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It might be a good kit to pick up for parts on the 40% off, but otherwise - my money is safe.

Well things are moving along nicely now and I realized that it is time for me to finish up the bodywork on the 32 Tudor. I took a queue from Kit Karson and added a last minute change to make it my own. Now it’s time to break out the 3M glazing putty and cleanup the bodywork and such. Thanks for looking, cheers

The trans connected to the HEMI is a 39 Ford transmission. These are supposed to be short and stubby, they were very popular to use in early days of hot rodding because of their short stubbiness. They were a three speed trans. And that’s what was used on the Barris Ala Kart.

I totally forgot about this. I believe it’s a 392 hemi but I could be wrong. The plus side is it’s a manual trans and that’s cool. The frame and everything is set up to run the flathead so I decided I’m going to go with that. However, tonight I was scrounging through my parts box and I found an old NASCAR engine block with a molded in manual trans so I cut that off and cut off the automatic from the flathead and I glued on the manual trans from the NASCAR engine. Pretty cool, huh?

I hope I didn’t turn anyone off by me being this critical. I usually try to just have fun and enjoy the building, but I do wish sometimes the manufacturers would try to get things a little straight.

I just did some measuring between the centers of the wheel openings and everything that I can see points to this being 1/24 scale. I did a search on the Internet web, and I found out that the wheelbase is 106.5 inches. Then I used the math formula.: 106.5 divided by 24= 4.4375 or 4 7/16” it measures up. For 1/25 scale you simply just use the mathematical formula following: 106.5 divided by 25 = 4.26 I am fine with this being at 1/24 scale. Everything now makes sense to me. I still cannot wait to see what everyone’s gonna do with this. For me it’s time to start scrounging for parts.. keep smiling

After a bit of a hiatus due to other projects, I am back onto my 32 Ford rolling bones Tudor. It has been too long. i am considering engine options: I have everything set up to use the kit’s 32 flathead. The only problem is is that it has a C4 automatic. I also managed to find a 327 Chevrolet. It’s nicely detailed, but it too has an automatic. My last choice is the old Revell custom parts pack 58 Chrysler hemi. Does anyone know where I can find a 241, 271 or 330 HEMI hopefully with a manual transmission ? Maybe the hemi out of the AMT 29 model a ? I am also trying to still work out where to put my gas filler door or cap. Because I removed the stock located gas tank. anyway, enjoy the photos. Your comments are welcome. Keep smiling.😊

I just picked up mine yesterday on a lunch break from work. I picked mine up at my local hobby shop, sure I paid a little bit more than online, but I’m supporting my local hobby shop. I have opened the box up, and I pulled everything out to inspect everything. For once it’s not a short pour nor is anything warped. I know the box says 1/25 scale, but I am wondering at the size of this, this looks more like 1/24 scale than 1/25, at least to me it does. I’m sure this has been discussed but this is just my observation. The size comparison looks more like the Monogram-Revell Chevy / GMC 4x4 pick ups that they just released. any thoughts?

My apologies for sidetracking your thread Kit. Here is my version of building a 30 Model A roadster out of the Revell 30 Ford. What I did was I simply did not glue the roof section on the body and I filled the two small little tab slots. I do know that it’s probably not accurate. I’ve been told by one or two “experts” that the doors are too short, but I don’t care. I decided to build this as a period late 40s to early 50s hot rod. I especially like the Hallock Windshield.

Kit, I am glad that you are going to be able to use the bodies from Dave Fletcher. He was a very inspiring builder and he knew his subject well. We both also talked about the 29 Model A 5 window conversion and the Revell Model A’s. The metallic gray 29 that I see in your photos. Dave actually had paint on that at one time, but then he stripped the paint off. I don’t know why but it was for some reason. We both talked about building an accurate 29 on a 32 Deuce frame. I sure muss him. I know that you will do an excellent job and I can see in your building style the same meticulous attention to detail, but also the fun factor of building as well. This build of yours is inspiring me to dig out my Revell 29 on a 32 frame rails A roadster powered by a hot rodded Chevrolet inline 6.

Thanks, Tim for the nudge. I’ve been kind of sidetracked on a couple of other projects, including putting together my clubs newsletter for our Model Car Fest coming this March in the Portland Oregon area. Here’s what I’ve got so far. This is my second attempt: the roof is chopped. The frame is modified. The suspension is all ready to go. I’m stuck on putting a good vintage engine (either a Y-Block or a kit bashed early HEMI). The gas has been relocated but where do I put the filler cap. I hope to circle back onto this very soon. It’s taking on a rolling bones style build somewhat.

