Minicraft Models Hot Rod Pick-up Orange Peel User manual

Hot Rod Pick-up
“Orange Peel”
Vehicles like the Pick-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. Few cars
were better suited for customizing.
This new Minicraft Pick-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.
Enjoy building the Hot Rod Pick-up and thanks for your purchase of this Minicraft Models model kit!
Minicraft Models, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
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Sprue B Sprue C
Sprue F
Sprue A
(Cab body)
NOTE
Parts shown
shaded are
not for use.
Sprue E
Sprue P
Sprue P
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10
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Sprue I
Sprue Q
Sprue Q
Sprue G
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717
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1920
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59
Rivets Axle
Chain
Hinge Pins 59
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2
36
33
53
48
52
50 34
34
51
47
43
60
74 75
63
61
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45
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35
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19
NOTE
Parts shown shaded
are not for use
Sprue H
Sprue J
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T 2
T 2
T 1
T 1
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Sprue S
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1
Assemble engine block halves (1/2), oil pan (11) and transmission
housing (5). Attach intake minifold (3), distributor cap (26), distributor (29) and
water pump (28).
11
P
5
P
2
P
28
P
12
P
70
P
3
P
29
P
26
P
1
P
2
Assemble three carburetors (20/21) and air filters (19), than cement to
intake mainifold. Attach throttle linkage (4) as shown. Cement fuel pump (23)
into hole on rear of intake manifold. Note diagram showing location. Cement heads (7) in place.
Attach engine mounts (12/70) as shown.
2X
Cement
Coller
Kleben
Pegar
Incollare
Colar
Kleven
DO NOTCement
Ne pas coller
Nicht Kleben
No pegar
Non collare
Nao colar
niet kleven
Optional
Choix
Auswahlmoglichkeit
Eleccion
Scelta
Opcao
Keuze
Cut away
Couper
Scheiden
Cortar
Tagliare
Cortar
Sniden
Repeat operation
RŽpŽter l'opŽration
Vorgang wiederholen
Repitir la operacion
Ripetere
Repitir a operacao
Herhalen
BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY
Your MINICRAFT Flathead Pickup model contains a wealth of highly detailed parts. Please 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.
NOTE
Engine mounts P12 and P70
must be glued in place aligned
as shown.
(Some parts not shown for clarity).
19
P
20
P
21
P
4
P
23
P
7
P
12
P
70
P
7
P
P(19/20/21)
P(23)
P(3)
Note
part
locations

10
P Left
25
P
14
P
22
P
56
P
3
Assemble generator and mount (22/14/25), then attach assembly to engine.
Cement belt and pulleys (56) to positions shown. Press fit exhausts (9/10)
(do not glue) to engine block. Exhausts should be glued in place after
fitting the engine to chassis (Step 20). Note that exhausts will later be positioned
pointing out of the sides of the engine compartment.
5
NOTE: Underside of engine is shown. Cement starter
motor (13) to oil pan.
13
P
18
P
6
P
4
Cement coil (18) and shifter base (6) in place as shown.
25
E
12
E
15
E
1
E
18
E
2
E
6
Assemble the chassis by cementing all parts indicated to E(2), then cement
E(1) to other parts. Note diagram showing appropriate locating holes on parts E(1/2).
E(18) E(15) E(12)
E(25)
E(1/2)
9
P Right

7
Assemble rear axle halves (61/63), trapping metal
axle between.
TOP
63
Q
61
Q
8
Cement parts (52/53) together. Pass rear axle assembly through hole
in differential/driveshaft housing (52/53), aligning the small tab with slot
on part 52.
Note tab alignment to part 52
when assembled.
53
Q
52
Q
52
Q
9
NOTE: All parts are shown upside down. Dry fit all parts to become familiar
with assembly procedure. Also refer to Step 10 below.
Attach rear suspension mount (73) to frame. Allow to dry thoroughly.
Cement differential cover (58) to rear axle assembly.
Place rear axle assembly in place, then glue shock absorbers (59) 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 (E15).
Do not apply glue to this area.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is recommended to use a slow-setting glue such as tube cement
or epoxy for assembling the shock absorbers (59) to the
driveshaft/axle assembly and part 73, as these parts should be assembled
simultaneously for proper alignment.
Assembly viewed from rear. Note alignment of parts.
Assembly viewed from side. Note alignment of parts.
10
NOTE: All parts are shown upside down. If not installed
in Step 9, cement rear spring (60) to holes in axle, and to
suspension mount (Part 73).
Cement stabilizers (50/51) to rear axle and driveshaft housing.
59
Q
59
Q
58
Q
73
P
50
Q
51
Q
60
Q

