Monogram 1934 Ford Cabriolet Early Kustom

[Dan Hay]

Finally finished this one. Inspired by the Wes Collin's Roadster that is being recreated by Mark Skipper in Fresno, I wanted to do a 34 Ford as an early Kustom. I didn't feel like turning the car into a roadster, I don't think I have the skill to pull it off, so I built the Cabriolet version. This is the 1962 issue of the 34 Ford Coupe/Cabriolet. I highly recommend picking one up if you can find one under $100. Many cool parts. 

Mods and Parts:

Chopped top, 36 Ford Headlights, 41 Lincoln Bumpers and steering wheel, scratch built skirts, smoothed gas tank cover with frenched license plate. Sombrero Caps are from the Revell 49 Mercury kit. Paint is Tamiya Pearl Light Red (TS59 I think). Engine is from the revell 40 Ford kits, with pulleys, generator and upper radiator hoses from the Revell 32 Sedan kit. Front suspension is the Revell 30 Model A, rear end is box stock banjo with a heavily modified crossmember to get it low in the rear. Dash has a 40 Ford deluxe gauge cluster in the 34 dash. 

It doesn't have quite the swoopy look as the real life roadster with duvall windshield (see link above). But nevertheless it looks the part of a late 40's early 50's Kustom. Some of you may say I should have painted the running boards white, but white running boards were a late 50's-60's thing, so it wouldn't have been correct. 

[Dave Van]

Love those Monogram 34 Fords........nice mods.....well done

[happy grumpy]

Gorgeous in this color, the black one looks pretty cool too. Great job on both.

[mr moto]

That is really SWEET! Great job.

[espo]

Great looking custom. Like the engine detailing and the interior. 

[Joe Nunes]

Very nice model!  Looks great in your color choice.  Well done!  ?

Joe

[SpikeSchumacher]

Nicely done Dan! ??

[Dan Hay]

Thanks guys!

[carrucha]

Cool custom.  I like the body color.

[XYHARRY]

Beautiful custom Dan. That colour pops. I like the black one too. 

Cheers, David. ??

[stavanzer]

Wow, right out of the "Little Hot Rod Magazines".

Looks like something from 1958-60.

[Zippi]

Boy that's a purdy looking 34 Ford.  Just love that color.

[KWT]

That came out great. Very nicely done.

I'd love to get my hands on one

[Bullybeef]

Just beautiful! Someday I’ll have a crack at a cabriolet 33/34

[Dennis Lacy]

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Dan! It’s everything a late 1940’s mild custom should be. Killer color choice. 

I have one of these kits in complete, mint condition that I intend to build. It’s the “how I’m gonna build it” that I’m stuck on. 

[Dan Hay]

50 minutes ago, Dennis Lacy said:

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Dan! It’s everything a late 1940’s mild custom should be. Killer color choice. 

I have one of these kits in complete, mint condition that I intend to build. It’s the “how I’m gonna build it” that I’m stuck on. 

Thanks Dennis! There are endless possibilities with this kit. I’m sure whatever you decide it’ll be awesome!

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Koellefornia Kid]

Very nicely done! The color fits perfectly!

[Dan Hay]

Here's a link to a more in depth video of the build. I started a YouTube channel, focusing on building cars, models and 1:1.

 

[slusher]

Beautifully done!

[ewetwo]

That is really nice.

[Modlbldr]

What a beautiful custom. Perfectly portrays the early custom era. Fantastic!

Later-

[Mr. Metallic]

Very nicely done. Great stance, and the wheel covers are the cherry on top. I especially dig the Lincoln bumpers 

Edited February 2, 2023 by Mr. Metallic

[alan barton]

Its so nice when a modeller hands you the recipe for a car that has not spoken to you yet!  I have a partly built version of this kit that I last worked on in 1982 - suddenly I have a vision.  Thanks for sharing your beautiful model.

Cheers

Alan

[TooOld]

Very kewl Dan , excellent paint and detailing !  Good call not making it a roadster , looks much better this way !