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Progress has been slow but I’m aiming to finish this build for a show in 2 weeks. I changed my mind and went with a y block. Also built a model a crossmember for the rear.

I actually like the grille shell but I think it needs to be straight up and down. Great work blending that roof in. This is shaping up to be another nice build, I'd like to see more of these style builds on here.

Looking forward to this one, great work as always.

I am going to put a quick change rear in it with the transverse spring. I just had the one in there to mock up the ride height, its all I had at the time.

Thanks for the comments. I've been busy here lately but I am now back on this car. I decided to run a full hood so I narrowed a 32 hood and grafted in some louvers. It still needs a little work but its getting close.

I've not done much the past few days aside from some minor clean up. Tonight I figured I would tackle the steering. I always loved the look of the steering when ran through the cowl so I figured I'd give it a try. I also drilled the ends of my axle.

This is really looking good, I dig the 27 roadster as well.

Just a few more updates, I made a push bar for the rear. I'd like to hear some opinions on this, what does everyone think about the chopped soft top with the side curtains? I'm really starting to dig that look.

Not much progress today. I figured I'd attempt to drill the wishbones and it turned out pretty nice. I'm nearing a stand still until I order some parts. Miniatures and replicas of Maryland has a hallock windshield and a halilbrand quick change that I'll probably pick up. I'm also trying to decide on what to do with my flathead. I definitely have to get some different heads and an intake.

Kit Karson, thanks for the pictures! The Rolling Bones are top notch, their builds among a couple others are my main inspiration for traditional hotrods. I recently bought their Book of Gow, the work those guys do is incredible.

Bernard the rear is stock, thats using all the original mounts with the coil spring setup. I'm going to be changing mine to a quick change rear with a spring over axle setup for a more traditional look but I'll be keeping that stance. For the front I shaved the spring and installed a new crossmember which is a piece of c channel. I had to notch the rail just enough to allow the spring to clear.

A few more updates from tonight. I finished the door panels and I'm still trying to determine how to do the wheel tubs and rear frame rails.

Thanks Dennis, I believe I follow you on instagram. I always love seeing your builds. For this build I'm just building a bare bones hotrod. I need to pick up some speed parts for my flat head. Tonight I started on the interior. I cut the stock panels out and scratch built my own.

I've had a year and a half hiatus from modeling building but now I am back on the bench! Going to have a lot of updates on this roadster in the coming weeks. First off I painted this car the last time I worked on it and it looked terrible, can't seem to find a picture of it either. This will nearly be a fresh start on this car. Over the last year I have gained a lot of interest in traditional hot rods and customs. So upon returning to this build I noticed some issues with the revell kit. I am going to rework the rear frame rails and quarter panels. For this build I am considering a dry lakes style racer like pictured below. I started tonight by cutting out the rest of the quarter away from the interior panels. I'm going to attach them to the body, they are also recessed a little far in so I'm going to bring them out closer to the edge of the body. Next I figured I would attempt to install a proper looking x member. This one was a junk frame I had laying around, I believe it was from a late 40s ford. I cut it out which as you can see its going to take a little modifying to get it right.

Where did you find the milk truck wheels on the blue roadster?

Really nice build.

Haven't had a lot of time to work on the car but I made some progress on the seat and frame. Got the first seat cushion done, the other will feature a similar pattern. Started on my transmission cross member as well. I am going to build an x brace off it like you would see on a lot of your traditional hot rods.

Thanks guys, the engine is from the revell 48 woody.

I got to see the green 41 chevrolet at derby city shootout in Louisville. Nice build for sure.

I started this 29 roadster. It will be a traditional style hotrod.

Only one I built this year.

I liked the original but I love the new patina version. The weathered smoothies look awesome on it. I would add in the side steps between the fender and the cab. I think that would complete it.

Finished this one up on Friday.

I'll be there with a couple builds. I know of a few other guys from ohio going also.