traditional Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) I've just completed this traditional Deuce using a GMP roadster kit and a derelict 5 window coupe (body only found on Ebay) I may be fiddling with a few things for a couple of days but for all intent and purpose, it's done. The GMP/Acme roadster kit ( I love these kits) comes with a Chevy, a Ford flathead, and an Ardun motor but I decided to use an Oldsmobile motor that came from a supercharged '41 Willys gasser and modify it into a more street-typical '57 Olds J2 tri-carb motor by making a scratchbuilt intake manifold, valve covers and exhaust manifolds. I also added handmade carb linkage, ignition coil, and fuel lines as well as the usual wiring and plumbing. The carpeting is simulated with tan colored felt and the exhaust system is polished non-lead solder wire and aluminum tubing. The windshield area of the coupe body has been modified to have lighter corner radii and the windshield frame is polished aluminum wire. The inner door window frames are also polished aluminum wire, and the custom-mixed dark yellow paint is automotive basecoat/clearcoat. I tucked the exhaust manifold immediately inward so I could optionally use engine-hood side-panels. With optional hood side-panels Sitting beside last year's similar 5 window adaptation to a GMP/Acme plastic and metal roadster kit Edited June 21, 2016 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Sweet looking hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 WOW! Stunning... Off the chart of top best of show quality building... I'd love to see this in person, just incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijsgrit Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 oh WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Just gorgeous! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Cool looking rod, nice detail work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Gorgeous! Congrats on a great build and I love the choice of the Olds with tucked in exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 That is a beautiful piece work.Respect.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Phenomenal work! This is one of my favorite kits and I have to say, one of the best builds I’ve seen as result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Rollins Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 WOW!!! Now THAT'S a nice model!!! Excellent craftsmanship!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Very cute little hot rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 a lot of work there ... very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Outstanding quality and level of detail.Contest worthy paint and very well photographed!Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 That is one pretty hot rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Very, very tasty Cliff! Like that comparo shot too! Thanks for posting....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSMO Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Oh, my Lord! That is just lovely. Talk about understated elegance.Adios, Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Very sharp.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 very nice looks great, awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Stunning build Clifford, well done mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Another knockout beautiful hot rod from you Clifford!So much to admire here, but I'm specially impressed with the window frames - I can't imagine doing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Very, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Stunning work all round Cliff, love the engine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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