Steve H. Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 This should give some Collectors fits! But hey, the Willys is already built and a few of the pieces for the 32 are missing, so its really not that valuable. I also found a few tire burns on the plastic, so I'm actually doing a good deed by rescuing it from the box! This old kit has been kicking around in my stash for a while and the bug hit last week. I've spent the last week modifying the frame. Right now I need to get the wheel/axle assemblies together so I can finish off the suicide spring perch. Other ideas I plan are a S.C.O.T blown flathead and a chopped Revell 32 grill (can't say I like that custom grill in the kit!). I'll keep the funky "Custom" interior, though. The frame mods include a C'd rear frame, hogged out the rear spring mount area, added some X bracing, relocated the front crossmember forward, extended the front frame to include frame horns, spreader bar and suicide spring perch. I still need to build some motor mounts and finish off the spring perch. I should also try to scratch some deflated air bags for the rear, to help explain why the suspension is sitting on the frame! Of course, no planning session is complete without the patented "Steve Milberry Spoon Sample"! The paint will be Rust-o-leum Key lime. It doesn't show well in my pics, but this stuff is the brightest green imaginable! The frame, roof insert and interior will be white. I've also got some pinstripe decals from the MPC trikes that should work well with this color. Wheels and tires are Modelhaus, the finned brake drums are RMCoM. I have a few more items on order from RMCoM that should really work well for this build. Here's some proof that this kit is really old... (I know it was issued in the early 60's) Gotta love that price for a double kit! I've been going at it with great enthusiasm, so hopefully I'll have some more pics and info soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuitbuilder Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Steve, Anyone can collect old model car kits, but it takes a real man to cut one up! Go for it, this one is interesting! Biscuitbuilder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarylH Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 $1.63!! :shock: Would you take $1.64? :wink: Keep cutting Steve, it was made to be built and you've got it looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I love the direction this car is going in. Instead of white, how about a vanilla or off-white for the interior? I could find a good home for the grille if you don't want it. :wink: :wink: :wink: I've got an edsel engined rod started that the grille would look great on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrodder Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Steve, my style exactly! Love the ole skool look. That lime with the white or off white interior will be mind boggling. Keep us posted.....ratrodder..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customplassic Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 now that is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Funny that everyone should mention off-white... I've been considering it. Pure white would look very "Show Car" while off-white (tamiya racing white or Testors wimbledon white) would give it more of a "past its Show Car prime" look. Since I'm thinking about doing some wear and tear type weathering, maybe it'll be off-white. I've also been photographing the spring perch scratchbuild, so maybe one of these days I'll post a how-to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 $1.63!! :shock: Would you take $1.64? :wink: Keep cutting Steve, it was made to be built and you've got it looking good so far! Sure! You pay shipping... $100! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I'm liking it so far! For three years in a row I built a kit that was exactly 40 years old (keeping in mind I'm only 22) but I honestly don't know if I have the last couple years, I don't think I have. I'm really looking forward to seeing that in green... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Ohhhhh Yeahhhh!!! Too cool! I don't care how old it is, it never looked that good. Great looking Deuce, Steve. Paint plan sounds like a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Sweet ! where did the brake hub come from ? need a couple of those for mine ! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Sweet ! where did the brake hub come from ? need a couple of those for mine ! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2050 Reps and minis of MD... great detail pieces! http://public.fotki.com/davetoups/aftermar...001_finned.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 anyplace to order there stuff online ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 Nope... Norm is trapped in the past. Email him or call the number shown in the first pic of each category. I usually call because I don't want to send CC info by email. http://public.fotki.com/davetoups/aftermar...y_0104_and.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Ken there is a set in the '65 Riv kit , not as nice as the ones from R & M of Maryland but they are finned.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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