Chuck Most Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well, dug out a long-forgotten project earlier today... or was that late yesterday...? Whatever. Here it is- This is a 1932 Datsun roadster. The body is a Revell Germany BWW 2/15 Dixi, which was produced by BMW in Germany under licence to Austin... it was basically a duplicate of the Austin 7, which was sort of like England's Model T Ford. But here's the thing... the design was also copied and produced, illegally, by Datsun in Japan. Since I had the Fujimi Parts Pack Nissan S20 DOHC inline six, I used that for power. The frame is scratchbuilt, as are the floor pan and interior bulkheads. The steering wheel and now non-existant Racing Mate decals also came from that parts pack. I wasn't happy with the paint on this, and when I got to looking, the passenger's side door (left in this case as the car will be RHD). So I stripped it and redid both doors. While I was at it, I also made up a new floor and drivetrain bulge, and a new dashboard. I'm thinking I will run a track nose off a Revell Midget up front, but nothing is carved in stone. Should have some updated pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Where things sit as of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Chuck, I like it. Great details already on here and also fabulous weathering. LONG LIVE RUST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Is it possible for a build to stall more than once? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Is it possible for a build to stall more than once? Nick Of course! That Datsun above has stalled maybe five or six times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Which is the beauty of having an organized system of putting WIPs back in their boxes and mark them so you can always spot them at a glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLOCKLUV Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 ok well i got like 30 sum kits in progress butt my goal is 2 get the madd mudder kit "mild custom" 57 Chrysler 300 "full custom" 60 Chevy impala " prostock full custom" the stretched " 32cyco" "full custom" 86 montecarlo "lolo mild custom" 88 mustang "unknown" im hopeing 2 get some of these or maby more done this year ontop of the "T.Z.H" build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome to the forum, Elliott, can't wait to see more of your builds here, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Datsun's done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Nice one Chuck.I like the tiny windshield.Whats the muffler made of?Thats cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Nice one Chuck.I like the tiny windshield.Whats the muffler made of?Thats cool too. I think that came from an AMT Silhouette, the rear pipes and cap are from a '64 Marauder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Cool build, Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm gonna pay attention to this again.So far all I did was make the plate hanger and some weather work .I think I almost got the look ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Here are a couple more pics,I made the sunscreen thing,thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Haven't touched this one since August of last year. Well, until today, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Great stuff Chuck, I'll be back some older builds this summer too. More soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Well, that one (and two other long-stalled projects) is finished! Keep an eye on Under Glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Just found this ... I'll play along. Projects to be worked on; '66 El Camino Body painted needs a little repair '66 Chevelle Wagon primed only '55 Chevy 210 sedan Bel air to 210 trim change started Pics to follow ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Well it's been a while but my '32 Five Window with the Hemi is back on my bench. How the body sits Interior so far Pedals Wheels/Tires, done in Magnesium to replicate Halibrand Magnesium wheels Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looking good Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbigpaw Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looking forward to more pics Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks Guys, have a few more photo's of today's progress, didn't get a lot done had to do some stuff on my mom's '93 Buick (Plug's, Plug Wires and a Fuel Filter) so I was a bit busy, anyway, made some pulley's, made a fan belt from a old elastic, added a Cast metal Alternator bracket and parts box Alternator, also painted up some more stuff. Still lots to modify, adjust, touch up and much more. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Okay, now were rolling hot on this one. First PE fan. Tight Fit. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Now that the Chevelle is finally done, I can get back to the T-bird. I finished up the engine this afternoon. It's plumbed and wired and ready to go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I really thought that this Community Build would be way more popular than this! Anyway, here's where I'm at with the grille/bumper. I decided to separate it. Easier to detail that way. I'll be sending the bumper in for plating this next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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