MINICRAFT 11233 User manual

Hot Rod Delivery Sedan
“Dave’s Speed Shop”
Vehicles like the Sedan Delivery, the commercial work trucks of their era, were found to be ideal hot rods
presenting unique features and plenty of interior room. The same talents used to “soup up” cheap roadsters
proved just as appropriate for the sedan delivery and Hot Rod parts improved both looks and performance.
Few cars were better suited for customizing and they remain popular hot rods today.
This new Minicraft Sedan Delivery 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 interior.
Enjoy building the Sedan Delivery 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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NOTE
Parts shown
shaded are
not for use.
Sprue P (Chromed)
12
70
4
22
19
19
19
23
25
7
7
17
910
16
Sprue P
24
62
73
6
29
3
11
21
20
21
20
21
20
2
1
28
18
13 26 14
5
56
Sprue F
8
5
6
7
4
321
13
12
28
29
27
24
25
26
21
23
22
11
10 9
15
16
17
18
20 19
14
Sprue C
4
5
2
31
9 8 7 6
Sprue B
(Fenders)
2
1
Sprue E
4
3
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
15 14 13 12
26 25
24 23 22
21
18
19
16
17
20
11
5
Sprue A
Sprue C
10 11 12 13 14
15
16
Sprue F
33
31
30 32
34
36
35
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Rivets
Axle
Hinge Pins
Sprue I (Clear)
4
1 1
3
5
2
Sprue Q (Chromed)
42
40 40
72
54
39
37
58
54
31
35
72
42
Sprue G
5
21 18
19
NOTE
Parts shown shaded
are not for use
717
18
1920
Sprue H
1
10
11
13
14
12 7 6
3
4
52
9 8
20
21
22
23
24
25
29
28
27 26
30
30
30
31
33
34
35
39 38
36
37 37
36
32
30
15
16
17
18
19
Sprue J (Chromed)
Sprue D
5 6 6
11
12
13
7 7
58 8
9 10
Sprue Q (Chromed)
59
59
36
33
53
48
52
50 34
34
51
47
43
60
74 75
63
61
30
65
44
45
31
36
55 71
71
71
71
3838
55
NOTE - These parts NOT Chromed
T 2 T 2
T 1 T 1
3 3
33
2
2 1
1
4
5
6
Sprue S (Chromed)
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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.
19
P
20
P
21
P
4
P
23
P
7
P
12
P
70
P
7
P
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 Delivery 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.
NOTE
Engine mounts P12 and P70
must be glued in place aligned
as shown.
(Some parts not shown for clarity).
P(19/20/21)
P(23)
P(3)
Note
part
locations

9
P
25
P
14
P
22
P
56
P
10
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 may be positioned
pointing downward under car, or positioned pointing out 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)
IMPORTANT NOTE
Exhausts may be positioned to exit
either under the car, or out the sides of
the engine compartment.
To exit downward, place parts P(9/10)
as shown.
To exit from the sides, exchange
parts so P(9) is placed on the left
side, and part P(10) is placed
on the right side.
Refer to Step 20.

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. 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.

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
NOTE!
End of shaft must go
between second &
third exhaust pipes
on left side if exhausts
are installed in downward position.
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
19
Cement floorboard D(11) to B (1). Cement fender B(3) in place.
NOTE
Some parts not shown
for clarity.
20
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
your preferred position.
NOTE
Some parts not shown
for clarity.
Parts are shown upside down.
11
D
2
B
1
B
19
G
18
G
26
F
22
F

24
Install seats as shown by sliding into holes in floor (do not glue).
Glue name plates J(6/7) and trim G(21) in place. Attach parts
J(26/27) as shown. Note that part J(26) inserts into the hole
on the top of the transmission housing.
Running lights on part J(20) may be removed to match
box top model.
25
Cement all controls in place as shown.
26
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
6
D
3
F
7
D
4
F
5
D
8
D
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.
23
Assemble two front seats as shown. Do not allow
glue to touch holes in parts F(3/4). Cement part
D5 last.
Seat must fold.
65
Q
2X
27
J
7
J
6
J
26
J
NOTE
Installed engine not shown
for clarity.