Jantrix Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 One advantage to unemployment, time to finish up a few things. This poor '37 has been languishing for near four years now. It waiting for me to more stuff to it that I'd planned, but at some point you have to choose between on the shelf or still in the box. And now's the time to do so. The engine is from the Beretta pro-street, the seats are '67 Charger rear buckets, the chassis has been lengthened and suspension dropped. Paint is Testors lacquer Mystic Emerald. I was a fun build but I'm real glad to get it done. One issue I noted right at finally assembly was the passenger side valve cover is on upside down. If it wasn't for the Chevrolet engraving, you wouldn't even notice on a small block Chevy. I did add the door handles. 😃 I may try carving up the clear hood to fit this one. As always, comments, criticisms, and insane ideas are cordially welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Rob, looks great...sorta rat rod with shiny paint...well done Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Low and long, I like it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Very cool. Love the stance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 So many different features. Twin Super Chargers with side draft Carbs. Extended frame and the front suspension. The interior looks very comfortable. I like how the flame decals accent the look of the build without overpowering it. Very nice paint finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Everything cool about a hot rod; it's hard to pick a favorite feature. A good example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Did you do the interior parts (aside from the seats) with half-round strips? This model is just fun to look at and explore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, bisc63 said: Did you do the interior parts (aside from the seats) with half-round strips? Thanks everyone. I'm glad you like the model. And no, that's the kit stock interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hi Rob, That's not what I expected when I saw the title of the thread! Pretty cool design and I'm glad you didn't rust it out. Just one word of warning, not to put you off tackling the job, but it looks like you need to extend the clear plastic hood. I modified one of those hoods years ago to fit a dirt modified race car and discovered that the two sides are distinctively different - looking from the top one side bows out a lot more than the other. It may be easier to cut and shut the styrene stock hood rather than the custom clear one. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 KOOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Cool hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Hi Rob! Wow, that is a great design, bravo! I'm curious: are your flame decals those that were in a mid-60's ElCamino? They look the part... CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 16 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Rob! Wow, that is a great design, bravo! I'm curious: are your flame decals those that were in a mid-60's ElCamino? They look the part... CT Yes Claude, those decals are from the Revell '66 El Camino, though they were the only part of that I kit I own. I'm glad you like the design but I can't take credit. Years ago, I spotted a photo online of a late 30's fenderless rod that was built this way, and days later, the image was still rolling around in my brain. I've tried to find the photo, but no matter the keywords I've tried, Google can't find it. Like this one, it had all the rat rod audacity, but was a finished gleaming hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Jantrix said: Yes Claude, those decals are from the Revell '66 El Camino, though they were the only part of that I kit I own. I'm glad you like the design but I can't take credit. Years ago, I spotted a photo online of a late 30's fenderless rod that was built this way, and days later, the image was still rolling around in my brain. I've tried to find the photo, but no matter the keywords I've tried, Google can't find it. Like this one, it had all the rat rod audacity, but was a finished gleaming hot rod. Hi Rob! Great story. Now for the good news: If Google can't find the car that inspired you, let's assume it will, from now on, find YOURS (!) should anyone type in a corresponding search... You wil go from "inspired" to "inspiring" ... Great outcome! As to the flame decals: I've often tought of buying this kit FOR the decals. Are they a pain to apply, or were you pleased? They do look great! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Rob! Great story. Now for the good news: If Google can't find the car that inspired you, let's assume it will, from now on, find YOURS (!) should anyone type in a corresponding search... You wil go from "inspired" to "inspiring" ... Great outcome! As to the flame decals: I've often tought of buying this kit FOR the decals. Are they a pain to apply, or were you pleased? They do look great! CT Inspiring. 😄 I like that. The decals were very good. The pieces on the sides needed some trimming to fit the '37, and setting solution is always the thing to do, but they really weren't any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 24 minutes ago, Jantrix said: Inspiring. 😄 I like that. The decals were very good. The pieces on the sides needed some trimming to fit the '37, and setting solution is always the thing to do, but they really weren't any trouble. Thank you then! I know that I will pick-up this OOP kit the next time I see it. Besides, one always has use for a mid-size Camino rear box in a spontaneous mash-up! Regards, CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Liking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I dig it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Very neat and awesome hot rod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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