Bernard Kron Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) 30's Style Dry Lakes '29 Ford Model A Roadster (More pictures below) Built for the "Real Hot Rod" community build project on the TRaK board, the goal of which was to create a realistic rusted or worn looking rod that was not over the top as in the current "rat rod" idiom. I chose to build a pre-war, 30's style dry lakes Ford '29 A roadster all dusted from running at El Mirage. Based on the AMT kit with the 4-banger block, Winfield head and exhaust system from the Revell '29 "Rat Rod" Roadster Pickup kit, carbs and manifold from the "Classics" issue (2002) of the AMT '29 Ford Model A Roadster kit which includes a lot of the old hop up parts from the original release, and AMT '32 Ford Kelsey-Hayes style wire wheels. The front tires at AMT Firestones and the rears are Modelhaus T-150B Commander '78 blackwalls. Paint is Duplicolor Maroon over a black base. Other than the hot motor, updated wheels and tire, and removing the fenders, running boards and lights, the car is stock Model A just like back in the day. Thanx for lookin', B. Edited July 24, 2010 by gbk1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Great build! I remember seeing old film reels with those cars at the lakes when I was a kid! Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Thanx for the kind words guys. I build these things to capture the mood of the period as much as to create a faithful replica. Here's another little Photoshop Phantasy of 'Ol #71 running 4 up at Muroc barely in control and crowding the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I think you captured the real thing. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snapper Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Nice job Bernard - I like the mufflers and the way you let the engine cover fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 sweet little build thank you for sharing later russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Very nice model, and the b&w "vintage" photos look completely real! Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Now all you need to do is PhotoShop yourself into the driver's seat!! Cool little ride, Bernard!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlzrocks Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 well done! Very old and used looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Very nice Bernard... you really captured the feel and texture of the roadster with this model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezerman Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Nice work. Vintage photoshop fotos are cool !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I love that period of racing and your car captures it very well. One suggestion if I may? SCTA required the cars to run hoods, and they were usually secured with straps. They ran over the top of the hood, one in front,one in back, and were secured to the frame. I like to use two strips of masking tape painted leather brown. I think it would add to what is already a spectacular little car. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Great lakester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Great looking build, looks like it just finished a weekend on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Wow, this sure goes back a ways! Thanks for the kind words a decade on. I should revisit this subject with the skills I've acquired since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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