31
Q
44
Q
34
Q
37
Q
Note alignment (viewed from front).
PLEASE NOTE
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
11
Slip rear tire T(1) over rear wheel S(1) (wider opening faces in to match tire), then glue brake drum Q(55) to
inner face of wheel. Pass metal rear axle through inside brake drum face Q(54), the wheel assembly,
then glue to knock-off hub S(3). Pass other end of metal axle through rear axle assembly.
Cement Q(54) to axle cover assembly Q(61/63).
3
S
1
S
1
T
55
Q
54
Q
12
Slip rear tire T(1) over rear wheel S(1) (wider opening faces in to match tire), then glue brake drum Q(55) to
inner face of wheel. Pass metal rear axle through inside brake drum face Q(54), the wheel assembly,
then glue to knock-off hub S(3). Cement Q(54) to axle cover assembly Q(61/63).
3
S
1
S
1
T
55
Q
54
Q
13
Slip front tire T(2) over front wheel S(2) (rounded outer edge faces out) then glue brake drum Q(38) to
inner face of wheel. Pass stub axle of part (Q)37 through this assembly, then glue to knock-off hub S(3).
Cement support arms Q(34/31) to part (Q)37. Attach steering arm (44) to part (Q)37.
38
Q
37
Q
34
Q
44
Q
31
Q
2
T
3
S
2
S

16
NOTE: All parts shown upside down. Steering linkage is not shown for clarity.
Cement forward spring (35) to frame crossbar. Glue shock mounts (74/75) to frame,
aligning with crossbrace as shown. Glue shock absorbers (36) in place as shown.
Snap wheel assembly onto stubs.
15
Pass stub on end of steering linkage (43) through hole in steering arm,
then glue cap (71) on end. Pass other stub end through link (45),
and glue cap (71) on end. Be careful to not allow glue to touch
moving parts. Leave assembly loose until Step 23.
43
Q
45
Q
36
Q
75
Q
35
Q
18
E
74
Q
36
Q
71
Q
71
Q
31
Q
34
Q
37
Q
Note alignment (viewed from front).
74
Q
75
Q
36
Q
36
Q
Note Alignment (viewed from front).
14
38
Q
2
T
2
S
3
S
37
Q
34
Q
30
Q
Slip front tire T(2) over front wheel S(2) (rounded outer edge faces out) then glue brake drum Q(38) to
inner face of wheel. Pass stub axle of part (Q)37 through this assembly, then glue to knock-off hub S(3).
Cement support arms Q(34/30) to part (Q)37.

6
K
17
NOTE: All parts shown upside down.
Snap wheel assembly onto stubs.
18
NOTE: All parts shown upside down. Front suspension parts not shown
for clarity. Pass end stubs of tie rod (33) through holes in steering arms
and glue caps (71) on ends.
71
Q
33
Q
71
Q
Be sure to test the fit
of parts Q(33/35) in the
respective holes in mating parts.
Non-glued parts should move
easily for proper movement
of operable features.
PLEASE NOTE
Press fit
21
Turn model over.
Glue together steering box parts (47/48). Carefully slide the shaft between the exhaust pipes, and glue steering box to frame.
Press fit the steering link onto the shaft of part 47.
47
Q
48
Q
Cement battery parts F(22/26) 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.
NOTE
Some parts not shown
for clarity.
NOTE
Some parts not shown
for clarity.
Parts are shown upside down.
26
F
22
F
19
Cement floorboard K(18) to B (1). Cement fender B(2) in place.
Attach running boards G(18/19).
20
1
B
18
G
18
K
19
G
2
B

