customline
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I love the nailhead. It makes perfect sense with that body and those wheels/tires. Yes, I suppose I could move the axle/crossmember but also the middle one as well. And make a new drive shaft. I don't know if it would be worth the time and effort. I'll need to mull it over. After a few do-overs that inevitably are necessary with most of my projects, I lose my enthusiasm and it could end badly ? . This one has been a problem on a few fronts. Your suggestions are nevertheless valued and, if I leave things as they are, the next time this issue finds me I will be ready. I appreciate your input, Roger......What do you think about tweeking the rear fenders a bit? I think I can do that without it being obvious and only we will know ?.
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I guess if you consider the original purpose of fenders, the whole point was to keep road debris from flying in your ( or someone else's ) face, especially during the rainy season. It would seem the esthetics weren't terribly important since the fenders accomplished their task. Once the designers started skirting the fenders, they probably should have been a bit more focused. Anyway, it's a detail that I will henceforth be aware of when in the early mock-up stages, especially if modifying stance and ride height.
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What I'd like to know is how this guy did it ?. They're perfect.
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OK, now I feel much better.☺️. Thanks for clearing this up, Les. I wasn't really going to enlarge my wheel openings ?.
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These shots are a bit fuzzy but the truth is apparent. Roger is right. I don't think there's much to be done about it at this point. ? I may be able to minimize the effect by enlarging the wheel openings slightly ?. Comments welcome. ( stop me before I do something horrible. ?)
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OK, I thought what you see here is the result of camera angle. It looks like the wheels are too close together when viewed from the center of the subject. I just tried to prove that and took photos of the wheels, lining up the lense with the wheel center and guess what. You're right ! (but you already knew that).
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Late edition I believe I have a stance. I'm fairly happy with it. It works for me.
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I'd like to get my hands on one of those kits..... And suddenly I need a snack.
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Using the big FE motor necessitated re-designing the firewall. ?. The trick, because of the kit's configuration, is to have the firewall and the toeboard meet cleanly upon final assembly. Right. If you're lucky, the unmodified kit will do that....anyway, here's where it's at tonight. The new firewall will need special effects to mask that huge expanse of flat, featureless real estate. Bead rolling maybe? Maybe. Chrome diamond plate?...heh heh heh....nope, that's been done. I also spent some time trying to get the front wheels inboard a bit more. When you lower ride height you create some new problems. It's the law of unintended consequences. [[[ Is it just me or do a lot of kits have the wheels too far outboard? ]]] There's a domino effect when you change stuff ?....Wow, that's profound!
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Thank you, Mr. Slusher.
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I was thinking maybe it was Canadian or Australian, you know like the Ute we never got here. It looks completely legit. Maybe Cuban, an '86 model. ☺️
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I was just reading back and remembered I wanted to comment on the 3 window thing...I thought about doing that but I looked in my stash of body parts (no, not that kind) and my last '36 roof was cut up for another thing I did but the window openings were there. I thought it would be a cool phantom (Henry never built one, did he?) Maybe next time ?
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That big FE fits with a little grinding on the "stock" motor mounts/front cross member. But...the firewall is will need to be "re-designed" to accept it - there goes my foot room!
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1949 Ford Four-Door Custom - Under Glass - Dec 22/22
customline replied to Phildaupho's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I like the green wires. Good for the holidays. ☺️ -
Maybe it's a good thing that they didn't provide duals. That would be 2XPITA Yeah, the chop is so mild- c3"- it could be taken for stock. This is the height it should have been . A little too subtle? I think it is...... but too late now ?. Here's where I'm at tonight. This one has been fun. Hope I don't muck it up ?
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YES INDEED !! This version of the '40 Std. has a really crappy rear end setup ?. It's fragile and it is inconsistent with a '40 coupe powered by a flattie, sitting over a buggy sprung beam axle. Why would they do that? It was a perfectly good hot rod the way it was (except for the single exhaust setup which would be the first thing I'd change if dad gave me his old "work car". It's as if the brains at Revell drive Priuses ( Priui?, Priusi? ) ? Thanks for your story about pulling your hair out. I still have quite a number to pull out, thankfully ?. I'm not losing any today though. See below ? Bald-headded Henry Voila!
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From here on in, it's all about the weather. I paint outdoors. Thanks, James. Maybe I'll get some primer on it soon.
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1949 Ford Four-Door Custom - Under Glass - Dec 22/22
customline replied to Phildaupho's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I just wanted to say WOW! Looks great and I can't wait to see it finished. -
Late Edition..... Got a little more done tonight. Modified the front spring by removing the retainer so the spring fit further inside the cross member, which was opened up a bit. There was a significant gain in drop. I may try to get the front wheels inboard a bit more by trimming the wheel "hubs". Cleaned up parting lines and eliminated the bumper grommets and filled the holes, front and rear. Added rear tag recess. Drilled locating holes and removed the door and trunk handle and tail light locators to facilitate micro-polishing. Removed gas cap boss. Started chassis construction. The plan, for now, is using the T-Bird engine from the '34 pickup kit (dechromed, of course. ) or possibly a small block ford that's around here somewhere ?. About that second pic....it won't be that low.....unless I channel it too ? This last picture shows what happens when you install the rear axle incorrectly (upside-down)
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The Plymouth was twice as much fun as the Ford. It started the same way but there were a few "issues". So, yeah, ? it's a reflection of my state of mind, apparently ? . the color is a Boyd's. Looks fantastic out in the sun.
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A VW Beetle? That's a chop I would not attempt. The 1:1s I've seen look a bit awkward. The complicated nature of the C pillar/hood scares me off. I have given serious consideration to attempting a chop of the Moebius '47 Aero Sedan, but that's about as difficult as I'm willing to go for now. You are welcome to post pix of your VW here, and that goes for anyone working on a chop. Or maybe post a link. I'm here to learn. Below is a chop I did on the AMT '41 Plymouth Coupe.
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Thanks, Bob and Roger. Wish me luck ☺️
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Yeah, the drip rails....I picked up some .030" triangle rod for a side trim mod on a future project that may work for this but will ,no doubt, be testing my resolve. The key to a great custom (kustom) is that it looks like the factory built it; it would have drip rails. In the case of the Ford coupe, the drip rail defines and accentuates the fluid curves of the whole design. With the drip rails shaved off, the coupe takes on a lead-sled look and and my mild chop won't work well in that genre. This is a more contemporary look. My challenge is remaining consistent throughout the overall look. The right wheel/tire combo, bumpers, paint....I still don't have a firm plan yet. I'm entertaining all ideas and comments. The photo below was found in the ether and appears to be a photo-shopped study that the builder of this 1:1 was using to plan his build. I like it a lot. It totally works.
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Yeah, I agree. I just got some Plastruct triangle rod for another job but it may work on this one. My worry is trying to glue it to the Bondo and CA surfaces on the C pillar. On styrene I will bond it with "welder" but that may not work on polyester. I need to test that. It'll be a tedious operation. Thinking about replacing the running boards with side exhaust from '68 'Vette. Hmmmm.......
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Thank you, Greg. I enjoyed doing it. The big question now is " Do I keep the drip rail ?" Gotta do more research (that's what I call looking at pictures of hot rods)
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