JConcepts 1979 Ford Courier Body (fits SCX24) JC0498

One of the more widely used vehicles used in the monster truck industry during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s is the Chevy S10. The mid-sized pick-up incorporating the square body design worked perfectly with leaf sprung monsters with 66” and 73” tires during the early era of monster trucks. During the late 80’s and into the 1990’s the mid-sized S10 made a great racing truck body due to its simplicity, smaller footprint, and ability to look good while being lightweight.

JConcepts has carefully crafted a legendary style from Chevrolet and incorporated it into a 12 to 13” wheelbase model which has monstrous style and performance. The JConcepts body shell arrives clear in the package and can be custom painted, decaled, or wrapped by the user to replicate a favorite. The team took the opportunity to blend eras with the photo model with the beautiful blue and flame paint scheme courtesy of Darkside Designs. The S10 features large wheel well openings that allow an abundance of clearance for large tires such as the JConcepts Renegades #3168, Racer #4038, and Runner #4044 tires.

The single cab S10 body has flat body panel treatment associated with pick-up trucks from this era and built-in front bumper. The front of the body has plenty of space for included decals and horizonal body lines down the side providing detail and increasing rigidity to the design. Recessed side windows have a large format providing the look so common during the golden years of monster trucks. The bed surface is lowered to allow the rear body mounts or bed positioning at another plane which can be detailed, decaled, or painted to the driver’s liking.

In the late 1970’s Ford updated the design of the Courier mid-sized pick-up in hopes to improve vehicle appearance and power for a thirsty audience. The square body, blocky, and angular design was consistent with a move toward these cues heading into the 1980’s. The Courier was dependable, efficient by truck standards, and got the job done for the worker bee who required transportation, and hauling capability. JConcepts introduces the 1979 Ford to the small scale world with the new body shell not seen before in the crawler and scale truck scene.

The team from Groveland, Florida is not new to truck design, but the Courier was a different task. Laying out the mid-sized truck on the smallest platform in crawling, the 1/24th scale body looks proportionate on these fun little vehicles. Trucks such as the Axial SCX24 with 5.20” WB now has a lid that looks tough with a heavy retro vibe. JConcepts has applied plenty of touches to the Courier such as a rigid side body panels, extruded and arched wheel wells with blended rocker panels.

The single cab design carries recessed windows on the sides, along with front and rear windows to the compact body. The front-end clip slides right off the cab with care and cleanliness where the hood as a step bodyline and lowers to a flat format grille area for detailed and included decals. The bed area is open, recessed with plenty of space for body mounting, accessory placement, and scale cargo to reside. The rear tailgate has been retouched with recess for optional body mounting possibilities but includes plenty of detail for decal taillights, and Ford emblem.

The clear and pre-cut body shell includes decal sheet, window mask for easy painting, and covered with overspray film direct from the factory. The JConcepts team builds, tests, and travels the world to support the brand and gather valuable driver feedback in search of the best appearing and performance items on the market. The product is designed in the U.S.A. and always backed by JConcepts customer service, supported, and developed by professionals with style. Look for reputable dealers and distributors and demand authentic products – choose JConcepts.

Features:

• Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts
• Single cab, recessed side windows
• Square body styling with genuine appearance
• Recessed bed and tailgate area for body mounting options
• Crisp fender flares with blended rocker panel
• Clear polycarbonate with overspray film
• Complete factory pre-cut body for high-end looks
• Included window mask for easy user generated paint
• Ford, and JConcepts miscellaneous decal sheet
• (Fits – SCX24, 5.20” W.B.)