Running lights on part J(20) may be
removed to match box illustration.
24
Cement all controls in place as shown.
25
Cement oil filter (16/17) together, then to
to dash C (1). Attach trim J (20) to dash.
17
P
16
P
20
J
2
I
2
I
1
C
8
C
3
J
4
J
6
E
7
E
1
C
22
NOTE: All parts are shown upside down.
Glue brace (65) in place, attaching to stubs on forward
crossbeam and also to the stub on the oil pan.
65
Q
23
Attach parts (26/27) as shown. Note shift knob J (26) inserts into
hole on top of transmission housing.
27
J
26
J
Cement window I(5), windshield supports H(17),
and mirror J(35) in place inside the cab A(1).
26
5
I
1
A
17
H
35
J
17
H

Carefully cement windshield I(4) into frame G(5), then cement to cab A(1). Cement cab to dash C(1).
1
C
5
G
1
A
4
I
27
Mount cab to chassis, threading the steering shaft through the hole
in the dash. Attach controls J(13/14) and steering wheel F(27) to
steering shaft as shown. Attach part E(4) to base of steering column.
28
Assemble radiator as shown.
29
1
F
4
S
2
F
2
J
24
F
13
J
25
F
27
F
14
J
4
E
Some parts omitted
for clarity

31
Shorten one end of hinge pins (4x) to dimensions shown using wire cutter or pliers. Glue hinge pins into parts E(8/9) 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(9/10) in place and attach hardware
J(15/16). Carefully glue window panels I(1) in place. Note you may elect to omit windows for a "rolled-down" effect.
9
E
8
E
6
F
9
E
6
F
8
E
15
J
16
J
1
I
21
K
7
C
RIGHT DOOR
1
I
16
J
15
J
9
E
6
F
8
E
6
C
20
K
LEFT DOOR
Shorten one end of hinge pins to dimensions shown.
Glue into position as shown.
(Part is shown upside down).
End view
1/16"
(2mm)
Note alignment
viewed from
front of door.
32
Tape doors to body, carefully aligning them. Slide (DO NOT GLUE) parts F(5) onto hinge pins
as shown. Be sure to align properly.
Rotate parts F(5) to touch body as shown. Carefully glue parts F(5) to body, avoiding glue
touching the hinge pins. NOTE: Parts omitted for clarity.
9
E
5
F
5
F
5
F
5
F
5
F
8
E
6
F
Except as noted
Front of (left) door,
viewed from top.
Door Body
30
Assemble radiator a shown. Cement water hoses (5/6) to the engine. Glue
radiator in place on frame, the glue hoses to radiator. Cement tie rods (13/14)
in place as shown.
Fit parts into holes
as indicated
14
E
24
P
13
E
13
E
14
E
24
P
62
P
62
P
1
F
4
S
2
F
2
J
24
F
25
F

Assemble pickup bed as shown.
34
Cut open flashed-over opening in pickup bed K(12).
33
Glue top support brackets in place as shown.
36
Assemble the chains to K(3) and glue part K(3) to tailgate. Glue hinges K(13) in place as shown.
37
Glue front panel K(22) and side panels K(1/2) to bed.
35
Spread end link of chain,
pass through hole in part K(3)
and close link.
12
K
1
K
19
K
12
K
19
K
22
K
17
K
10
K
9
K
3
K
2
K
15
K
9
K
13
K
13
K
23
K
10
K
CHAIN
CHAIN

DECAL
Fasten the chains to the bed, then place hinges K(16) over the pins on the tailgate hinges. Glue hinges K(16) to the lower edge
of bed. Tape the tailgate closed until the glue is thoroughly dry. Glue bracket K(14) in place on the left side.
38
Attach completed bed assembly to chassis.
39
41
Attach Tonneau cover K(4) to bed walls.
40
Glue headlight lenses I(3) to mount J(10), then glue assembly to fenders. Glue
remaining trim pieces in place as shown.
42
(Optional step) Glue tailight lens J(25)
to lamp J(24), then to number plate H(19).
Glue assembly to bracket K(14).
43
14
K
19
H
24
J
25
J
16
K
16
K
23
J
7
H
22
J
9
C
3
I
10
J
3
I
29
J
4
K
Glue parts C(2) and C(3) together using a slow-setting cement.
Align assembly with radiator and firewall and glue in place.
3
C
2
C
Some parts not shown for clarity.
To match the style
of the box top model,
remove the small
details on all corners
of tonneau cover K(4).

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.
* Place 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 10 - 20 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.
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