Jantrix Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Well I started a combo of the Revell roadster and the sedan a while back, but after a while I just wasn't diggin' it. This was as far as I got. After an hour perusing Hot Rod Kulture magazine, here is where I'm headed now. I'll use the tractor style grill shell I built in in the tutorial and channel the body over the frame. I will retain the painted wires and the flathead from the original. Color will be satin Magenta over a flat back chassis. More soon. Edited December 9, 2013 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 You perked my interest, Rob. Waiting to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 I have finished the chassis mods, and altered the interior cup and firewall. A few mock up shots. The kit radiator will need to be shortened a bit, but otherwise it fits the grill shell perfectly. I'd like to say I planned it that way, but it was just luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Looking good, Rob. Now go faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 There's just no pleasing some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Aw Rob. I'm easy to please - just make it SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 That's headed in a good direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Very nice Rob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 The grill looks right on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Okay, here is another revelation, the grill shell is very close in shape to the front edge of the hood. I think with some sanding I can make it work. The channeling has made the grill shell a perfect fit height-wise. More soon. Jim, the paint is still in the planning stage, so shiny is a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 them black wire wheels need some chrome center caps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 That's looking really cool Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Looks great Rob, I would have been happy with the first one....glad you weren't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 awsome !!! love it , btw i agree the wheels need some chrome caps or maybe even color the spokes silver ?? or match the bodycolor on the wheels ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I'm kicking around the idea of using the Revell five spokes in place of the wires, we'll have to wait and see. Paint WILL be a gloss, Duplicolor Medium Grey Metallic. Stay tuned, I will start painting parts tomorrow. Thanks for the ataboys guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Alright, Rob. SHINY :) RULES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 I want to go with a larger headlight than this comes with. Because of the grill, I'm thinking something mid thirties, like '37 Chevy or '36 Ford. I'd like to hear some more ideas and if you have something for trade, I'd like to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Take some 36 ford headlights and mount the to the sides of the grill like a tractor grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If you really want to go big, use a set off one of the old Lincolns or Deusenbergs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 How about headlights off of a 39 Chevrolet kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) I'd say Prowler, but I'm doing those! If the hood is working something like the '39 Chevy or some other 'molded to fender' lights mounted to the hood sides. Ones that have more of the bucket set into the fender. Or ... 1948 Citroen 2CV 1961 Chrysler Imperial There IS a kit of these but was in 1961 I got one. Not sure how available. Just one each side of the grill. Edited June 14, 2013 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Take some 36 ford headlights and mount the to the sides of the grill like a tractor grill Exactly my thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 If it helps you at all, Rob, I have the headlight buckets from the '37 Chevy molded in resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 These came out of the old Ice Cream truck C Cab custom. I thought they were cool. The yellow lens is half an adhesive back jewel thingie from Michaels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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