Zippi Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Just cracked this kit open the other day checking things out and what my options are. I found this Revell kit on ebay some months back and have been wanting to get it on the bench this year. I think I'm going with the full fendered version. I also have a Ford 312 Y block engine with two 4's that a fellow sent me that I would like to use. I don't think headers will fit but it looks like stock manifolds may work. I have all the body parts cleaned and sanded that will be painted the body color. I'm going with Tamiya Acrylic gloss black paint on this one. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage AMT Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Looks like you may have to notch the firewall for the distributor to fit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Yeah, or I could turn this into a Ford engine and put the distributor in the front. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, Zippi said: Yeah, or I could turn this into a Ford engine and put the distributor in the front. Y blocks have the distributor at the rear. It also angles toward the passenger side. Not straight up like a Chevy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Plowboy said: Y blocks have the distributor at the rear. It also angles toward the passenger side. Not straight up like a Chevy. Yup. I'm also building up the kit engine to see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Another cool build coming, Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Very nice work, last night I was watching your youtube post on this build. I'll be following it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Great kit and some of the best looking American 5 spokes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 4 hours ago, slusher said: Another cool build coming, Bob! Thanks Carl. I really like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenmojr said: Very nice work, last night I was watching your youtube post on this build. I'll be following it. Thanks and thanks for stopping by by my YouTube channel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 33 minutes ago, espo said: Great kit and some of the best looking American 5 spokes around. A great kit it is. The wheels are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Hey Bob, I used the y block from the amt 57 ford in my 32 4 door sedan, had very few fitment issues with the firewall. The kit ford small block details up nicely, just needs something to dress up the engine a little. The 32 3 window is one of my favourite of the Revell series. So you know you have my attention. edit: just checked out your YouTube channel and subscribed. Edited September 21, 2022 by Bullybeef Added text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Absolutely one of the finest Deuce kits available over the decades! Your version is one of so many options that the kit offers!! Must build for the avid street rod/hot rod fan... make it your own all the way, Brother... -KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 If you go with the Y-block, you might be able to use the headers that are in the AMT '56 Ford instead of stock manifolds . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Bullybeef said: Hey Bob, I used the y block from the amt 57 ford in my 32 4 door sedan, had very few fitment issues with the firewall. The kit ford small block details up nicely, just needs something to dress up the engine a little. The 32 3 window is one of my favourite of the Revell series. So you know you have my attention. edit: just checked out your YouTube channel and subscribed. Yeah, I didn't see any issues with fitting the Y block in the 32. I kinda like the two 4's. Thanks for subscribing to my YouTube channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Kit Karson said: Absolutely one of the finest Deuce kits available over the decades! Your version is one of so many options that the kit offers!! Must build for the avid street rod/hot rod fan... make it your own all the way, Brother... -KK Thanks KK. She's gonna be a Street Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, larman said: If you go with the Y-block, you might be able to use the headers that are in the AMT '56 Ford instead of stock manifolds . Yup. I'll figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Thanks and thanks for stopping by by my YouTube channel. I love that Chevy 3100 you have in your garage. It would be the perfect garage mate for my 60 Vette. You should do a youtube episode on this real life beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Kenmojr said: I love that Chevy 3100 you have in your garage. It would be the perfect garage mate for my 60 Vette. You should do a youtube episode on this real life beauty. Thanks man. We call her "Ruby" there is a video of Ruby on my channel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Hard to go wrong with a black 32 Ford. You're off to a good start. There are a few intake options for the small block Ford from the kit just in the 32 series alone, let alone all the 1st gen Mustang kits out there to steal from. Of course, a Y block would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, Mr. Metallic said: Hard to go wrong with a black 32 Ford. You're off to a good start. There are a few intake options for the small block Ford from the kit just in the 32 series alone, let alone all the 1st gen Mustang kits out there to steal from. Of course, a Y block would be cool. Thanks Craig. I'm starting to second guess myself on painting black but I'm going to hold firm. Yup.....lot of options for an engine. I have the kit engine, a 312 Y block, a 572 BB, or I could mix and match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 We had a record breaking heat wave today. It's 97° but the humidity is only 35% so I thought I'd better get some primer on the 32. This time I went with the Tamiya Fine Surface Primer Gray instead of white. It layed down smooth like always. This time I'm going to let it cure out for a couple day then wet sand it before I paint the gloss black top coat on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Yeah Buddy....smooth😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Yeah Buddy....smooth😄 Thanks man. Tamiya paints always go down smooth for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I do agree, their primers are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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