DrKerry Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm likin' the look of it!!!!!!I like the look of carbs and/or injectors on top.... Kind of hard for me to pick which is best until they're up there to see... That and it depends on which set up I try to use, it has to look right I guess..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Yeah, I agree. I need to get this motor put togetherand then see it in the car. New motor mounts need to get added to frame, thenat least I can do a better mock up. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Two four barrel carbs like the ones in the Rat Roaster kit would work, or for a vintage look the four Strombergs like the ones on the Ed Roth Beatnik Bandit would be perfect. In fact the entire Oldsmobile engine from the Beatnik Bandit would make a great choice for a vintage street rod look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 I did think of cutting down a 6 carb intake log and scratching a adapter for it. That would look pretty tough on there. But I think I will likely take the easy route and use the 3 carb set up. I'm still breaking in my new hands here, the feeling is so strange! But I love all the helpful input!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Six carbs would look kool up there!!!!!!New hands eh? What'd ya do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Hey Kerry, Truth be told, they are the same old worn out hands, but they are working better again! 10 screws, and 3 titanium plates later. David S. Edited April 20, 2016 by mod3l Lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorbolt73 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 That looks like it stung a little David. I didn't know you was in such a condition that required that..Glad to see you're building again and doing better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hey Matt, Yes it was getting to be an adventure in learning allkinda new things! Drinking through straws, turning pages with postertack stuff on fingers, having my wife opening jellyjars for me. So I had to give up pretty much everything I likedfor a very long time, and worse at the pre-surgerymonths. Lost my job and a great many other things! No extra funds for even mailing a package, or justabout anything. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71datsun1200 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Very cool hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Very cool hot rod. Hey thanks Will, I do have a bit of stuff done, but I'm waiting to post pics, info, etc. Kinda wanted to have a bit of stuff to "show n tell" as it were! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) I am very happy to say that I finally have some things nailed down for me to get going again on this build. My big stalls were the motor choice, and how to fill a couple big holes I made in the body. - The one hole was the trunk opening that I cut out. And I have a new deck lid for that problem. ( Thanks Tom ) - The motor choice going to be a regular old 409. - Then the other biggie was that I cut open the top and needed a removable insert piece for that. So first here is the motor- Edited August 24, 2016 by mod3l Lover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Then I was making myself crazy trying to form a part from a Ala Kart kit to fit in the roof opening. But just tonight I discovered a most unlikely part that fit the curve of the roof perfectly- It's a hood from a 1988 Dodge Daytona! Here is some pics of what I was attempting to do with these parts I mentioned. Building happy again, David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Nice roof option, you never know where inspiration will come from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Thanks Mark, and yes, sometimes it's almost weird the things you can find to work when needed! I was pretty happy that the hood section when cut down and trimmed fit quite well. Some tweaking will be needed, but not too bad over-all! But it matches the curve of the roof perfectly. Better once it's set in the roof just a bit better. "Build it and they will come" David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 The louvered hood for a roof insert is a brilliant choice.Great.....now I have to try and find a couple of those for future builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Thanks Tom, I'm sure you will find a way to raisethe bar just a bit higher though. Or raise the roof, as it were in thiscase! My plan is to run some welting onthe outside edge, and contrast paintthe part when done. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 nice ! love the louvres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Wow about the hands, I hear ya a bit on that one, I had Carpal Tunnel surgery done thinking it was going to fix my aching drop everything hands only to find out after the fact that arhritis is setting in and that's what I'm dealing with now. I have to really watch what I'm picking up as it may end up on the floor without warning, my hands just relax and what ever is in my hands is on the floor... Sucks getting old I guess!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 By the way I like the idea on the louvers, looks kool!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks Richard and Kerry, I thought at first it was going to be a weird place for louvers. But after I cut it down to fit, I really liked it! My next body related thingy I wanted to do was to used the hood, grill shell, and grill from the '37 Ford truck kit. Well obviously it's way too wide for the cowl area of the '30 coupe. -So I cut off the the fender swoops at bottom sides. -Took a pie shaped wedge out of the center of the hood to narrow it. I will still have to fill the V shaped opening where it meets the cowl. Then I'm going to angle the front of the hood to make the grill shell lay back at steep angle so it stretches the look out quite a bit. Here's what I got so far- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Here is a crude mock up with the '37 Ford hood and grill shell. (for anyone who is actually interested) I'm hoping I can make this mud and grind ordeal work out, and maybe look like a model I won't throw away after all the effort I put in to it! A lot of what I'm attempting is all kinda new to me. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 last pictures makes me say yes .. just shorten the grilleshell by a lot and i think it will look perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks Richard, I figured some folkslike you might see some hope in this biglump of styrene, resin, and mud!! I guess I should not forget the glue? I might be slow, but I'm . . . . oh wait!! I guess I'm just slow!?! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 That thing is looking pretty cool David can't wait to see what it looks like when your done!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I like what is going on. I agree with Richard, I like the 37 grill style, but it is to tall, cut it back a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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