jdcar32 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) I rescued this one from my old Built box, from the 70's. That 40 year old enamel fought long and hard in the green pond !The 409 is from the parts box, along with the cross ram manifold . The magneto is scratch built as is the catch can. The doors were opened and the front clip hinged gasser style. I did a spackle style interior paint. The tranny is a parts pack Hydro Stick with linkage added. The front suspension uses the 32' Ford axle, the rear has traction bars modified from the same kit. The interior has a stock dash with added gauges, a tach, and the chute pull.. The grenade shift knob is scratch built, so is the fire extinguisher. Paint is Tamiya rattle can orange. Windows are made from tinted business card stock. Edited April 6, 2015 by jdcar32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Wow Jon, that was a great save I am thrilled you waited the 40 years. It would have never turned out looking this good.......NICE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Really nice job on that Chevy gasser Jon, real nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very cool gasser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 She's real fine, your 409! Great work on this! Great interior and engine details! Sam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 SWEEEEET! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Super sharp gasser... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragzz Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 vary well done as iam a big fan of the gasser drag cars keep up the great work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Super Jon, Out of the park cool, Like the seat mount! great paint job buddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Best 37 Chevy I've ever seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very cool, very nice. I would be proud to have that on my shelf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prostreeter69 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very sharp looking 39! Love the gasser look with the 409 and all the little details. Jon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Excellent rebuild! Paint and details are both very nice. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That is a fantastic build with lots of great details.....Nice Job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 A very nice build. I love that kit. Excellent work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very nice build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Pentecost Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Man, what's left to say? Everybody pretty much has it covered!!!! I will say this, "That's BITCHIN'"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TimmyP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Beautifully executed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Cool gasser. Looks great in orange! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcar32 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) I dont like the door logo, I will change it to something more period correct like "Big Ed's Garage" or something when I find something at the next swap meet. I like the hand lettered look that these cars had back in the day. And thanks to all for your kind comments............... Edited April 3, 2015 by jdcar32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Love it. Very clean, right-looking and convincing. I well remember the spatter-paint finished interiors of a lot of old drag cars. Fine model. Edited April 3, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Cool gasser. Good job on the save. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Cool tilt front end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w451973 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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