Scale Rodder Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Hello. One year silence and i`m here again. Desoto base is Johan recycling body. Donor kit is AMT Chrysler 300 and it was give chassis and the interior parts. Vacuum formed glass, hood and Long Ram intake parts are from modelhaus. Engine block is from Lindberg 64 Dodge kit and mix of other Mopar kit spare parts. Job is take a long time and was full of fitting parts and modification again, again and again but nonetheles interesting and fun. I know original Desoto is unibody chassis without separate frame but hey it`s metal and not impossible thing to do that way in reality. Anyway i think this look more realistic solution than original Johan model. Silver Machine name is stolen from Hawkwind Band. Edited February 24, 2019 by Scale Rodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMCMAN52 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Excellent combination of bits and parts. I like the way you painted the pattern on the roof. Nicely detailed engine and interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Pretty darn cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Looks sweet, great build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Cool cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Nice work! I'm no fan of customs, but this one is very tastefully done! The wheels aren't hideous and it's not painted some putrid "day glow" green! I like the fact that you chose a nice Mopar power plant option and refrained from chopping holes in the hood for some gigantic blower or a mismatched hood scoop. The interior is tasteful and the stance looks great! Great job! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 54 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Nice work! I'm no fan of customs, but this one is very tastefully done! The wheels aren't hideous and it's not painted some putrid "day glow" green! I like the fact that you chose a nice Mopar power plant option and refrained from chopping holes in the hood for some gigantic blower or a mismatched hood scoop. The interior is tasteful and the stance looks great! Great job! Steve X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Very cool! Very nice work under that hood! I've had the '60 Desoto kit out recently and was fiddling a bit myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahshu Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Awesome MOPAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Great paint job, great stance, great details! I love the mild custom look on this one! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nicely Done! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Oh boy! I DO like this! that engine is superb and I totally dig the roof. On top of all that, it's a rarely seen build here. You did it real justice ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 VERY NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 A beautiful build and that engine bay rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael in Illinois Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Way Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Whoa. Wasn't expecting that. You really did some work here, lots of subtle details. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Nice save! The nicely detailed engine surprised me; it looks just right in that big engine bay. I wish these DeSoto kits were still commonly available; I'd buy one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Classy, very nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale Rodder Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Thank you everyone very much. Nice to see so many comments here. Whole project story is here http://www.fcma.fi/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13024 Language is maybe weird but check pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Very nice concept and execution. It gives me an idea of how to deal with my Johan 60 Chrysler New Yorker that I have to restore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I like customs when they’re not completely over the top. I love this one. Great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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