Model A Truck Theater Prop

[Karl Wescott]

We have been working with the people at the Asolo Theater in Sarasota, Florida supplying parts for their truck prop for a production of "The Grapes of Wrath". They sent this photo showing their efforts. Mostly reproduction parts with only a couple of real rough original parts.

[1930artdeco]

Hey that is really neat. What are they doing with the truck after the show is over?

Mike

[P.S.]

I see where you're going with that, Mike...

[jkcrosson]

Did they paint the body parts or is that original "patina"?

[Karl Wescott]

Its all painted to look old and used. The fenders are fiberglass, the cowl is fiberglass that was modified for a custom pattern and not usable on a car, the hood and radiator shell are new steel. The frame is lightweight and on castors so they can roll it on an off stage.

[newshirt]

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Didn't the Joad's drive a Hudson Super-Six sedan, converted to a truck? Of course this A serves as a reasonable depiction. And you can't expect perfection in theater or film. Not cost-effective.