011 It is a neat model even if there are no corner windows. I display one with my truck and one on my bookshelf. I also bought a 1953 model at a car show that has the square rear fenders and the corner windows. That was only $11 and I've never found another one. Dennis The original company had a green one and a red one available, and the cost was a lot less. I did order a Power Wagon today and the shipping cost was almost as much as the truck. I took pictures of the models on my display shelf above my computer desk. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 13, 2011 Report Posted September 13, 2011 I tend to have some of thworst luck in model cars for the cars I have..If it is available in 4 door..I own the two door..or just the other way around.. Quote
DollyDodge Posted September 16, 2011 Report Posted September 16, 2011 I think ebay has the same model. It is 11.99 plus 8.95 shipping http://www.ebay.com/itm/140577942804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote
Barry Maxwell Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Posted September 16, 2011 I think ebay has the same model. It is 11.99 plus 8.95 shippinghttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140577942804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 You are right. It is exactly the same but less than half the price of the one from Fairfield Collectibles which won't be available until 12/11/11. I ordered this one. Quote
raidmagic Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 Very cool!! I just ordered mine off ebay. $20 shipped. I'll just take it apart and paint it to match my truck. Quote
Barry Maxwell Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Posted September 17, 2011 Very cool!! I just ordered mine off ebay. $20 shipped. I'll just take it apart and paint it to match my truck. Good idea! Quote
48Dodger Posted September 24, 2011 Report Posted September 24, 2011 hmmm.....why the "hot rod" wheels and what's the vertical strap on the bed for? 48D Quote
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