I am glad to hear this and the possibility of the other 46-48 Chevrolets coming out. I also agree I would sure love to see a 41 coupe and a convertible come out this. i also hope that they will use the original art work done by Jairus Watson. His art work is top notch. I have got two customs going from the aerosedans. By the way, hopefully the magazine will republish Jairus Watson’s old article on how to lower the stock suspension - for those of us who like to do period customs. Can we say high school confidential?

Sorry it’s been so long for me to get back to this post. I’m hoping to clear up some of my other obligations that I’m building and circle back to this. I’ve enjoyed piecing this together and the comments I’ve been receiving about it. Keep smiling everyone.😊

That’s one of the main reasons why I’m having to relocate my gas filler-cap too. After my modification of the rear frame rails, kicking them up, It eliminates the gas tank stock location, the most common place to put It is underneath or behind the rear seat. So I’m exploring a couple of different options. Like maybe behind the license plate make the plate a flip down sort of thing I don’t know. Keep going on your 32. I’m really liking your details that you’re getting into and your fabrication. It’s very inspiring, keep at it and finish it up. Please.

I’ve done a couple of these chopped, and it is not an easy thing to do. You have absolutely nailed it. It makes me wanna dig out one of my old chopped 40 Ford sedan delivery projects too. Excellent work and keep it going.

I did a bit of tidying up a few loose ends on the frame-chassis as well as some more cleanup work on the body. I could use a little bit of help here, I am trying to find a good location for the gas filler door and I’ve got an area penciled in where I think I could put it but I’m not really liking the location. Do any of you guys out there have any good ideas for this? Because the intention here is is that the gas tank is either gonna be behind or underneath the rear seat. I would appreciate any comments and help especially in this area. Thanks for looking..

I finally found a good tire wheel combination set up for this. So naturally, I have to mock this up to see how it looks, excuse all the blue tape. Keep smiling.

That is looking great.

Here is my update on my 32 Ford Tudor sedan build. After trying all kinds of different engine combinations, like someone else on this thread, I have decided to use the flathead V8 from this kit. I did try one last modification to this engine and it’s not working either so it looks like it’s predestined to be the tri carb Set up straight out the kit, oh well that’s how it goes. Other updates include the floorboard has been filled in on the chassis-frame but I need to make a crossmember for the shock mounts and the airbag suspension. Also filled in the last little gaps in the body, and soon it will be time to clean up the body and smear a little bit of glazing potty. i’m really enjoying the builds on this thread. Thanks for looking and keeping this thread going. Thanks also for the encouraging comments, Cheers.

Work continues on my second version 32 Ford Tudor. The roof has been glued on finally. I have a little bit more work to do, but I But I will tackle that later. The frame, as I’ve stated earlier has been modified. I’ve pinched the front frame rails and clipped off the frame horns. The rear has been kicked up and then the backend of the frame straightened out as you can see from the second photo and rear most crossmember has been added. Today I added on some back, bracing to the back half of the frame. I do find that part a little on the weak side as far as how the frame was molded from the kit. I still have more to go on the rear part of the frame like location of the rear end and crossmember to support the rear suspension. I’m considering going with the kit’s air bagged 9 inch rear end. I think it would lend itself to a good roadworthy car. Thanks for keeping this thread going and thank you for looking and your comments are always welcome. Cheers.

Thanks Chris for the offer, with this build I will not be building an exact replica. I’ll will take some liberties.

Update: some significant progress has been made on my 32. I have been working on filling some of the gaps in the roof, A, B and C pillars so when I do glue the roof on, there will be no gaps at all. Also, the frame has been modified more to my liking as you can see, I’ve cut the frame horns off the front at the and I’ve pinched the front frame rails. The rear frame rails I have made some cuts and kicked up the rear frame rails.. Lastly, I had to scratch build a 29 Model A rear crossmember because I don’t have any around anymore. More cleanup is scheduled.

Have you chopped a Fleetline? I have two that I want to do; a '51, and the the car I recall throwing up in, the '47 (hey, I was a car-sick toddler and my grandfather's driving was the reason ?) They both are waiting until my skill level is adequate Yes i have chopped an AMT 51 Fleerline quite awhile ago. I have also done the 51 Bel Air Coupe. Both were not easy.It’s a little bit involved because you need to partially section the rear trunk and the area surrounding the rear glass,area. so you don’t have that hump in the roof. You need to make sure when you chop the roof that the roof line flows down into the trunk smoothly also I don’t want to hijack your thread here. I’ve been enjoying you build your Ford Shoebox.

Thank you for the kind words. I’m still trying to do most of my roof chopping like this. Pre-war cars and pickups like 1920s through 1940? will allow itself to go this method. However to chop a roof like a 49 Ford or 49 Mercury or 49 to 52 GM, you might have to do some kind of a variation of this on the A & B pillars. Kit Karson is one of those who has promoted this method and has perfected it in my opinion. there are more modifications on the way. Stay tuned.