Jon Haigwood

so could you use a Model A Truck and make it into a Aaaa Bucket ?

group·ing [groo-ping] Show IPA noun 1. an act or process of placing in groups. 2. a set or arrangement of persons or things in a group. Origin: 1740–50; See group, -ing1 , -ing2 Dictionary.com Unabridged group [groop] Show IPA noun 1. any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings. 2. a number of persons or things ranged or considered together as being related in some way. As in "a group of similar body styling" While I am at it , I will add in my opinion the Model A other than the roof line look very similar I also noted that many Model A hot rods use the model b style radiator housing I did not say they were the same put feel free to post pictures and point out the differences

so lets get nic-pickie . you feel better now ? I said the same "Grouping" not that they were the same. If your going to correct someone at least be right

I like it I would like to hear more on how you made the door handles and maybe a closeup pic of them

From what I just read the Model B was the 4 cylinder version and the Model 18 (Ford V8-8) was the V8 version of the Model B As far as I am concerned it is in the same grouping as the Model A . The Model 18 had a larger more powerful engine and longer wheelbase

then there is this one .I stand corrected it is a Model 18 (Ford V8-8)

OH YEAH!!!!!!

That's the top one on my list of projects Just not sure on how the the pipes run underneath Next is Tweedy Pie the original version with the flathead (pre-Roth) and then the Original Hot Rod Lincoln

Cobra Daytona in my book

maybe that's why they are divorced

I suspect it is just a selling ploy

I for one would be interested

I may take you up on that but right now I am looking at some other options first thanks Jon

I have a few Hot Rod projects coming up that I need cycle fenders for. I haven't found any on the resin parts sites. Has anyone tried making them from scratch? I was thinking about trying to make some from styrene and maybe digging out the vacuum former I made years ago and try forming some with that. thanks Jon

Gotta Love this one

Thanks for sending me a HW with skulls. You folks here are great.

Nice build ,I may have to do that some day. Mine was red with a automatic. the 221 was the start the led to Fords popular small block

Not yet I am still looking for a Rigor Motor Hotwheel thanks

Fir 1956 they moved the spare tire to the bumper with a Continental Kit to gain more trunk space and added the Port hole to the hardtop. The spare on the bumper caused handling issue do to more weight behind the wheels. In 1957 they made the trunk bigger and moved the spare back inside and kept the port hole. There were other changes made to the 57 as well. I actually prefer the rear styling on he 57 over the 55 and 56

Thanks for the input. I have not decided what I am going to do with it yet. I have enough coupes. When I was preteen I built a lot of Phaetons but haven't done so since. I am thinking about some kind of Frankinphaeton with motorcycle fenders and a tonneau cover across the back half and maybe some other strange things.

there was a 55 kit (sort of)but I have no idea of what scale it was in http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-1955-Ford-Thunderbird-Styling-Kit-promo-/111369681746?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item19ee267b52

Don't forget the AMT Vegas 57 T Bird. I have it (1979) and the newer AMT version (2009) kits the Vegas looks to be the same as the newer one except it has a stock roof rather than the custom fastback roof. The newer kit is still sealed and since I will selling it I do not want to open it and see how they compare but by the instruction sheets they look the same.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a "who's on first" kinda deal. I am assuming that the LC kits is the same in quality and parts as the MPC kit .

Picked up a Switchers 32 Ford released by Learning Curve in a trade. I see that MPC released what looks to be the same kit awhile back. Being out of the loop for awhile I am unfamiliar with Learning Curve and I would like a little more info on them . Thanks Jon

other than that ,maybe putting hollow tire on a dowel that fits snugly in the tire ,put a hose clamp around the tire and tighten it until you get the tire the right shape then use a heat gun to warm it up and let it cool in that position,not sure about this but what the heck ??