junkyardjeff

Time to find some junk bodies to practice on,I was wanting a dull paint with primer showing through in some areas. I was not wanting to get into rust or rusted out areas just yet but will eventually.

I have never done any weathered builds so I need all the help I can get,I also want to go with the faded paint look too. I do not want it to shine at all if possible.

And after thats done would should I clear it.

I am going to build a 40 ford sedan delivery that I want to have old looking paint with primer showing through the high wear areas and wondering on the best way to do it.

I had the pinto motor for a few years and thought this would be the kit to use it on,I need to finish the convertible in the background first but was bored with all the rain yesterday.

Was hoping to build it as a traditional hotrod but decided to build it as a mid 70s economy hotrod with a pinto motor that ,might look like a late 60s build.

I am going to look into the Revell frames to put this body on,its a shame it does not have a good frame as the body looks good so I will probably build the T first while I gather parts for the 32.

I picked up this kit today and it looks like I will have to do some parts scrounging to make it as a traditional hotrod ,this kit does not have the gas tank and the frame does not stick out far enough so I was wondering if there is a more original frame and gas tank I could use on it.

Since it really does not make a nice 39 due to the dash and wiper locations if I do not want it as a deluxe I build it as a 40 standard.

AMT chassis and a Revel body,motor is a AMT FE Ford and will be built as a late 50s/early 60s fender less hotrod. Not sure when I will be able to get back to it since I still have to hunt for a few more parts.

For some reason I thought those tires were special since them and the altered wheelbase 65 Chevelle are the only things I have from those parts I got in 74,I have put them on a bunch of models since then but they are on what they will be staying on.

I wish someone would reproduce the tires I have on the rear,I have two sizes of them and make great rear tires. I was told they are from a turbine race car kit from the 60s or early 70s and got eight in a box of parts 40 years ago and those were the last set that were not used.

I would have restored it but its really glued togather so it would not come apart easy,thinking about getting a new kit and building a nicer version next winter.

I definately would be interested in the flathead and what do you need.

Here is a built 25 model T I picked up about 20 years ago at a garage sale for 10 cents,it was missing the hood and top and about a year ago I found those parts. I added the tires and flathead and might change the motor to a model A motor or if a V860 if one is made in resin,its done and not going to do anything more to it.

I picked it up built as a stocker at a garage sale for 10 cents about 20 years ago,it was missing the top and hood but I added the tires and flathead motor and forgot about it. About a year ago I picked up a hood and top so I got it back out and added a dropped axle up front and painted the top and hood so its done and no intention of restoring it and will leave it as it is. If I ever find out a V8 60 is made in resin I will get one and install it so I can put in a better firewall or got with a model A motor.

How I wish I could be a kid again so I can build more often but life is getting in the way.

I will make it fit.

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I am interested in one.

I did not want to go to the parts store and buy a can of engine enamel since it would be another can of paint only used one time taking up space on the shelves. The Chrysler paint looks close enough for me.

The ones I ran into I do not think were texting but could not decide if they wanted to go left or right or go east or west on the highway,I could understand it if they had out of state or county plates but they lived in the area and I think are just stupid.

The idiot drivers that can not figure out what lane they want to be in.

The rain last week got me in the basement so I was able to do a little more on it,wanted to drop a 455 Olds in it but it would require a little more modification so I am going to install the original SBC and make it look like a late 70s motor. Now if I could just find some late 70s small hubcaps that look correct.

There is a season for me,when it gets warm I am outside and models are on the back of my mind until it rains or get everything else I want done. I am ready to ride the motorcycle on nice weekends and not spend much time in the house.