Modlbldr Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 This came to me a few years ago in pieces and I finally finished cleaning the dust and putting it back together tonight. Nothing special. Just a nice little shelf piece. I really like the color. Later- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Very nice work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Somebody did some really nice detailing on this old Ford. I had the Tasca version. Great kit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Thank you Michelle and Jim. I appreciate it. Jim, I just checked out your "Barn find" post. Beautiful work on that 29! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Thank you Michelle and Jim. I appreciate it. Jim, I just checked out your "Barn find" post. Beautiful work on that 29! Later- Thanks, Tom, I hope you looked at the "RUST" thread. I got such great reaction to the '29, I figured I should dredge up that old thread for some new activity on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Always liked the subtle look of the Thunderbolts. I was at the Winter Nationals in Pamona when they first ran in the NHRA and were mopping up the class and that has always stayed with me, I guess. Wonder about the front wheels? Are they the early Ford wide fives or VW's? This color would be a good base for some dealership livery or some other sponsor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Good looking build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I don't know what it looked like when you started but it looks good now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Nice restauration. Really nice paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Nice. I like the old Ford Thunderbolts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 11 hours ago, espo said: Always liked the subtle look of the Thunderbolts. I was at the Winter Nationals in Pamona when they first ran in the NHRA and were mopping up the class and that has always stayed with me, I guess. Wonder about the front wheels? Are they the early Ford wide fives or VW's? This color would be a good base for some dealership livery or some other sponsor. I'm pretty sure they are wide fives. Odd, but I thought they had a nice look. And they are what was on there so i left them. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Very cool build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 hours ago, espo said: Always liked the subtle look of the Thunderbolts. I was at the Winter Nationals in Pamona when they first ran in the NHRA and were mopping up the class and that has always stayed with me, I guess. Wonder about the front wheels? Are they the early Ford wide fives or VW's? This color would be a good base for some dealership livery or some other sponsor. Wow, Pamona! I was watching some of the films of those days on Roku's live TV channel 249 (NHRA channel). The first Winternationals were using flags to start races. FLAGS! Amazing footage. David, do you recall the Tasca Ford car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 8 hours ago, customline said: Wow, Pamona! I was watching some of the films of those days on Roku's live TV channel 249 (NHRA channel). The first Winternationals were using flags to start races. FLAGS! Amazing footage. David, do you recall the Tasca Ford car? I think that the Tasca Ford was a brown color with a gold roof, but I would have to look at any of their old photos to know for sure. I do recall that one of the Ford teams had that color combination. As I recall most of the Thunderbolts were built as a white car and the teams would paint their own color schemas unless they had ordered their unit as opposed to getting one of the cars from Fords pool units. This was in the time that manufacturers would sell their race cars to a team for $1.00 if they were a big named driver/team combination. I do remember I couldn't afford food for a week because I spent my money on the tickets to get in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 49 minutes ago, espo said: I think that the Tasca Ford was a brown color with a gold roof, but I would have to look at any of their old photos to know for sure. I do recall that one of the Ford teams had that color combination. As I recall most of the Thunderbolts were built as a white car and the teams would paint their own color schemas unless they had ordered their unit as opposed to getting one of the cars from Fords pool units. This was in the time that manufacturers would sell their race cars to a team for $1.00 if they were a big named driver/team combination. I do remember I couldn't afford food for a week because I spent my money on the tickets to get in. That's just amazing you were there for that historic time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Super nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 She looks a fast mover. Lovely build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I agree that's a great color especially with the gold wheels , nice work Tom ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Thanks Fellas! I apprecite the kind words. All I did was clean it up and put it back together though. I.also put the door handles, wipers, and hood chrome on. I can't belive I let it sit so long in pieces. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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