Lobo2me Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 As a tribute to the late great Boyd Coddington and his 1995 AMBR award winner, the Smoothster, and out of respect for imaginative rod shops like OZE, plus inspiration from Chip Foose’s very cool Impression, I decided to build my vision of a ’37 Ford Street Rod. Testor’s Smoothster kit seemed like a great place to start. But I planned to lower and widen the body, chop the top even more, and add 20”/21” Brixton UltraSport resin wheels and tires to give it the proper stance. And I’ll give it suicide doors, open the trunk, and hinge the hood to tilt forward. I’ll name it Lowerider, as a play on my last name. Mods include…. · Body channeled approx. 6 inches · Hood lengthened approx. 4 scale inches & hinged to tilt forward · Running Boards – reshaped and Side Exhaust outlets added · Rear of body extended and reshaped · Rear Fenders widened 8 scale inches, and wheel openings reshaped · Front Fenders widened 6 inches, and wheel openings reshaped · Opened and added Suicide Doors · Passenger compartment molded around seats · Roof chopped addl. 2 smoothed and shortened 4 inches · Side and Rear Window openings reshaped · Trunk opened w/ Sheet Metal Ribs & Stampings · Spare Tire, Scissor Jack & Handle, and Gas Cap added · Duvall Style Windshield scratch built · Mini Cooper headlights (borrowed from Grandson’s RC car) · Custom Duvall Windshield scratch built · Taillights scratch built from red sprue · Posable Front Suspension · Coil-Over Shocks front and rear · Retractable License Plate · Seat Belts · Engine - plug wires & plumbed · PE Instrument Cluster and new Dash · Interior and Trunk carpeting brown Embossing Powder · Chrome – Hasegawa Mirror Foil Film Thanks for looking.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 WOW! 😲 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Definitely WOW! Pretty cool interpretation of a Boyd Coddington classic! A lot of great details and well done body mods! Back in the mid 90‘s when the Smoothster appeared on the show circuit I tried to build something similar in scale. The Smoothster kit wasn't available yet, so I modified an AMT ‘36 Ford roadster to resemble a Boyd.style AMBR contender and I do see some similarities here. Great build, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Very sharp ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Definitely WOW! Pretty cool interpretation of a Boyd Coddington classic! A lot of great details and well done body mods! Back in the mid 90‘s when the Smoothster appeared on the show circuit I tried to build something similar in scale. The Smoothster kit wasn't available yet, so I modified an AMT ‘36 Ford roadster to resemble a Boyd.style AMBR contender and I do see some similarities here. Great build, sir! Thanks for the kind words. It was a handful but a fun build! Any pics of your '36 on here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Wow...Alot of detail and work went into this 37 street rod lowrider.And it shows.Excellent job... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Pretty kewl looking 37 Ford Street Rod. Nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Lobo2me said: Thanks for the kind words. It was a handful but a fun build! Any pics of your '36 on here somewhere. Sure, here‘s the link: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Now that's cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Very, very nice.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Sure, here‘s the link: Very cool! An SHO engine in the boot, Prowler intior and wheels. I think it is a worthy AMBR contender. Very well done and great photography. I also really enjoyed the Missiouri license plate...my home state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 This is killer! Great color choices and those wheels are perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted April 7, 2023 Author Share Posted April 7, 2023 23 hours ago, Koellefornia Kid said: Definitely WOW! Pretty cool interpretation of a Boyd Coddington classic! A lot of great details and well done body mods! Back in the mid 90‘s when the Smoothster appeared on the show circuit I tried to build something similar in scale. The Smoothster kit wasn't available yet, so I modified an AMT ‘36 Ford roadster to resemble a Boyd.style AMBR contender and I do see some similarities here. Great build, sir! Hi Ollie. Enjoyed all your models on your website. Whart a variety! Nice jobs....each and every one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Really like the opening doors and trunk. Well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Great Job! Lots of effort and detail. Very appealing. Thanks for Posting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Great looking 37 Ford!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Glad you mentioned all of the changes you made. The body work is all so well done that just looking at it you wouldn't realize just how much was done. Beautiful looking paint finish and color. Very nicely done interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 That's pretty cool looking! Fantastic work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo2me Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 23 hours ago, espo said: Glad you mentioned all of the changes you made. The body work is all so well done that just looking at it you wouldn't realize just how much was done. Beautiful looking paint finish and color. Very nicely done interior. Thank you. Sometimes I get a little carried away and in over my head. This one had a lot of challenges. But that is why I do it and keeps my interest in modeling going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Impressive build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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