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Very cool effect Nathan.??

Yeah that sucks.? It’s even difficult to research a stock build. Type in “original” or “stock” and you get a whole whack of custom stuff.? The Ford Barn Forum is the best source I’ve come across for technical information. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/

Thanks for the tips Bill.? I really don’t want to get that involved with correcting this thing. Like I said, I’m not going down the rabbit hole….just a few easy fixes.? Edit: This kit is close enough for me, but is there a more accurate or more detailed kit that can be built completely stock? Thanks DJ.? Yeah the glass thickness and fit is REAL bad, but relatively easily fixed too.?

Are the pleats permanent, or do they swell or relax in time? If not, this is a great idea.?

Yeah! Designing cars back then was an artform. Lately it’s been more about wind drag…what a drag!?

AMT I believe is either a benevolent or malevolent entity…I’m not quite sure which…depends upon the kit I guess??

Sorry folks, I am trying…but this is just not acceptable.? So I scribed a recess on the body and made some new glass from a clear container I fished out of the recycling bin.

Thank You all Fellas! building this kit as a kid would have been relatively easy…but as a critical thinking adult, it’s a bit frustrating. The trick is not to get carried away.?

Glue…I just love the smell of glue in the morning.?

Interesting looking project.?

Nice to see this one back on the bench Bil !?

Saw this beauty at a local car show today. I really dig the side mirror.

Flies seem to like carrion.

Incredibly outstanding work you are doing Bill !?? And a beautiful subject too.

For filling door seams I would scribe them slightly with the butt end of a .030” (or appropriately sized bit) and then glue in some matching Evergreen half round with Tamiya thin. Sand smooth and add a touch of filler if needed.

Here are the instructions for the Monogram Big Deuce kit. The floor pan and gas pedal look similar. https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/monogram-instructions/show-rods/monogram-classic-32/dsc2151.html

And I spent a ridiculous amount of time whittling down the spokes on the wheels, and cleaned up the steering wheel a bit. And painted them with Tamiya TS-7 racing white. The tires I sand blasted lightly to get rid of the sheen.

I’m only going to have a peek down the rabbit hole…I’m not going in…really…really!? This obviously has early origins and is a very minimal kit. I never had one as a child, so I didn’t know any better when I bought it.? But I got a bunch of kits for less than $3 each so…? Anyways, I want to build a stock-looking ‘32 to display next to my other modified ones. I figured this would be a good candidate? I’m only doing minor fixes, a good cleanup and some lipstick… One thing that needs a bit of correction is the stance. I drilled new wheel locations just above the stock ones and added styrene stubs to the wheels. As always, all comments welcome. Filled the slots in the backing plates And added a 5/16” disc of .010” styrene as a pattern for trimming the kit part. Right side has the backing plate trimmed. Just so it isn’t too obvious after paint.? It’s minor, but I think it looks a bit better.

I know some Guys on here have built impressive interiors using half-round styrene for pleats.

Interesting article I came across while doing some research. https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1048srp-ford-flathead-intake-manifold-collection/

Thanks. All I’ve done so far is clean up some flash and pare down the spokes on the wheels…they looked a little thick. They still do, but much better than they were.? If I can get it looking as nice as the box art I’ll be more than happy.?

I want to build one stock ‘32 Coupe, so I grabbed this one for cheap. After building a couple of the newer Revell kits, all I can say is UGH!? I didn’t realize how minimal this kit is…so I am just going to correct the stance slightly, clean it up as best I can and put some lipstick on it.? I have few flat head engines kicking around, so I might swap it if I have a better one??

Nice looking project. These were very nice looking trucks. Much nicer looking than the Fords or Dodges of the day…in my eye at least. Carry on.?

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