m3fan Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Hi All, Calling this one done! Although all during the build phase there are always some gremlins show up in final assembly. I started with a pretty nice built up that was disassembled cleanly and then incorporated the Smoothster chassis and drive train. The two main mods were firewall, interior floor and the running boards under the covers had to be cut out for clearance. I noticed a bit of a trend using military type paint colours so that’s what I tried with this build. Lastly I used a staggered set of Pegasus wheels and tires. Thanks for looking 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4mula1fan Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 You nailed the stance. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I gotta tell ya....that's one sweet looking ride dude. The color makes this 37. Great job on the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Hi Russell! Very clean "salvage job", bravo! And choosing black for the top section increases the level of difficulty on a rebuilt. Mission accomplished! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Looks real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Looks great ! I like the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffman Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Very nice! What are the colors, exactly; the red and the blue, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Really like the way this one came out. Beautiful choice of colors, really accent that lovely shape of the slantback. Overall very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Beautiful clean looking build. I agree with you on the military colors especially on street rods like this. Makes it hard to figure out where that color came from. The chassis fits in just like it came in the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3fan Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 13 hours ago, 4mula1fan said: You nailed the stance. Nice work! Thanks much 4 hours ago, Zippi said: I gotta tell ya....that's one sweet looking ride dude. The color makes this 37. Great job on the build. Hi Bob, Thanks for the comment. 4 hours ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Hi Russell! Very clean "salvage job", bravo! And choosing black for the top section increases the level of difficulty on a rebuilt. Mission accomplished! CT Hey Claude, Thanks for the comment. Thankfully like I said it was built pretty cleanly before but long enough ago the glue was brittle and didn't make a mess! 3 hours ago, crazyjim said: Looks real good. 3 hours ago, cobraman said: Looks great ! I like the color combo. Thanks 3 hours ago, Hoffman said: Very nice! What are the colors, exactly; the red and the blue, please? Hey Tim, Glad you like it. As for colors the blue is called intermediat blue from Mr Color and the red was a custom mix from an auto paint store. I wanted an oxblood type color and have used it a few times on builds 1 hour ago, TarheelRick said: Really like the way this one came out. Beautiful choice of colors, really accent that lovely shape of the slantback. Overall very nice build. Thanks very much 1 hour ago, espo said: Beautiful clean looking build. I agree with you on the military colors especially on street rods like this. Makes it hard to figure out where that color came from. The chassis fits in just like it came in the kit. appreciate the comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Killer! I really like the colors and color scheme. Stance is perfect and the integration of the Smoothster chassis and engine is totally rad. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Wow, what a cool looking old Ford. Great job Russell👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Great looking Slant-Back. The Smoothster chassis and powertrain are sure a nice fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Nice stance and attractive color choices. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 This is the first '37 sedan I've seen that I actually like! The colors, wheels and stance are all dead on! Then there's the chassis and drivetrain to put it further over the top! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3fan Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 22 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said: Killer! I really like the colors and color scheme. Stance is perfect and the integration of the Smoothster chassis and engine is totally rad. Nice work! Hi Dennis, Thanks for the comments. I love your work so for you to comment on mine it’s appreciated 18 hours ago, ewetwo said: Really nice. Thanks so much 17 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Wow, what a cool looking old Ford. Great job Russell👍 Thanks I’m glad you like it 16 hours ago, Phildaupho said: Great looking Slant-Back. The Smoothster chassis and powertrain are sure a nice fit. Thanks Phil, Hoping you can see it in person at Gord’s if all goes well 9 hours ago, bisc63 said: Nice stance and attractive color choices. Well done! Thanks so much 1 hour ago, Plowboy said: This is the first '37 sedan I've seen that I actually like! The colors, wheels and stance are all dead on! Then there's the chassis and drivetrain to put it further over the top! Nice work! Thanks Roger. Maybe you should try one and it may become a favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 very well done, Russel! The Smoothster parts and the Pegasus wheels were nice choices to update this kit! Your paint scheme and the mention of "military" colours reminds me of my black and army green ´37 I built a few years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3fan Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 13 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Looks great! Thanks 4 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: very well done, Russel! The Smoothster parts and the Pegasus wheels were nice choices to update this kit! Your paint scheme and the mention of "military" colours reminds me of my black and army green ´37 I built a few years ago... Thanks Oliver, I really like your version as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Russell, is that a Revell model? Got a pic of the box? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3fan Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Russell, is that a Revell model? Got a pic of the box? Thanks. Hi Bob this was a built up that I got from someone so no box but it is the revell/ monogram kit it that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 41 minutes ago, m3fan said: Hi Bob this was a built up that I got from someone so no box but it is the revell/ monogram kit it that helps Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Very Sharp! Great stance and color choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamelvis Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Hi Russell, I've seen this build twice at shows and it keeps catching my eye. Love everything about it and I keep taking photos of it every time !! I would like to build one like it !! TCB, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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