Talbot90 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Hi all, I like building obscure race cars. This one caught my eye, with its use of a coil sprung front end rather than the usual leaf springs. Again it seems like there is only the one photo of it in this configuration with these unusual headers. I started by building a chassis based on the best guess principal. Im happy to alter it if someone has any better info. Since I cant find a 36 Dodge body anywhere, Ive used a 39 Chev Coupe from my parts bin. I'll reshape the B Pillar and windscreen areas to better match the Dodge. Very much still in the mockup stage. thanks for looking ian Edited May 13, 2014 by Talbot90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 If it's not too late, the AMT '35 Plymouth Coupe modified would be the same body as the '36 Dodge, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalign Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Looks very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Good start. The photo looks like it has a slight chop and a laid back window, or is this just my eyes fooling me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm loving it ,can't wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Very cool looking project ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krassandbernie Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You really can't get any closer than the AMT '36 Ford 5 window coupe. I've got a few photos of the 1:1; and without stopping to really look at each photo I just thought it was a chopped '35 or '36 Ford coupe body! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 That's gonna be cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Different is good. Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot90 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions guys. At closer look I like your idea krassandbernie, it'll save me a heap of work. cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Oops - should have said '36 Plymouth. The body is cut out a bit but the rest looks pretty accurate (despite what's on the box top, the side windows aren't cut down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Cool project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I can't wait to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 That's different! Had a '36 Dodge parked next to us a couple years ago at a car show, the grill sure didn't look like a Deuce grill shell! Looks interesting though, and you thought adding a Deuce Grill Shell to trucksters and high buck rat rods was a new idea. Not!!! Should look pretty good with whatever body you settle on, '39 Chevy should work out even if you don't straighten the slanted pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 the amt 5 window coupe would be a better body to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 ooh yeah thats a cool build and example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot90 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Hi Guys, Thanks form the ideas regarding bodies. Ive found the Revell 37 Ford Coupe at my LHS and its close enough for me. :-) Ive rebuilt the front shocks and steering components. Also fabricated a rear end setup. I don't have any pics of the rear so again its an educated guess. I'm happy to be corrected by those more learned than I. :-) Everything shown is just loosely mocked up and Ill be chopping the body later this weekend. thanks again for looking and your suggestions. Ian Edited May 31, 2014 by Talbot90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot90 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Tried my first chop on a body style other than just a straight drop. I think Ive over chopped it compared to the pics of the original car, but I like it! :-) Body now in bare primer. No filler yet. Lots of work on windows and roofline to go..as well as lots of filling and sanding as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot90 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 well I thought this was going to be a quick and dirty build but for some unknown reason i thought i'd open the doors, build an interior and create some stronger hinges. Ive built hinges from styrene before, but they've been way too delicate and I didn't like the usual wire hinges. So it came to me tonight to try a different way. Im pretty happy with the result too. Once straightened slightly and painted they'll blend right in and give me the strength i was looking for. thanks for looking Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm liking it very cool and nice job on the chop something I've never been successful at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Awesome project and work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vc273 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Cool will be watching this one and the bonus its a mopar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot90 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks guys,. .yeah the chop is the first ive one on a later body style. Bit of a mission but its getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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