Chopped and Channeled "Little Deuce Coupe"

[Bernard Kron]

Chopped and Channeled 3-Window Deuce Coupe

Built for the annual contest on the Modeler’s Haven forum, this year’s competition required you to build a car based on elements from the classic Revell ’32 Ford series of models. The basis for my entry was the Deuce 3-window coupe. I tried to include as much from the basic kit, or from other Revell Deuce kit, as I could and still present a relatively ambitious build that would showcase my conception of an early 60’s show car, the proverbial chopped and channeled “Little Deuce Coupe”.

Other than the basic parts from the donor kit here are the modifications and additions I made:

Bodywork: Top chopped 4 ½ scale inches with rear window chopped 2 ½ scale inches. Body channeled approx.. 4 scale inches over frame. Model Car Garage resin 4 inch chopped grill shell with horizontal photo-etch grill.
Chassis Modifications: Rear end z’d 4 scale inches. Front end lowered an additional approximately 2 ½ scale inches by removing 3 spring leaves and notching the front crossmember. Custom exhaust system based on kit parts.
Interior: Kit interior sectioned 4 scale inches and modified with custom diamond-tuft inserts, bucket seats from the Revell Stacey David “Rat Roaster” ’32 Ford roadster kit and dashboard from an AMT Phantom Vicky.
Motor and Transmission: Revell Parts Pack Chevy 283 small block V8 and automatic transmission. 6 carb manifold and Stromberg 97 carburetors from a Revell ’57 Chevrolet Nomad kit. Custom chromed air scoops fabricated from AMT ’53 Ford Pickup custom taillights. Lakes-style headers from a Revell Tweedy Pie kit.
Wheels and Tires: Modelhaus “Rader” chrome wheels, zero-offset fronts and standard offset rears. Original NOS Modelhaus Firestone-branded TS-110 whitewall front tires and rear whitewall slicks.
Paint and Finishes: Basic body and chassis color is Tamiya TS-73 Clear Orange over Testors Pure Gold lacquer and Duplicolor white primer with 3 coats of Tamiya Clear sealer. Accent color is Duplicolor Wimbledon white. Gold tones in the interior are from Duplicolor Naples Gold.

Thanx for lookin’,
B.

Edited July 20, 2017 by Bernard Kron

[aurfalien]

WOW, love it!

Inspirational indeed.

As I'm watching Velocity channel etc...

[James2]

Nicely done Bernard, I like it just fine!

[Phildaupho]

You have captured that "look" from my favorite era of hot rodding perfectly.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Perfect stance and proportions, perfect color for it, all the right parts. Very nice.

[aurfalien]

By the way, also a great song by The Beach Boys.

[wayne swayze]

You have captured that "look" from my favorite era of hot rodding perfectly.

Nicely done Bernard. You know I'm a big fan of your work.

[Jon Haigwood]

Very nice, I like it

[unclescott58]

Looks kool! Old s'cool. I like it.

Scott

[espo]

Outstanding, It looks like you could jump in and drive away.

[my80malibu]

I have been following this for a little while now. It turned out great. Congratulations on a real beauty.

[Danno]

Very nice.

[TooOld]

Excellent !

All of your extra work really paid off !

[thatz4u]

nice hot rod

[Helix]

Good job Bernard

[Dirty Dave]

Rockin'.

[rmvw guy]

Beautiful model.

[Greg Myers]

Ya gotta love that. Great "Old Skool" build. Detail all over the place.

[OldTimer50707]

Beautiful. Spot on.

[slusher]

Beautiful model.. Excellent work...

[vintagercr]

Great looking model!

[Ford guy]

Sweet deuce coupe Bernard, love the color and you did a great job on the interior.

[curt raitz]

Beeeauuutifulll...looking forward to seeing the real thing in Santa Clara on the 31st

keep building

your buddy

[TFchronos]

Amazing job, beautiful color choice and cherry bombs, my favorite.

[FullPowerGarage]

Perfectt!

Just cool!