|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Apr 17, 2015 17:08:35 GMT -6
I was watching the most recent episode of Mad Fabricators' Society on Motornation.tv, and was intrigued by a "Hawaiian Style" deuce roadster. It gave me the itch to build a fendered, heavily-channelled show rod along the lines of the Lil' Coffin, and the recently re-issued AMT '32 Ford Victoria seemed like the PERFECT candidate. I modified the interior tub to allow the body to settle over the frame rails - WAY over the frame rails - and then set about modifying the front fenders:  The new, sportier wing-shaped front mud guards are complimented by the kit-sourced "custom" fenders, which I mounted a little higher on the rear quarters than the instructions indicate:  Looks like an early SBC with Hilborn injection is finding it's way over from the Monogram Slingster.   |
|
|
|
Post by TooOld on Apr 17, 2015 17:29:25 GMT -6
NICE ! I'll be watching ! 
|
|
kustom
Showrod Newbie
Posts: 2
|
Post by kustom on Apr 17, 2015 22:17:38 GMT -6
Very nice! You gave me an idea with front fenders.
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Apr 17, 2015 23:37:28 GMT -6
Great Start!Love it Already... 
|
|
|
|
Post by plastimatic on Apr 18, 2015 13:52:26 GMT -6
I'm with Ira. I like the lines of this before any choppin' goes on!
|
|
|
|
Post by koffinbuilder64 on Apr 18, 2015 18:53:05 GMT -6
Very kool!! Love the stance!
|
|
|
|
Post by rustybill1960 on Apr 19, 2015 13:49:32 GMT -6
I like this build has a very '60's flavor
Thank You for sharing
I will be watching for sure
later
Russ
|
|
|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Apr 19, 2015 15:45:19 GMT -6
A little further along. Still no motor mounts, so the engine is just hanging in the chassis.  Started the section on the grille shell, added a recessed firewall for distributor clearance. Front axle from a Lindberg dirt modified.  Ride height is about right for a '60s rod. I think the frame horns will be removed to make room for the headlights.  |
|
|
|
Post by snakeplissken81 on Apr 20, 2015 6:15:11 GMT -6
That's some awesome work.
|
|
|
|
Post by Bert on Apr 20, 2015 13:36:46 GMT -6
Way Cool. I like the tinted glass.
|
|
|
|
Post by fourpaws on Apr 21, 2015 10:30:17 GMT -6
love this build, has a highboy feel with fenders.
is this a repop or original?
also love those rims and tires.... were did you find them?
this is going to be an awesome machine!!
|
|
|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Apr 21, 2015 12:57:12 GMT -6
The wheels and front tires are Pegasus' Sovereign wheelset, but I swapped out the rears for slicks from Monogram's Slingster. Since the photos were taken, I've added whitewalls to the slicks.
|
|
|
|
Post by Starry Eyes on Apr 21, 2015 16:44:33 GMT -6
pure awesomeness Scurve ,, been following this on FB as well !! ..
|
|
|
|
Post by modelbuff1958 on Apr 23, 2015 20:51:38 GMT -6
nice work
|
|
|
|
Post by rustybill1960 on Aug 8, 2015 6:24:09 GMT -6
Any more on this little Gem?
|
|
|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Aug 19, 2015 23:15:50 GMT -6
I've got it on the back burner while i build a couple of Sci Fi projects, but I expect to get back to it before Octoberish.
|
|
|
|
Post by ira on Aug 20, 2015 8:31:45 GMT -6
I've got it on the back burner while i build a couple of Sci Fi projects, but I expect to get back to it before Octoberish. What are you working on? |
|
|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Aug 20, 2015 16:49:09 GMT -6
Right now it's a pulp-era amphibious flying wing, which I may follow up with a steampunk ornithopter.
|
|
|
|
Post by rapidtransit on Jan 8, 2016 5:57:35 GMT -6
this is Awesome any more progress !
|
|
|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Jan 8, 2016 12:56:15 GMT -6
I may pull this back out - see if I can get it done before the 31st? Grand National Roadster Show coming up, you know.
|
|
|
|
Post by scratchbuilt on Jan 8, 2016 19:42:07 GMT -6
I've gotta see more of that awesome Vicki.
|
|
|
|
Post by scurvydklown on Jan 27, 2016 0:01:48 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by Bert on Jan 27, 2016 13:27:07 GMT -6
I'm digging the T. I like the wheel choice.
|
|
|
|
Post by rapidtransit on Feb 10, 2016 8:17:34 GMT -6
Where is the front grill from?ok I know now it a 34' ford stake bed truck grill.........!
|
|
