James2

I tried to keep as much of the original build as possible. But added a few updates and subtle body mods. Thanks for looking...

The inspiration... As built in 1998... And now...

Can be seen under glass...

Well done, looks real nice. Love the story also!

I decided to leave the skirts alone because of the risk of ruining the panels. I thought about the Caddy lights but have the same concerns as with the skirts. At this point I would hate to damage the body. I may be going more traditional with the tail lights. Here is the engine...

A little interior work...

Thankful this one is almost finished! Might just get'r done this weekend...

That looks real good. Kinda like a real deal, missing parts so make a race car!

Paul who?

Perhaps he is pregnant and that was the only way to write him out of the script....

The steering wheel is on the wrong side...

Thanks Fred, but I believe it is to late. There is little hope for mankind! We'll just have to keep arguing over what to call Ebay...

I believe my point has been mistaken. Today's version of what the term "Rat Rod", to me any way means, is just building a "Junk Rod." Ed Roth being the true creator of the "Rat" rod and custom culture. He built some of the best customs ever produced and also many daily drivers rolled out of his shop as well. Personally I hate the term!

With all the hype, chatter and BS surrounding the Rat Rod kraze. Thought I might remind everyone who the "FIRST" Rat was. Nothing old, crusty, rusty or beat about it! What we see today does not come close. Making a new Rod look old is fake, making an old Rod look new, well, that's doing something. http://www.ratfink.com/ed-roth-outlaw.php Long live the R.F.

^^^ Most likely a Wal-Mart employee!^^^

This looks real good. Looks like you left the chassis is bare plastic, nice touch.

I never call it evilbay any more, it's FEEbay now!

Thanks guys...

Thanks guys. I was able to rescribe both sides as well. Only I glued a spacer and guide on a #11 blade and pulled it backward. Lightly!

Had a little window of warmer weather so I got a good base on the Ford yesterday... Wet sanding and final paint to follow....

​Tried my hand at a little re-scribing. I made a template for the wings and glued a guide on the tool for the straights. Also some block sanding... And then final primer... I also plugged the holes in the "A" pillars and removed the door handles, Thanks for looking, Jim.

NNL Toledo, Shenago Valley Model Club and Columbus. Half what I use to do. I find more enjoyment in the picture taking and meeting of fellow builders than any amount of trophy hording can do.

​Hopefully the term it self will disappear, and people will stop making new cars look old. But build old barn find types into Hot Rods. The way Grandpa use to do!

​I have heard of a technique used when foiling. Scribe along the trim before painting, it allows a cleaner line to follow. ​Have you ever heard of this? Is there a tutorial? Pictures? Thanks J2

I've been doing some clean up on this one, removed emblems and handles. The tape helps me to stay off of the trim when filling and sanding. Also had to make a new ridge on the hood, the previous owner had partially sanded it off. Plenty of work to do still. Thanks, Jim...