Randy D Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 RRR, This is really good stuff !!! Love your craftsmanship. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Looking really cool so far - nice engineering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) UPDATE 10/18/20 I got a lot done yesterday so I figured I throw up another update today... Radiator built (obviously for a flathead) with a cut down '32 shell from the AMT Phantom Vickie [sic]... I fabricated the exhaust system, grabbed from the old Testors (not Tim) Boyd's Smoothster, cut it up and put it back as needed, parts were originally chrome plated...once pinned together it fits nicely. I worked on the interior. Door panels are from the Revell '32 sedan. The parts do line up, they look a bit wonky mocked up... Front suspension... Steering... rear panhard bar.... I'm getting pretty close getting this done. I'm in the process of making a gas tank that will be located on the back side of the seat, a few other odds and ends still to be done...thanks for looking... -RRR Edited October 19, 2020 by Rocking Rodney Rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 A lot of good stuff going on here. I have a feeling this is going straight to my top favorites from you when it’s done. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Eric Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nice and accurate chassis detail. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I have been watching your build and really enjoy the lengths you go to for the chassis and interior details. The '48 Ford dash especially looks good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, espo said: I have been watching your build and really enjoy the lengths you go to for the chassis and interior details. The '48 Ford dash especially looks good . Thanks, I thought the '48 dash looked a bit overwhelming, but it's growing on me.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Rodney,....really impressive work. Wanted to ask what transverse spring you are using for your front suspension....I am doing a very similar layout on my '31A low rider Tudor and was just beginning to look for a spring for my setup. Yours looks really good and if I have the same part available in my stash it might save me a ton of time looking....Thanks TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 18 hours ago, tim boyd said: Rodney,....really impressive work. Wanted to ask what transverse spring you are using for your front suspension....I am doing a very similar layout on my '31A low rider Tudor and was just beginning to look for a spring for my setup. Yours looks really good and if I have the same part available in my stash it might save me a ton of time looking....Thanks TIM TIM- The front suspension is from the Revell Model A series. I cut the spring off of the axle and then shortened it to fit between the split bones. You can see the suspension system in progress in this pic... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Love the 48 dash and custom interior, impressive work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: TIM- The front suspension is from the Revell Model A series. I cut the spring off of the axle and then shortened it to fit between the split bones. You can see the suspension system in progress in this pic... -RRR Excellent! Thanks Rodney for the quick response....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 UPDATE 10/25 YARD SALE!!!!! Ready to paint! I did manage to throw on a quick coat of primer and couldn't resist a quick mockup... The rag top is a bit crooked on the drivers side in the back...so that will need to be addressed...perhaps a quick slice and a tuck???? -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Eric Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Side profile is sinister, looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 WICKED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hi RRR! The side view does not lie: all the gaps are top-notch. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I like this. It's going to look killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 9:27 AM, Rocking Rodney Rat said: UPDATE 10/25 YARD SALE!!!!! Ready to paint! I did manage to throw on a quick coat of primer and couldn't resist a quick mockup... The rag top is a bit crooked on the drivers side in the back...so that will need to be addressed...perhaps a quick slice and a tuck???? -RRR Adding the half round strips to the roof section adds a completely new a very cool look. I am watching this one closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 8:27 AM, Rocking Rodney Rat said: YARD SALE!!!!! I’ll give ya three fiddy at the end of the day ?? Outstanding fabrication and execution on this one - really enjoy your projects!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Are you going to add the original landau irons to the top ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Sam I Am said: Are you going to add the original landau irons to the top ? I thought about it! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I know you moved this over to the finished section of the forum, but you really shouldn't mind if I share one of my favorite progress shots! -KK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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