Phildaupho Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 This model is a tribute to Dan Gurney’s first sanctioned competition drive in his friend Skip Hudson’s ‘29 Ford at Bonneville in 1950. If you want to learn more about the real car and model build details please see my On The Workbench posts http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/105810-29-ford-channelled-over-deuce-frame-under-glass/ Briefly I channeled the Revell ‘29 Roadster over the kit Deuce frame. It now has a Model-A rear cross-member supporting a buggy sprung quickchange rear-end. The flathead engine is from the Revell ‘48 Ford Coupe with the three-carb set up and front cover from the ’32 Sedan. The blue is a blend of Testor’s enamels – Arctic Blue metallic and Pontiac Engine Blue. The interior is Tamiya Racing White and Flat Clear. The side numbers are hand painted acrylic flat white on clear decal film. The tonneau cover is painted masking tape. The license and club plaque are internet images. It appears license plates were much wider in 1950. I eventually plan to convert the model to street trim as it appeared on the first color cover of Hot Rod – April 1951. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Here a couple of composite photos in black & white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eko89 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 very nice build !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Love it, love it, love it. Always nice to see models of historically significant hot-rods, especially when they're so well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That's real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Looks coolI like your photography tooCheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor phillips Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Great model & great photography!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great model and photos. That would have taken some guts to run flat out on the salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I agree, cool model and photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I agree, cool model and photos.x2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great idea and build. Nice to see Dan's first race car instead of an Eagle, Cobra, etc. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Very nice! Great build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Looks really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Wonderful tribute to a great racer and builder. You know Dan is still alive and well in California, he might enjoy a picture of your build. A real outstanding build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Very clean build, great pictures too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Wonderful tribute to a great racer and builder. You know Dan is still alive and well in California, he might enjoy a picture of your build. A real outstanding build. A racer friend who regularly corresponds with Dan has sent him a couple of photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard McClelland Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Beautiful Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hey, super built and set in scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 This is my kind of build; a vehicle built for a purpose with significant history and replicated at a specific point in time. Nice job Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 This is great! I love the history behind old cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Great work!I particularly like the hood latches--where did those come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Looks really nicex2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Great work!I particularly like the hood latches--where did those come from?The latches came from my spare parts box but I am pretty sure they were from a Revell tube-frame era Camaro TranAm racecar kit. They sort of capture the look of lunch box latches which were commonly used on hot-rod hoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Love it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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