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Just making sure I was on the right track. I still need to source a rear end. and correct shocks in front. Also wondering what you guys use for blower belts aside from aftermarket items.

Hey guys, I'm planning out a gasser and I was wanting some advice. So far I have a 41 Plymouth body on a 53 Ford frame and a Hemi from the Willy Borsch Winged Express kit. Slicks and deep dish steelies in the back (53 Chevy kit) and thinner Firestones with steelies in the front. I can scratchbuild some stuff. The idea is a dirty, rougher home-grown effort with attitude.

That's a nice hot rod. Is that an Olds motor? Is there a kit with a decent Olds mill?

I guess it's really a matter of intention in proportion to budget. I love the rust and grime for this reason: Rust is what's available now. Many years have past and a 32 body is significantly rustier now than it would have been in1960, hence, a considerable amount of budget would be spent bringing the car up to a standard that the guy in 1960 found in a junkyard. So in the spirit of going fast and looking cool on a budget, the rust and grime is perfectly acceptable and cool IMO. However, the chain steering wheels, spider webs and barbed wire ruin it, and do not fall in line with the hot rod ethos. Aesthetically it's all about proportion and balance. No matter if you built one in 1960 or 2016. Some builders have an eye for it, some don't. Iv'e seen pics of some real ugly track roadsters from back in the day and some of the salt flat guys would tape cardboard to the nose for more speed.

Thanks for the info. I will probably convert the model A engine to a model B and use a parts box mechanical fuel pump on the lower portion of the block on the exhaust side. It's really about aesthetics. does a front mounted gas tank make it look to heavy in the front? Does it make it look cooler? A gas tank could feasibly be mounted above the carbs in the cowl. I also have to mount the battery up front since the driver is on top of the rear end.

I like it in a Mad Max context

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pass the salt!

Did they make them for the 4 bangers or just V-8s? As far as weight distribution goes, a cowl mounted tank would be better anyway AND saves me another thing to plumb lol

Love this. very nice build!

This build is inspired by the very early front engine dragsters such as Dick Craft’s “The Bug” and the HA/GR H.A.M.B dragsters. It will be built as a “barn find” brought back to life in all it’s rusted and dirty glory. The imagined builder was on a budget with limited resources. This build would not pass any current inspection and was inspired by the days when guys risked life and limb in the name of speed. Most parts are from the 31 Revel Woody kit. the rear end is from the 50 AMT chevy truck. front tires from the wild willie borsch kit. Seat, gas tank, break lever and pedals are scratchbuilt The plan is to convert the 2 port Riley OHV head to a 4 port head w/ straight header pipes. A crude, square role bar is in the works. Question/Advice: should I keep the front mounted gas tank? Were there mechanical fuel pumps for these motors? I could feasibly tuck a fuel can behind the firewall to provide a gravity fed fuel delivery. The battery will have to be front mounted since the seat is on top of the rear end.

I'm thinking about converting the 2 port in the AMT kit to a 4 port with some scratch building. I'm also wondering if there were manual fuel pump conversions. my current build will not allow for a gravity fed fuel delivery. The fuel would be pumped from the front mounted tank.

Look at this beauty

Plumbing and linking 8 carbs will offset the ease of wiring the heads. I've seen some pics of other intakes that could be cool to scratchbuild.

I'm thinking about the injected Hemi from the AMT 53 ford pick up with zoomie drag style headers and tall stacks

Looks like it will be the Hemi from the AMT 53 ford since I already have one of those kits. The 8 carb fuel injected set up should be fun, challenging and look cool

Diesels are trendy now with the rat rod dudes. I think I have a nailhead from an AMT kit somewhere. I learn alot about 1:1 engines when building them in scale.

Any ideas for an uncommon engine choice for a 34 Ford rat rod? Something other than a SBC or flathead V8 but beefy and mean.

I'm looking for uncommon engine ideas for a 34 Ford. Any thoughts? maybe I'll start this in a new thread.

love em rough around the edges!

Chris, yours is way cool! It would be cool to see them sitting side by side. It's possibe you could have seen this build before. It was published in one of the mags when it was built. looking back on the photos, I'm wondering if the rear end is correct. I know I ZZZZZed it heavily but cant remember which parts were used.

Since it's actually Friday this time, I'll post this little 29 pickup I built back in 2001. Monogram body from the parts box, 32 frame from Revell kit, 49 flathead, scratchbuilt headers, floorboard, seat, fuel filter, carb breather, inside door panels, and firewall. In retrospect I would have dropped the floorboard and made a tunnel for the driveshaft. It's kinda un-drivable with the floorboard so high.

I love all the cool free stuff around the house that works on models, especially with kit prices being what they are.

wow, very nice build! Toothpaste caps…brilliant!!

cool build