Dennis Lacy

The engine in this kit is absolutely a first generation Cadillac 331 V8. It is NOT an Oldsmobile. The first few issues of the kit back in the 60’s featured a six 2-barrel intake and Cadillac script valve covers. In the 70’s those features were changed to reflect the popular (at the time) tunnel ram intake with dual 4-barrels. A few years ago Monogram reissued the kit restored entirely back to its original configuration except for the Cadillac name on the covers. They also altered the original issue Blue Beetle name to Blue Bandito. Both because of copyright conflicts. The ignition is a Magneto and does not use a coil.

A few (seven or eight) years ago I decided to see what I could make from some of my left overs. ?

Thanks!

UPDATE! I've done more to this over the last couple of weekends. I cut out the bulky front motor mount cross member (original kit add on piece for the flathead engine option) and scratch built new mounts. I also had to add some material to the front edges of the mounts on the engine so that the steering gear wouldn't get interfered with. I accessorized the ARDUN flathead with a Vertex magneto, carbs from the Ed Roth Tweedy Pie, rear breather tube/fuel log from Revell's '48 Ford Convertible and a modified oil pan from AMT's parts pack Chevy engine. I plan to use over the frame lakes style headers so to make room for them I had to build a new lower profile steering linkage. I made this linkage from a modified shaft piece found in Revell's '26 T Sedan Delivery. I mounted the lakes style headers from AMT's '32 Phantom Vicky and then made a full exhaust system using front "pipes" from Revell's '29 Roadster and rear pipes/mufflers from their '48 Custom Coupe. The down spouts on the headers had to be moved as far back as possible to get around the hairpin radius rods, the mufflers were shortened 1/4" and the tailpipes were shortened at both ends. The front pipes also had to be shortened at the muffler end and lengthened at the header end. The whole thing pins together. Right now it's just floating so I need to make some mounts to positively located it all. And some new mock ups. Still more to come...

Keep grinding! ?

My truck has a small block and I occasionally polish and wax it. It must be a Street Rod. ?

Thanks, Brother! Yes! Brandon Mead’s sedan is one of my favorite Mordors. Really good dude, been doing business with him for many years. The primer red one was actually his second. The first one was a black patina paint body that we sold and shipped to him. He set it on a chassis that he already had and chopped it oh so nicely. Sold it before it was driveable. ?

And don't forget Ed at Drag City Casting because without his impeccable molding and casting talents there would be no bodies to buy and build!

I just love the way this turned out! The perfect combination of aggressive and classy. I already told you this yesterday but it looks absolutely like something that could come out of Brizio's shop right now.

Here we go again!

UPDATE! After being away from this project for a while I decided to make some changes to back-date the chassis to a truly traditional appearance. I smoothed out the center floor then added the frame center "X" from a Revell 1940 Ford Coupe. I smoothed out the rear floor and added the rear cross member also from the '40. I put together a rear axle assembly using the '40 Coupe axle (which is rendered with a Columbia 2-speed overdrive) and the radius rods/spring from a Revell 1948 Ford Convertible. the brake plates are '40 Ford while the finned drums, wheels and tires are from Revell's '29 Roadster. Up on all 4! The '32 Sedan kit front axle was lowered by trimming the top of the spring. Another pair of '40 brake plates and, again, the finned drums, wheels and tires from the Revell '29 Roadster. The engine is the ARDUN equipped 8BA flathead from Revell's 1950 F-1 Pickup. That's all for now. More to come soon!

The Fox platform T-Bird actually never had the roller cam H.O. engine. They did come with a low performance 5.0 V8 with the Mustang style fuel injection.

Thank you, guys! Started final assembly New Years Day. Got about half way through it and decided to quit for the day while I was ahead. The Y-Block is coming together, chassis completely together except for the front wheels. Body has been waxed and the top insert / running boards are painted.

Perfect. Party on!

Just the other day I was watching an episode of Jay Leno’s Garage featuring the Yellowbird and Ruf himself. Always thought it was one of the best looking Porsche’s ever. I’m so looking forward to watching you work your magic! Do you have a source for the classic Speedline wheels? One of my all-time favorite Euro performance wheels.

Been chipping away at this one. It's now in paint, clear and has been polished out. Couldn't resist a mock up. Color is Testors one coat lacquer Bronze over Duplicolor gray sandable primer with Tamiya clear, all from rattle cans. Polished with Adams paint correcting polish on a microfiber cloth. Closing in on being able to final assemble.

This is freakin rad!!! I can’t recall ever seeing anyone kit bash those old show rod kits in such a way. Everything just looks right, including the custom wheels.

This is freakin' RAD! The one thing I especially like is that it's maroon, not black. What are the wheels?

Awesome fleet of Roth cars! They all look very well built so you should be proud. All I've ever done with these kits is cannibalize them for hot rod projects, haha!!

Thanks for the comments, everyone. This truck is now finished and over On The Shelf. Head on over there to see more!

Finished up my '53 F100 from over on the workbench section. This model was a couple of firsts for me. It is the first 1950's vehicle I've ever built and the first curbside model. I had a lot of fun and am quite pleased with how it turned out. Some of the modifications include adding louvers to the hood, moving the front wheel openings forward 4.5 scale inches, smoothing and opening the grill, deleting the bumper and molding in the front pan, molded in rear rolled pan and 1948 Ford taillights. Wheels are from the most recent AMT 1936 Ford kit with their parts pack double stripe tires. The tuck & roll interior set comes from my friend Ed at Drag City Casting and, to me, is the icing on the cake for this truck. Color is Testors one coat Root Beer with Tamiya Racing White and Maroon. Decals all come from the most recent AMT 1934 Ford Pickup. All comments or criticisms are welcome!

Glad to see you share this one over here, Roger, it's one of my favorites from your bench. I think you nailed it from every angle!

Is Pegasus Hobbies in California on the list?

Yesterday I got the Drag City Casting seat and interior panels finish painted. Tamiya sprays: Maroon, Racing White and Flat Clear. And last night I had some time to myself so i polished all of the body pieces using Adam's Paint Correcting Polish and a micro fiber cloth. I still need to wax everything.

What makes you think that? Tim Boyd has stated before with first hand knowledge that it was always Revell’s intention to reissue these kits with the engines swapped around. That’s why they both come with 20 radiator hoses each. Haha I actually feel the more natural looking aesthetic arrangement is with the Chevy in the roadster and the Buick in the coupe. I think the Halibrand style wheels look more at home on the roadster, too. As a strictly scale hot rod builder I plan do buy these up this time around. They are treasure troves of kit bashing parts!