freakshow12

well guys, I am waiting on final paint to cure on my 50 ford truck wip (go check it out if you have not seen it) . I was at the hobby shop yesterday and my 57 ford came in so I picked it up. I had a vision of what this car should be for a long time so I busted it out this morning and got to work. this thing had to have stance, a cool wheel/tire combo and lots of power while maintaing the look of a slick old ford. Its going to be black for sure. for power I had a 427 cammer sitting here so I think thats what its getting OR it may get a GT500 mill. what do you guys think? It may get a tan interior or red have not decided. tell me what you guys think? I had to cut the rear wheel wells for mini tubs which meant a new rear frame section. thats all mocked up and the ride hight is set. the frame and everything is under it at this point all mocked up so no surprises later. thats how I build, assemble it all then blow it apart for paint then rebuild it all. maybe thats why I only get a few builds done a yr. enjoy

Thanks. got more clear yesterday and since we are in the deep freeze here -37c windchills in the -48c range I will be inside laying it down. look for pics later today

seeing as i have an 05 24v I must have one! I also own a couple old 12 valves but you can do those later lol. get busy!

This is pure art! I was standing in my LHS yesterday looking at the brass selection thinking of this build and saying to myself "I can do that" then reality hit me. lol I left without brass.......this time! lol great work my friend.

I love this! if I could suggest one thing. gotta ditch that steering wheel for something older. like a 40 ford wheel of something

thanks. rims are from snap monte carlo. rears have pegasus rim extension and tires from a wagon rod. ran out of clear so more coming. fighting exhaust cause unlike the norm I never mocked it up first. I will get it.

I believe they are in the cuda street machine kit with the flat hood. I had a set i used on a panther pink convertible but someone in my club gave me them.

Thats what it needed. the stance is perfect now! cant wait for more

I need that cab. my dad had a couple b61s

On that kit to drop the front is easy. I just carefully cut the tabs off that hold the wheels and move them up the width of themselves. I drill a hole through them and insert a pin for extra insurance and glue them on. easy breezy

the sandlot... amazing work John

got some clear on it. will get some more pics today. I think its going to look ok.

great start. I have used that color a couple times. get that nose down and it would look killer!

couple quick mock ups with base coat on. clear in the morning, after almost 2 years its coming together

another. and the aluminum in the seats was re seated to be flush with the seat material so your back would be just fine lol

paint is flowing! cab and inner fenders have base on them. color is testors diamond dust.

Small update guys, finally got everything primed and sealed up. got paint on the inner fenders rest should be painted over the weekend if I get busy. some pics coming tonight

wow! I have always liked that car and I am sure you will do it justice

looks good! I have used that cordova brown on a fairlane I have in progress. what wheels are those in the last pic?

lol whats a 289 cj? I have 4 64 1/2 -66 mustangs and have never heard of it.

wow! thats really well done. that kit can be a little tricky so you did very well.

this is pretty cool. I use bmf on some wacky paint jobs as its thinner and gives a really crisp edge.