landman Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) I have a Duesenberg town car . I'd like to use the body to make a sedan out of something. So it has to be rebodied. How about a Duesenberg roadster by Henley or a sleek Bugatti T-50ish coupe? Edited December 24, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Interested in seeing your progress.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Interested in seeing your progress....Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 That Duesenberg Town Car would make a great sedan version! (The Walter Murphy Company, which built the real prototype of that Town Car, also made a few sedan-type bodies using very much the same lines and shapes.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 That Duesenberg Town Car would make a great sedan version! (The Walter Murphy Company, which built the real prototype of that Town Car, also made a few sedan-type bodies using very much the same lines and shapes.ArtArt, you are absolutely right and That is what I want to do with it, but with a Packard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Did these mockups this morning just to see. Both are definitely feasible but the Henley roadster would be somewhat more challenging. Edited December 24, 2020 by landman Forgot to insert photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 If you decide on the Bugati body--that would make a really neat looking Duesenber--I'd suggest you consider shortening the Duesenberg frame. running boards and splash aprons--as that would be quite realistic--Monogram's Duesenberg kits are all of cars built on the long, 153 1/2 inch wheelbase, but Duesenberg also offered the Model J with a shorter, 442 1/2 inch wheelbase.The Henley body might not be as difficult to adapt as you might think. You'd need to adapt the Town Car cowling to the Henley Roadster, as the Model J's firewall is coordinated with the hood shape, as a standard feature. Some sheet styrene will fill in those rear fender opennings in the body quite well!Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'd go with the Rolls, which seems more likely for a Deusenberg. That Bugatti roof is distinctively Bugatti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'd go with the Rolls, which seems more likely for a Deusenberg. That Bugatti roof is distinctively Bugatti.But if you were a wealthy prospect, living in Paris, and you wanted that styling for the Model J you are negotiating to buy--I'm pretty sure the coachbuider would put any style body on it that your heart desires!Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) I was also thinking of modifying the Bugatti body to the Atalante styling. Edited December 24, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Well, the Atlantic could be a major project, for sure!Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Atlantic would be too much work. But something like this could be had by shortening the Bugatti roof & using a shortened Henley deck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) I made a major executive decision and the Duesenberg will be rebodied with the Henley roadster body. First order of business was to investigate if the two could be mated. In order for the Duesenberg firewall to fit against the Henley interior a strip had to be cut off from the area which meets the toe board. Then I checked the two bodies' taper to see if they would meet. Looks like they will with a bit of an extension. Second decision was to stick with the Rolls rear fenders. It will be easier this way. Edited December 24, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 You always come up with interesting projects. I'll be watching your progress with interest. If you decide you should have gone with the Bugatti I'll donate a Duesenberg to the cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) On 7/25/2016 at 10:53 PM, Eric Macleod said: You always come up with interesting projects. I'll be watching your progress with interest. If you decide you should have gone with the Bugatti I'll donate a Duesenberg to the cause! Thanks Eric. It's just that I can't bring myself to redo them the same.this way they "feel" like new models. As for your generous offer, I have the makings of several of these whimsical creations. Picked up a set of "parts" on eBay. Nice haul. The gray dual-cowl body is diecast. I wonder what it was. Edited December 25, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 The gray body was a 31 Packard 840 Phaeton. You could get a great Duesenberg LeBaron or Derham Phaeton out of that one. You certainly keep things interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 This is pretty cool, custom bodywork like the 1:1 coach builders did back then. )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 The gray body was a 31 Packard 840 Phaeton. You could get a great Duesenberg LeBaron or Derham Phaeton out of that one. You certainly keep things interesting. Eric, what I could do though, is trade one of these for a 33 Chrysler LeBaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 That outta be enough to keep you going for a bit with this one Pat. Lookin' great so far BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Don't want to steal your thunder, but because of this thread, I'm seriously considering getting back at my '33 Chrysler phaeton. I picked up a '32 Chrysler by AMT yesterday, and it has the tires I wanted for the '33, even though they're different scales..REALLY close! ( I'm no good at painting whitewalls!) After seeing your haul, I just got excited about another classic for my shelf! Told you I was interested in your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 That outta be enough to keep you going for a bit with this one Pat. Lookin' great so far BTWHey Joe, if you're talking about the stash,I'd say I have a lifetime supply with those along with the ones I already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'll be watching to see what all you come up with!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) The Rolls body sits well on the Duesenberg floor pan but it sits too high as you can see once the rolls fenders are on. Will sort that out next. Spent the rest of the evening sorting out that pile. Binned many small parts before they fall through the cracks. Later, I'll attempt to sort them by make. Edited December 25, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 A thought here: The bottom of the rumble seat interior is what appears to be holding the rear of the body too high, some file work there should cure that so that the body shell sits down evenly from front to rear. As for mating the rear fenders to the body--some Evergreen sheet styrene ought to do that for you.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks Eric. It's just that I can't bring myself to redo them the same.this way they "feel" like new models. As for your generous offer, I have the makings of several of these whimsical creations. Picked up a set of "parts" on eBay. Nice haul. The gray dual-cowl body is diecast. I wonder what it was. I have used these exact kits, and with imagination, you can come up with some amazingly wild creations, just keep trying different ideas, they can look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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