Dirty Dave Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 My favorite Hot Wheels car as a kid was the '36 Ford NEET STREETER. The look of that chopped 3W coupe all jacked up gasser-style was pure attitude. I wanted a "quick" project to finish for an upcoming contest, so I grabbed an AMT '36 Ford, a Malco '33 Willys, and started putting things together: That 427 Cammer is going to be a tight fit. Notching the X-member got me an extra 3/32" of setback, which may allow the blower drive to clear the radiator. Originally, I was trying to find a Miss Deal to use as a chassis/suspension donor. If I come up on one, that still could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 looks kool so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Nice project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Can't wait to see more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Dave McGowan! WELCOME! Looking forward to pulling a virtual shopstool up to your bench and enjoying your work as it unfolds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 izzat Kombi yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) izzat Kombi yours? This singlecab? Yeah, it's a slammer I built using a Freeman Cars resin body. I guess I should make a thread for it in the Showcase section. Edited June 15, 2014 by Dirty Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 that's great. I'm sure 36 hp can turn those tracks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 No new pics of the '36, but I did spend some time last night working on the front suspension, radiusing the rear wheelwells to clear some bigger rubber, and working on the fender unit up front to accommodate that big 427 SOHC. Nailing the stance of the Hot Wheels car is interesting - still nose down, yet tall in the saddle. There should be plenty of room for suspension travel when it slams back to earth after a wheelstand, and a few extra inches to clear the rears for "squat" during hard launches. I'll get the rear suspension together soon, mock it back up and get new pics then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'll be watching this one, the Neet Streeter was one of my favorite Hot Wheels when I was a kid. (I had the pale blue enamel version, but I always coveted the earlier redline version that my older brother had, with the blue Spectraflame paint and the opening rumble seat) What kind of rear suspension does the Malco Willys have? I seem to recall the Neet Streeter had some pretty prominent ladder bars, so that would be a big part of nailing "the look". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Very interesting subject/build Looking forward to more Thank You for sharing Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) I'll be watching this one, the Neet Streeter was one of my favorite Hot Wheels when I was a kid. (I had the pale blue enamel version, but I always coveted the earlier redline version that my older brother had, with the blue Spectraflame paint and the opening rumble seat) What kind of rear suspension does the Malco Willys have? I seem to recall the Neet Streeter had some pretty prominent ladder bars, so that would be a big part of nailing "the look". I'm really thinking about robbing the rear end from a Miss Deal or Revell '41 Willys kit just for ladder bars. The Malco '33 Willys has parallel leafs with a couple of links to prevent axle wrap, but not the big ladder bars that would better complete the "look". The other thing that I'm on the search for is the right set of fender headers/dumps. There's not a lot of room between the frame rails, block and fenders, so I may have to get a bit creative in that respect. Wish me luck! Edited June 17, 2014 by Dirty Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Well you have my full attention,as you know i want to build a gasser,so i will be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 A quick, loose mock-up on Miss Deal suspension. It's taking on that '70s street freak stance that I was hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Sure looks like the hotwheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob29579 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I love seeing the hot wheels built as 1/25 cars..... Any more on this one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare1 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Oh yeah, this one will be awesome when it's done. Looking forward to more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dave Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 I've had this one on the back burner for a bit. I have a candy base down, but I want to mask and shoot panels/scallops on it before I move forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 FYI ... MCM forum member Darrell at Vinyl Nation has red line decals. link . . http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61694&hl=pinner#entry852058 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Looks good so far --- It is neat when the old AMT kits get used for projects (re-issue noted) --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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