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Post by badroadahead on Jan 20, 2021 13:05:31 GMT -6
I had this WIP posted in the Showrods in Progress section. I wanted this project to be a combination of an American, European, modern and old school vehicle. I cut off the rear of the 1936 Mercedes (Rommels Rod)and the rear of the Porsche (1955 Speedster). Then I combined the Porsche rear to the Mercedes front. The body is old European, the engine and suspension are from the Dodge Viper - modern American, the interior is all modern American Too many scratch built pieces to list. A few are: wheels, from 12 pieces Front bumper from 6 pieces door panels all scratch built chassis 95% scratch built She's all done - I would like to officially call her Blue Dream         Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. |
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Post by rodsnracin on Jan 20, 2021 14:14:57 GMT -6
End of a long road! Nicely done, the thing that popped out at me was that front bumper. For some reason I REALLY like it! My only criticism, no hood. Needs a hood, man! Where are the wheels and tires from?
Brian
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Post by Dennis M on Jan 20, 2021 18:28:00 GMT -6
Great job''' I love the color.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jan 20, 2021 20:23:21 GMT -6
beautimous!
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 21, 2021 8:35:15 GMT -6
End of a long road! Nicely done, the thing that popped out at me was that front bumper. For some reason I REALLY like it! My only criticism, no hood. Needs a hood, man! Where are the wheels and tires from? Brian thanks for your nice comments. The front bumper is Art-Decoish. I tried a hood but it covered up too much of the Viper engine. I liked the open engine compartment thats why I added the struts from the grill to the firewall. The spoke wheels are from the Pie Wagon and the rest of the wheels are scratchbuilt. There is a hub behind the spokes with the lug nuts, brake rotor and caliper. I also added the outer rim on the spoke wheels. |
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Post by badroadahead on Jan 21, 2021 8:36:57 GMT -6
Thanks all for your kind comments!
I think people like to see comments as they put a lot of work into their builds. I put about 80 hours into this one.
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Post by rodsnracin on Jan 21, 2021 8:59:49 GMT -6
I put about 80 hours into this one. No sane person would ever believe how much work we put into these things, mostly for our own satisfaction/high standards! |
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Post by 41chevy on Jan 21, 2021 9:57:35 GMT -6
Excellent! I like you using the style influences from the Mercedes and you rear design. They blend well. What are the tail lights from? The have a vintage Harley look from the thirties. Paul
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Post by stevielewis on Jan 21, 2021 13:41:59 GMT -6
It's a fantastic looking build and I like the paint color. Fire it up and lets take a spin!
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Post by Bert on Feb 3, 2021 22:03:49 GMT -6
That would be one fast roadster. Nice work!
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Post by farmboy on Feb 4, 2021 20:48:12 GMT -6
Looks to me like it could have been an actual production vehicle! Nice job on the front/rear merge and the oh so crisp finish!
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Post by TooOld on Feb 5, 2021 4:59:05 GMT -6
Excellent fab work and a beautifully built roadster ! Definitely the best Rommel's Rod conversion ever !  |
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Post by badroadahead on Feb 5, 2021 8:29:55 GMT -6
Thanks guys for all your nice comments. I wish it was sitting in my garage! Actually it wouldn't be sitting there, I'd be driving it all the time.
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Feb 20, 2021 11:53:26 GMT -6
In a word "wow"!
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