Dirty Gringo Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 After seeing everyone else building these I thought I would "start" one probably never finish like everything else but what the heck. Was going to try make like a 60s custom but not sure what I will do yet. cut everything open and shaved all trim, slight chop suicide doors and molded part of hood in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Thought about adding rear fender wells from a 58 impala but not sure where I will go with it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 great start! i like how you "pancaked" the hood, ive done that on a couple mercs, gives it a more modern look. keep it goin cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 There is always room for another '56,love what ya did with the hood..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Lots of good ideas, look forward to see this finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Roughing in the new wheel wells from the 58 impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Thanks fellas I have a hard time finishing anything usually get all gungho and then fizzle out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Nice...I wished I had thought of the suicide doors for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Keeping an eye on your build Jeremiah. I'm working on a AMT 56 Ford Crown Vicky myself. James aka Joker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Keeping an eye on your build Jeremiah. I'm working on a AMT 56 Ford Crown Vicky myself. James aka Joker Yes I know your build is what made me wanna start this one haha thanks for the inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Looking forward to seeing more of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Looks good so far . You are not alone in the fizzle out club . I am a charter member . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Ok so there is a rough idea where might be going with this. Also need some input on should I just fill in the whole gap between hood and grill or leave it kinda open? Guessing will end up filling it all in but wanted some input Edited June 8, 2012 by Dirty Gringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Fill it...Wished I had done mine after I already had the hood sprayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 oh another small update kinda started a little interior parts making new door panels and taking custom dash from 58 impala and making it fit in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbigpaw Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Looking good. I'll be watching your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I would fill in the gap..the new opening is the pancake .. not filling in the gap would take away from the grill opening. Just my two cents..and pls don't put it on the back burner. James aka Joker oh..blushing ..I didn't know I could inspire...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Few more updates started interior be kind its first attempt at using styrene but looks alright I hope. Also went ahead and shaved hood ornament and started filling in the gap also going to use the all chrome motor I found in a t bird kit that might change but for now its whats the power plant will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This is coming along nicely, you do some great work! I like the body modifications, rear fenders from Impala look good and like the front end also. Good job, keep it going. And to answer your question, yes, I would fill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Your 56 looks great. I pulled one out of my stach just look. Keep it going Jeremiah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This one's shaping up nicely. Looks like we have a friendly competition going. That's great! Almost like a mini CBP on '56 Fords. Wish l had a kit too! Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thanks everyone for the nice words. Yeah I didnt even like this kit yet I have three somehow but seeing the other two something sparked. Maybe I will actually finish something with everyone's support haha thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Gotta finish that one...lol I need to be working on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 So worked on it very little today (busy day) need some help opinion on what to do with the rear. Thought about trying to angle the tails out more and then some kinda tail light in it but not sure ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 idea pix from the H.A.M.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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